California Baptist University College of Health Science
“The College of Health Science was founded upon the principle of transforming lives through the health professions. The college’s faculty members have answered their calling to serve and prepare the next generation of professionals for careers in patient care, wellness, fitness and more. We all share a passion for service in the image of Jesus, and we welcome you to come explore your talents and calling from God.”
David Pearson, PhD Dean, College of Health Science
Program Distinctives
Learn by Doing
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The MPH program is offered on campus and online to accommodate the schedule of working professionals. This allows for students to be engaged in practice, research and service opportunities. The program also provides three different fellowship opportunities, some of which are paid, to gain experience in the field.
Advance Your Career
Take the next step in your career by preparing for certifications like the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certification in Public Health (CPH) that require formal education and training in public health. 02
Connect with Expert Faculty
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Students can expect small classes taught by caring faculty who are dedicated to their success. Faculty are well connected with local and statewide public health professional networks and eager to guide students as they take the next step in their career.
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Transforming lives through the health professions
Facility Highlight
The Department of Public Health Sciences is housed within the 11-acre CBU Health Science Campus. The campus includes 70,000 square feet of indoor space with classrooms, labs, gathering spaces and a food service facility that are beautifully tailored to meet the needs of our undergraduate and graduate students.
Our cutting-edge facilities and equipment are designed to provide students with every opportunity to master the skills needed to excel in their chosen professions upon graduating from CBU. Students have access to radiography labs, an environmental chamber, metabolic carts, patient care mannequins, bioelectrical impedance body composition analysis and so much more!
CBU is recognized as the fifth best college campus in America,* and the resources available to our students and faculty are something that give us great pride as we serve our students and the Inland Southern California community.
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Faculty Spotlight
Marshare Penny, DrPH Clinical Professor, Public Health
Dr. Marshare Penny is a Deputy Director of Public Health with specific focus on health equity for the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) — Public Health in Riverside County, California. In this role she leads the Division of Infectious Disease, Community Health Planning, and Equity; which serves as home to the HIV/STD, Public Health Laboratory, Epidemiology and Program Evaluation, Vital Records, and Disease Control Programs. She has 20 years of experience in community and public health, with 10 years serving as a local epidemiologist in the Inland Empire region of California. Her training and experience have been used in outbreak investigations as well as in the trending and monitoring of injury and chronic diseases.
Dr. Penny serves as co-principal evaluator for one of the 35 state-funded Community Defined Evidence Practice (CDEP) projects under the California Reducing Disparities Project. She is also a lead developer of a health department-wide 6-module training series to promote discourse around the issue of health inequities. Her research and development of this training has led to collaborations with the departments of public health for the California Counties of Alameda, Monterey, Riverside, and San Bernardino.
Dr. Penny is a Clinical Professor of Public Health and former Master of Public Health Program Director and Chair for the Department of Public Health Sciences at California Baptist University. Her research interests include the areas of workforce development, health equity, social determinants of health, epidemiology, disaster preparedness, and injury and violence prevention. Her passions include working alongside community, students, and alumni to advance equity and justice in health, and supporting the core functions and essential services in public health practice. She earned her DrPH in Health Promotion with a cognate in epidemiology from Loma Linda University and her MPH in epidemiology from San Diego State University.
Degree Requirements: Online
Degree Requirements: On Campus
Admissions Requirements
Application for admission with a $45 application fee.
Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
2.75 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA.
Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student’s choice). Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address:
• What are your educational goals?
• How will this program help meet those goals?
• What makes you a good fit for CBU?
Additional requirements may be requested.
Prerequisites
*STA 144 or equivalent
**Recommended but not required
Introduction to Statistics* Epidemiology (HSC 305)**
How to Apply
Submit a graduate application at calbaptist.edu/gradapp.
Send official college or university transcripts.
Provide any supplemental documents required.
Application Deadlines
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Graduate Admissions
8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504
951.343.4249 calbaptist.edu
College of Health Science
Health Science Campus 3532 Monroe Street Riverside, CA 92504
