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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.

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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 delves 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 students graduating from the program should be able to:

Core MPH Program:

  1. Apply quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze public health problems and inform health policy.
  2. Use the concepts and methods of epidemiology to evaluate population health data.
  3. Apply epidemiologic evidence to shape and inform health policy.
  4. Assess environmental conditions, including biological, chemical and physical aspects affecting the health of local and global populations and communities.
  5. Discuss the factors that influence the quality and financing of access to healthcare services and delivery.
  6. Integrate behavioral social and cultural theoretical/conceptual perspective/forces that impact the health of communities and populations.
  7. Assess the ethical, legal, cultural and historical contexts for public health interventions and policies.
  8. Demonstrate leadership and serve as an advocate to eliminate health disparities and promote equitable access to resources, information and health environments.
  9. Explain the importance of cultural diversity and community participation as necessary factor for promoting health.

 

Health Policy Concentration:

  1. Apply knowledge of the context and process of health policy making within health organizations, communities and governments.
  2. Manage and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of specific health programs and make recommendations for policy improvements.
  3. Use appropriate theoretical frameworks to understand policy development at various societal, governmental or organizational levels.
  4. Model the efficient use of resources in the delivery of public health services.
  5. Describe the relationships among private health service provisions, 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.