Academic Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
For students just beginning their careers we offer the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) in six concentration areas. We also offer an 18-credit hour certificate and a minor in Public Health for non-public health majors. Public Health program courses are available both and on-campus. Available concentrations are:
- BSPH in Allied Health
- BSPH in Clinical Trials Research
- BSPH in Community-Health Outreach and Development
- BSPH in Global Health
- BSPH in Health Services Administration
- BSPH in Pre-Medicine, Dentistry and Osteopathy Professions
The College of Public Health also offers a 3+3 Accelerated Law Degree Pathway. Students complete their Public Health coursework at Kent State, then begin law school in their fourth year.
Eligible undergraduate students may pursue early admissions to the colleges’ graduate programs through the combined program.
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Master of Public Health
For students who have completed their undergraduate degree and want to advance their career we offer the Master of Public Health (MPH) in four specializations:
- MPH in Biostatistics - STEM designated (In-person)
- MPH in Epidemiology - STEM designated (In-person and fully online)
- MPH in Health Policy and Management - (Hybrid and fully online)
- MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences - STEM designated (In-person and fully online)
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Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology
The STEM-designated Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology, also offered in hybrid and fully formats, prepares students for careers in clinical research in hospitals, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, or medical device companies.
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Dual Degrees
Diversify your professional credentials with a dual degree by pursuing two master's degrees simultaneously. The College of Public Health, in collaboration with other ºÚÁÏÍø colleges, offers a variety of dual degree programs:
- MPH in Health Policy and Management dual degree with Master in Business Administration (MBA)
- MPH in Health Policy and Management dual degree with Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- MPH in Epidemiology dual degree with MS in Health Informatics
- MS in Clinical Epidemiology dual degree with MS in Health Informatics
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Doctoral Degrees
For advanced students wanting to gain specialized research skills we offer the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in three specializations:
- PhD in Epidemiology
- PhD in Health Policy and Management
- PhD in Prevention Science
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Graduate Certificate
For professionals looking to enhance their expertise in key areas of public health, the College of Public Health offers graduate certificates designed to provide specialized knowledge and skills.