Advance Your Career in Public Health
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Advance Your Career in Public Health

Fill the Growing Demand for Specialized Public Health Expertise

Advance in public health with the Kent State University College of Public Health's suite of online programs fostering leadership, equity, and innovation in healthcare.Expand your expertise by studying with authorities at the forefront of health research and policy. Through the integration of theory and practice, you’ll graduate equipped to address and solve the health challenges of the 21st century.

Graduate certificate curricula in this innovative program fit seamlessly within the course requirements for master's degree specializations. Build an impactful, satisfying career with the expertise you'll gain in the focused and affordable public health programs at Kent State University.

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Take your career to a higher level with Kent State’s affordable, flexible undergraduate and graduate public health programs. Our 100% online programs allow you to keep up with your current responsibilities while you study. Find out how these programs can help you create the career and positive public health impact you want to have.

Download our guide to learn more about:

  • Career Opportunities
  • Customizing Your Degree
  • The Student Experience
  • Admission Requirements
  • Tuition and Financial Aid
All professors, my academic advisor and my academic success coach made being a distance student so smooth. I feel connected and truly feel I know what is expected of me always.
Jann K. MPH ‘18

Train with Cutting-Edge Professionals for Immediate Career Impact

As a student in one of the Kent State College of Public Health (CPH) online programs, you'll get an education from some of the best professors in the country, learning about cutting-edge public health research and practices. Our programs offer the education you need to make a real difference in the world without having to turn your world upside down. With 100% online course delivery, you can study anywhere, on your own time.

Focus on Your Professional Interests in Our Flexible Programs

We offer a full bachelor’s degree curriculum, a two-year, STEM-designated Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, a two-year Master of Public Health with two specializations, a two-year Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and three graduate certificates that you can complete in as little as a year. Whether you want to work in research or program administration, in a government agency, non-profit or for-profit setting, you can customize your education to prepare for immediate and long-lasting impact in public health.

A History of Excellence and Innovation

Kent State was established as a public research university in 1910. Our long tradition of excellence and innovation in education assures you of a degree that is both convenient and respected. The College of Public Health has more than 300 community partners, and our faculty have secured millions in grant funding for research and public health programs on topics including the COVID pandemic, opioid addiction, mental health and suicide prevention.

Study Online and Stay Connected

A pioneer in online education, we launched our first online course almost 20 years ago, which means that you will benefit from years of online education management and the high caliber and dedication of our faculty and staff.

Which Online Kent State CPH Program Is Right for You?

All of Kent State’s CPH online programs combine online flexibility with the opportunity to learn from connected, caring faculty and consolidate your learning with capstone experiences. The difference between them lies in the types of work activities. An admissions outreach advisor will be happy to help you consider which path is the best match for your strengths and professional interests.

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Master of Public Health in Epidemiology Program

The STEM-designated online MPH in Epidemiology equips you with the data-driven skills to address global health challenges and promote health equity, whatever your background. These are some key features of the program that's open to graduates of all bachelor's programs:

  • No GRE requirement
  • Dedicated program tutors
  • Customizable practicum

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MPH in Epidemiology Careers

There are epidemiology job opportunities in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. With an MPH in Epidemiology, you can earn a good living while addressing important public health challenges in the setting of your choice.

Professional roles for which you may qualify, depending on your focus, include:

  • Environmental epidemiologist
  • Health policy data analyst
  • Infection control epidemiologist
  • Community health program director

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Master of Public Health Program

Build and strengthen your expertise in public health advocacy, research and policy implementation. Focus your education on your professional passion with one of these specializations:

  • Health Policy and Management
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

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MPH Careers

Career paths for MPH graduates are varied and rewarding. They offer good salaries, meaningful work and the job security of some of today’s fastest-growing occupations.1

Professional roles for which you may qualify, depending on your specialization, include:

  • Researcher
  • Surveillance manager
  • Disease prevention specialist
  • Healthcare administrator
  • Health educator or coach

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CCB®-Accredited Healthcare Compliance Graduate Certificate Program

Gain the knowledge and skills to take a leading role in this burgeoning new area of healthcare management in a program accredited by the prestigious Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Completing this program while meeting all CCB criteria allows you to apply for the CCB’s in-demand healthcare certification examinations, including:

  • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)® 
  • Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)®
  • Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC)®

Earn the certificate as a standalone credential in as few as three semesters or as part of your online MPH with a specialization in Health Policy and Management.

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Healthcare Compliance Careers

Professional roles for which you may qualify include:

  • Ethics and compliance manager
  • Corporate compliance consultant
  • Compliance auditor
  • Privacy officer

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CCB Compliance Certification Board

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Clinical Research Graduate Certificate Program

Choose exactly the courses you need to reach your professional goals. You can earn the certificate as a standalone credential in as few as two semesters or as part of your online Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology or the Master of Public Health in Epidemiology.

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Clinical Research Careers

Because you can customize your coursework, the online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research prepares you for a variety of rewarding careers in clinical research, public health and research management.

These are some of the roles for which you may qualify:

  • Clinical research nurse
  • Institutional review board director
  • Clinical trial manager
  • Research coordinator
  • Clinical research coordinator

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LGBTQ+ Public Health Graduate Certificate Program

Prepare to provide direct services or utilize research, engage in policy analysis and reform, or more effectively manage or direct organizations and agencies that serve the LGBTQ+ community. You can earn the certificate as a standalone credential in as few as two semesters or as part of your online MPH with a specialization in Health Policy and Management or Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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LGBTQ+ Public Health Careers

The Graduate Certificate in LGBTQ+ Public Health prepares you for a variety of rewarding careers improving healthcare services and public health outcomes for this historically stigmatized group.

Professional roles for which you may qualify include:

  • Behavioral health clinician
  • Health program manager
  • Health educator or coach
  • Healthcare case manager

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Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program

Build well-rounded expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, global health and health policy. Choose a concentration in allied health, health services administration, or clinical trials research as you prepare to advance into a distinguished career.

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Bachelor of Science in Public Health Careers

Depending on your area of concentration, you may qualify for these and other professional roles:

  • Patient navigator
  • Healthcare consultant
  • Finance manager
  • Clinical trials manager

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MS in Clinical Epidemiology Program

Learn the clinical practices, analytical methods and regulatory guidelines necessary to conduct and manage clinical research into the causes and prognoses of diseases, along with their prevention and treatment.

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MS in Clinical Epidemiology Careers

As a graduate of the MS in Clinical Epidemiology program, you may find yourself in a fulfilling career in any of several non-profit or for-profit settings, working to understand and address health issues.

Professional roles of MS in Clinical Epidemiology graduates include:

  • Clinical trial manager
  • Research scientist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Data scientist

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Why Get an Online Degree from Kent State?

Online degree programs offer so many benefits over on-campus programs that universities worldwide have rushed to implement them. A leader in online education, Kent State University has decades of experience creating effective, engaging online curriculum that helps you build the professional skills and connections you’re seeking without the need to commute or relocate for your coursework.

Other advantages include:
  • Time–study on your schedule, around your other commitments
  • Cost–save money on commuting and time away from work
  • Learning support–our program is specifically designed to support you
  • Collaboration and networking–get to know the other working professionals from a variety of backgrounds as you work on assignments

Recognized Quality

The Kent State College of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). These accreditations attest to the high academic standards of our programs, which are among the most affordable programs in the state.

Our Military Friendly Gold designation recognizes the outstanding service we offer members of the extended military community and all our online students.

Additionally, our MPH program offers many courses that have earned certification from Quality Matters (QM).2

Connected and Caring Faculty

Our faculty have been recognized for their professional expertise and dedication to training tomorrow's public health leaders. They will guide your professional development and share their wide-ranging knowledge with you, helping you develop a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Collectively they have secured more than $23 million in project funding from such diverse entities as the National Institutes of Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Institute of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control.

They’ve held appointments with the U.S. Congress and Environmental Protection Agency and written textbooks and numerous peer-reviewed articles on public health and related topics.

Active in a wide array of professional organizations, the Kent State CPH faculty can help you build your own professional network and design your career path.

Meet Our Faculty

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Tony E.
Working in the field, you learn to master your role in public health. The MPH program opens your mind up to the entire public health system, so you understand why your role exists and understand many of the required policies associated with your profession.
Tony E. MPH ‘17

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

  • Be in your senior year of high school OR hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent degree
  • Apply for admission using the Kent State Application or the Common Application
  • Application fee: $50 for U.S. applicants, $70 for international applicants
  • The full college preparatory curriculum as recommended by the Ohio State Board of Education

Graduate Admissions Requirements

  • Completed online application
  • Complete bachelor’s degree, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), from an accredited university
    • Applications may be reviewed for conditional admission with a GPA lower than 3.0
  • Three letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers
  • Application fee: $45
  • Official transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • There is no GRE requirement

The application process is simple and we’re here to guide you through it.

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Our admissions outreach advisors are available to answer your questions regarding admissions requirements for the programs. If you have questions, please email us at onlinedegrees@kent.edu (Master’s in Public Health/MS in Epidemiology) or publichealth@kent.edu (BS in Public Health) or call us toll-free at +1 844-234-4073.

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Admissions and Application Deadlines
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18
Priority Application Deadline
Spring 2025 Term
Dec
30
Final Application Deadline
Spring 2025 Term
Jan
13
First Day of Class
Spring 2025 Term
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  1. Retrieved August 16, 2022, from bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ecopro.pdf
  2. A list of MPH courses that are QM certified can be found here: kent.edu/kso/college-public-health