Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health is designed for those that have recently graduated with an undergraduate degree, those already holding a master degree in another discipline or those individuals with work experience looking to advance their career in public heath. Most public health leadership jobs require individuals to hold a master's in public health. A master degree in public health will prepare you for public health careers in health departments, community-based organizations, managed care organizations, hospitals, consulting firms, international health agencies, state and federal agencies and more.

Throughout the world bioterrorism, HIV/Aids, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, smoking and a multitude of other health threats have created a high demand for individuals with a master's level education in public health. A master's of public health degree provides an interdisciplinary education with courses in administration, epidemiology, environmental health, and behavioral health. Students learn to apply their knowledge of science and current health issues/threats to the health challenges facing our world's community. Earning a master's in public health online is a flexible, convenient, affordable and increasingly popular option for students. Online Master of Public Health Programs can be completed at your own pace, either full-time or with a schedule that fits your needs.

Schools Offering Online Public Health Masters Programs

Walden University:

Programs:

  • Master of Public Health
  • Master of Health Administration
  • Master of Clinical Research Administration
  • PhD in Health Services (3 specializations - General, Community Health Promotion & Education, Health Mgmt & Policy)

Capella University:

Programs:

  • MPH (3 specialties: General, Health Management & Policy, Social & Behavioral Sciences)
  • MS Health Care Administration
  • MBA - Health Care Management
  • PhD - Health Care Administration
  • PhD - Management of Nonprofit Agencies

A.T. Still University:

Programs:

  • Public Health - Master's
  • Public Health - Dental - Master's
  • Health Administration - Master's

Benedictine University:

Programs:

  • Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Management & Policy
  • MPH/MBA

Kaplan University - School of Health Sciences:

Programs:

  • Master of Public Health (3 specializations: Health Education, Epidemiology, Public Health Program Development)
  • Master of Health Care Administration

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