MAKE A DIFFERENCE. For This Generation and The Next. Presenting a top-tier online Master of Public Health

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1 MAKE A DIFFERENCE For This Generation and The Next Presenting a top-tier online Master of Public Health

2 With the knowledge and skills I ve learned at the School of Public Health & Health Services I feel empowered to literally change the world and that s an amazing feeling. - Student, GW School of Public Health and Health Services GET THE SAME EDUCATION AS ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS The George Washington University Online Master of Public Health is an innovative new program from the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS). By utilizing next-generation social technology, we now offer a one-of-a-kind program that offers students from anywhere in the world the chance to earn a top-tier MPH online. Enrollment comes with all of the advantages and benefits of a traditional on-campus program, and the degree is the same as that which is awarded to on-campus students. As an student, you ll be measured by the same rigorous standards as students on campus. Live classes are taught by the same world-class faculty, all of whom are acknowledged public health leaders and recognized experts in their field. You ll have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers and gain valuable field experience through a customized practicum. THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES 2

3 TAKE THE FIRST STEP TO PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP PARTICIPATE IN A WORLD-CLASS PROGRAM Established in 1997, the School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) brought together the best of three longstanding university programs in the schools of medicine, business and education that have since expanded substantially. Today, more than 1,100 students from nearly every U.S. state and more than 40 countries around the globe pursue undergraduate, graduate and doctoral-level degrees in public health at SPHHS. Our student body is one of the most ethnically diverse of private schools of public health. features intimate class sizes and students are offered full access to GW library resources, student services and career services. Program Fast Facts A top-tier, online MPH the same degree as is awarded to on-campus students World-class faculty each of whom is an acknowledged leader in their field A field-based practicum opportunity to help you gain the critical skills to succeed in public health An innovative and unique technology platform that enables robust communication and collaboration Full access to SPHHS student resources and support programs Study under renowned faculty Amita Vyas, GW Professor who are passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of public health leaders APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN SPHHS sets the standard for case-based learning and the online program is no exception. As an student, you ll gain critical skills through a customized practicum opportunity which allows you to apply what you ve learned in a real-world setting. By deepening and refining your knowledge this way, you emerge from the program on a fast track to public health leadership. THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES 4

4 THE FLEXIBILITY OF AN ONLINE PROGRAM, THE QUALITY OF AN ON-CAMPUS EXPERIENCE CONNECT, COLLABORATE, AND LEARN FROM ANYWHERE

5 INTERACT WITH YOUR PEERS ON THE MOST INNOVATIVE ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD EXPERIENCE A TRULY NEW WAY TO LEARN Sit at the front of the classroom with 2GW, the interacting learning platform (right). is the first and only top-tier online MPH in the world. Our unique learning environment blends live lectures with self-paced coursework and robust, real-time collaborative functionality. You re able to interact with fellow students and your professors through video chat and familiar social networking tools. As a student, benefit from: Live, online classes led by renowned public health faculty. Face-to-face collaboration with classmates from around the world. Intimate class sizes. Online, one-on-one office hours with GW faculty. 24/7, self-paced coursework. A world-class technology platform that offers a rich learning environment from anywhere in the world. Build relationships with classmates in an interactive, online community and create a valuable global network of peers and professional contacts all while maintaining your professional and personal commitments. The classroom comes to you through a combination of leading-edge technology and robust collaborative tools THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES 8

6 Applying to ADMISSIONS Admissions requirements and standards for are identical to those for the on-campus program. Your academic abilities and record must meet the demands of our program. Because all classes are conducted in English, you must be fluent in both written and spoken English. To earn our MPH, you must successfully complete 45 units of academic credit. Courses begin in June, September, January and March and full-time students can complete the program in two years; part-time study is also an option. The total 2013 cost of the program is $56,160. To apply, you must submit the following: We re taking the same world-class George Washington University MPH education that students get on campus and making it available all over the world. In doing so, we look forward to supporting and nurturing the next generation of public health leaders. - Julie DeLoia, Associate Dean, School of Public Health and Health Services Online application Application fee or waiver Statement of Purpose Two letters of recommendation Official transcripts in English from all previous schools A current resume Official, current GRE scores* For more information, visit publichealthonline.gwu.edu. TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID If you need financial assistance, you may be eligible for government-sponsored aid, employer tuition benefits or private funding. You can also investigate scholarships and grants. *International students may also be required to submit an English language proficiency test, such as the TOEFL or IELTS.

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