Associate Professor
Public Health, MPH
Pace University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health Equity is an interdisciplinary professional degree program designed to train the next generation of innovative global public health practitioners to assume leadership roles in the critical work of identifying and eliminating health disparities. We prepare you to make lasting, effective change in the global health system.
Location
New York City
Online
Duration
42 Credits
16–24 Months, Full-Time and Part-Time
Modality
In-Person, Online
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa
Yes
STEM Designated Program
Yes
Why Earn Your MPH at Pace? You’ll Become an Innovative Public Health Leader
Delivered by our College of Health Professions in collaboration with the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, the Pace MPH prepares graduates for exciting careers that integrate global health equity within research and practice. Designed for flexible study and leveraging Pace's superior location in the heart of New York City, the MPH is offered in a hybrid format comprised of in-person and online courses. The MPH may be completed full-time in 16 months or part-time in 24 months.
The Pace MPH will open doors to leadership positions at impactful institutions including federal health agencies, state and county health departments, universities, foundations, and the private sector. With nearly 250,000 available job postings in NYS requiring an MPH (Source: Burning Glass Technologies), there is strong demand for the MPH degree.
18%
employment growth for MPH graduates from 2018–2028 (Source: Burning Glass Technologies)
246,823
available NY job postings requiring an MPH degree (Source: Burning Glass Technologies)
$143,000
median salary for MPH graduates (Source: Glassdoor)
Curriculum
You’ll master foundational skills in epidemiology, health policy, social determinants of health, statistics, and global environmental health before advancing to an intensive curriculum of specialized courses focused on global health equity including social epidemiology, intervention development, and policy analysis.
Take Courses Like…
- PH 600: Introduction to Global Health Equity and Social Justice
- PH 601 Principles of Epidemology
- PH 620: Interprofessional Leadership for Health Promotion
Master of Public Health Program Highlights
- Unique MPH concentration provides key specialization in Global Health Equity
- Flexible study blends web-assisted courses with a mix of in-person and online sessions and fully online courses.
- Full-time students earn the MPH in 16 months; part-time students complete in 24 months.
- Designed for domestic students and international student visa holders.
- Eligible for the STEM 36 month OPT visa extension.
- Electives offered from a range of disciplines to enable you to tailor your program to your interests.
- The Applied Practice Experience is facilitated by a dedicated team, providing excellent experiential learning opportunities and useful employment leads.
- Admissions are rolling for Fall and Spring entry.
- Graduate assistantships are available to qualified students.
- Students already enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science may apply to the BS/MPH (4+1) combined program which allows completion of both the BS and MPH degrees in 5 years.
Careers
Pace’s MPH will equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a wide range of fulfilling careers in public health, healthcare, research, and policy.
By connecting with our robust career services team, you’ll be able to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
International Career Success Program
The INSPIRE Program (International Student Professional Readiness Program) is a badged internship and career success program exclusive to Pace. Year after year, this one-of-a-kind program empowers international students to achieve results in obtaining internships, jobs, and salary outcomes. Domestic students, we have an equivalent program for you called ASPIRE.
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Admission and Financial Aid
You're ready for a new level of success—whether it's advancing in your current field or launching a new career. Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited baccalaureate program, with a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least undergraduate math course. Applicants are also required to pass an English proficiency exam if applicable. In addition, applicants are required to submit:
- A personal statement that 1) identifies your main professional objective and discuss relevant experiences from your personal, academic and professional background that have motivated you to study public health and global health equity in pursuit of this objective; (2) describes any current professional and/or personal obligations and outline a plan of study that will enable you to complete the required coursework and supervised experiences.
- A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
- Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation. Letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Include recognitions and achievements (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).
- All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.
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Per credit: $1,535 | Total cost of program: $63,470
*Tuition based on current year and subject to change. -
Spring Term
- Domestic Students – December 1
- International Students – October 1
Fall Term
- Domestic Students – August 1
- International Students – June 1
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Make an appointment to meet with you admission counselor.
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Pace has many internal scholarships and awards to help its students meet their college expenses. Some Pace assistance is meant specifically for College of Health Professions undergraduate and graduate students.
Learn more about CHP-specific scholarships and how to apply.
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Mickael Pollard
Graduate Admission Counselor
Phone: (914) 773-3096
Email: mpollard2@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Joshua B. Mendelsohn, PhD
Program Director
Phone: (917) 702-8068
Email: jmendelsohn@pace.edu