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Our online MPH is designed to challenge and engage you, while also providing you with the ideal combination of flexibility and convenience. We know your time is valuable and have designed this program with the life of a busy professional in mind.
In just a few clicks, our customized “all-in-one” online learning environment connects you to instructional content, faculty, and classmates. With it you can:
Our goal is to help you develop a mindset of innovation and critical thinking, backed by a holistic understanding of today’s most critical public health issues. You’ll work closely with and learn from some of the industry’s brightest minds as you complete coursework and projects. You’ll also complete a practicum that includes guided fieldwork at a public health agency of your choice. Beyond hands-on experience, your practicum can help you develop the leadership skills to confidently manage the unique challenges you’ll encounter in the public health profession.
A Master of Public Health from USC is a signal to colleagues and employers that you received an education of the highest caliber. It’s a passport that grants you access to an expansive network of Trojan alumni, including decision-makers from influential health organizations across the globe. Our online MPH program equips you with the leadership skills and high-level strategies to make a profound impact on public health.
We promise personalized support — and we mean it. As an online MPH student, you’ll benefit from key resources USC has to offer. We are your partner on this exciting and transformative journey, and we are committed to your success. Here are just a few of the staff members you can count on as an online MPH student:
When you inquire about the online MPH program, you’ll be assigned a dedicated advisor — someone to help answer questions and guide you through the admission process.
Think of your program coordinator as your liaison with the university. They’ll be with you from admission through graduation — ready to help you register for courses, acquire materials and answer questions about university policies and procedures.
Our goal is to ensure you’re guided and counseled throughout the MPH program. That’s why our academic advisors are available to talk about your goals, inform you about internship opportunities, support you with your practicum, assist you with career services, clarify school policies and discuss your academic performance.
Our online students have 24/7 access to technical support. If you are experiencing difficulty accessing course materials or have questions, there will always be someone who can help you.
An MPH degree can open a world of new opportunities, but sometimes choosing the right path can be difficult. That’s why our online students have access to a variety of career services from a dedicated MPH Career Counselor and the USC Career Center. Once in the program, you will have access to:
You’ll also have the chance to meet with a dedicated career services counselor from anywhere in the world, with appointments available via video chat, email, or phone. These career counseling meetings can help you to:
Chrystal Martinez
Admissions Counselor
Paula Amezola de Herrera, MPH
Career Services Advisor
Carolina Lopez, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor & Practicum Coordinator
Brian Erwin
Computer Services Consultant
Janet Schmidt, M.Ed.
Program Manager
MaPHSA was created in 2000 to represent students in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the University of Southern California. MaPHSA promotes awareness of career and academic issues related to the field of public health. Throughout the academic year, MaPHSA sponsors networking activities that encourage interaction between students, faculty, and the administration to foster the sharing of ideas and ways to improve the program. MaPHSA is dedicated to providing support to all MPH students academically, professionally, and socially. New students can look forward to a yearly Homecoming Tailgate hosted by MaPHSA.