Public health is a discipline that promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Regardless of the size of the populations they serve, public health professionals, work to prevent health problems from occurring or reoccurring, and mitigate the effects when problems do occur.

They accomplish this task through educational programs, the creation and implementation of policies, the administration of services, and through research. Therefore, a major objective of public health is to promote healthcare equity, quality, and accessibility.

Those graduating with a Master of Public Health Degree have an opportunity for employment with multiple organizations including non-government organizations, health service organizations, academic institutions, private companies, and the list goes on.

The MPH degree is an accelerated, intensive one-year program designed for highly motivated students and professionals seeking to enhance their career in public health. The MPH exposes students to a range of important issues affecting global public health. Students benefit from research-informed teaching and opportunities to work with key public health professionals through local community-engaged projects.

The curriculum is designed for students to master all of the necessary competencies needed for today’s public health challenges. Students will complete two semesters of coursework followed by three months of designing and leading community-based health projects to complete their original thesis work. The program capstone includes a meaningful practice experience through hands-on fieldwork placement in local communities. Ensign also boasts a very low student-to-faculty ratio of 5:1 and a student body with diverse educational and professional experiences. Students can choose from either a weekday or weekend program.

At the end of study, graduates should be able to: