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Preapplication Requirements for all CGH Programs
- Statement of purpose
- Two or Three letters of recommendation depending on program
- GRE (required for PhD program only)
- Official Transcripts
- Resume/C.V.
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
- Master of Arts Positive Health Psychology (MA)
- Master of Science in Health Information Sciences and Technology (MS)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Science in Applied Biostatistics (MS)
- Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
- PhD in Health Promotion Sciences (PhD)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Applications are accepted for fall and spring semesters. Preferred applicants possess demonstrable leadership potential in teaching, research, and service focused on creating social policies and system changes conducive to good health and well-being. While no specific undergraduate major is required for admission, a record of undergraduate and/or graduate academic achievement and relevant work experience is critical for selection purposes.
Master of Science in Applied Biostatistics (MS)
Applications are accepted for fall and spring semesters. While no specific undergraduate major or post-baccalaureate degree is required for admission, a record of undergraduate and/or graduate academic achievement and/or relevant work experience and achievements, will be critical for selection purposes.
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Applications are accepted for fall and spring semesters. Applicants must possess the minimum of an MPH or related U.S. equivalent master’s degree(s) or terminal clinical/doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university to be considered for admission. Applicants must have completed at least one graduate-level course in each of the following five (5) areas: (a) Biostatistics, (b) Epidemiology, (c) Health Behavior/Health Education, (d) Health Services/Policy/Management, and (e) Environmental and Occupational Health. These courses ideally should be completed with a grade of “B” or better. If these courses were not from a Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredited institution, the DrPH program director will make a determination of prerequisite fulfillment. Applicants who have not completed these courses but whose applications show exceptional potential for success in the program may be admitted to the DrPH program; however, they will be required to satisfactorily complete the prerequisite courses (as presented in the core course requirements for the MPH degree). Completion of the 5-core courses, totaling 20 units, entitles students to a formal certificate in the Foundations of Public Health.
In addition to courses in the public health areas, applicants must have completed a Research Methods course or the equivalent. Applicants who have not completed a Research Methods course but show exceptional potential for success in the program may be admitted to the DrPH program; however, they will be required to satisfactorily complete CGH 313: Research Methods (4 units).
PhD in Health Promotion Sciences
Applications are accepted for fall and spring semesters. Preferred applicants possess demonstrable leadership potential in teaching, research and service focused on creating social policies and system changes conducive to good health and wellbeing. A record of undergraduate and/or graduate academic achievement and relevant work experience is critical for selection purposes.
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