MS Community Health Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

A 48-credit research-oriented master's programme for candidates interested in research careers or further academic study, combining public health and community health education core coursework with research methodology and theory.

Faculty: School of Public Health and Health Sciences | Department: Health Promotion and Policy | Duration: 48 credits; about two academic years including the summer | Intake: Fall (deadline February 1, 2027) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Five public health core courses (15 credits), three community health education core courses including program planning and evaluation (9 credits), three research methods and theory courses (9 credits), four electives (12 credits) and a 9-credit master's thesis.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Community Health Education graduate programs: two-step process (SOPHAS application by February 1, then UMass supplemental application by March 1; Fall admission only). US bachelor's degree or international equivalent by the start of the program; successful applicants typically have at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA; no specific undergraduate courses required, though familiarity with social scientific theories helps; personal statement; minimum of three letters of recommendation; resume/CV. GRE scores are not required and are not considered. International applicants typically have a TOEFL score of 5 (100 for tests taken before January 2026) or higher, or equivalent on other approved tests.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Intake: Fall (deadline February 1, 2027)

Duration: 48 credits; about two academic years including the summer

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences