San Diego State University's fully online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science is offered through the SDSU School of Public Health, and administered by SDSU Global Campus.
Upon graduation from this rigorous 20-month health science/public health degree, students will be able to develop, implement, evaluate, and critique public health programs. Developed exclusively for early- to mid-career professionals, this fully online program allows students to study on their own time while continuing to pursue their careers.
This program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
For additional information please email mph.ces@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-3376.
Total Estimated Cost $30,804| Unit Cost | Program Unit Range* | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $543 | 51 | $27,693 |
| Fees | |||
| Associated Students | $19 | 51 | $969 |
| Technology ^ | $21 | 51 | $1,071 |
| Student Engagement ^ | $21 | 51 | $1,071 |
| Total Estimated Costs | $604 | $30,804 | |
* Everyone is unique, your admissions advisor will work with you to determine the right path that suits your needs.
^ Effective with newly admitted students Fall '21
Students will learn to:
“ Despite all of the courses being taught online and off campus, the instructors’ willingness to spend critical time thoroughly explaining each topic per module, before and after a regular class session, really helped me comprehend the objectives by the end of each course. They truly cared about my future goals and inspired me to make a greater impact on the lives of those in need.”
- Michelle Young, SDSU MPH Graduate
Program Details
Admissions Criteria
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the requirements outlined below that applicants for graduate study at SDSU submit scores for the GRE or GMAT are suspended for the Spring and Fall 2021 admissions cycles. In addition, a number of students were admitted conditionally for Fall 2020 without submitting standardized exam scores, an earlier accommodation to the pandemic. Conditions established at the time were that those students must submit official exam scores by the end of the calendar year. Those conditions have been waived.
Applications for Fall 2021 are available October 1, 2020 and close April 1, 2021.
For instructions on how to apply, visit SDSU’s MPH in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science Online.
To accommodate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we've temporarily extended or relaxed some of the application requirements for our graduate degree and advanced certificate programs. We want to ensure that all students can apply for our programs, even if they are currently unable to schedule tests or report transcripts.
Please review the official policy change notice from the Division of Graduate Affairs to learn how these changes may affect your application process.
Please ensure that you are signing up for the correct course section for your cohort.
| Session | Course | 20FA | 21SP | 21SU | 21FA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PH 661 Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion PH 666 Health Promotion Program Planning & Assessment | Cohort 4 | Cohort 5 | ||
| 2 | PH 602 Biostatistics PH 662 Motivating Health Behavior | Cohort 4 | Cohort 5 | ||
| 3 | PH 601 Epidemiology PH 607 Research Methods | Cohort 4 | |||
| 4 | PH 605 Health Services Administration PH 663 Health Communication | Cohort 4 | |||
| 5 | PH 604 Environmental Determinants of Human Health PH 672 Public Health Program Evaluation | Cohort 4 |
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