Total Credit Hours
42
Cost Per Credit Hour
$775
Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Total Credit Hours
42
Cost Per Credit Hour
$775
Our focused coursework prepares students for today's real-world challenges facing public health. Courses have been developed from public health experts to expand students' knowledge and leadership skills based on the Foundational Public Health Knowledge areas and 27 MPH Foundational Competencies.
Students are able to complete the program 100% online, allowing them to balance work, family and other life responsibilities. The 42 hour curriculum can be completed within two years.
LSUS Online proudly continues to set standards for online learning. For years we’ve been helping students find their passion and equipping them to take action. The university is regionally accredited and ranked among the top.
You will have access to MPH faculty and services on both the LSUS and LSUHSC-Shreveport campuses. Additionally, the program faculty actively provide curriculum advising and career counseling along with engagement in monthly seminars via Zoom.
Total credit hours: 42 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $775 (includes all fees)
Total cost with fees: $32,550
Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Please consult an Enrollment Concierge for final program cost.
Required Electives: 6 hours
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:
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.
As an integral part of the LSU System, LSUS and LSUHSC-S students receive a high-quality education led by qualified and dedicated faculty and staff. LSUS and LSUHSC-S offers unique degree programs in smaller, more personalized classroom environments both on campus and online. Tuition rates at LSUS are among the most competitive in the state for this high standard of education, leaving a large portion of their students to graduate debt free. LSUS/LSUHSC-S MPH graduates leave the program well equipped and prepared to succeed as professionals in a variety of public health sectors.
LSU Online & Continuing Education uses data from Burning Glass Technologies to pull real-time labor market information. The company's artificial intelligence technology analyzes hundreds of millions of job postings and real-life career transitions to provide insight into labor market patterns. This real-time strategic intelligence offers crucial insights, such as which jobs are most in-demand, the specific skills employers need, and the career directions that offer the highest potential for workers. Please note that your career opportunities are not limited to these options.
