Academic Catalog

College of Health Professions

Graduate: Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree Program 

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program1

Credit Hours: 109 | Semesters: 6 | Sessions: 12

Item Fee
Application Fee2 $60
Background Check/Drug Screening/Fingerprinting3 $320
Tuition Per Session4 $8,000
Total Tuition $96,000
Student Service Charge5 $1,920
Course Resource Fee6 $3,600
Medical Equipment Kit7 $1,250
Textbook & Equipment Expense8 $720
Student Injury & Sickness Insurance Plan9 $4,316
Total Program Cost10 $103,870
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)11 $255
1

Program availability varies by state/location.

2

Chamberlain application fee waived for applicants that applied via CASPA.

3

After notification of conditional acceptance, applicants are required to authorize and pay for a background check and fingerprint screen, which must be cleared in order to be fully accepted in the program. The non-refundable background check and fingerprint screen fee will be charged at $320 (initial screening fee of $120 for the first year; $200 for the second year for background check, fingerprint screen and drug screen). All programs are subject to additional background, fingerprint and/or drug screen clearance based on state or clinical/practicum/fieldwork site requirements. Additional fees may apply.

4

Tuition for the MPAS degree program is assessed at a flat rate per session.

5

Charged at $160 per session.

6

Charged at $300 per session.

7

One-time non-refundable fee at start of program.

8

Average estimated per-session expense for full-time students is $60 for the MPAS degree program.

9

Insurance is required for all full-time students unless waiver is received by published deadline.

10

At current standard tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes screening fee, student services charge, textbook and equipment expense.

11

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students enrolling April 1, 2022 or later. 

Note: Chamberlain receives administrative and service fees from the supplier of graduation regalia and uses these fees to cover costs for student activities and events. Chamberlain may also receive service fees from bookstore operations and use these fees to cover expenses associated with selecting and ordering textbooks and e-learning materials.

Graduate: Master of Public Health Degree Program 

Master of Public Health Degree Program– Effective January 2024

Credit Hours: 43 | Semesters: 6 | Sessions: 12

Item Fee
Application Fee (one-time)2 $60
Tuition – per credit hour $590
Total Tuition $25,370
Student Service Charge3 $2,400
Book & Supplies4 $1,500
Course Resource Fee5 $975
Total Program Cost6 $30,305
Military Rate7 (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military) – per credit hour $471
Alumni Rate – per credit hour $471
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)8 $72.50
1

Program availability varies by state/location.

2

The application fee is waived for Chamberlain alumni, Ochsner Health employees, previous Chamberlain students returning after six consecutive sessions of interrupted academic studies, as well as qualified military personnel (active duty, veterans, retired military, spouses and dependents), Department of Defense employees and non-degree seeking students enrolled at Chamberlain who are applying to a matriculating program.

3

Charged at $200 per session.

4

Average estimated per-session expense for full-time students is $125 for MPH; $175 Public Health Generalist Certificate.

5

Charged at $75 per course.

6

At current tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes an application fee, student service charge, course resource fee, average estimated expense for books and supplies and, if applicable, background check/drug screen fee. 

7

Effective August 13, 2018, discharge status must not be dishonorable, bad conduct or uncharacterized.

8

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students enrolling April 1, 2022 or later. 

Graduate: Public Health Certificates 

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Public Health Generalist – Effective January 2024

Credit Hours: 16 | Semesters: 3 | Sessions: 5

Item Fee
Application Fee (one-time)1 $60
Tuition – per credit hour $590
Total Tuition $9,440
Student Service Charge2 $1,000
Book & Supplies3 $875
Course Resource Fee4 $450
Total Program Cost5 $11,825
Military Rate6 (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military) – per credit hour $471
Alumni Rate – per credit hour $471
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)7 $27.50
1

The application fee is waived for Chamberlain alumni, Ochsner Health employees, previous Chamberlain students returning after six consecutive sessions of interrupted academic studies, as well as qualified military personnel (active duty, veterans, retired military, spouses and dependents), Department of Defense employees and non-degree seeking students enrolled at Chamberlain who are applying to a matriculating program.

2

Charged at $200 per session.

3

Average estimated per-session expense for full-time students is $125 for MPH; $175 Public Health Generalist Certificate.

4

Charged at $75 per course.

5

At current tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes an application fee, student service charge, course resource fee, average estimated expense for books and supplies and, if applicable, background check/drug screen fee. 

6

Effective August 13, 2018, discharge status must not be dishonorable, bad conduct or uncharacterized.

7

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students enrolling April 1, 2022 or later.

Note: Chamberlain receives administrative and service fees from the supplier of graduation regalia and uses these fees to cover costs for student activities and events. Chamberlain may also receive service fees from bookstore operations and use these fees to cover expenses associated with selecting and ordering textbooks and e-learning materials.

Note: Additional fees may apply due to clinical facility requirements. See your admission representative for additional information.

Graduate: Master of Social Work Traditional Option Program 

Master of Social Work Program– Effective January 2024

Credit Hours: 60 | Semesters: 5 | Sessions: 10

Item Fee
Application Fee (one-time)2 $60
Background Check Fee3 $50
Tuition – per credit hour $695
Total Tuition $41,700
Student Service Charge4 $2,000
Course Resource Fee5 $1,500
Textbook & Equipment Expense6 $1,250
Total Program Cost7 $46,560
Military Rate (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/ veteran/retired military) – per credit hour $555
Alumni Rate – per credit hour $555
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)8 $112.50
1

Program availability varies by state/location.

2

The application fee is waived for Chamberlain alumni, Ochsner Health employees, previous Chamberlain students returning after six consecutive sessions of interrupted academic studies, qualified military personnel (active duty, veterans, retired military, spouses and dependents), Department of Defense employees and non-degree seeking students enrolled at Chamberlain who are applying to a matriculating program.

3

The Master of Social Work (MSW) background fee estimate is $50, this cost may vary by state. All programs may be subject to additional background, fingerprint and/or drug screen clearance prior to beginning clinical/practicum/fieldwork based on site requirements.  

4

Charged at $200 per session.

5

Charged at $75 per course.

6

Average estimated per-session expense for full-time students is $150 for MSW Advanced Standing Option; $125 for MSW Traditional Option. 

7

At current tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes an application fee, student service charge, course resource fee and average estimated expense for books and supplies and a background check fee. 

8

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students enrolling April 1, 2022 or later.

Graduate: Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Option Program 

Master of Social Work Program– Effective January 2024

Credit Hours: 36 | Semesters: 3 | Sessions: 6

Item Fee
Application Fee (one-time)2 $60
Background Check Fee3 $50
Tuition – per credit hour $695
Total Tuition $25,020
Student Service Charge (non-refundable)4 $1,200
Course Resource Fee (non-refundable)5 $900
Books & Supplies6 $900
Total Program Cost7 $28,130
Military Rate (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/ veteran/retired military) – per credit hour $555
Alumni Rate – per credit hour $555
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)8 $67.50
1

Program availability varies by state/location.

2

The application fee is waived for Chamberlain alumni, Ochsner Health employees, previous Chamberlain students returning after six consecutive sessions of interrupted academic studies, qualified military personnel (active duty, veterans, retired military, spouses and dependents), Department of Defense employees and non-degree seeking students enrolled at Chamberlain who are applying to a matriculating program.

3

The Master of Social Work (MSW) background fee estimate is $50, this cost may vary by state. All programs may be subject to additional background, fingerprint and/or drug screen clearance prior to beginning clinical/practicum/fieldwork based on site requirements.

4

Charged at $200 per session.

5

Charged at $75 per course.

6

Average estimated per-session expense for full-time students is $150 for MSW Advanced Standing Option; $125 for MSW Traditional Option.

7

At current tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes an application fee, student service charge, course resource fee and average estimated expense for books and supplies and a background check fee. 

8

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students enrolling April 1, 2022 or later.

Note: Chamberlain receives administrative and service fees from the supplier of graduation regalia and uses these fees to cover costs for student activities and events. Chamberlain may also receive service fees from bookstore operations and use these fees to cover expenses associated with selecting and ordering textbooks and e-learning materials.