Public Health (Public Health Technology), MPH
A career in technology and public health can empower you with the knowledge to solve global health challenges, uplift communities and create healthier futures for all.
Quick facts
Credits
Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation and professional licensure
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Locally and globally, nothing is more important than protecting the public's health. However, around the world, public health systems are not structured in ways that empower them to swiftly and effectively respond to evolving threats.
The Master of Public Health program prepares you to be a new type of leader, one who is prepared to create innovative solutions by building and deploying advanced technologies for measuring, screening, preventing or intervening in public health.
The program, which emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, particularly in vulnerable populations, offers you coursework that seamlessly weaves together core public health competencies with elements of human-centered technology, including:
- data science
- design-thinking and systems engineering
- environmental health
- epidemiology and biostatistics
- geographic information systems
- health policy and ethics
- leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation
- programming languages
- social and behavioral sciences
- web and app design
The concentration in public health technology bridges the disconnect between public health and other historically siloed disciplines to create impact at scale.
Training you to be proficient in public health and technology requires more than classroom-based learning. The program exposes you to an array of tools and technologies, and it teaches you how to apply these effectively in authentic settings. Community organizations and transdisciplinary faculty members lead you in an applied learning experience that enables you to experience applicable population health issues while demonstrating public health competencies. An integrative learning experience offers you the opportunity to integrate and synthesize competencies from multiple disciplines.
Arizona State University is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. The accreditation review will address the MPH in public health technology. Other degrees and areas of study offered by this institution will not be included in the unit of accreditation review.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
49 credit hours including the required capstone course (TPH 585)
Required Core (15 credit hours) Concentration (18 credit hours) Other Requirements (4 credit hours) Restricted Electives (9 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information The capstone in the public health technology concentration fulfills the integrative learning experience requirement for the MPH degree. The capstone requires the student to produce a high-quality written product that is appropriate for the student's educational and professional objectives. Written products can vary, and might include the following: program evaluation report, literature review, training manual, policy statement or legislative testimony with accompanying supporting research. Other technology-based examples might include the code of a prototype software, bookended with an introduction and discussion that explains how this prototype demonstrates integration of foundational and concentration competencies. A poster presentation is not an acceptable high-quality written product. Ideally, the written product is developed and delivered in a manner that is useful to external partners, such as nonprofit or governmental organizations. At least one faculty member reviews each student's performance on the written work and evaluates it based on a faculty-developed rubric to ensure the written work addresses the selected foundational and concentration-specific competencies. The practicum, or applied practice experience, is a foundational component of the MPH curriculum, providing students with the opportunity to apply their experience with public health technologies, theories and competencies to a practical setting. Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of activities --- including the ASU Public Health Technology Corps, internships, practicums, service learning, cocurricular activities and more --- in both governmental and nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits, industries, for-profit settings or university-affiliated settings primarily focused on community engagement. Upon successful completion of the APE, students have:
ASB 554 One Health (3)
POP 644 Epidemiology in Population Health (3)
TPH 501 Foundations of Public Health I (3)
TPH 502 Foundations of Public Health II (3)
TPH 504 Applied Biostatistics for Public Health (3)
TPH 551 Public Health Technologies (3)
TPH 552 Systems Design and Engineering for Public Health (3)
TPH 553 Health Technology and Equity (3)
TPH 554 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Public Health (3)
TPH 555 Health Communication, Behavior and Technology (3)
TPH 557 Public Health Technology Ethics, Policy and Law (3)
TPH 580 Practicum (3)
TPH 591 Seminar (1)
TPH 585 Capstone in Public Health Technology (3)
The approved topic for TPH 591 is Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Public Health.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Critically analyze essential services and core functions of public health through classroom assignments
- Proficiently apply quantitative methodologies and data to support evidence-based public health research, policy, and practice.
- Develop innovative solutions to address complex public health problems using skills, tools, mindsets, and strategies from at least one technology and engineering field
Critically analyze essential services and core functions of public health through classroom assignmentsAdmission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants (opens in new window) | International applicants (opens in new window) | English proficiency (opens in new window)
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the School of Technology for Public Health. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in public health, medical sciences, engineering, computer science, liberal arts or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 credit hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Admission Information The personal statement should articulate the applicant's reasons for wanting to enroll in the MPH program at ASU and explain how they intend to use their degree in their future career in public health. Personal statements are generally expected to be between one and two pages, single-spaced, in length. This personal statement offers applicants an opportunity to express their personal motivations and demonstrate how the MPH program aligns with their professional aspirations. Letters of recommendation must be from academic or professional sources who are familiar with the applicant's potential to be successful in the field of public health or public health technologies.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 08/02 | Final* |
| Session A/C | In Person | 03/15 | Priority* |
| Session A/C | Online | 08/02 | Final* |
| Session A/C | Online | 03/15 | Priority* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates with an MPH degree with a concentration in public health technology can be employed in academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and health-related industries. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in various sectors, including federal, state and local government; the private sector; and national, global and community-based organizations.
Career opportunities include:
- biostatistics
- corporate wellness
- data science and data visualization
- device and software development
- health data management
- health policy
- health promotion and disease prevention
- health technology and related fields
- industry health technology
- public health education
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
