» MPH Master of Public Health at Concordia University

Concordia University Irvine's unique approach places special emphasis on leadership, practical application, and professional development. We empower students with fundamental and innovative learning opportunities that equip early careerists with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to embrace and shape the dynamic healthcare environment. In the ever-changing context of our healthcare industry, the demand for professionals trained in public health is increasing. Positions related to public health are predicted to grow nearly 32% nationwide by 2029 – nearly double the rate for all other occupations.

While healthcare serves a critical role in diagnosing and treating injury and illness, a career in public health will allow you to focus on proactive measures to prevent injury and reduce the spread of disease. As an effective leader in public health, you will have the opportunity to inform and empower individuals, communities, and populations to make healthy choices, to reduce morbidity and mortality, and to decrease health expenditures. Public health is also a prime field for contributing to those in underserved areas, including urban, rural, and international populations.

Curriculum

Coursework in the Master of Public Health includes biostatistics, applied epidemiology, research methods, programming, and evaluation. Throughout the program, you will conduct research and promote evidence-based approaches in public health.

Our concentration in Community Health Education will prepare you to assess the social, behavioral, and environmental determinants associated with critical health problems. The core courses in this emphasis focus on the design, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate health programs and preventive services to promote the health and wellness of a community.

Faculty

Our dedicated professors have backgrounds in a variety of sectors of public health; many are employed as practitioners and consultants in the industry. Faculty actively engage with students and ensure coursework is relevant, innovative, and practical.

Advisory Board

Consisting of leaders in the health services community, alumni, and faculty, our Advisory Board is committed to adding value to the MPH program and to the professional development of our students.

Integrated Learning Experience

As the culmination of the program, students complete a integrated learning experience  with a healthcare organization designed to integrate prior coursework and experience.

To be considered for admission to the MHA program, a student must:

1. Have a Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better

*Those with a GPA below a 3.0, applicants must submit a petition letter.

• Note: The $50 application fee is waived for Chapman students. To waive the fee, select “Pay Offline” instead of inputting credit card information on the last page of the application.

• Note: Students may be conditionally accepted for one term with unofficial transcripts or no degree posted.

3. Statement of Intent: a 250+ word statement of your personal, professional, and educational goals for becoming a healthcare administrator. Please also discuss any healthcare experience (paid, volunteer, and/or internship).
4. Minimum of ONE professional reference (online or PDF form). An additional personal reference is optional

5. Current professional resume.

Upon completion of all admission requirements, applicants will be contacted for a phone interview with the Program Director. Students who are accepted into the MPH program will receive a formal decision letter via email.