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Below are descriptions of the top online masters in public health programs offered. Use the links next to each college to request free information from that university about the degrees it offers that interest you. If you're considering enrolling in a masters in public health program, we recommend that you request information from at least 4 different colleges as there are significant differences between tuition, degree requirements, etc. which can best be explained by the colleges themselves.

Liverpool University - The Master of Public Health degrees at Liverpool University offer students the ability to specialize in epidemiology, international public health, and health systems management, in addition to offering a general master of public health degree. This program prepares students for public, private, NGO and international careers.

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Walden University - Walden University's Masters in Public Health Program is a practice-oriented online degree program which includes curriculum in biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy and administration, and behavioral and social sciences.

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Benedictine University - The online Master of Public Health degrees at Benedictine University prepare students to help combat poverty, inequities, disease and epidemics. In addition to its general MPH degree, Benedictine offers sub-specialties in Disaster Mgmt, Health Education, Health Mgmt & Policy, and a dual MPH and MBA degree.

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Kaplan University - The Master of Public Health degree at Kaplan University prepares students for healthcare careers in government, non-profit, and private organizations. Kaplan offers numerous specializations within their Masters of Public Health program. Available concentrations include; health program development, epidemiology, and health education and promotion.

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Capella University - Capella's online Master in Public Health degrees include courses on environmental public health concepts such as psychological and behavioral, social public health disparities as well as standard courses such as; principles of epidemiology and biostatistics, public health administration systems and processes, and economics. In addition to its general MPH degree, Capella offers programs such as: MPH in Health Management and Policy, and an MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences

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A.T. Still University - The online Masters in Public Health programs at A.T. Still University are 15 course, 60 credit programs which allow students to choose electives that best fit their interests subjects such as; health program planning, health policy, geriatric health, education research, curriculum and instruction, and executive coaching. In addition, general courses include biostatistics, biology, epidemiology, and financial management. A dental MPH is also offered.

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American Military University - The online Master of Public Health degree from AMU is designed give students an understanding of public health issues in America and abroad, so that they are prepared for leadership positions in public, private, non-profit and international public health leadership roles. ASU also offers a bachelors and associates in public health for those working toward their masters in public health degree.

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New York Medical College - One of the nations leading colleges for health related fields, now offers online masters of public degrees. These degrees allow students to select a large number of electives in order to tailor their degree to their specific career focus.

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Brandman University - These accredited fully online 18 month programs teach students to create effective public health campaigns, communicate about health, risk, and crisis management with the public and media. Ideal for individuals insterested in health public relations, or for a more public communications oriented career with a private company or government body.

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Philadelphia University - The accredited master of public health degree from Philadelphia University is an online program which focuses on disaster preparenedness. From courses on natural disasters, to terrorism, to the public health considerations of disasters, this degree is designed to prepare MPH students to be leaders in their communities for disaster planning, preparation, and awareness.

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Updated May 23, 2010

A Masters in Public Health Degree Program (MPH program) goes under a variety of different names, depending on which institution is offering the degree and that particular program's focus. In some cases, these different names indicate a particular component of coursework that isn't present in other masters in public health programs, however, often the overall coursework remains constant with only the emphasis of coursework or simply the vernacular used changing from program to program. Some of the many names given to a masters in public health degree are:
  • MPH in Biometry
  • MPH in Biostatistics
  • MPH in Epidemiology
  • MPH in Environmental Studies
  • MPH in Environmental Health
  • MPH in Family and Child Health
  • MPH in Global Health & Health Disparities
  • MPH in Health Education
  • MPH in Health and Social Behavior
  • MPH in Health Behavior
  • MPH in Health Communication
  • MPH in Health & Exercise Science
  • MPH in Health Policy
  • MPH in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science
  • MPH in Health Behavior and Health Promotion
  • MPH in Health Services Administration
  • MPH in Infectious Diseases
  • MPH in Maternal and Child Health
  • MPH in Occupational Health
  • MPH in Public Health Policy and Management
  • MPH in Public Health Nutrition
  • MPH in Public Health Practice
Below you will find our updated list of accredited Masters in Public Health campus and online programs offered in the United States. Non-accredited programs are not included, nor are schools which offer general healthcare related degrees at a masters level, of which there are many. This list is frequently updated and edited. It is designed to serve as a starting off point on your research into accredited masters in healthcare programs, however, and not a comprehensive source of all information about a particular degree or school.

(Sorted Alphabetically by State)

Alaska (Top)

University of Alaska - Anchorage "The MPH in Public Health Practice program at the University of Alaska Anchorage enhances health in diverse communities across Alaska, the circumpolar north, the nation, and the world. This is accomplished through excellence in the education of public health practice leaders, scientific investigation of public health issues, and engaging communities in an organized effort to identify, assess, prevent, and mitigate community health challenges."

Arkansas (Top)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences "The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree prepares students in the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community outreach. The MPH degree is a forty-two (42) semester credit hour program designed to accommodate the student who wishes to obtain an area of concentration in traditional public health specialties. Available specialty tracks include
  • biostatistics,
  • epidemiology,
  • environmental and occupational health,
  • health education/health behavior, and
  • health policy and management of organized community outreach.

Arizona (Top)

University of Arizona "The Master of Public Health degree is designed to be an interdisciplinary, graduate, professional degree in public health. Students are able to obtain the MPH degree through one of seven concentration areas, including:
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Family and Child Health
  • Health Behavior and Health Promotion
  • Public Health Policy and Management
  • Public Health Practice (available in Phoenix and Tucson)

California (Top)

California State University - Fresno "The Master of Public Health Program at California State University, Fresno is a part-time program designed for working professionals seeking to obtain advance training in the field. The program also emphasize to develop professional opportunities for MPH Program students and graduates. "

California State University, Fullerton "The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree combines the study of the biological, physical, psychological, economic, and social forces affecting the human. Students of various academic and career backgrounds are brought together to be educated on disease prevention and health promotion topics with specialized emphasis placed on multicultural groups, organizations and communities. condition."

California State University, Northridge "The MPH Program is one of many accredited programs at California State University, Northridge. Located in the Department of Health Sciences, the MPH Program combines the study of the biological, physical, psychological, economic, and social forces affecting the human condition, with the professional education necessary to change it. "

Loma Linda University "In the Health Education Program, emphasis is placed on educational, interpersonal, community, and legislative factors that promote positive health behaviors. This is a blended program with online courses as well as on-campus courses.The curriculum emphasizes interventions based on scientific data and established behavioral and learning theories that promote public health through the processes of education and community organization. Coursework for the Health Education program may be pursued in the following formats:
  • a traditional, on-campus program or online
  • Length of program : 1 and 1/2 years approximately, including field practicum
  • Corequisite :(May be taken during first two quarters of program, in addition to units required for degree)
  • Anatomy and physiology or physiology (one course or course sequence)
  • Behavioral science (two courses, one of which is an introductory psychology course)

San Diego State University "Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees are available with 48-unit concentrations in Biometry, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, and Health Promotion. Also offered is a 49-unit concentration in Health Services Administration. Concentration in Biometry (48 units), Concentration in Environmental Health (48 units),Concentration in Epidemiology (48 units), Concentration in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science (48 units) and Concentration in Health Services Administration (49 units). "

San Francisco State University "The SF State MPH program includes a rigorous team practice experience. Over the course of the two semesters and a summer, student teams work with a community based organization to plan and conduct a community assessment and develop a program plan. In a third semester student teams are reconfigured, and acting as “external” evaluation teams, develop an evaluation plan for each program. The curriculum incorporates three multi–semester elements: the team practice experience, culminating experience project, and electronic portfolio."

San Jose State University "San Jose State Univiersty offers the MPH Program in two modes:
  1. The MPH campus-based program: The MPH program is based on the curricular elements identified by CEPH for graduate programs in public health. The university offers a MPH degree with a specialization in community health education. The 42-45 unit curriculum is organized around a health education core (12 units), public health core (22 units), fieldwork (5 units: 400 hours plus practicum), and culminating experience which includes either a thesis, project, or comprehensive exam (minimum 3 units). Concurrent prerequisite coursework in biostatistics (3 units) is also required.
  2. 2) New MPH Distance Education Program : The SJSU MPH program has created an online 42 unit, 24 month, Distance Education component that makes such education much more accessible to Californians and health professionals throughout the United States and the world."

Touro University - California "The Master of Public Health Degree Program can be completed in as short as 16 months of full-time study. Touro University – California offers an affordable, convenient and flexible way for you to obtain your Master of Public Health through full or part-time study in a diverse, supportive and respectful learning environment where evening courses with small class sizes are offered Monday through Thursday. Students are prepared for a variety of careers in research, policy, administration, and program planning in government and non-government health agencies and educational institutions. Students receive comprehensive training in the core areas of public health:
  • epidemiology,
  • biostatistics,
  • environmental health,
  • behavioral aspects of public health,
  • health administration services
In all classes, whether required or elected, the emphasis is on the relevancy of information and skills to public health practice in local or global community settings."

University of California, Berkeley "Master of Public Health (M.P.H.): 2-Year Program : areas of concentration : Environmental Health Sciences : The 2-year M.P.H. program in Environmental Health Sciences requires 48 units with courses selected from public health, epidemiology, biostatistics and statistics, risk and exposure assessment, policy, regulation, and toxicology. A full-time summer internship is also required.
  • Epidemiology/Biostatistics : The M.P.H. program in Epidemiology/Biostatistics is a 2-year course of study consisting of 48 units. While generally devoting a substantial portion of course hours to topics in epidemiology and biostatistics, students have ample opportunity and are strongly encouraged to take additional courses in areas of interest to them and/or courses needed for their research.
  • Health & Social Behavior : Health and Social Behavior (HSB) is a 2-year, full-time master's degree program. MPH graduate students are expected to complete at least 48 units of coursework over four academic semesters and one summer. The minimum enrollment is 12 units per academic semester.
  • Health Policy & Management : The 2-year M.P.H. in Health Policy & Management consists of 48 units with courses selected from public health, policy, economics, finance, marketing, management, and law.
  • Infectious Diseases : The MPH program in Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology is a 2-year course of study. The curriculum is designed to emphasize the biology and molecular biology of host-pathogen interactions; host immune response to infection associated with protection or pathology; the ecology, evolution, and transmission of infectious agents; methods of laboratory-based surveillance; and the epidemiology of infectious diseases. A comprehensive Exam and an analytical paper are required for graduation.
  • Maternal & Child Health :The 2-year M.P.H. program in Maternal & Child Health provides training for post-baccalaureate students with demonstrated quantitative/analytic abilities and significant work or volunteer experience in the field. The 2-year track emphasizes analytic skills and quantitative research. Students in the 2-year program are required to complete a three-month full-time field placement in the summer between the first and second years of the program. In addition, 2-year students are required to complete a thesis with substantial statistical or quantitative content during the second year of study. A comprehensive exam and secondary data analysis project are required for completion of the program."

University of California, Davis " The required core curriculum for the Master of Public Health degree includes coursework in the following areas:
  • Biostatistics: Collection, storage, retrieval, analysis and interpretation of health data; design and analysis of health-related surveys and experiments; and concepts and practice of statistical data analysis.
  • Epidemiology: Distributions and determinants of disease, disabilities and death in human populations; the characteristics and dynamics of human populations; and the natural history of disease and the biologic basis of health.
  • Environmental Health Sciences: Environmental factors including biological, physical and chemical factors that affect the health of a community.
  • Health Services Administration: Planning, organization, administration, management, evaluation and policy analysis of health programs.
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences: Concepts and methods of social and behavioral sciences relevant to the identification and the solution of public health problems.
  • Public Health Seminar: Case studies in public health, including historical overview, principles of public health, and problem solving of current issues in public health. "

University of California, Los Angeles "The learning objectives of the Department of Health Services are to teach concepts to advance the health of populations by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of personal and other health services in private and public health organizations. This includes quality of care, process improvement and organizational performance management, as well as policy evaluation and analysis with the expectations of favorably impacting the community's health. Students are evaluated by course examinations and papers, a department comprehensive examination (for the post-doctoral MPH, MBA/MPH, and MS), completion of an internship followed by a consulting report on an organization problem (for the two-year MPH), completion of a summer field study project (for the MPH for Health Professionals), and ongoing interaction between the student and academic advisor. Fulfillment of the objectives is measured by the dissertation for students in the doctoral (DrPH, PhD) programs."

University of Southern California "The MPH Program at USC requires course work in the five core areas of public health: epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and management, environmental and occupational health, and the social and behavioral sciences. The program curriculum is designed to prepare community health/preventive medicine practitioners to access community needs of populations, design, mplement and evaluate health promotion programs to diverse audiences. Students begin with coursework in the core areas of public health designed to provide an overview of related issues and competencies required to address community health problems. The following courses fulfill this requirement:
  • Environmental and Occupational Health,
  • Health Behavior and Education,
  • Health Policy and Administration,
  • Principles of Biostatistics,
  • Principles of Epidemiology and
  • Public Health Practicum.
Students have the opportunity to define their specialty and tailor their course of study by pursuing one of five available tracks: health education and promotion, biostatistics-epidemiology, health communication, child and family health, and global health leadership.

Colorado (Top)

University of Colorado Denver1 "The MPH is the primary professional degree in the field of public health, training students for a variety of public health careers. Students enroll and complete 42 credit hours, including 4 credits for the Practice Based Experience. The Master of Public Health is offered at all three Colorado School of Public Health campuses. Students can earn a concentration or pursue a focused area of study in the following disciplines:
  • Animals, People & the Environmental
  • Applied Biostatistics
  • Community & Behavioral Health
  • Community Health Education
  • Environmental & Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Global Health & Health Disparities
  • Health & Exercise Science
  • Health Communication
  • Health Systems, Management & Policy
  • Public Health Nutrition

University of Northern Colorado2 "This program aims to prepare students to work with diverse populations and work within communities to prevent disease and develop positive, healthy lifestyles. The curriculum is based upon the Council on Education for Public Health’s accreditation guidelines. Elective coursework includes international health, reproductive health, stress management, grant writing & administration."

Connecticut (Top)

University of Connecticut "Students must earn a total of 48 credits distributed among core, elective, and capstone activities. The core curriculum (24 credits) consists of the basic public health disciplines: social and behavioral sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, health administration and environmental health, along with courses on public health law, research methods and the Practicum, a service learning activity. The MPH student completes 48 graduate credits either through part-time evening or full time study. Part-time study requires enrollment in 2 courses (6 credits) per semester in order to complete the degree within 4 years. Full-time study typically requires 2 years to complete the degree. The core curriculum consists of eight required courses. A total of 24 credits are accumulated in 8 required core courses."

Yale University "Yale School of Public Health is pleased to initiate its new Advanced Professional M.P.H. Program. Students concentrate in one of six tracks: Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Health Policy and Administration, Global Health, Occupational and Environmental Medicine (restricted to Occupational and Environmental Medicine Fellows), and Preventive Medicine (restricted to Preventive Medicine Residents). The Advanced Professional M.P.H. Program replaces the One-Year M.P.H. Program."

Washington, DC (Top)

George Washington University "The MPH Core Course Competencies are designed to provide students with a broad public health context as well as a critical foundation for subsequent coursework. Students acquire a comprehensive understanding of the foundation sciences of public health (disease mechanisms, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, health policy, and health management as well as in-depth training in one of the following program areas:
  • Biostatistics
  • Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC)
  • Environmental Health Science and Policy
  • Epidemiology
  • Global Health
  • Global Health Epidemiology
  • Health Policy
  • Health Promotion
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Physical Activity in Public Health - New for Summer 2010!
  • Public Health Communication and Marketing
  • Public Health Management

Florida (Top)

Florida A & M University "The Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University (FAMU) Institute of Public Health (IPH) in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences currently offer two tracts in the Doctorate Programs (Dr. P.H.) which are Epidemiology and Behavioral Science and Health Education. The Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH) currently offers four concentrations in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Behavioral Science and Health Education, Environmental and Occupational Health and Health Policy and Management. The FAMU, IPH Program has been accredited as a Program of Public Health by the Council of Education and Public Health (CEPH) since 2000. The ultimate goal is for the FAMU, IPH program to become a School of Public Health in the near future."

Florida International University : College of Public Health and Social Work "The Online Master of Public Health requires completion of at least 45 semester hours of approved course work with a minimum of a 'B' (3.0) average. Core Public Health courses must be passed with a grade of 'B' or higher. All work applicable to the degree must be completed within six years of first enrollment in the master's program."

Nova Southeastern University "The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Program is an accredited graduate level program designed to prepare students to define, critically assess, and resolve public health problems. To meet the rapidly changing needs of health service professionals, including preventive medicine specialists, the curriculum is structured to accommodate a diversity of backgrounds and individual career goals. The M.P.H. Online Option provides a comprehensive, graduate-level program designed to prepare students to define, critically assess, and resolve public health problems. It emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge and skills for promoting health, preventing disease, developing and evaluating programs, enhancing clinical practice, conducting research, and providing community service. The M.P.H. Online Option is designed to be completed as a distance-learning format, but requires all students to participate in a weekend orientation and exit seminar and a weekend seminar at the conclusion of the program. The program is offered via Nova Southeastern University's state-of-the-art, Web-based, distance-learning technology."

University of Florida "The Master of Public Health program is a 2-year, 48-credit program. The first three semesters usually involve traditional coursework, while the last semester is devoted to a practice-based internship, which includes a special project. The internship rounds out the MPH by providing opportunities to apply many of the skills you’ve learned in the classroom to the real world of public health. MPH students are admitted into one of six concentration areas, from which the number and type of advanced specialty course credits are determined. The concentration areas are Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Public Health Management and Policy, Public Health Practice, and Social and Behavioral Sciences."

University of Miami "The M.P.H. is a 45-credit hour program requiring 27 credit hours of core courses, 6 credit hours for the capstone experience, and 12 credit hours of electives in an area(s) that is of interest to the student. Full-time students can be expected to complete the program in two years. tudents who hold an M.D. degree or equivalent are eligible for a 9-credit waiver towards the M.S.P.H. degree. Students who wish to attend the program full-time can complete the M.S.P.H. degree in two years, including summer sessions. Otherwise, a maximum of six years is allowed."

University of North Florida "The mission of the MPH Program at the University of North Florida is to prepare public health professionals who have the knowledge and skills necessary for careers aimed at improving the health of diverse populations."

University of South Florida "The MPH in Public Health Practice is offered in two formats: Online MPH via distance learning and Executive MPH program. The Online MPH via distance learning is primarily intended for off-campus students who are unable to come to campus for their education. The Executive MPH Program is a unique and customized program to serve the needs of the busy health care practitioner. Classes in this format are offered one weekend a month for a total of 18 months."

University of West Florida "The University of West Florida went online with the MPH program in Spring 2006 in order to provide opportunities for people worldwide wishing to work in the public health and allied health fields. The planning, development, and evaluation of the online MPH program is guided by the Master of Public Health Steering Committee with program competencies adopted from the Association of Schools of Public Health."

Georgia (Top)

Armstrong Atlantic State University "The MPH program at AASU has adopted the Core Competencies as defined by the Association of Schools of Public Health as the foundation of the curriculum. Graduates from the program will receive essential training in the core concepts of public health practice and will have mastered the following competency areas:
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental Health Sciences
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Communication and Informatics
  • Diversity and Culture
  • Leadership
  • Public Health Biology
  • Professionalism
  • Program Planning
  • Systems Thinking"

Emory University "Students are required to complete 42 semester hours of credit and a required practicum for the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Prospective students must designate one of six departments when applying to the school: Behavioral Sciences and Health Education (BSHE), Biostatistics (BIOS), Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH), Epidemiology (EPI), Health Policy and Management (HPM), or Global Health (GH - formerly International Health). The number of required and elective courses within a specific department varies."

Georgia State University "The Master of Public Health degree program requires the completion of 42 credit hours, of which 21 credit hours are required core courses, 12 credit hours are specialty track electives, 3 credit hours are for other public health electives, and 3 credit hours are for completion of a required practicum, internship, or field placement. A thesis or capstone (3 credit hours) is also required. Students are required to specialize in one of three tracks:
  1. Prevention Sciences
  2. Health Promotion and Behavior
  3. Health Management and Policy

Medical College of Georgia "The MPH program builds on three core areas of scholarship: public health, health informatics and health administration. For the MPH degree, a minimum of 48 total semester didactic credit hours, a capstone experience (3 credits) and an internship (2 credits) are required. Students will be encouraged to take additional electives from courses available at MCG to enhance their educational experience. "

Mercer University "The Mercer MPH Program offers students a rewarding opportunity to help reduce health disparities and to improve the quality of life for families and communities. A host of specialists, including teachers, journalists, researchers, administrators, environmentalists, demographers, social workers, laboratory scientists, and attorneys, work to protect the health of the public."

Morehouse School of Medicine "The MPH Program offers a comprehensive curriculum consisting of:
  • Core Courses (24 credit hours*)
  • Required Track Courses (12 credit hours*)
  • Elective Courses (4-6 credit hours).
In addition, all students must:
  • Complete a Practicum (3 credit hours) and a Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
  • Attend Career/Personal Development Workshops, Quantitative and Qualitative Labs, Academic Writing Workshops, and 20 Public Health Leadership Seminars.
Students may choose to develop expertise in one of four specialization tracks:
  • Epidemiology*
  • Health Administration and Policy
  • Health Education and Health Promotion
  • International Health

University of Georgia "The MPH degree is administered through the College of Public Health, not individual departments. Students can choose one of the following concentrations areas: Biostatistics, Environmental Health Science, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Health Promotion and Behavior.
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental Health Science
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Health Promotion and Behavior

Hawaii (Top)

University of Hawaii "The Office of Public Health Studies currently offers the MPH degree in epidemiology, health policy and management, and social and behavioral health sciences. To ensure that students are able to integrate their classroom experiences with the realities of the practice of public health in the field, there are specific competencies MPH Core Competencies to be achieved in the MPH degree program and within their specialization."

Iowa (Top)

Des Moines University "The MPH program at DMU is available both online or on campus to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. The program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health."

University of Iowa "MPH students must complete a 200-hour project in a public health setting. Areas of Study The MPH is offered with the following areas of specialization.
  • Biostatistics
  • Community and Behavioral Health
  • DVM/MPH
  • Epidemiology
  • Ergonomics
  • Health Communication
  • JD/MPH
  • MD/MPH
  • MSN/MPH
  • Occupational and Environmental Health
  • PharmD/MPH
  • Policy
  • Professional MPH for Practicing Veterinarians

Idaho (Top)

Idaho State University "Idaho State University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program is unique to the state of Idaho. It is the only MPH program in Idaho that is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)."

Illinois (Top)

Northern Illinois University "The M.P.H. with a health promotion specialization prepares students to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.) examination given by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc."

Northwestern University "The MD/MPH degree, a combined medical and public health degree program, is designed for medical students enrolled in Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. The MPH Program is a part-time program consisting of evening classes. While students attend medical school classes full-time during the day, they will also attend MPH classes part-time in the evenings. Nearly all MPH classes are held on the Chicago campus; a few electives are offered on the Evanston campus. Students ordinarily complete the requirements for both degrees in four years of study. The program includes core courses in Behavioral Science, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Services Management, Biostatistics, and research methodology that are taken by all MPH students. The remaining courses are electives in epidemiology and biostatistics, public health issues in the community, and health services research."

University of Illinois at Chicago "the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree offered by the School of Public Health at UIC. The MPH is the basic professional degree that prepares graduates for public health practice, teaching, and research. The program ensures the graduate has a general understanding of the field of public health and competence in a specific area of the students’ choice. Students may choose from four divisions within the School:
  • Community Health Sciences (CHS)
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Epi/Bio)
  • Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS)
  • Health Policy and Administration (HPA)

Indiana (Top)

Indiana University - Indianapolis "The MHA at Indiana University is the only Master of Health Administration program in Indiana accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The MHA program is also a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Curriculum The 51 credit hour MHA program includes an interdisciplinary curriculum interwoven with current research and events, providing a broadly balanced foundation of theoretical, practical, and technical knowledge. Students complete courses in financial management, accounting, marketing, economics, human resources management, information systems, law, ethics, and policy. Students should have undergraduate courses in accounting, microeconomics, and statistics. Students can be admitted without these courses but these prerequisites must be fulfilled prior to enrolling in certain required courses."

Indiana University at Bloomington "The program focuses on the social and behavioral sciences that are essential for understanding health behaviors and developing effective health promotion interventions. Students complete core public health course work in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health behavior theory, and health administration and further specialize by selecting one of two concentrations: leadership and practice or research."

Kansas (Top)

Kansas State University "Kansas State University is proud to offer a unique blend of public health education opportunities for our state and beyond. This website provides you up-to-date, comprehensive information about the Master of Public Health Program, whether you are a prospective student, current student, faculty member, alumni, or friend and advocate of public health education. Please look at our program and let us know of any assistance we can give."

University of Kansas School of Medicine "The MPH degree is offered through the Departments of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City and the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita in Wichita. Select courses also available in a Web-based format.The MPH degree is a 42-credit-hour program that culminates with a practical experience. The MPH student must complete 15 core course hours, a 3 credit hour data management class, a 1 credit hour epidemiology lab, as well as additional courses. Competencies in the five basic public health specialty areas will be provided by the core course work in epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, health services administration and environmental health sciences."

Kentucky (Top)

Eastern Kentucky University "The EKU MPH educational Program prepares professionals for broad-based practice in public health, through the integration of core competencies in the five areas of knowledge basic to public health (behavioral sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health science, and public health administration) with specialized knowledge, competencies, and expertise in a selected public health discipline area."

University of Kentucky "M.D./M.P.H. Program : Students admitted to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine are eligible to apply to the M.D./M.P.H. program. The combined degree will provide well-trained physicians with additional skills and knowledge in public health policies and procedures, enabling them to provide service to individuals within the context of a healthy community and its unique population characteristics. With careful planning the M.D. and M.P.H. tracks can be completed in five years."

University of Louisville "The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is the professional degree offered by the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS). SPHIS is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Academic and applied research, along with community involvement, provides a foundation for practical solutions that address the full range of challenges in protecting the health of the public. With a MPH degree from SPHIS, you become a part of that foundation."

Western Kentucky University " At WKU you can obtain a graduate Masters of Public Health (MPH) degree in one of two concentrations- Health Education and Environmental Health. Our program is CEPH accredited and both program options require 42 graduate credit hours. Two concentrations are :
  • Health Education
  • Environmental Health

Louisiana (Top)

Tulane University "There is only one degree offered by the department at the master's level, the MPH . The research and teaching programs of the department have several major areas of strength including, nutrition and food security, emergencies and disasters management, reproductive health and population, infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS, policy-programs-management, and monitoring & evaluation. "

Massachusetts (Top)

Boston University "The Health Policy and Management concentration curriculum is designed to develop a solid base of analytic skills and knowledge that encompasses the four key areas of health policy and management:
  • health policy administration/management;
  • policy, politics, and planning;
  • financial skills; and
  • organization and delivery of care.
Concentrators complete the core course, PM 702 Introduction to Health Policy and Management, and take 4 credits in each of the key areas above. These 16 concentration credits will include at least one 4-credit course requiring a substantial research paper, and one culminating/ capstone course."

Harvard University "The MPH is a demanding, interdisciplinary program emphasizing student-directed learning, problem-solving, and the acquisition of fundamental public health skills (biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health services administration , and social and behavioral sciences). A Summer-only MPH program is also available for students in two concentrations: quantitative methods and clinical effectiveness. Admission to this program requires an MD or PhD. The program can be completed by taking courses in three consecutive enrollments in the Summer Session for Public Health Studies. Students in this program can also take courses during the HSPH WinterSession. Students wishing to apply for the summer MPH in quantitative methods or clinical effectiveness must observe the same admissions deadlines as all MPH degree applicants."

Tufts University School of Medicine "The combined MD/MPH is the flagship of Tufts MPH Program and was the first program in the United States to permit both degrees to be earned in four years. It is now one of five Tufts MPH dual degrees; the others involve earning the MPH while pursuing degrees in nutrition, veterinary medicine, law, or even a bachelors degree. The course concentrate in the following areas:
  • Epidemiology/Biostatistics
  • Health Services Management and Policy
  • Nutrition
  • Health Communication
  • Global Health

University of Massachusetts Amherst "The M.P.H. degree program provides students with comprehensive, state-of-the-science training for professional careers as managers and policymakers in the health care system. Students are required to complete 42 credits for the M.P.H. degree in Health Policy and Management. These credits are distributed as follows:
  • Public Health
  • Health Policy and Management

Maryland (Top)

Johns Hopkins University " A flexible part-time format with over 100 condensed on-site courses offered in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Barcelona, and in the Pacific Rim, as well as our many on-line course options. The full-time 11-month format, where students interact with over 500 full-time public health faculty, who are renowned for teaching, public health practice, and ongoing research in the U.S. and in more than 90 countries."

Morgan State University "Incoming MPH students must complete the Master’s level core curriculum which is designed to provide fundamental knowledge of major areas of public health. The core courses cover the areas of epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics, research methods, health planning, and policy and administration as well as social and behavioral factors in public health. A total of twenty-four (24) credit hours of graduate courses are designated for the MPH degree core area."

University of Maryland at Baltimore "The Master of Public Health Program (MPH) is a professional degree program that is administratively based in the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine within the School of Medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The MPH Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is a two concentration program. The two concentrations in Epidemiology and Community & Population Health emphasize the development of public health skills in core concentration requirement courses that are skills based. The MPH degree requires 42 credit hours, including 17 credits from core courses and a six- hour supervised project, the Capstone Experience."

University of Maryland at College Park "The Master of Public Health in Community Health Education consists of 42 credit hours of graduate work including 3 to 6 elective credit hours and a 6 to 9-credit-hour capstone experience that includes an internship and MPH project or thesis. The program can be completed on either a full or part-time basis with classes offered in the late afternoon and evening. All requirements must be met and the degree awarded within five years following the date of entrance into the program."

Michigan (Top)

University of Michigan "The Department of Health Management and Policy offers a core multidisciplinary and integrated curriculum for the MPH and MHSA degrees. All students working towards the MPH or MHSA degree take a set of courses designed to provide a deep education in the issues, skills and competencies necessary for leaders in the field of health management and policy. The core curriculum involves 39 credits"

Minnesota (Top)

University of Minnesota "The School of Public Health offers MPH degrees that meet the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) Core Competencies in the following areas:
  • Biostatistics
  • Community Health Education
  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Public Health Administration and Policy
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Executive Program in Public Health Practice
  • Public Health Medicine
  • Veterinary Public Health

Missouri (Top)

Saint Louis University "The Department of Community Health offers the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) professional degree with concentrations in Behavioral Science and Health Education, Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness, Biostatistics, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Epidemiology. The Department of Health Management and Policy offers the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) with a concentration in Health Policy.
  • MPH Professional Option-Practice
  • MPH in Behavioral Science and Health Education
  • MPH in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness
  • MPH in Biostatistics
  • MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health
  • MPH in Epidemiology
  • MPH in Health Policy
  • Joint MPH concentration in Behavioral Science and Epidemiology
  • Joint MPH concentration in Biostatistics and Epidemiology
  • Joint MPH concentration in Environmental Health and Epidemiology

Washington University in St. Louis "Our new MPH program aims to attract individuals who are committed to improving the health of vulnerable communities and populations around the world. We look for bright and diverse students who have demonstrated a commitment to public health, a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to succeed in Washington University’s demanding academic environment."

North Carolina (Top)

East Carolina University "Our mission is to build an expanded public health workforce that can address contemporary public health challenges. Key to that mission is our Master of Public Health (MPH) Program with 90 students enrolled. The MPH Program is competency based and individually tailored to student needs. There are outstanding opportunities for internships leading to career placements. Students work closely with faculty on a range of community and research initiatives. Research activities address obesity, physical activity, migrant health and strategies to reduce cardiovascular disease and diabetes."

University of North Carolina at Charlotte "The MSPH program includes instructional, research, and service goals to prepare graduate students through research and practice experiences to apply core principles of public health education within a variety of community settings and to advance the public health profession. The curriculum leading to the Master of Science in Public Health degree requires a minimum of 45 semester hours of graduate credit including 21 hours of core courses, an internship experience (3 credit hours), a capstone thesis (6 credit hours) or project (3 credit hours), the completion of a specialty area (9 credit hours), and electives (6-9 credit hours)."

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill "The Department of Health Policy and Management offers three outstanding residential master's programs for individuals who aspire to become leading health care professionals: Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA). The MPH is a professional degree intended for those students who hold a doctoral-level professional degree (e.g., JD, MD, DDS, PhD), or are in the process of completing a doctoral-level degree. "

University of North Carolina, Greensboro "The MPH program requires 45 semester hours of specified, sequential courses including an internship. Admitted students usually begin the program in the fall semester. All required courses are offered evenings and meet once each week. Full-time students take four courses each semester over two years. Part-time students enroll for three years, including two summers, and take two courses each semester."

Nebraska (Top)

University of Nebraska Medical Center/University of Nebraska at Omaha "The UNMC/UNO Master of Public Health Program is a specialized professional masters degree program designed to prepare graduates for work in public health. The MPH program is a 45 credit hour program that offers study in the following concentration areas:
  • Public Health Administration
  • Community Health Education
  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental and Occupational Health

New Hampshire (Top)

Dartmouth Medical School "The Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science (MS) curricula are designed to provide every student with the fundamental skills, knowledge base, and philosophical foundation in health policy and clinical practice, with specific attention paid to public health, clinical/health services research, or health care eadership."

University of New Hampshire "This Program targets working public health professionals and recent undergraduates with an interest in a public health career trajectory. The Program is accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH), the national association for the accreditation of programs and schools of public health. The MPH Program is only offered at the University of New Hampshire Manchester campus through the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. Classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The program can be completed on a part-time basis over two years. Students have up to six (6) years to complete the degree program. Since the MPH Program is a part-time program, it does not meet the full-time study requirement for international students with F-1 or J-1 visas. "

New Jersey (Top)

University of Medicine and Denistry New Jersey Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Jersey Institute of Technology "Students seeking the MPH degree must complete 45 credits of academic work with an average grade of "B" or better. This coursework is distributed as follows:
  • 15 CREDITS in core areas of public health
  • 9 - 15 CREDITS of courses required by the department:
  • 9 - 12 CREDITS of elective courses:
  • 6 CREDITS of fieldwork

New Mexico (Top)

New Mexico State University "Master of Public Health in Community Health Education - Online"

University of New Mexico "The MPH Program curriculum promotes:
  • A comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to research and interventions to address health problems;
  • Multiple opportunities for students to practice public health skills in communities;
  • Critical thinking about issues addressed by the students.
Students will draw from a broad range of social science, biomedical science, and clinical disciplines."

New York (Top)

Brooklyn College - CUNY "M.P.H. program include health professionals and recent college graduates. The program offers two concentrations, a general public health track or a more specialized health policy and administration track. The degree offers both classroom and internship experiences and provides the opportunity for students to work closely with a faculty mentor. By offering all classes in the evenings in Brooklyn and Manhattan, the program is geared to the needs of working adults."

Columbia University "The most popular degree offered by the Mailman School of Public Health is the Master of Public Health (MPH). Offered through each of the School’s six academic departments (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Population and Family Health, and Socioemedical Sciences), the MPH degree programs represent a superior and diverse group of academic options."

Hunter College - CUNY "The Comhe MPH program consists of 16 courses (48 credits) and a non-credit Capstone Seminar or, for qualified students, master's essay. "

Mount Sinai School of Medicine "The Mount Sinai Master of Public Health Program in New York City is a two-year course of study with convenient evening classes, generally held from 4 pm to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday, on a term basis — Fall, Winter, and Spring."

New York Medical College "Students accepted into the School of Medicine at New York Medical College may apply for admission to the MPH program, thereby providing an opportunity to pursue both degree programs simultaneously. MD/MPH students earn 46 credits (14 courses plus a practicum and a thesis/capstone course) in public health. The degree can be finished within the four years of medical school, or the student may elect to take five years to finish both degrees."

New York University "46-credit community public health program is designed for college graduates, midcareer professionals, and health workers interested in population-based approaches to improving the health and nutritional status of diverse, high-risk, and low-income communities. An R.D.-M.P.H. option is also available. The three separate specializations include:
  • Community Public Health
  • International Community Health
  • Public Health Nutrition

SUNY - Downstate Medical Center "Medical students at SUNY Downstate can earn a Master of Public Health degree while at the same time earning their MD degree. The program focuses on the health of immigrant and urban populations. MD/MPH students receive priority for selection for the fourth year medical school elective, Health Care in Developing Countries. The student may choose to complete the MPH in one of five core areas:
  • Biostatistics
  • Community Health Sciences
  • Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Policy and Management

University at Albany - SUNY "The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional degree designed to prepare graduates to tackle real public health problems. MPH Concentration :
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Social Behavior/Community
  • Health Policy and Mgmt

University at Buffalo - SUNY "The MPH program consists of core courses required of all MPH students, concentration area courses, a field training experience and a culminating experience (the integrative project). There are five concentration areas: biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health behavior and health services administration. Applicants to the MPH program select their concentration area at the time of application to the program. The program is 49 credits and can be completed in four semesters with full-time attendance."

University of Rochester "The Master in Public Health Program now offers specialized tracks in Epidemiology (EPI), Health Services Research & Policy (HSR) or Social and Behavioral Medicine (SBM) as well as a generalist track. # Master in Public Health (MPH) total credits required: 45
  • Candidates for admission to this program must have earned a baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, with the exception of University of Rochester students applying to the 3-2 program.
  • Program can be completed within two years at full-time status (minimum of 12 credits is required) or up to 5 years at part-time status."

Ohio (Top)

Case Western Reserve University "A Master of Public Health degree requires education in knowledge basic to public health, including biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health services administration and social and behavioral sciences. Individual interest, experience, and program resources guide emphasis for different students."

Consortium of Eastern Ohio "CEOMPH students are required to take six core courses (two core courses on Saturday for three semesters; alternate schedules available):
  • Public Health Concepts
  • Biostatistics in Public Health
  • Epidemiology in Public Health
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health
  • Health Services Administration in Public Health
  • Environmental Health Sciences in Public Health

Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health "The Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health, Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree program is offered jointly by Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo. It provides advanced study beyond the bachelor degree for persons wishing to update professional skills and obtain new professional competencies in the area of public health. The program prepares students to enhance public health locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The graduates will have acquired the knowledge to: become advocates for needed change; assess factors affecting health; critique and apply research findings; and, develop health promotion and illness and injury prevention programs. Graduates receive a degree awarded jointly by both institutions."

Ohio State University "he MPH program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours. Those credit hours include core courses, specializations requirements, a practicum and a culminating experience. Depending on specialization, most full-time students can finish the program in 5 or 6 quarters (including a summer practicum experience); others take a full 2 academic years and graduate in spring of the second year. Students pursuing the program on a part-time basis typically finish in 3 years. Students pursuing the program on a part-time basis typically finish in 3 years. The core is intended to give every MPH student a basic grounding in the fundamentals of public health:
  • Principles of Environmental Health
  • Principles of Epidemiology
  • Design and Analysis of Studies in the Health Sciences I
  • Preventing Disease and Promoting Health through Behavioral Science
  • Health Care Organization I

Wright State University "The Wright State University Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree program is the first in the nation to incorporate a community-based, interdisciplinary educational program in public health with this particular combination of colleges and schools. Students can select one of three specialty areas:
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Health Promotion & Education
  • Public Health Management
The program has been specifically designed for public health and other health services professionals living in Southwest Ohio."

Oklahoma (Top)

University of Oklahoma "All students are initially admitted into the MPH General Public Health track and must complete the public health core courses within the first 22 credit hours of enrollment. The MPH is a professional graduate degree under the academic authority of the College of Public Health . Options for special emphasis are available in the five primary disciplines of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Occupational and Environmental Health, Health Promotion Sciences and Health Administration and Policy and two specialty tracks, General Public Health and Public Health Preparedness and Terrorism ."

Oregon (Top)

Oregon MPH Program "The Oregon Master of Public Health Program (OMPH) is a unique collaborative statewide degree program offered through Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Oregon State University (OSU), and Portland State University (PSU). The OMPH Program offers six specific tracks across the three participating universities. The tracks are:
  • Environment Safety & Health
  • Epidemiology & Biostatistics
  • Health Management & Policy
  • Health Promotion
  • International Health

Pennsylvania (Top)

Drexel University "The MPH degree program is designed to prepare students to enter an array of public health fields as well as doctoral programs. The full-time educational program is structured on a quarter basis, with a total credit hour requirement of 64 credit hours. All course work must be completed within four years of the date of matriculation for the full-time program."

East Stroudsburg University "45 semester hours Purpose of Degree The purpose of the degree is to prepare students in the five core public health competencies:
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Administration
  • Environmental Health
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Biostatistics

Temple University "The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a terminal, professional master's degree awarded for studies in areas related to public health. Public health carries out its mission through organized, interdisciplinary efforts that address prevention and the physical, mental, social, environmental, and global health concerns of communities and populations at risk for disease and injury. Temple University’s Department of Public Health offers four MPH degree concentrations:
  • Social and Behavioral Science (SBS)
  • Environmental Health (EH)
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EBS)
  • Global Health (GH)
The MPH curriculum includes core courses in the broad disciplines of public health: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Science, Health Policy and Management, Public Health Practice, and Social and Behavioral Sciences; as well as cross-cutting competencies such as cultural competency, leadership, and public health biology. "

Thomas Jefferson University "The Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides graduate training and research opportunities in the primary domains of public health: biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health sciences. The program also offers a range of other required and elective courses to add breadth and depth to the students’ exposure to public health issues."

University of Pennsylvania "The University of Pennsylvania MPH program prepares individuals with training and experience in diverse fields to apply the public health paradigm as an essential component of their careers. All public health curricula focus on the five core knowledge areas of public health: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental/Occupational Health, Behavioral Sciences, and Health Care Policy and Management, with electives and internship experiences in line with the student's interest. Penn offers specialized programs within most of these knowledge areas. The public health program unique in its breadth, depth, and integration across these areas using a public health paradigm. Our program is generalist oriented, offering the public health core supplemented by breadth and depth in the student's areas of interest."

University of Pittsburgh "The MMPH program will augment your professional training with a flexible curriculum preparing you for a leadership role in:
  • Academic and Administrative Health Settings
  • Research
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Public Health and Evidence Based Practice Programs
  • Population-Based Concepts

West Chester University "The Graduate Program in Public Health, which leads to a Master of Public Health (MPH), consists of 45 credit hours. Students take a required Core of 24 credits (including 6 credits of Applied Learning Experience I and II) and 21 credits in an area of Focused Electives from Community Health, Environmental Health, Health Care Administration or Integrative Health. This degree is fully accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH)."

Rhode Island (Top)

Brown University "The MPH degree program is uniquely situated, spanning both the University and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, making it an appealing setting for public health training for individuals from a variety of educational backgrounds and careers."

South Carolina (Top)

University of South Carolina "This 48-semester-hour program emphasizes the management of public health agencies and public sector health services. Full-time students who start in the Fall graduate in December of the following year. There are also two dual degree programs: the Dual Degree Program in Nursing and Public Health Administration, a 51 or 54 hour program for nursing baccalaureates, conducted jointly with the College of Nursing, which leads to an MN-MPH or MS-MPH degree; and theDual Degree Program in Social Work and Public Health Administration, an 81 hour program conducted jointly with the College of Social Work, which leads to an MSW-MPH degree. (These hours may be revised upward beginning Fall 1999.) "

Tennessee (Top)

East Tennessee State University "There are five areas of concentration in the Master of Public Health Program:
  • Biostatistics
  • Community Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Services Administration
  • Environmental Health

Meharry Medical College "The mission of the Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) Program at Meharry Medical College is to improve the health of minorities and members of underserved communities through instruction, research, and service."

University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center "Founded in 1928, The College of Graduate Health Sciences (CGHS) is the third largest of the seven colleges in our dynamic Health Science Center. The CGHS offers graduate instruction leading to the Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Master of Dental Science degrees in the programs of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging, Dental Science, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes and Policy Research, Integrated Program in Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. "

Texas (Top)

Texas A & M University System Health Science Center "The School of Rural Public Health offers the classic concentrations found in public health education: epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and management, social and behavioral health, and environmental and occupational health with several sub-concentrations available. SRPH offers five (5) degree programs: Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.), Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.), Doctor of Philosohy (Ph.D.), and the Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.)."

University of North Texas Health Science Center "Students in the M.P.H. program elect a concentration in one of six areas. The areas of concentration include biostatistics, community health, environmental health, epidemiology, health management and policy, and occupational health practice."

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston "The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree is the basic professional degree in the field. oncentrations are subject to change to meet the needs of the public health community. The majority of students take approximately eighteen to twenty-four months to complete the degree. With careful planning some students may be able to complete the degree program in a shorter time frame. Part-time students should plan accordingly. Divisions:
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
  • Epidemiology and Disease Control
  • Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
  • Management, Policy, and Community Health

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston CURRICULUM: The MPH degree plan includes a core set of requirements, but can be tailored to meet individual student’s interests and career goals. Medical students earn the MPH as part of a five-year dual degree plan. Medical residents and fellows can complete the curriculum in four academic terms of full-time study or may opt to complete the degree over two or more years of part-time study. A single generalist, professional track is available. Degree requirements include:
  • a minimum 42 credit hours,
  • courses in the core knowledge areas of public health (Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Environmental Health, and Social/Behavioral Sciences),
  • completion of a capstone (applied) or thesis (research) report,
  • completion of a mentored public health practice experience,
  • an ethics of science course, and
  • elective courses.

Utah (Top)

Brigham Young University "During this two-year training program, all students in the program take 11-core courses designed to develop analytic skills and knowledge in key areas of public health including
  • epidemiology,
  • health policy,
  • environmental health,
  • administration,
  • biostatistics,
  • chronic
  • infectious diseases,
  • research methods.
Working with faculty advisors, students create a signature for their training by selecting elective courses (7-credit minimum) tailored to their interests and goals. Students typically take 12 credits per semester during the first year and approximately 10 credits per semester during the second year. Students must complete a minimum of 49 credits: 33 required credits, 7 elective credits, and 9 credits related to the MPH field experience and graduate project."

Westminster College "The Westminster Public Health Program lays a solid foundation for public health practice in the twenty-first century. The Program focuses on developing knowledge and skills needed to be an effective member of the public health workforce. The Program educates professionals to promote and protect public health and safety through education, service, and the application of evidence-based science. The program offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and a Certificate in Public Health (CPH) that are taught in an executive format, meaning, core courses will be offered every two weeks on a Friday and Saturday during the semester. Some faculty designated courses are offered online. The MPH degree is recognized internationally for the public health professional. "

University of Utah "Graduation Requirements:
  • Meet with Faculty Advisor or Supervisory Committee Chair to review the Faculty/Student Worksheet and map out coursework.
  • Practicum: Prior to commencing, submit form outlining objectives, signed and approved by advisor and mentor to Dr. Lyon. At conclusion submit two complete set of forms to Dr. Lyon or academic coordinator.
  • Submit original Request for Supervisory Committee Form (students must approach Supervisory Committee to request signatures) to Administrative Program Coordinator. *Form must be submitted at least 6 months prior to graduation.
  • Submit original Application for Admission to Candidacy Form (students must approach Supervisory Committee to request signatures) to Administrative Program Coordinator. *Form must be submitted at least 6 months prior to graduation, deadlines listed below. Form must also be typed.
  • Comprehensive Exam: Sign up for with Administrative Program Coordinator, taken in May or December.
  • Graduation Application: Beginning Fall 2010, all graduate candidates for graduation must complete an Application for Graduate Degree with the Registrar’s Office, Graduation Division. Deadlines for submission are listed below. Applications will not be accepted more than one year in advance. *If a graduation deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted without a fee through the next business day.
  • All graduate students must adhere to the Graduate School's policies and procedures in order to graduate. To view the deadlines for the above mentioned Graduate School requirements.

Virginia (Top)

Eastern Virginia Medical School - Old Dominion University "The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a professional degree offered by Eastern Virginia Medical School in collaboration with Old Dominion University. The educational program includes 46 total credit hours. Core courses consist of 18 credit hours in Principles of Epidemiology, Health Education & Behavioral Science, Ethics in Public Health Practice, Introduction to Biostatistics, Health Administration and Organization and Environmental Health."

University of Virginia "The program focuses on the competencies professionals need to address health and health care issues and includes a range of interdisciplinary courses on social behavioral health, health policy, program planning and evaluation, and environmental health, as well as epidemiology and biostatistics. Students complete a minimum of 42 credit hours of course work: at least 24 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of approved courses in a track or concentration, a field placement in a community health setting, and the remaining credit hours in a elective courses from across the university."

Virginia Commonwealth University "The VCU MPH Program includes two tracks: Generalist and Epidemiology. The program has adopted the core competencies outlined by the Association for Schools of Public Health (ASPH) to apply to all tracks in the areas of Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Leadership. In addition, the program has developed track-specific competencies for the two MPH tracks. "

Washington (Top)

University of Washington "The MPH in Health Services is a 2-year graduate degree program that offers analytical and practical knowledge and skills to candidates who have some experience in health fields and who want to assume positions of greater responsibility in improving the public's health and the effectiveness of health care and population health services."

Wisconsin (Top)

Medical College of Wisconsin "The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program offers coursework towards a 42-credit Master of Public Health degree or 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Public Health. Students may also enroll in courses as non-degree or special students. Courses are offered in a convenient, distance-learning format; all can be completed online."

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse "The MPH-CHE program at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, and was the first MPH degree offered in the UW System."

University of Wisconsin - Madison "The Master of Public Health degree is a 42 credit program that can be completed full-time or part-time, as a stand alone degree, or as part of a dual degree. The program has also been designed to be completed at an accelerated pace over 12 months by allowing the transfer of up to 12 approved credits towards an MPH degree for dual degree candidates. Successful students in the MPH program will acquire mastery in the five core areas of knowledge basic to public health. The 5 core curriculum areas are:
  • Biostatistics. Collection, storage, retrieval, analysis and interpretation of health data; design and analysis of health-related surveys and experiments; and concepts and practice of statistical data analysis.
  • Epidemiology. Distributions and determinants of disease, disabilities and death in human populations; the characteristics and dynamics of human populations; and the natural history of disease and the biologic basis of health.
  • Environmental Health Sciences. Environmental factors including biological, physical, and chemical factors which affect the health of a community;
  • Health Services Administration. Planning, organization, administration, management, evaluation and policy analysis of health programs; and
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences. Concepts and methods of social and behavioral sciences relevant to the identification and the solution of public health problems."

West Virginia (Top)

West Virginia University "The MPH is a CEPH-accredited degree, available on campus or via a combination of on-campus courses and distance-learning technology. This degree gives students a thorough understanding of public health theory and application in the core areas of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Science, Health Services Administration, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The practicum course sequence consists of three courses: Practicum Proposal (PUBH 687), Practicum (PUBH 689) and Practicum Report (PUBH 688) for a total of eight credit hours."

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