Earn an Online Master of Public Health from LSUS
Build expertise in core public health areas, including epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy.
Apply data-driven approaches to address population health challenges and improve outcomes.
Develop leadership and communication skills to support careers in public health practice and administration.
Accredited,
Respected
Accreditation
LSUS/LSUHS Master of Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), which ensures students are grounded in the foundational public health knowledge areas as well as the foundational competencies necessary for a rigorous education in Public Health.
Admissions
Whether you’re returning to school or advancing your career, our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way.
Apply by
Apr 20, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 2026
Admission Requirements
To be considered for regular admission to the MPH degree program, all applicants must submit an online application for admission that can be found on LSUS’s website. US Citizens and International applicants must submit all LSUS Graduate Studies required admission documents to the Office of Admissions and Records. Students who meet the admission criteria for LSUS Graduate Studies must also meet the following program specific criteria to be considered for admission into the MPH degree program:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university, with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours
- Three letters of reference needed. Please send the following survey link to the references: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z3YXT2N. This evaluation survey should take about 5 minutes to complete and fulfills the requirement for the letters of recommendation
- Applicants will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Interview in Sparkhire via email
Upon receipt of these requirements, the MPH Admission Committee will make admission decisions based on all materials submitted to the University and the MPH Program. No GRE score is required for this program.
Flexible Schedule
Our program is built for busy adults with work and family commitments. Learn on your schedule with 24/7 access to course materials.
No required login times
Complete coursework when it works for you
Stay on track with weekly goals
Perfect for full-time workers and parents
Tuition
LSUS programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees, helping you advance your career with predictable, affordable costs.
Tuition & Fees
- 42 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $780
- Cost per credit hour
- $32,760
- Total cost with fees
LSU Online offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSUS offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More ›
Academics
This program is designed for aspiring students seeking to address public health issues with evidence-based approaches.
Courses
| Core Courses: 30 hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
PUBH 701 Introduction to Public Health and Health Disparities |
3 |
PUBH 703 Public Health Leadership and Ethics |
3 |
PUBH 707 Program Planning |
3 |
PUBH 708 Principles of Epidemiology |
3 |
PUBH 709 Principles of Biostatistics |
3 |
PUBH 710 Environmental Health |
3 |
PUBH 712 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health |
3 |
PUBH 713 Health Service Administration, Health Management and Policy |
3 |
PUBH 721 Research Methods |
3 |
PUBH 723 Program Evaluation |
3 |
| Electives: 6 hours (students must select two courses) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
PUBH 702 Public Health Law and Ethics |
3 |
PUBH 704 Human Disease and Health Promotion for Public Health Professionals |
3 |
PUBH 705 Principles of Health Promotion and Intervention |
3 |
PUBH 706 Public Health Nutrition |
3 |
PUBH 714 Empowerment through Community Health Sciences |
3 |
PUBH 715 Risk Assessment |
3 |
PUBH 716 Conflict Resolution |
3 |
PUBH 717 Public Health Strategic Planning |
3 |
PUBH 718 Global Health |
3 |
PUBH 719 Health and Diseases Across Ages |
3 |
PUBH 720 Graphic Information Systems (GIS) in Public Health |
3 |
PUBH 724 Understanding Poverty - A Public Health Perspective |
3 |
PUBH 725 Foundations of Maternal and Child Health |
3 |
| Required Culminating Experience: 6 hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
PUBH 782 Applied Practice Experience (APE) |
3 |
PUBH 783 Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) |
3 |
The final requirement for master degree candidates is to pass the Comprehensive Final Examination and culminating experience (capstone or thesis). Comprehensives may be taken during the semester in which the candidate is registered for the last three semester hours of required credit prior to the final culminating experience. Comprehensive Exam students who fail the qualifying examination will have the opportunity for one "make-up" examination no later than 30 days after the first examination. After two unsuccessful attempts to pass the examination, the faculty may recommend additional courses or other forms of remediation prior to a third attempt. Inability to pass the examination after three attempts will result in dismissal from the degree program.
Learn more about the online Master of Public Health's term dates and important deadlines.
Testimonials
The Masters in Public Health (MPH) degree program is a joint effort between Louisiana State University in Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health- Shreveport. This unique relationship offers the student two universities with robust resources to use both on and off campus. The MPH program size is maintained at a level where students get the attention they need to succeed, when they need it. Classes are always taught by faculty members and not graduate assistants; therefore, you receive direct personal attention and expertise from your professor. Each student is assigned a specific faculty advisor to guide decision making for courses and to offer career guidance. We give you more for less!
Careers
Graduates of our MPH Program will be equipped to pursue careers in a variety of fields including, but not limited to, health education, epidemiology, environmental health, analytics, management, policy, and research within the public, private, and not-for-profit workforce sector.
Career Opportunities
- Restaurant inspectors
- First responders
- Health educators
- Scientists and researchers
- Nutritionists
- Community planners
- Social workers
- Epidemiologists
- Public health physicians
- Public health nurses
- Occupational health and safety professionals
- Public policymakers
- Sanitarians
- Environmental health
- Analytics management
- Program planning and evaluation
