Master of Public Health (MPH) Online Degree Information

	Master of Public Health (MPH)
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Degree Title:	Master of Public Health (MPH)
College:	Independence University
Description:	A Master of Public Health is an esteemed degree, valuable in a variety of health-care occupations. It is a requirement in many public-health positions and preferred for others. Perhaps most important, those who hold the degree can anticipate continued growth in career opportunities over the next decade due to new roles in the emerging health-care system. The field of public health is charged with the maintenance and promotion of high-quality health standards in the community. Included are federal, state, and local health and environmental organizations. The public health practice comprises, but is not limited to, health care and research including biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and planning, mental health, and population studies. Identifying needs and administering programs to meet those needs is the province of the public health administrator.

Accreditation:	Independence University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
California College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

Address:
2324 Hoover Ave
National City, CA 91950
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Semester-based system with modular starts. Students are able to start as soon as they would like.

Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition ranges from $295-$450 per semester hour and $197-$300 per quarter credit hour. Tuition depends upon the program, discounts & scholarships you might earn, and what grants may be available.

Credit-earning Options:
Credits earned at an accredited school are accepted. Also, we accept credits validated by CLEP, DANTES, USAFI, PEP, College Entrance Examination Board (AP), ACT, and ACE.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Associate's College

Technical Requirements:
Minimum computer requirements are: Pentium, Windows 95 or above, 150 MB of free space, 32 MG of RAM, recent video and sound card, speakers, Internet service provider, 56K speed modem, CD/ROM player, Internet browser, e-mail account.

Geographic Restrictions:
US only

On-Campus Requirement:
None. You can complete your program from the comfort of your home, work, while traveling, or any place you choose.

Loans Offered:
Through a variety of financial aid programs, everyone can afford to enroll in college. IU offers private student financial aid: student loans, scholarships, and grants.