The Master of Public Health program prepares candidates to advance professionally as effective, innovative and ethical health care leaders. Curriculum is focused on core disciplines within the scope of public health practice including epidemiology, biostatistics, behavioral science, environmental and occupational health, and strategic management of public health services. Students will develop specific knowledge and skills pertinent to gainful employment in the public health domain such as emergency services management, disaster preparedness, program planning and evaluation, academic and applied research methods, and grant writing. Graduates will develop a population-based perspective of wellness supported by rigorous academic training that explores the relationships among environmental/occupational, physical, psychological, economic, social, and spiritual dimensions of health affecting the human condition and population health.

Admission Requirements

Master of Public Health Admission Requirements

Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found under Graduate Program Admission in the Online and Professional Studies 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 admission and a minimum 2.5 GPA for conditional admission
2. Prerequisites
   • Epidemiology
   • Statistics
3. Resume
   • A current resume documenting all related professional and extracurricular activities
4. Two recommendations, completed on forms provided, from professional sources who can personally attest to the candidate’s potential for scholarly and professional success. Family members and friends may not complete recommendations
5. Comprehensive Essay of at least 500 words that includes the following:
   • Purpose for entering the program
   • Long-term professional goals
   • Reasons for choosing to study at California Baptist University