Address:
Sturzebecker Health Science Center
855 S. New Street
West Chester, PA 19383
Name: Evan Daney
Phone: 610-436-2279
Email: edaney@wcupa.edu
Applications for admission to the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in the Department of Health are accepted at any time. Please
contact Evan Daney, College of Health Sciences Graduate Recruiter for more information.
The MPH Program draws a variety of students representing a wide array of health and non-health related undergraduate majors. The minimum requirements for the graduate program include:
Statistics Competency Examination: Students have the option of completing a Statistical Competency Examination (administered by the Department of Health, under the direction of Dr. Stacie Metz). This exam is scheduled at the start of fall/spring semesters. A score of 85 or better will be accepted as a replacement for the undergraduate statistics requirement. This option should only be considered if the student has previous experience with introductory statistics through other courses that may not appear on the transcript as traditional statistics courses. If students are considering this option, please
contact Dr. Ramona Stonefor more information about the competency exam.
The following materials are required from all applicants:
The applicant is responsible for assuring that all necessary materials are received by the The Graduate School by the recommended application deadlines. (All application materials become the property of West Chester University and may not be returned or forwarded to another institution.) West Chester University's policy for graduate admissions includes that the highest possible grades/test scores do not guarantee admission to graduate school, nor do low grades/test scores automatically disqualify a candidate. Our policy is a wholistic approach that is no applicant should be admitted unless we expect that applicant to do well enough to graduate and have no serious academic problems.
While the Department of Health accepts applications at any time, space must be available in the program. A student's ability to schedule desired courses may be impacted by the timing of application processing.
Note: Graduate admission decisions are made using a variety of criteria including the undergraduate grade point average, letters of reference and an applicant's goal statement. Individuals who have questions about their admissibility are encouraged to contact the Office of Graduate Studies or the MPH Program Director.
collects application materials as they are received. When a student's file is complete, and not before, the application is sent to the Department of Health. Departmental faculty evaluate the application then recommend either full or provisional matriculation or denial, as appropriate, to the Graduate Dean. A student is admitted to graduate study at West Chester University only after final action by the Graduate Dean.
For more information regarding the status of an application under review please contact: