Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62026, United States

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It is the younger of the two major institutions of Southern Illinois University system. SIUE has eight constituent undergraduate and graduate colleges, including those in arts and sciences, business, dentistry, education, engineering, graduate study, nursing, and pharmacy, in addition to the East St. Louis Center.

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Master of Public Health

The interdisciplinary public health program addresses the health of worldwide populations, covering the five core areas of public health:

  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental health sciences
  • Epidemiology
  • Health policy and management
  • Social and behavioral sciences

This program emphasizes public health leadership and the administrative skills associated with leadership careers in public health. Coursework and practical experiences are combined to prepare students for leadership roles to prevent diseases and promote strategies to improve health. Elective courses are selected in coordination with other departments, and are focused on general leadership and administrative knowledge and skills.

The MPH program prepares students to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Certified in Public Health (CPH) exams. These certifications assure employers that graduates meet the entry level competencies needed by public health professionals. Graduates will also be prepared to pursue an advanced degree in public health (PhD or DrPH), or a professional degree in medicine, nursing, pharmacy or dentistry.

SIUE's public health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Learn more.

Program Format

Classes are offered in the evening to accommodate working professionals, and most courses are offered in a hybrid format with meetings once a week in the evening.

What can I do with a master's degree in public health?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for public health professionals are rising faster than the average for all occupations nationally.

Graduates will leave SIUE with in-depth knowledge, as well as the skills to manage, plan, implement, evaluate and disseminate public health programs, and develop and analyze policies. Graduates typically pursue careers in: 

  • Community and public health practice
  • Health policy
  • Management
  • Research
  • Health education
  • Health promotion
  • Consulting
  • Private practice
  • Education

Public Health Career Videos

Hands-on Learning

Opportunities are available for students to participate in practical experiences on and off campus throughout the program. In their second year, students will complete an applied practice experience where they will work with an organization to complete public health projects. Additionally, students may choose to complete a community-based project for their capstone course.

Global Experiences

Faculty-led travel study courses are available that examine various aspects of public health, life, culture and the geopolitical climate in other countries or culturally diverse areas. Potential areas of research and service include, but are not limited to:

  • Environmental sustainability
  • Environmental education and programming
  • Disaster response and relief
  • Community development
  • Health and wellness education
  • Infectious diseases

Some global health opportunities are appropriate as applied practice experiences, capstone projects or a thesis. Talk with the graduate program director to learn more.

https://www.siue.edu/academics/graduate/degrees-and-programs/public-health/?section=all 

Graduate Applicants

Graduate student applicants who hold or require a non-immigrant student visa will be reviewed for appropriate academic requirements, English language proficiency, and adequate financial resources. Admission to the SIUE Graduate School requires that an applicant hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Eligibility for GRE/GMAT waivers are listed below. To apply to waive the GRE/GMAT requirement, applicants must contact the program director at CMISTestWaiverRequest@siue.edu to request the waiver. The decision to grant the GMAT/GRE waiver rests with the program director and School of Business MIS admissions committee and is not guaranteed by meeting one or more below criteria. 

  • Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) in undergraduate coursework.

Application Materials

Once Approved for Admission:

All necessary documents can be uploaded via your application center. Only documents required for admission can be uploaded via your application center for review purposes. Do not mail materials to the department or program to which you are applying. Any additional supporting documents can be emailed to siueapps@siue.edu and will be added to your application.

Please note: If approved for admission by the academic department, you must submit official transcripts and test scores to our office before we can formally admit you and before we can issue an I-20 document to obtain a U.S. visa.

Please make sure your application is complete by the application deadline.

Submit official test scores using one of the codes below:

  • GRE: Institution code 1759 (no department code required)
    • *Speech-language pathology applicants should note separate code for CSDCAS on the program website
  • GMAT: Institution code 3T9-CD-05
  • TOEFL: Institution code 1759 (no department code required)
  • IELTS: Select SIUE from the institution list. Scanned score reports with TRF number can be uploaded through your self-service online application center.

Application Fee

There is a non-refundable application fee of $40 for all graduate programs. You may pay by Visa or MasterCard via the application center. A convenience fee of $1.10 is added for this service. You may also pay via wire transfer through your bank or debit card. Admitted students who decide to change their term of entry after submitting an application or being admitted will be required to submit a new application for the desired term. You may update the term of your application for the next two terms without another application fee. 

Tracking Your Application Status

You can track the status of your application via our application center using the same username and password you used to create the application.

We receive a high volume of applications and materials during the peak admission period (November-May). Please allow approximately 15 business days from the date of receipt of your official academic records to process these documents and match them to your application in our system.

Once you submit your application, you will begin to receive email notifications regarding missing transcripts and other materials required. Make sure to check the email address you provided on the application. Please note that we do not send confirmation emails when materials have been received.

View Your Decision

Once our office refers your application to the department to which you have applied, it is up to the department to review your application for an admission decision. You will receive a letter informing you when a decision has been made. The length of time required to make a decision varies by the department/program, type of degree and the size of the applicant pool. 

https://www.siue.edu/admissions/international/apply/graduate.shtml 

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early.  Applications received after the priority deadline may not be reviewed, especially for highly competitive and popular programs, including undergraduate and graduate programs in STEM designated areas. Applications are processed on a rolling basis and once seats are filled for a particular program in a particular term, additional applicants will be denied admission. 

Transfer students: Later deadlines may apply for students who are currently in the United States on a valid student visa and wish to transfer to SIUE. Please contact the Office of International Admissions for more information.

The priority deadline for Spring 2024 has passed, SIUE will no longer accept undergraduate applications from students outside the U.S.  Many graduate programs have met capacity, and students applying for these program will be waitlisted.  Prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply for the Fall semester to receive full consideration.

Fall Semester (August-December) - April 1(Priority Deadline) June 1(Deadline)
Spring Semester (January-May) - October 1(Priority Deadline) November 1(Deadline)

Prospective students should submit an application by the priority deadline to guarantee full consideration.  All STEM designated program applications will close at the priority deadline.  Applications received after the priority deadline, but before the final deadline, will be reviewed only if space remains available in the program of study. 

Note that all financial documents must be received within 15 days of the deadlines listed above for an I-20 to be issued.

https://www.siue.edu/admissions/international/apply/deadlines.shtml