Overview

Students explore the five disciplines of public health: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management and the social and behavioral sciences through general coursework.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Public Health degree from Kent State University will be able to:

Understand the history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts and functions across the globe and in society

Understand the basic concepts, methods and tools of public health data collection, use and analysis and why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice

Understand the concepts of population health, and the basic processes, approaches and interventions that identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations

Understand the underlying science of human health and disease, including opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the life course

Understand the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities

Understand the fundamental concepts and features of project implementation, including planning, assessment and evaluation

Understand the fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the U.S. health system, as well as the differences between systems in other countries

Understand the basic concepts of legal, ethical, economic and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy and the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Health

Global Health

Public Health Professional Practice

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Public Health Research

Social and Behavioral Science Theories in Public Health

Environmental Health and Safety

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

New first-year applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.). A student who has previously enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution is required to apply as a transfer student.
First-year undergraduate applicants should meet the minimum requirement of GPA 2.5 on a U.S. 4.0 scale.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

22904 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22904 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22904 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22904 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13054 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13054 USD per year during 48 months.

Online Tuition: $52,200 per full

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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