Master of Public Health

Help Communities Flourish

Turn your compassion and commitment into real-world impact. With a Master of Public Health from The University of Texas at Tyler, build your knowledge and experience in the discipline’s core areas to foster the physical, psychological and social well-being for communities in East Texas—especially focusing on the unique challenges faced by rural populations—and beyond.

Complete your degree around your busy schedule with online classes. Graduate ready for leadership in health departments, clinics, service organizations, research institutions and other settings dedicated to improving community and public health, with special attention to underserved rural areas and healthcare access disparities.

Why Earn a Master of Public Health at UT Tyler?

Driven to make a difference, you believe change comes through education, advocacy, and well-designed programs. UT Tyler's Master of Public Health equips you for leadership and to effectively promote community well-being, with a strong commitment to addressing rural health issues.

Our program prepares you for greater impact through:

World-Class Faculty: Learn from faculty who are published scholars, have deep public health experience and are active researchers in areas like worker safety, the effectiveness of addiction treatment programs and the impact of policy on health.
Individualized Training: Through the MPH’s low faculty-to-student ratio, enjoy the benefits of personal interactions and supportive relationships with your peers and professors that last well beyond graduation.
Unique Resources: Find multiple internship opportunities to gain critical career experience in Tyler, a regional hub for medical and public health facilities and professionals.
Convenient Study Options: Fit your studies into your busy schedule with fully online evening classes designed for working professionals. Fast-track your degree and complete your studies in as little as 15 months, or work at a slower pace to balance the program with other responsibilities.
Value: Earn your degree from one of the most affordable programs in the state. In addition, students may apply for our Public Health Academic Scholarship to assist with our competitive tuition.

Curriculum

The MPH program requires each student to complete 11 core courses, two experiential courses consisting of an Applied Practice Experience (APE) (internship/practicum) and a culminating Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) (capstone), and 1 elective course. Students in the Rural Population Health MPH program can choose an elective from the following disciplines: Occupational & Environmental Health Sciences (OEHS), Social and Behavioral Sciences (COMH, ALHS, HECC), Epidemiology & Biostatistics (EPBI), and Healthcare Policy Economics and Management (HPEM), which provide instruction in the traditional Public Health service areas grounding the discipline. Other elective courses may be selected from those offered within the School of Health Professions, the School of Medicine (OEHS, EPBI), or other health-related programs with advisor approval. Electives from other programs and departments must be approved on an individual basis.

Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health: Rural Population Health program is an online program designed for students to attain depth and breadth in public health, as defined in the foundational competency areas of:

Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health
Public Health & Health Care Systems
Planning & Management to Promote Health
Policy in Public Health
Leadership
Communication
Interprofessional and/or Intersectoral Practice
Systems Thinking

Additionally, graduates of the UT Tyler MPH in Rural Population health program can proficiently

Analyze health outcomes across varying levels of rurality.
Develop intervention recommendations based on the health profile of a rural community.
Articulate a personalized leadership framework for addressing population and public health challenges of the future.
Develop strategies for obtaining resources for public health programs, projects, and services.
Utilize community assessment and analysis tools to address factors that contribute to health variations among populations.

See All MPH Degree Requirements Visit the Population Health Leadership and Analytics Department

What Can You Do With a Master of Public Health?

Use your broad-based public health knowledge to impact local and state health departments, hospitals, clinics, social service organizations, educational institutions, disaster preparedness organizations, government agencies, occupational safety and health entities, health insurance companies and research institutions. MPH student may also influence and work in national and internation health programs.

Find your fit in positions such as:

State and Local Health Department Leadership and Program Management
Non-profit Leader and Manager
Community Leadership
Biostatistician
Epidemiologist
Public Health Consultant
Community Health and Preventive Program Project Manager or Director
Community Care Coordinator, Manager or Director
Disaster Relief Coordinator, Manager or Director
Emergency Management Specialist
Public Health Researcher
Healthcare or Public Health Policy Advisor or Analyst
Health Education Specialist
Infectious Disease Analyst
International Aid Worker
Public Health Manager
Social Service Manager
Academia
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Clinical Research Coordinator

How to Apply

Graduate Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, you must have an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution and have completed:

Two semesters of science (such as biology, chemistry, environmental science, anatomy, physiology and physics).
One semester of college algebra or an equivalent course.

To be considered for admission, please submit or provide proof of:

A completed online application.
A $50 application fee.
Official transcripts for all prior college- or graduate-level work, submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
A GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for all previous college-level work.
Three letters of recommendation written by former professors and/or employers and highlighting why you would do well in the MPH graduate program.
A cover letter.
A résumé or CV.
A personal statement addressing why you are interested in the program as well as your goals upon completion.
GRE is not required.