Overview

Program Details

The Public Administration program at Northern Illinois University prepares professionals for leadership positions in public health and health-related agencies. Students may specialize in health promotion or health services management. The Master in Public Health with a health promotion specialization prepares students to take the Certified Health Education Specialist examination given by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Students who complete the M.P.H. with a specialization in health services management are eligible to take the Illinois Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Examination if certain electives have been completed.

Area(s) of Emphasis:

Specialization in Health Promotion

Specialization in Health Services Management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Systems

Behavioral and Social Aspects of Public Health
Biostatistics in Public Health

Health Services Management

Community Health Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-06-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

44 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 1152 other Masters in Health Administration in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree.
Official transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts suffice during the application process, but official ones must be submitted to the Graduate School before students are permitted to register for classes).
Minimum undergraduate or graduate G.P.A. of 3.00.
No GRE required, but could be supportive if over 25th percentile.
Well-written personal statement, which serves as a writing sample.
Resume.
2 letters of recommendation from professors, instructors and/or supervisors. (It is preferable to include at least one academic reference, if possible).
TOEFL score of 90 or IELTS score of 7.0 for international applicants.

Tuition Fee

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International

19206 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 873 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

11088 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

11088 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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