Reach Your Goals with an MPH from West Chester University

When you earn your master's degree in Public Health at WCU, you'll train to improve health outcomes in your community and across the globe through innovative, practice-based solutions. Customize your degree to meet your career goals by choosing any of our concentrations:

  • Community Health (online)
  • Environmental Health (hybrid)
  • Health Care Management (online)

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A Dynamic Master’s Degree in Public Health

  • Innovative Impact

    West Chester University’s Master of Public Health program is designed to help you make a transformative impact on the health care industry. You'll learn innovative ways to improve the health of diverse communities, address public health challenges from disease prevention to health care disparities and become an advocate for health as a human right.

  • Diverse Concentrations

    WCU offers three concentrations, each with its own unique career paths and benefits. The fully online Community Health concentration trains students to become health educators and leaders who design interventions and communicate effectively with diverse populations. The hybrid Environmental Health concentration focuses on sustainability and pollution control to protect human health and the environment. In the fully online Health Care Management Concentration, you'll learn to lead in efficient and equitable health care delivery.

  • Key Benefits

    Nationally ranked and accredited: MPH and all three concentrations are fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health and ranked among the best Public Health programs.

    Small classes and personalized attention, regardless of the class format you choose.

    Opportunities for research alongside faculty who are active practitioners in their fields.

    Hands-on learning experiences throughout your education, available through prestigious projects and fellowships with organizations like the CDC and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Join A Growing Field

A master's degree in public health prepares you to tackle key issues in modern health care, including identifying diseases, addressing disparities in health care access and more. The MPH program at WCU offers an interdisciplinary approach, featuring research, coursework and a hands-on practicum. As a student, you'll explore innovative solutions aimed at enhancing health outcomes, increasing life expectancy and improving overall quality of life.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 16% growth for health-related occupations through 2030, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

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WHY CHOOSE WCU?

Discover the West Chester difference

  • Nationally Accredited and Ranked

    You’ll receive the highest-quality education at WCU through our accredited, nationally recognized graduate programs.

  • Flexible Learning Formats

    We offer online, in-person and blended class formatting options to align with your needs and schedule.

  • Comprehensive Support

    Enjoy extensive student support services, such as tutoring, access to our robust Career Development Center and faculty mentorship.

  • Research Opportunities

    You’ll be able to take part in cutting-edge research along with opportunities for collaboration alongside our experienced faculty.

  • Career Advancement

    WCU places a strong emphasis on career services through our Career Development Center and opportunities for practical experiences, professional networking and connections to our 132,000+ alumni association.

  • Diverse Programs

    We offer more than 40 master’s programs across a diverse set of disciplines so you can create the career that you love.

Apply to WCU Today!

Apply to earn your master’s degree today and enjoy these advantages:

  • Application fee waiver (Code: GradWCU)
  • No GRE or GMAT score requirement

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