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x remove Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Technology Undergraduate Certificate x remove Public Health, M.P.H.
Credits Required
13
48 - 51
Format
Face To Face
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Coursework

Complete a minimum of 13 credit hours. Up to six credits can be transferred from another institution (subject to content approval). Required courses:

  • GPY 200 - Computer Cartography
  • GPY 307 - Introduction to GIS
  • GPY 407 - Advanced GIS

Plus one elective course, see catalog for list.

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Students choose one of two emphasis areas: epidemiology or health promotion. Electives offered in policy, environmental health, and health disparities.

Upon completion of the 48-51 hour, five semester M.P.H. program, graduates will be qualified to earn voluntary professional certification by taking the National Board of Public Health Examiners Certified in Public Heath (CPH) and/or the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exams.

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Career Options
  • Community analysis and development
  • Business GIS analyzing
  • Big data visualization
  • Computer mapping
  • Environmental resource management
  • International organizations
  • Urban and regional planning
  • GIS development and management
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  • Epidemiology
  • Government agencies
  • Advocacy and public policy
  • Health education
  • Health management
  • Research
  • Environmental health
  • Global health
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Application Deadline
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Early admission application deadline is November 1; regular admission deadline March 1; rolling admissions accepted until all seats are filled. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.

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Skills Employers Want
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The Master of Public Health degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Improvement
  • Health Administration
  • Program Development
  • Budgeting
  • Behavioral Health
  • Quality Management
  • Managed Care

Source: EMSI, 2022

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