Master of Public Health Online Program

Today, public health topics such as the lack of access to health care and its rising costs figure prominently in national and international conversations. The purpose of University of the Sciences’ online Master of Public Health program is to produce graduates with the broad and in-depth understanding to address the health of populations, work to make improvements in health systems, and eliminate disparities in care.

Dr. Andrew Peterson discusses the online Master of Public Health program,
the focus of the Health Policy specialization, and the business of science and health.

The curriculum of the University’s online public health degree program develops competencies and skills that are directly aligned with public health practice, so you can put what you learn to work right away. Students in the Health Policy specialization  learn to effectively identify and resolve public health issues in a community, private, or government setting. The curriculum will delve into core public health issues and topics, including:

•     Environmental health sciences
•     Epidemiology
•     Healthcare systems and financing
•     Social and behavioral aspect of health
•     Biostatistics
•     Program evaluation
•     Quantitative and qualitative research methods
•     Law and ethical issues in public health

Department of Health Policy & Public Health MPH Program and Concentration Outcomes

MPH Program Outcomes:

•     Apply the concepts and tools from all core areas of the public health curriculum (epidemiology, biostatistics,
      behavioral and social sciences, public health management and health policy) to assess the public health
      needs of communities, wherever they may be-- in this region or around the world.
•     Develop, manage and evaluate programs designed to alleviate public health problems at the community level.
•     Recognize the ethical, legal, cultural and historical contexts for public health interventions and policies.
•     Demonstrate leadership and serve as an advocate to eliminate health disparities and promote equitable access
      to resources, information, and healthy environments.
•     Engage and communicate effectively and appropriately with diverse communities to achieve shared goals.

MPH Health Policy Concentration Outcomes:

•     Apply knowledge of the context and process of health policy making within health organizations, communities
      and governments.
•     Manage and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of individual health programs and make recommendations
      for improvements or policy changes.
•     Use appropriate theoretical frameworks to understand policy development within a political entity or within or
      among communities.
•     Apply quantitative and qualitative analyses to influence the development of health policy.
•     Model the efficient use of resources in the delivery of public health services.
•     Describe the relationships among private health service provision, private and public insurance systems, and
      publicly supported health services and programs illustrating their interactions.

Learning in the Field

All MPH degree students must develop skills in basic public health concepts and demonstrate the application of these concepts through a practice experience—e.g. a field experience-- that is relevant to the students’ areas of specialization. Our faculty-led field experiences will help you demonstrate the competence you have developed through the program and give you a chance to put what you have learned into action.
 
A Master of Public Health is recognized by agencies and organizations all over the world as a professional and leadership credential. Earn yours from a university known for innovation in healthcare and science: request more information about University of the Sciences’ online MPH today, or call us at 855-275-1094 to speak with an admission counselor.