The world faces pressing public health crises—data gaps, pandemic response, poor community health, and imperfect healthcare systems threaten lives and demand bold, lasting solutions. At Kent State University’s College of Public Health, faculty members are preparing the next generation of public health leaders to confront these urgent issues. Through innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and partnerships with northeast Ohio communities, students, faculty, and alumni are driving change.
“Our College of Public Health is thriving, even as other fields see declining enrollment,” We’re addressing the needs of the public health workforce and advancing strategic solutions for a healthier future.”
Kent State University’s MPH programmes are now STEM-designated, giving international students access to extended OPT opportunities. Source: Kent State University
Biostatistics – MPH
Unlock the power of data to transform public health with the STEM-designated Biostatistics – MPH. This programme equips you with the skills to collect, store, analyse, and interpret health data, enabling you to uncover patterns and make evidence-based inferences about populations. Through hands-on, real-world projects, you’ll master statistical methods to design and analyse health surveys and experiments, tackling critical health challenges like disease prevention and population health improvement.
Epidemiology – MPH
Dive into the science of disease patterns with the STEM-designated Epidemiology – MPH. Learn directly from expert faculty who are actively researching pressing issues, including immigrant and refugee health, chronic diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. You’ll gain cutting-edge insights and practical experience in analysing the distribution and determinants of disease, disability, and mortality in populations, preparing you to drive impactful epidemiological research.
“While other fields are seeing a decline in enrolment, our College of Public Health is growing, and we are moving forward with our strategic efforts,” Dr. Sonia Alemagno, dean of the college, says. Source: Kent State University
Public Health – MPH
The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Kent State University prepares you to address global health challenges and lead with impact. Whether analysing health data, investigating disease outbreaks, designing innovative health services, or evaluating public health interventions, this programme equips you with versatile skills to excel as a public health leader.
The programme can be done in person on campus grounds or online; the latter is And it comes in two specialisations: Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Health Policy and Management incorporates health services research, policy analysis, and healthcare planning to address public health risks and design effective care delivery models.
Meanwhile, the Social and Behavioural Sciences route involves developing and evaluating interventions in family, workplace, and community settings, with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research on violence and injury prevention, substance abuse, chronic disease, and childhood obesity. Regardless of your specialisation, you’ll collaborate with expert faculty across the full spectrum of public health, gaining hands-on experience in real-world research. For international students, the STEM designation offers up to three years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the US, opening doors to careers, networking opportunities, and long-term prospects in roles such as public health analyst, epidemiologist, health programme manager, or policy advisor.Join Kent State’s College of Public Health to transform communities and shape a healthier future.
Discover the Master of Public Health programme today and begin your path to leadership.
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