7 Step Guide to Earning Your Master’s Degree in Public Health at Rollins.

If nothing is more important than the health and safety of our families, friends, and communities, then few callings are more critical than that of public health professionals. The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at The Rollins School of Graduate Studies will prepare you to advance public knowledge, prevent disease, and promote the health and well-being of people and communities in your backyard, across the country, and throughout the world. With the personalized support of our expert faculty, you’ll learn to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate programs that improve health, enhance the quality of life, and even save lives.

1. Advance in an in-demand field

Rollins’ MPH program will prepare you for an array of fast-growing and in-demand careers in public health—from epidemiologist and public health educator to healthcare administrator. In fact, public health professions are poised to grow by 5 to 33 percent over the next decade, depending on the career path you choose. Further, a number of public health careers were ranked among the 100 best jobs by U.S. News & World Report, which took metrics like salary, unemployment rate, projected growth, and work-life balance into account.

2. Help people live healthier lives

By earning a Master's of Public Health degree from Rollins, you’ll not only learn to investigate the health and safety issues impacting communities around the globe, but you’ll also develop the expertise to craft sustainable solutions to these pressing challenges through research, education, policy, and community outreach. In just two to three years, you’ll graduate with the knowledge and tools you need to improve the economic, social, and environmental health of communities locally, nationally, and globally.

3. Personalized learning environment

With an average class size of just 17, our personalized learning environment is designed to maximize engagement and support, and thanks to our 16:1 student-faculty ratio, our expert professors have the freedom to focus on you. Add in one-on-one advising support and our alumni mentorship program, and you’ll be surrounded by an entire community of guides at every step of your journey. As a result, you’ll receive the kind of individualized attention and support that’s just not possible in an online program.

4. Designed to fit your life

From work to family, you have a lot going on. We get it. That’s why we designed our Rollins School of Graduate Studies programs specifically for students like you. Our classes are conveniently timed to suit your schedule, and our part-time and full-time tracks allow you to earn your degree at your own pace. Our blended classroom format combines immersive in-person classes with virtual learning components, providing you with the support and the flexibility you need to thrive. “The School of Graduate Studies evening schedule allowed me to work while also being a mom to my toddler son,” says Cassandra Fonseca ’20 MPH, a surveillance epidemiologist with the Florida Department of Health. “I was able to thrive outside of the classroom without sacrificing my education.”

5. Rigorous, real-world experience

At Rollins, you’ll learn by doing. In addition to your coursework, you’ll complete a 100-hour practicum at a public health organization that aligns with your career goals. You’ll also have the opportunity to put your newfound know-how to the test around the world, thanks to a global field experience in Geneva, Switzerland. During this faculty-led field study, you’ll participate in seminars at the World Health Organization and engage in site visits at organizations like the United Nations and International Red Cross.

7. Streamlined Admission

Our holistic admission process provides an individual approach to each applicant and our application process is as simple as 1...2...3.., that’s right, simply submit your application, official college transcripts and letters of recommendation, we will take it from there. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in the process. Rollins offers support for everything from submitting your admission application to registering for classes, you’ll never be on your own thanks to the personalized attention of our dedicated faculty and staff.