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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Homecoming

In 1924, NSU hosted its first-ever homecoming. One hundred years later, NSU and the Alumni Association invite you to return to NSU for the centennial celebration - Forever Green.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

Masters Degree In Public Health

Purpose:

The Master of Public Health program is a post-Baccalaureate program with two pathways - Public Health Leadership and Global Health. The program accepts both full and part-time students and provides students with knowledge essential to the practice of public health on a global scale. Students develop a strong foundation in public health by studying biostatistics, environmental health issues, epidemiology, health policy and management, and social and behavioral determinants of health, as well as study in specialization areas so graduates gain the expertise necessary to address some of the world's most pressing problems.

Admission Standards:

 

  • An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Be formally admitted to Northeastern State University and the Graduate College by submitting an application and official transcripts
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale. For the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), GPA standards are higher
  • Completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better
  • Be in good standing with the college or university last or currently attending
  • Minimum Graduate Record Examination (GRE) combined score of 298 (Submit official scores which must be less than five years old)
  • World Education Services (WES) evaluation for all foreign coursework
  • International applicants must submit a TOEFL score of 550 or higher on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the Internet-based test. Minimum IELTS scores is 6.5.

 

Retention and Progression Standards:

Students enrolled in the Master of Public Health degree must maintain a 3.0 grade point average or above in all graduate level work. Students must receive a grade of B or above in each course taken within the curriculum. Students earning a grade below a B are placed on probation. Once on probation, the student may proceed to subsequent coursework, but must retake the course with the below par grade. A second course grade below a B results in suspension from the Graduate College and termination from the program.

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Degree Available at

  • Tahlequah
  • Muskogee
  • Online

Transferring to NSU?

Make your transition to NSU as smooth and seamless as possible.

Visit Transfer Student Services for more information.

Get an Education Certificate while earning your Master's

  • Earn the certificate or stack the certificate courses to earn a master's degree
  • Achieve essential skills for growth into a STEM leadership position
  • Move into leadership or administrative roles

STEM Education Certificate