Overview

Lead programs that foster healthier, more resilient communities with a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from Walden University. A doctorate in public health prepares practitioners with the advanced training and leadership skills to assume high-level roles in agencies, institutions, and community organizations.

Career options include:

Health department director
Public health information officer
Health policy advisor
Public health consultant
Health officer
Public health program director
Community health manager/director
Public health professor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Issues in Global Public Health
Leadership, System Evaluation, and Interventions in Public Health
Advanced Public Health Policy and Advocacy
Research Methods for Public Health
Advanced Program Evaluation
Research Applications of Theories, Models, and Conceptual Frameworks in Public Health
Financing Public Health Systems
Advanced Analysis of Community Health Data and Surveillance in Public Health
Communication and Social Marketing Strategies for Public Health Leaders

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-11-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

82 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Public Health View 27 other PhDs in Public Health in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript of a master’s degree, or higher, from a U.S. school accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program for which application is made (preferred).
Completed application form.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.
Access to a computer and the internet.

Tuition Fee

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International

20336 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 620 USD per credit during 30 months.
National

20336 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 620 USD per credit during 30 months.
In-State

20336 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 620 USD per credit during 30 months.

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