Public Health is at the heart of a vibrant, productive and happy community - take the next step in making a meaningful career.
Public Health students participate in an annual Poverty Simulation, designed to give them a deeper understanding of how to address the health needs of low-income groups.
Learn how to work in a variety of settings and with a variety of populations planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, creating and disseminating health communication materials, and organizing and leading collaborative efforts within and across organizations.
The program prepares students to take the National Health Education Specialist exam to earn the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) designation.
Gain practical experience and a degree. Learn advanced program planning, evaluation, health communication, and community organizing skills from nationally recognized faculty. Then sharpen your newly learned skills and build your professional network during your 3 credit internship.
Curriculum & Learning Outcomes
The Masters of Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). This means the program meets high standards of quality and rigorously prepares students to enter the public health workforce.
Evidence of having successfully completed (“C” or better) at least two semesters of anatomy and physiology 1 and 2 or one semester of survey of anatomy and physiology.
Evidence of having successfully completed (“C” or better) one semester of statistics at the undergraduate level.
All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.
Fall Semester: April 1
Summer Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: December 1
Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Apply nowWhether you are new to Public Health or already have an established career in the field, our interactive, experience-rich program will allow you to build on the skills you already have while learning new strategies and approaches to positively impact the health of the communities you serve.
Learn more about scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships.
