Master of Public Health / Health Promotion & Behavioral Science
San Diego State University

Program Details

The online Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science was developed for early- to mid-career professionals with enough flexibility that students can study on their own time while continuing to pursue their careers as they learn to develop, implement, evaluate, and critique public health programs.  Courses teach students to use multiple sources of data to assess the health needs of a population, identify the most efficient and effective intervention strategies for improving population health, evaluate health promotion programs, and develop scientific papers and presentations.  Graduates can identify personal, social, political, and environmental determinants of health-related behaviors, morbidity, mortality, and health disparities.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

School Accreditation & Licensing

San Diego State University is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.8 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • A minimum of three years of full-time work experience, preferably in a public health career or organization
  • Current full-time employment, preferably in a public health-related position

Restricted States

District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, West Virginia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands