Overview

Graduates are well-prepared to hold positions as public health professionals in local community organizations, hospitals, health management organizations, government agencies, the military, academia, international organizations, and the private sector. Instructional faculty are leading teachers and researchers in the field of public health as well as local practitioners in the specialized fields that comprise each of the option areas. The Public Health program’s rich and diverse curriculum at the California State University San Marcos provides students with the concrete tools they need to operate competently in the field after they graduate.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

In accordance with the standards developed by the Council on Linkages between Academia and Public Health Practice and the recommendations of the Association of Schools of Public Health, students will develop skills in eight major areas:

Analytical/assessment skills

Policy development/program planning skills

Communication skills

Health disparities/cultural sensitivity skills

Community dimensions of practice skills

Public health sciences skills

Financial planning and management skills

Leadership and systems thinking skills

Students who graduate with a Master in Public Health will be able to:

Identify public health status and needs through community populations assessment.

Develop comprehensive plans and policies to address public health problems and needs.

Analyze and apply best implementation practices of public health programs.

Evaluate public health plans and develop an evaluation system to measure a plan’s effectiveness.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Public Health

Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health

Biostatistics for Public Health

Epidemiology

Foundations of Health Systems Organization, Delivery, and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities

Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended

Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study

Copy of official transcript(s) from all college work

Two signed letters of recommendation

A 300- to 500-word narrative statement describing how the program relates to professional goals

A current resume demonstrating experience (paid or volunteer) in public health

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17688 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17688 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7608 USD / year

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Living costs

San Marcos

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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