Doctor of Public Health at Georgia State University

Programme overview

In an increasingly complicated world, solving complex public health problems requires collaborative leaders prepared to develop innovative strategies and solutions that engage communities and cross-sector partners. The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and experiences to prepare the next generation of public health leaders and chief health strategists to advance public health and health equity.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Department: Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 54 credit hours or approximately 3 years, including an applied practice experience (3 hours) and integrative learning experience/dissertation (9 hours). | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: December 1 Spring: Does not admit Summer: Does not admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The DrPH curriculum includes core courses designed to reinforce and build on foundational public health knowledge and skills, as well as their application to contemporary and emerging public health and societal problems. Students also have the opportunity to take electives designed to more deeply explore areas of interest. All students complete an Applied Practice Experience with agency, organizational or community partners that provide opportunities to explore different public health settings and content areas, while also applying leadership competencies and advancing public health practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the DrPH program must provide documentation of successful completion of a Master of Public Health or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of three years (five years preferred) of verifiable, applied public health professional experience. Applicants to the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program at Georgia State University should submit their materials through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) website. The application and all supporting materials must be submitted by the December 1 deadline. Application materials include: SOPHAS application and fee A resume or curriculum vitae Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended Three professional references A statement of purpose and objectives Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants The GRE is not a requirement for admission to the DrPH program. Use the HOW TO APPLY button below for more information on the application process.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://publichealth.gsu.edu/academics-admissions/georgia-state-mph-program/mph-application-process/

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