Protect and enhance the health of communities and populations with your MPH degree
Make the world a healthier place by pursuing your online Master of Public Health.
Public Health is the science and art of preventing disease and promoting health through organized community effort. Whereas traditional medical fields treat individuals as the patient, Public Health focuses on the health of communities and populations.
Students with a passion to help others and promote healthy communities where people live, learn, and play should consider a degree in Public Health. Students who are looking to obtain an MPH degree believe in preventing diseases, promoting healthy lifestyles, and creating a healthy sustainable environment for everyone. Our program is ideal for new graduates, those seeking to advance their public health careers, or those looking to change careers. The program culminates in a practicum near you, and either a capstone or research-based thesis to apply and develop skills learned in the didactic portion of the curriculum.
Assess and monitor health problems at the population level
Apply epidemiologic principles to identify and investigate population-based health problems in your local or global community
Assess and monitor environmental issues that impact human health and formulate strategies to address these threats and promote social and environmental justice within communities
Develop evidence-based programs to promote health and improve health equity in communities
Utilize social and behavioral health theory and cultural awareness to develop strategies to help people develop healthier behaviors
Evaluate the implementation and progress of health promotion programs
Develop public health communication strategies to effectively reach target populations
Promote health and health equity through development and analysis of public health policy
Apply systems thinking to complex public health issues
Advantages
100% online: learn from anywhere in your own time
The Foundations of Public Health Course will be waived for students with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
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