Master of Science in Community Health (Online)
Enrollment will be paused in Spring 2026.
The Master of Science in Community Health will be a 100% online delivery beginning the 2026/2027 Academic year.
The Master of Science degree in Community Health is an application-based career-focused 100% online 30-credit experience. Many students complete the program in one calendar year while others appreciate the flexibility of part-time online learning that fits into their busy lives.
Learn about current and emerging issues in community health, assessing needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs. Apply your skills with a culminating activity that synthesizes your learning experiences in the program.
Regardless of your passion, the Master of Science in Community Health from SUNY Cortland will equip you with the skills necessary to meet your career potential.
Fully online, flexible completion options
This program is 100% online on a full- or part-time schedule without having to travel to campus.
The program existed for many years on campus, so it will continue to emphasize research, assessment and evaluation skills as well as partnerships with dedicated professors, professional colleagues and community agencies.
Experience is the best teacher
A culminating project provides an opportunity for hands-on experience with a community agency, where you work on a special project that affords you the resources to address a health issue in depth.
You might undertake a needs assessment regarding services of the local American Cancer Society office, generate an educational program about smoking avoidance for teenagers through the local American Lung Association or create a program to help residents at a local senior center learn about exercise and nutrition.
Application Review
Students who wish to be full-time and complete the program in one year will start in the fall semester for course sequencing reasons should have their applications submitted by July 1. Those who wish to pursue a degree part-time can start in spring (applications due by December 1) or summer sessions (applications due by April 1).
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
- A strong academic record, demonstrated by an overall undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Qualified applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be considered on an individual basis.
Career potential
Graduates of our program go on to make incredible differences in the health of their communities and lives of their neighbors. Alumni of the program serve as:
- Directors of Health Departments
- Health Education or Promotion Specialist in Universities
- Community Health Educators in Hospitals
- Health Promotion Managers in Non-Profit Organizations
- Directors of Community Coalitions
- Health Educators in the School System
Whether you pursued a health-related major at the undergraduate level or you're looking to make a move into a new profession, you'll gain the skills that make you more marketable as a community health professional.