Master of Public Health - Rural Health
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree offers advanced knowledge and specialized skills in public health, with a focus on leadership, research, and advanced practice. It is designed to prepare professionals who want to promote health and wellbeing of rural communities and practice in rural public health settings. An MPH degree provides an excellent preparation for management and leadership positions with public health and social service agencies and is a great addition to medical, nursing, and other health and social service careers.
The Jax State MPH curriculum offers advanced courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, management, and program evaluation. Students complete practical fieldwork through a public health internship and capstone project related to their public health interests. A Jax State MPH provide students with an in-depth knowledge of public health issues and policies and the ability to design, implement, and evaluate public health programs and interventions.
Jax State Rural Health MPH students complete their public health internship and capstone project through a rural health practice site in Jacksonville, Alabama.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
From JSU’s HR / careers pages, here are some of the roles open and how the system is structured:
- There are full-time faculty positions, e.g. Assistant Professor, Communication, Assistant Professor, Project Management.
- Staff roles, like Academic Advisor or Career Advisor, helping students with academic & career development/transition.
- Student jobs: many part-time or temporary roles for enrolled students (library, labs, offices). There are also Federal Work Study options.
- Jobs in support functions: groundskeeper/laborer, administrative assistants, media/digital?media student assistant etc.
JSU also highlights good employee benefits, competitive perks, and a positive workplace environment.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
General Admissions Requirement
- The application form and application fee.
- Official transcripts, degree certificate, and/or completion certificate for Bachelor's degree program. Minimum GPA varies depending on the program and test score.
- Copy of your passport.
- GRE/GMAT/MAT as required by the program.
Graduate English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL (internet-based) = 79
IELTS = 6.0
PTE Academic = 56
iTEP = 3.9
Duolingo = 100
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19950 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 35 USD