These degrees are all intended primarily for a career in professional practice. Students need to have the academic potential to succeed in a rigorous graduate program, and thus must have evidence in their record that they can do so. This would normally require undergraduate grades at least meeting the Graduate School standard of a 3.0 average or better, and admissions test scores showing ability in every area (verbal, quantitative, analytical writing).
Every applicant’s file is reviewed as a whole. For professionally-oriented degrees, factors such as relevant prior work experience, community service activities, leadership, and communication skill are considered. In addition, the school evaluates the applicant’s motivation for and commitment to public health and the proposed specialization, both as found in the applicant’s statement of purpose for graduate study, and as evidenced by prior activities and experience. Applicants need to be aware that admission to all programs is competitive, and they must show evidence of academic performance and potential consistent with the field of specialization they have chosen. More information on the expectations of each field can be found at the Recommended Preparation link to the left.
