Advising in the MPH Program provides an individual approach to the academic and professional development of each student. On admission, each student is assigned to an academic advisor to assist with academic planning from the MPH faculty. Students must prepare an educational plan before registering for courses in order to map out progress through the degree consistent with career and personal goals. Students are not allowed to register until this educational plan is approved..

Academic advising primarily involves the following items:

First Steps for New Students

We are pleased to welcome you as a graduate student in the Master of Public Health Program at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). Please study the MPH Handbook and the MPH Internship Manual to get started!

Fund your public health degree

Students admitted to the Master of Public Health programs may seek funding through a variety of sources. All applicants are encouraged to review these opportunities and, where eligible, consider applying.

Our Vision and Mission

The Vision of the Public Health program is "Enhancing health among diverse communities in Springfield, Illinois and beyond."

Our Mission is to promote public health in the communities through professional education, public health scholarship, and community services.

The Public Health Student Association is a student organization on campus that enables students to promote well being and discuss various health issues of concern occurring around the world.  The organization is open to both graduates and undergraduates.  Students are provided with opportunities to interact with professors, peers, and public health professionals currently working in their field of interest.

Student Association Bylaws

Meet Our Students and Alumni!

Learn about the MPH@UIS experience from people who have lived it.

You will have the opportunity to join a strong alumni network that extends across Illinois, the United States, and the world. Our alumni work in research positions at Universities and think tanks, governments, businesses, and nonprofits. Our alumni build connections with current students that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a vibrant community committed to your success.

How Do I Apply to MPH @ UIS?

1. Find your match

We offer variants of the MPH degree designed to fit the needs of students.

Full-Time Faculty

Useful Web Sites

• DHS – Illinois Department of Human Services
• EHAC – Environmental Health Accreditation Council
• IDPH – Illinois Department of Public Health
• IEPA – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
• IPHA – Illinois Public Health Association

Internship Guidelines

• As you work toward crafting your internship proposal, please use our guidelines to establish the position, develop the necessary contract, and learn what is required of the documentation during the internship.