Overview

The graduate degree in Health Promotion and Community Health at Portland State University equip you to identify the root causes of health problems and to devise interventions that create healthier communities from local to global levels.

You will have opportunities to work with leading experts in the areas of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), social determinants of health, sexual and reproductive health, food systems and nutrition, physical activity, aging, and other pressing issues.As a unique partnership between two world-class universities, the OHSU-PSU SPH unites health and scientific expertise with advanced scholarship in governance, public policy, urban studies, social work, and education. We offer a stand-alone Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, as well as dual degrees that pair the Health Promotion MPH with a Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Urban Planning (MURP). Our terminal degree in this discipline is a Ph.D. in Community Health.

These programs excel because of their:

Commitment to equitable, socially just access to health and health-supporting resources for all
A holistic approach that is built on collaboration among experts from multiple academic disciplines
Emphasis on solving real-world health challenges
Partnerships and engagement with a breadth of populations and social groups
Deep relationships with state, county, and local agencies; schools; nonprofit organizations; and other community stakeholders
A tight-knit culture that fosters supportive relationships among faculty and students
Direct access to OHSU’s medical and scientific experts and PSU’s leading scholars in community engagement, public policy, urban affairs, and the social sciences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology

Health Systems Organization

Community Organizing

Etiology of Disease

Media Advocacy and Public Health

Values & Ethics in Health
Program Evaluation & Management

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

60-61

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Statement of Purpose (maximum of 500 words and uploaded as a document in Program Materials)Additional Statements (approximately 250 words each and found under the Questions section in Program Materials)

Curriculum vitae or resumeThree letters of recommendationOfficial Transcripts

Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended (OHSU and PSU transcripts are also required for current and prior students)

World Education Services (WES)

ICAP Course-by-Course evaluation of academic records from institutions outside the U.S. and English-speaking Canada

English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8892 USD / year

≈ 8892 USD / year
Out-of-State

8892 USD / year

≈ 8892 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5832 USD / year

≈ 5832 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Portland

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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