Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

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11/25/2024: Course-Based

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CEPH Accredited

Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health

Walden’s CEPH-accredited online Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program focuses on instilling the management skills needed for leading public health organizations.

Interested in taking your public health career to the next level? With Walden’s Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), you will:

Prepare yourself for leadership roles that have a major impact on the programs, policies, and institutions of public health in practice-based settings
Benefit from an interactive online classroom and face-to-face academic residencies as well as an interdisciplinary format that allows you to work collaboratively with students from other Walden programs
Study evidence-based research methods and how they can be used to address major public health problems in your community

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The MPH program at Walden University received the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation in September 2019. CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and programs of public health. CEPH accreditation provides assurance that the program has been evaluated and met accepted public health profession standards in practice, research, and service. For a copy of the final self-study document and/or final accreditation report, please contact the School of Health Sciences Dean (adchshealth@mail.waldenu.edu).

Curriculum

In this program, you will:

Learn from respected scholars and practitioners in the field of public health
Gain insight into 21st-century public health challenges from both a domestic and global perspective
Complete a capstone project that allows you to apply what you've learned to address a real problem in your field

Doctoral Degree Coach

A Personalized Guide to Completing Your Doctorate

Earning your online Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) requires commitment, perseverance, and hard work. You can do it, and Walden is here to help—with our Doctoral Degree Coach™.

Map and Track Milestones

Break your research down into manageable, sequential steps. See where you are, what’s ahead, and what you’ve already accomplished—all in one place.

Connect With Faculty

Stay on the same page and keep your progress on track. With shared access to your dashboard, your chair can easily guide you through your checklists, goals, and timelines.

Meet Weekly Targets

No more guesswork. Set prompts based on your to-do list and receive reminders and updates directly to your inbox.

Access Helpful Resources

Quickly find support from the right person at the right time. Our comprehensive resource guide points you in the right direction—no more frustrating searches.

This online public health doctoral program features two tracks, depending on your academic background

Track I

For students who hold a Master of Public Health (MPH); allows the student to forgo foundational public health courses and complete the program in a shorter amount of time.

Track II

For students who have a master’s degree in an academic discipline other than public health.

More about our DrPH program

Career Options

Whether your background is in science or business, Walden’s DrPH program can help prepare you to work as a leader or administrator in a variety of practice-based settings within the public, private, or academic sector. Career options may include:*

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

*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Entry Requirements

We offer two learning tracks: Track 1 and Track 2. A Master of Criminal Justice or MS in Criminal Justice is required for entrance into Track 1. A bachelor's degree or higher in an academic discipline other than criminal justice is required for Track 2.

Your enrollment specialist will help you gather all of the required materials starting with your application all the way through your first day of classes.

Funding Your Education

Limited-Time Offer

Speak with an enrollment specialist to learn about our current tuition savings.

Ongoing Military Offer

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

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How to Apply

Why earn your PhD in Public Health at Walden

High-Quality Programs

Our online degree programs give you the cutting-edge skills needed to excel in today’s workplace.

Global Perspective

Join a community of students and faculty with diverse backgrounds and experience.

Exceptional Student Support

Benefit from our 24/7 tech support, Writing Center, Career Services Center, and more.

“My PhD has helped me feel empowered to contribute and share my opinion in my industry.”

Raymond Chimezie | PhD in Public Health Graduate

^†Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) IPEDS database. Based on the most recent year of completions survey data available, using CIP code family 51.2201 “Public Health, General” for Doctor’s degree – Research/Scholarship. Available at https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data. (Retrieved January 2021; may consist of or include provisional release data.)

Enrollment Restrictions by State

Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the Doctor of Public Health program: Wisconsin.

Ongoing Military Offer:

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.