Executive Master of Public Health

Major: Public Health
Degree Awarded: Master of Public Health (MPH)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Total Credit Hours: 56.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.2201
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9111

About the Program

The Executive Master of Public Health (EMPH) is designed for working professionals and offers a convenient class schedule in which students can earn their degree in 21 months. Whether working in public health, a related health or social service setting, or seeking a career change, the EMPH is tailored for individuals who are committed to advancing their careers and acquiring the knowledge and tools to advance to leadership roles in public health. The program is fast-paced, intensive, and demanding, but builds on each individual's former education, work experience, and skills.

The EMPH covers the major disciplines of public health, including community health and prevention, environmental and occupational health, epidemiology and biostatistics, and health management and policy, with a focus on public health practice. In addition to required public health core courses, EMPH students take additional required courses in policy, community assessment, and cohort-specific seminars. Students also choose from a range of electives based on their academic and professional interests. Students work together in the second year in their capstone course and complete an Applied Practice Experience which enables them to integrate real-world experience with classroom learning. 

EMPH students are provided with mentoring and advising opportunities both by full-time School of Public Health faculty and public health practitioners.

Major Competencies

• Describe the importance of social capital and natural helpers when designing community-engaged public health strategies
• Analyze organizational challenges facing public health practice organizations
• Demonstrate critical, reflective thinking and writing skills that are needed to advance value-based public policies
• Weigh the roles of policymakers, citizens, and interest groups in shaping public health policy
• Translate and disseminate public health science for use by public health practitioners and policy makers

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact:

DSPH Academic Advising Team
Office of Education
​dsphadvising@drexel.edu

Additional information can be found on the Drexel University Online website, including admissions criteria and how to apply.

Degree Requirements

Note: Students choose from 500-999 level courses in BST, EOH, EPI, CHP, HMP, and PBHL for elective courses. 

Sample Plan of Study