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Information for International ApplicantsInformation for International ApplicantsThe SJSU MPH Distance Education Program welcomes applications from international applicants, as we recognize that health professionals in other countries need access to graduate public health degrees, in order to address the increasingly complex health issues that they encounter. The San José State University CEPH accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) Distance Education Program provides health professionals with an opportunity to complete the degree in 24 months. The program offers a 42-unit Master of Public Health degree with specialization in Community Health Education only. Below are some important facts to keep in mind as you consider the SJSU MPH Program. They are based on some of the questions received from potential international applicants. International Students and Distance Learning: Under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rules (Revised effective 1/1/03; 67 FR 76256), F-1 visa students cannot be accepted to the SJSU MPH distance program because all MPH course are delivered online and F-1 students cannot enroll in more than one online class or three credits per session. All international applicants MUST submit a Declaration of Finance (see website link below for more information). However, applicants should have the financial resources to successfully complete the distance program in the required 24-months. In addition to the approximately $22,000 tuition fees for the entire 42 unit program , students must also budget for the following: Textbooks (~ $80 - $120 per course), Air travel for three mandatory trips to San Jose, Hotel room for 5 - 7day stay in San Jose (~$100/ day in a shared 2-BR suite) Food for 5- 7 day stay in San Jose Computer equipment and software Consistent and reliable Internet access (internet café’s are not appropriate) The SJSU MPH Program does not have graduate assistantships or scholarships for any students, regardless of residency. International students should plan on spending approximately 7 days in late August, 2010, 2011, and 2012 in San Jose. There are no other days required in the USA. The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 7.0 is required for all international students who graduated from a higher education institution outside of the U.S., regardless of academic degree. The TOEFL can substitute for the IELTS. The university minimum entrance score is 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 80 (internet based). All test scores must be less than 2 years old. In addition to meeting the IELTS or TOEFL requirements, applicants should possess excellent English reading and writing skills. The GRE is required, regardless of international degree. The USMLE test cannot substitute for the GRE. Analysis of previous transcripts and degrees from universities outside of the U.S. for authenticity and evaluation of level of English instruction is conducted by the SJSU Graduate Admissions office only. Please note: Graduate Admissions does not accept copies of transcripts or opened transcripts. Potential applicants should be cognizant that Elluminate Live class sessions will occur in the early evening (Pacific Time), and depending on the student’s time zone, may require ‘attending class’ in the early AM hours or during the normal work day.
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