Public Health M.P.H.

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Format:

Online

About the Program

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a health practitioner, researcher and/or educator, and to carry out public health functions in local, state, national and international settings.
Use evidence-based principles to develop skilled and ethical decision making in public health.
Further develop the communication, social, analytical-thinking and personal development skills necessary for professional practice.

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Our M.P.H. degree is offered completely online. Based on your career goals, you can choose from two degree specializations:

Behavioral Sciences and Health Education
Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Earning your M.P.H. will prepare you for multiple career options, including epidemiologist, statistician, community health worker, program manager, health promotion/health education specialist, environmental scientist, survey researcher, medical records technician, medical and health services manager, nutritionist and health educator.

Upon graduation, you will also be eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam and the Certified Public Health (CPH) exam.

Program Faculty

Our diverse faculty have professional experience in many different areas of public health, health sciences and healthcare administration. Plus, our small class sizes mean you get the individual attention you deserve.

Career Opportunities

Careers in all areas of public health are in high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment opportunities in public health will show continued growth over the next 10 years, adding thousands of new jobs and surpassing the national average for all career fields.