Master of Public Health

Chicago State University's MPH program is a practice-centered curriculum designed to prepare students for the health problems of the 21st century. It focuses on the core functions of public health including health status assessments, environmental health quality assurance, behavior change strategies, health disparities, as well as health policy development and research. CSU’s MPH program has a value-added component that focuses on minority health and health equity. The MPH curriculum also emphasizes social and scientific strategies in understanding the causality, consequences, prevention, and control of diseases and untimely deaths.

Students in the MPH program will conduct research that will increase public awareness of these health problems.

Mission

The program’s mission is to prepare public health practitioners and scholars who are able to identify and assess the needs of communities and populations; plan, implement and evaluate programs in order to enhance health and achieve equity in health status through organized community efforts, especially among urban minority populations.

Vision

The vision of the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is to improve/impact the primary prevention initiatives for health in the Chicagoland area, state, region, and globally through leadership in teaching, research and service.

Values

The values of the MPH Program align with those of the University and the College of Health Sciences to include:

• Equity
• Diversity
• Social Justice
• Life-long learning
• Personal, professional, and academic integrity
• Leadership

Dean's Welcome Letter

Thank you for your interest in CSU's College of Health Sciences Programs. Our faculty include skilled clinicians and advanced health science professionals who help to prepare, nurture and develop leaders in the health sciences industry who influence the delivery of healthcare.

The faculty has designed a rigorous curriculum with innovative classrooms, simulated/real-life clinical practicums and community-based experiences to meet the healthcare needs of a diverse healthcare system.

As you decide your future as a healthcare professional, you can choose from a complete range of nationally recognized, accredited degree programs, from undergraduate to graduate. An outstanding educational experience awaits you that will enrich your life and enhance your career opportunities in the ever-growing field of healthcare. During your time in the College of Health Sciences, you can become involved in the wide-range of research activities of our esteemed faculty and staff.

We are widely known for:

• excellent teaching
• excellent student learning environments
• innovative research programs
• extensive community engagement.

The College of Health Sciences embraces an urban mission. You will be able to take advantage of a rich cultural environment through fieldwork and internship experiences. We partner with some of the best healthcare facilities and medical centers in the Chicagoland area.

I invite you to browse through our website, to get acquainted with the many facets of the College of Health Sciences here at Chicago State University. We hope to assist you in achieving your educational and professional goals with a career in healthcare.

Best wishes as you begin your educational journey!

Sincerely,

Tyra Dean-Ousley

Dr. Tyra L. Dean-Ousley, EdD, APRN, FNP-BC

Acting Dean College of Health Sciences

Chairperson, Department of Nursing