Earn Your Bachelor's Degree and Master of Public Health in Just 5 Years

How the Dual-Degree Program Works
Apply for the dual degree Master of Public Health (MPH) program by April 1 during junior year
Year 4:
Begin the MPH program in the summer before your senior year. During this year, you will complete the final requirements for your Bachelor's degree while also starting the first year of coursework for your online MPH program. Up to 15 graduate credits may be applied toward both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Year 5:
Continue as a graduate student at Ϲ for approximately one additional year until completion of all MPH requirements.
Who should apply?
- In their junior year and enrolled at one of our dual-degree partner institutions
- Who are interested in public health, community engagement, or improving the health of their communities
- Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Self-directed, comfortable with online learning, and skilled in time management
Our Partner Schools






Learn More about the Dual-Degree Program
Kim Contardi and Sarah Curry-Link are happy to meet with you to discuss your participation in the dual-degree program! Click the email link below to schedule a time to chat.

Sarah Curry-Link, M.Ed
Program Manager I

Kim Contardi, MPH
Program Manager II
Why Choose the Ϲ Master of Public Health program?
Online Learning
- Complete MPH coursework 100% online
- Balance your studies with work, internships, and other commitments
Accelerated Pathway to MPH
- Earn both your bachelor’s and MPH in just 5 years
- Save time and enter the public health workforce sooner
Focus on Public Health Practice
- Develop skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Open doors to a wide range of careers in public health
Hear What 4+1 Students Have To Say About The Program
Ryan Pogodzinski - July '24
Current place of employment: Oak Street Health
Job title: Analyst, Development Program – Population Health

Naomi Olatunji - May '25
Current place of employment: Aurora Sinai
Job title: Registered Nurse

Alex Papiez - May '25
Current place of employment: Loyola MacNeal Hospital
Job title: Emergency Department Technician
Will be attending medical school in Arkansas starting fall ‘25

Contact Us For More Information on the MPH Program
Program Manager I, Master of Public Health (MPH) and Certificate Programs
scurry@mcw.edu
(414) 955-4527
Program Manager II, Master of Public Health Program
Institute for Health & Humanity
kcontardi@mcw.edu
(414) 955-4510
