NEW:  Concurrent MPH/PhD Degree Has JUST BEEN APPROVED (April 13, 2009).  Click Here For More information.
 

MPH Application

UPDATE:  Effective immediately, the MPH will only admit students for summer/fall semester (effective for the summer/fall 2010 cohort).

All application processes can now be completed on-line.   You must complete the Graduate School Application (linked below) and pay the application fee.

In addition to the Graduate School Application, you must complete the following:

  • Health Education Program Application
  • Minimum of 3 references (using required form below)
  • 3.0 GPA (last 60 hours of your undergraduate training)
  • Official Transcripts from all universities/colleges listed on your application form
  • Curriculum Vitae

International Students Must Also Submit:

  • Copy of their passport photo
  • TOEFL Scores
    The English language requirement may be met by submitting:
    • 550 on the paper-based TOEFL
    • 213 on the computer-based TOEFL
    • 80 on the internet-based TOEFL
    • .6.0 on the IELTS
  • Financial Disclosure
  • International Students who, upon being admitted into the MPH program and upon arrival in the U.S. who decide to participate in a U.S. Medical/Dental Residency before completing their MPH will be dropped from the program. 

Applicants can also view the status of their application (linked below).

Note that application due dates are as follows:

  • For entrance in the summer/fall semesters, the deadline is the THIRD Friday of January

In addition, it should be noted that applicants who miss these due dates may be reviewed under certain conditions.  Contact the Graduate Director for more information. 

Program of Study

Click here to see the course offerings...

What is an MPH in Community Health Education?
Sequencing of Courses

NOTE:  STARTING FOR THOSE ADMITTED IN FALL, 2008, a requirement for graduation is that ALL MPH students must register for the CHES Exam.  More information will be forthcoming.

  Program Application    
Graduate School Application [doc]
[pdf]		 Reference Form Status Page

(NOTE: If you are currently admitted in another graduate program at SIU, you must complete the Change of Major Form and submit it with your materials)

Attention International Students--
please review this link.

Click Here for Important Message

  

Note: 

Dr. Mark J. Kittleson
Professor, Health Education
Director of Graduate Studies
307 Pulliam Hall
475 Clocktower Drive
SIUC
Carbondale, IL  62901-4632
618-453-1841 (phone)
618-453-1829 (fax)
kitt@siu.edu