Admission Requirements

Master of Public Health Admission Requirements

Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the Admissions section of the University Catalog. Specific admission requirements for the graduate program in Public Health are:

1. Grade Point Average
   • A minimum 2.75 GPA for unconditional acceptance
   • Applicants with a GPA lower than 2.75 may be considered for admission with the presentation of a minimum combined score of 300 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
2. Prerequisite (completed with a “C” or better)
   • An introductory course in statistics
3. Two Recommendations, completed on forms provided, from sources who can address your potential for success. Family members and friends may not complete recommendations
   • One recommendation should be from previous faculty or from a current employer if academic references are more than ten years old
   • One recommendation should be a personal reference
4. Comprehensive Essay of at least 500 words that includes the following:
   • Purpose for entering the program
   • How this program will allow you to live your purpose in life
   • How your characteristics and goals are congruent with California Baptist University’s mission
5. Successful Interview with the Director of the graduate program in Public Health

Program Requirements (48 units)

The Master of Public Health program is designed to prepare individuals to serve as practitioners, researchers, and instructors in the area of public health at the local, state, national, and international setting. The Master of Public Health program offers students the choice of two different concentrations: Health Education and Promotion; Health Policy and Administration.