MSN Public Health Nursing/MPH Joint Degree
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This joint degree prepares students to integrate advanced nursing practice with population-based public health perspectives. Offered jointly through the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the MSN (Public Health Nursing)/MPH Joint Degree equips students with advanced mastery of nursing theory and practice, while public health training provides a population-based, multidisciplinary team perspective. Students learn to work with and guide teams in the development of innovative, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate health care services for identified high-risk populations locally and globally.
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Integrate Skills
The MSN (Public Health Nursing)/MPH Joint Degree is designed specifically for nurses seeking to link their clinical expertise and interests with population health in various local and global settings. With the joint degree, students acquire complementary skills, knowledge, and perspective of both disciplines. Topics include: epidemiology, health promotion, illness prevention, biostatistics, clinical care of marginalized populations (e.g. women and girls, LGBTQ, indigenous populations, sex workers), health systems, humanitarian health, environmental health, program development and implementation, management and leadership, and program evaluation, among others.
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Certification
A new assessment methodology to achieve ANCC board certification in advanced public health nursing is in place. Although no exam is required, certification is through a portfolio. Information about the portfolio requirements is available at nursecredentialing.org.
Program Details
Tuition & Fees
Estimated Tuition Cost: $50,079 (full-time per year) See Details
Estimated Fees: $X,000 See details
Financial Aid: There are numberous options for financing your education including scholarships, loans, and payment plans available to those who qualify.
Upcoming Deadlines
Fall entry: Nov 1 and Jan 15, 20XX
Summer entry: Jan 26, 20XX
Program Overview
In 2015, the global community adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Each of the goals has targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. For the SDGs to be achieved, we need a productive, skilled, and professional nursing and public health workforce with global health expertise that includes epidemiology, clinical care of marginalized populations (e.g. women and girls, LGBTQ, indigenous populations, sex workers), health systems, humanitarian health, environmental health, program development and implementation, management and leadership, and program evaluation, among others.
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s MSN (Public Health Nursing)/MPH Joint Degree is designed specifically for nurses seeking to link their clinical expertise and interests with population health in various local to global settings. As leaders in global and public health, the Johns Hopkins schools of Nursing and Public Health are in a unique position to prepare and inspire nurses to effectively deliver care in community settings around the world.
You’ll learn to guide teams in the development of innovative, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate health care services for identified high-risk populations, and your management, knowledge, and experience will inform your contributions to global and public health care. In the ever-changing world of global and public health, you need a clear path to smart solutions. Let Johns Hopkins start you on the journey.
Those who earn a Hopkins MSN/MPH Joint Degree:
Design, implement, and evaluate behavior change programs for health agencies
Find jobs in local, state, and federal agencies, advocacy groups, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and faith-based initiatives
Influence local and global strategies for health promotion and disease prevention in vulnerable populations
Graduates of the program receive a single diploma signed by the Deans of the School of Nursing and Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Additional Information
View a recording of the MSN (Public Health Nursing)/MPH Joint Degree virtual information session.
Learn More from our Faculty and Students
Program Options
The MSN (Public Health Nursing)/MPH Joint Degree is flexible – requiring only one 8-week term onsite and the remaining courses online.
On-Campus Requirement for MPH
The summer 8-week term of the program requires students to be onsite at the East Baltimore campus for the Bloomberg School of Public Health courses. The remainder of the program may be taken online in authorized states.
“Whether you want to focus on global health, domestic health, or a specific population, you have someone who can be a potential mentor here.”
Jeane Garcia Davis
As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi, Jeane Garcia Davis saw what life is like in a village with too few medical resources. “I remember feeling like I needed more information, skills, and resources to really be able to help people,” she says.
Requirements
Admission Criteria
Not accepting applications for Summer 2021.
Students may apply for full- or part-time study.
Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited college or university
GRE scores within the past five years (school code is 5767)
Demonstrated commitment to nursing practice and scholarly pursuit
Community service and professional commitment
Interview with faculty (if moved forward by admissions committee)
Goal statement
Three letters of recommendation (2 academic and 1 professional preferred)*
Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools
Current Resume/CV
Applicants must submit evidence of current nursing license. Online students must have or obtain RN license from an authorized state.
Information for applicants with international education
*References should be recent, written for the purpose of your application to this program and from professors who know you as a student or employers who know you as a professional in a job setting preferably in a supervisory role. Personal references from colleagues, friends, or family members do not meet the requirement.
Transfer of Credits
Transfer of credit is granted on an individual basis. Please see the transfer of credit policy and complete the form to make a request.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate Statistics Take at Hopkins Nursing. Course must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university with a letter grade of B or better.
College level course in Quantitative Science (ex. Algebra, Calculus, Statistics)
General Biology
Health Related Science (ex. Nutrition, Anatomy, Physiology) Take at Hopkins Nursing
State-Specific Information for Online Programs
Students currently cannot conduct clinicals in Louisiana and Minnesota.
For more information, please contact an admissions representative. Students should be aware of additional state-specific information for online programs.
Student Sponsorship
This program does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship. Legal Permanent Residents and non-immigrants who are otherwise physically present in the U.S. and in a status that allows for full or part-time study, may pursue this program
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No. 2 in the nation for its Nursing Master’s Program (MSN)
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No. 3 nursing school in the world, according to 2023 QS World University rankings
Curriculum
MSN/MPH Public Health Nursing
Curriculum includes nursing requirements and electives from each master’s program allowing students to pursue specific interests. Program may be completed in 36 credits/65 units and provides 504 clinical hours. Students work closely with faculty academic advisers in the School of Nursing and the School of Public Health to plan individual academic curriculum.
Full Curriculum
Environmental Health (5u)
Public Health Policy (4u)
Tools of Public Health Practice (1u)
Introduction to Bioethics in PH Practice and Research (1u)
Principles of Epidemiology (5u)
Population Dynamics and Public Health (2u)
Academic and Research Ethics at JHSPH (0u)
Introduction to MPH Studies (0u)
Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice (3cr)
Public Health Nursing Theory and Practice (3cr & 5u)
Elective (3cr)
Statistical Reasoning in Public Health 1 (2cr & 3u)
Statistical Reasoning in Public Health II (2cr & 3u)
Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health (.5u)
Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences (1u) (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th term)
Foundational Principles of Public Health (.5u) (1st or 3rd term)
Psychological and Behavioral Factors that Affect a Population’s Health (.5u) (1st or 3rd term)
Systems Thinking: Concepts and Methods (.5u) (2nd or 4th term)
The Social Determinants of Health (.5u) (2nd or 4th term)
Globalization and Health: A Framework for Analysis (.5u) (2nd or 4th term)
Principles of Negotiation and Mediation for Public Health Professionals (.5u) (2nd or 4th term)
Applications of Negotiation and Mediation for Public Health Professionals (.5u) (2nd or 4th term)
The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3cr)
Population Based Public Health Nursing Interventions Practicum (3cr/168CL)
Public Health Nursing Leadership & Management (3cr & 5u)
Electives (options available in 3rd and 4th terms/8-12 units)
Program Development and Evaluation in Health Care (2cr)
Public Health Nursing Theory & Practice Practicum (3cr/168CL & 5u)
Context of Healthcare for Advanced Nursing Practice (3cr)
Public Health Nursing Leadership, Management, & Evaluation Capstone Practicum (3cr/168CL & 5u)
Elective (3cr)
Electives (options available in 1st and 2nd terms/6 units)
Part Time
Public Health Policy (4u)
Tools of Public Health Practice (1u)
Introduction to Bioethics in PH Practice and Research (1u)
Population Dynamics and Public Health (2u)
Academic and Research Ethics at JHSPH (0u)
Introduction to MPH Studies (0u)
Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences (1u) (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th term)
Foundational Principles of Public Health (.5u) (1st or 3rd term)
Psychological and Behavioral Factors that Affect a Population’s Health (.5u) (1st or 3rd term)
Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health (.5u)
Statistical Reasoning in Public Health 1 (2cr & 3u)
Statistical Reasoning in Public Health II (2cr & 3u)
Principles of Epidemiology (5u) OR PH 340.721 Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health
Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health (.5u)
PH Elective (options available in 1st and 2nd term/3u)
Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences (1u) (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th term)
Foundational Principles of Public Health (.5u) (1st or 3rd term)
Psychological and Behavioral Factors that Affect a Population’s Health (.5u) (1st or 3rd term)
Systems Thinking: Concepts and Methods (.5u) (2nd or 4th term)
The Social Determinants of Health (.5u) (2nd or 4th term)
Globalization and Health: A Framework for Analysis (.5u) (2nd or 4th term)
Principles of Negotiation and Mediation for Public Health Professionals (.5u) (2nd or 4th term)
Applications of Negotiation and Mediation for Public Health Professionals (.5u) (2nd or 4th term)
The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3cr)
Population Based Public Health Nursing Interventions Practicum (3cr/168CL)
Public Health Nursing Leadership & Management (3cr & 5u)
Electives (options available in 3rd and 4th terms/8-12 units)
Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice (3cr)
PH Elective (options available in 1st and 2nd term/3u)
Environmental Health (5u)
The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3cr)
Public Health Nursing Theory and Practice (3cr & 5u)
Public Health Nursing Leadership & Management (3cr & 5u)
Population Based Public Health Nursing Interventions Practicum (3cr/168CL) *
PH Elective (options available in 1st and 2nd term/4u)
Program Development and Evaluation in Health Care (2cr)
Public Health Nursing Theory & Practice Practicum (3cr/168CL & 5u)
* 5 units = 3.5 credits
4 units = 3 credits
3 units = 2.5 credits
2 units = 1.5 credits
1 unit = 1 credit
.5 unit = .5 credits
** Curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.
Course Schedules and Descriptions Academic Catalog Public Health Course Catalog
Priority Application Deadline
Not accepting applications for Summer 2021.
Request Information
Speak with an admissions officer to learn more about our program.
Additional Program Options
Learn about our and Doctoral program offerings.
Tuition & Other Costs
BILLED EXPENSES
(SEPTEMBER 2019 – AUGUST 2020)
Tuition: | $71,760* (full-time per year)1 |
Matriculation fee: | $500 (one time only fee for first-time enrolled JHU students) |
Health Insurance: | $3,9602 |
Health fee: | $850 |
Total Billed Expenses: | $77,070 |
Estimated Other Expenses3
Room and Board: |
$18,535 |
Books & Supplies: |
$1,500 |
Loan fees: |
$1,716 |
Personal Expenses: |
$2,530 |
Travel Expenses: |
$4,510 |
Total Expenses: |
$105,861 |
1Full-time: 16 credit hours per semester; 6 credits hours summer semester. Tuition is billed at $1,794 per credit.
2All students must have health coverage. Purchase of the School’s plan is optional.
3Amounts for other expenses vary based upon student’s selection of books, supplies, and living arrangements.
Billed expenses are subject to change without prior notice. Changes to a student’s program or course load may result in additional tuition charges and fees.
Scholarships & Grants
Grants are awards based on financial need that do not have to be repaid. Many students also benefit from scholarships and awards based on merit.
Loans
Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing Education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs.
Employment
Many students locate part-time employment to help pay education expenses. Numerous positions are available on campus and within various community-based organizations. These jobs provide students with opportunities to gain practical work experience. Most positions are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program begins in July of each year, combining the one-year Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus in Public Health Nursing and the 11-month Master of Public Health (MPH) into 18 months of full-time study. Part-time study is also available.
Nurses seeking to integrate advanced nursing practice with population-based public health perspectives and link their clinical expertise and interests with population health in various local and global settings. Nurses with an interest and/or experience in global and public health, including former Peace Corps Volunteers.
With the joint degree, students acquire complementary skills, knowledge, and perspectives of nursing and public health. Graduate work in nursing equips students with advanced mastery of nursing theory and practice, while public health training equips students with the knowledge and skills to tackle major public health problems locally and globally. Topics include: epidemiology, health promotion, illness prevention, biostatistics, clinical care of marginalized populations (e.g. women and girls, LGBTQ, indigenous populations, sex workers), health systems, humanitarian health, environmental health, program development and implementation, management and leadership, and program evaluation, among others.
Two-thirds of the program includes core courses from each master’s program; the remaining elective courses allow students to pursue curriculums customized to their specific interests, in such areas as: infectious diseases, child and adolescent health, health leadership and management, health systems and policy, humanitarian health, women’s and reproductive health, social and behavioral sciences, global environmental sustainability and health, and food systems and health. Courses include both theory and skills-based work, using a variety of assessments (e.g. quizzes, exams, papers, group work, presentations). Students will also undertake three practicums, with the opportunity of working with organizations locally or globally for extended periods of time in the implementation, assessment, and evaluation of public health interventions and programs.
There are 3 Practicums (clinicals) that can be completed in different locations or the student may have a continuity practicum.
We offer the following options for Practicum placements:
• State of residence in authorized states
• Baltimore region
• Global opportunities
Former students have found jobs in local, state, and federal agencies, and national and international advocacy groups, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and faith-based initiatives. Upon completing the program, students have gone on to design, implement, and evaluate behavior change programs for health agencies, as well as influence local and global strategies for health promotion and disease prevention in vulnerable populations, among other things.