Welcome to the Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health Program!

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CEOMPH is a Public Health Network

The Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health (CEOMPH) program is a partnership between The University of Akron (UA), Cleveland State University (CSU), Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Ohio University (OU) and Youngstown State University (YSU).

This nontraditional program is geared toward the working professional who would like to broaden his or her role in improving community health, enhance current job skills, or seek career advancement. Students take core courses that are delivered through webinar and online teaching each semester.  Elective courses may be taken at any of the partner universities.

CEOMPH is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
 

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health (CEOMPH) program is to prepare current and future professionals through accredited education, research, and service to improve the health of communities in eastern Ohio and beyond. The mission is accomplished through collaboration among its partner universities and agencies.
 

Values

• Improving the quality of life and health of the entire community.
• Engaging in collaborative behavior that models as well as educates.
• Achieving student excellence through applying evidence-based and/or best practices.
• Fostering leadership, accountability, and ethical behavior.
• Protecting the environment through education and being a role model.
• Advancing inclusiveness.
• Committing to lifelong learning. 
   

Vision

Globally-oriented leaders, educators, and practitioners engaged in their community and responsive to the public health needs at the regional, national, and international levels. 
 

Diversity Statement

Perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures contribute to the diversity of the CEOMPH community. The program recognizes the rich dimensions each individual contributes to the education, research, and service mission. CEOMPH promotes the value of differences and inclusion through interactions among its students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders. Finally, the program energizes the supports all who seek to promote the importance of health and quality of life as human rights.
 

Admission Requirements

All admission application materials are collected and processed through the CEOMPH program office at the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). The selection and review process for admission into the CEOMPH program requires the following:

• Complete online application–apply through our online application through SOPHAS.
• Application fee–$150 for the first program and $60 for each additional program. A fee assistance program is available–a limited number of fee waivers are provided to qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis, so APPLY EARLY if you want to apply for a fee waiver. Each fee waiver covers only the initial application fee, so if you wish to apply to additional programs, you are responsible for the remaining balance. If you received a fee waiver during a previous cycle, you may still apply for another in the next cycle. You may request a fee waiver as soon as you create an application, but keep in mind that fee waiver funds are quickly depleted (usually in the spring). Contact customer service at 617-612-2090 before you submit a fee waiver request to determine if waivers are still available. Three types of fee waivers are financial based, service-based, and international-based. For more, see SOPHAS fees and fee waivers
• Official academic record from each institution of higher learning attended. If the official record is not in English, an official translation must accompany the original language document.
• A personal statement (no more than two pages) explaining your educational history; professional history; area of interest in public health; interest and motivation for seeking a MPH degree; experience in public health or other activities related to public health; and professional or academic career plans upon completion of the program. If appropriate, also indicate whether or not you are applying to or are currently enrolled in another degree program (indicate which university).
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic or professional background, preferably someone from a previous or current academic program or current place of employment. The applicant must provide contact information and a valid email address for these two individuals.
• GRE scores taken within the last five years. The GRE requirements may be waived if the applicant has either 1) a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher or 2) a professional degree (masters or doctorate) in a related area. Official results from other equivalent standardized tests used for graduate admissions, also taken within the last five years, may be substituted. These accepted tests are the following: DAT, GMAT, MCAT, and PDAT. The minimum score that is desired are verbal and quantitative (or equivalent components) scores in the 40th percentile or above. Other documents including transcripts, cover letter, and recommendations will also be carefully considered, in addition to the scores. Please use institutional code [Northeast Ohio Medical University – CEOMPH SOPHAS – 4753] in the designated area on your GRE application to assure that the CEOMPH office receives your official scores.
• TOEFL scores taken within the last two years from graduates of institutions outside of the United States who are non-native English speakers. The minimum score must be 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79-80 (read/speak/listen=17, write=14, internet-based). Please use institutional code #5688–SOPHAS in the designated area on your TOEFL application to assure that the CEOMPH office receives your official scores.

The CEOMPH program offers admission for fall, spring, and summer semesters. The deadlines for the application process are the following:

• Domestic student summer admission deadline: April 15 of the same year
• Domestic student fall admission deadline: July 15 of the same year
• Domestic student spring admission deadline: December 1 of the prior year

International Student Requirements

The Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health is a webinar/online-based curriculum. Because classes are no longer on campus, we are NOT able to issue student visas so that you can study in the U.S. We can still accept students with international credentials if you have an immigrant-type visa (including permanent resident alien, conditional permanent resident, temporary resident, refugees and asylees, temporary protected status, and parolees) as well as certain non-immigrant statuses, including H, K, N, T, U, and V. Email pubhlth@neomed.edu for questions.

Degree Completion Requirements

The curriculum consists of six core courses, three generalist track courses, and Capstone Project I and II, which includes an e-portfolio and exit presentation. The MPH is all online, with some virtual instruction on Saturdays. Students are assigned an advisor upon entering the program. The advisor offers guidance on choosing electives appropriate to the student’s career goals and interests. Students must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 to remain in the program.
 

Total Requirements for Degree

42 Credit Hours Total

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For More Information Contact:

Don Allensworth-Davies, PhD, MSc, CPH
CSU Program Coordinator
Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master’s in Public Health Program
d.allensworthdavies@csuohio.edu