Bridge public health and professional practice through data analysis, critical thinking, applied learning, and leadership for local, national, and global health challenges.
A focus on data analysis, critical thinking, community health and evidence-informed decision-making for students who want to contribute to healthier, more equitable communities.
The program welcomes a diverse community of learners, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, physical and social scientists, and community health research leaders - because public health is for everyone. Whatever your background, if you care about the health of people and communities, there is a place for you in the MPH.
Data-driven practice
Analytical and critical thinking skills for evidence-based public health work.
Community-engaged learning
Academic learning connected with real public health settings and community needs.
Leadership for impact
Prepared to lead programs, research, policy work and public health initiatives.
Program options
Two pathways, one degree
Choose the schedule that fits your life, both lead to the same Master of Public Health.
Full-time pathway
Regular Session
Monday – Thursday
An intensive 12-month program for students ready to fully immerse themselves in a rigorous academic journey.
Full academic immersion
Theory blended with hands-on practice
For public health practice or further academic work
Flexible pathway
Weekend Session
Thursday – Saturday
For working professionals and healthcare practitioners advancing their expertise while keeping professional commitments.
In-person classes on campus
Designed around work schedules
Apply learning immediately at work
Curriculum
Your year, step by step
Two semesters of coursework, followed by three months of Applied Practice Experience and thesis work.
September – December
First Semester
Introduction to Public Health
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Foundations of Health Promotion
Research Design and Methodology
Health Policy, Management, and Leadership
February – June
Second Semester
Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Control
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
Family and Reproductive Health
Environmental and Occupational Health
Two electives
July – September
Applied Practice & Thesis
Applied Practice Experience
Community-based public health project
Practicum deliverables
Original thesis work
Professional presentation of learning
Applied Practice Experience
Learning in real public health settings
100practicum hours with professional deliverables
Real-world settingWith public health agencies or organizations that provide a public health service.
Supervised practiceOverseen by course faculty and completed with preceptor supervision.
Portfolio of competencyPractical work deliverables that demonstrate what you can do.
U.S.-based program accreditation