M.P.H. Online — CEPH-Accredited
Choose from three focus areas to earn a Graduate Certificate with your M.P.H.
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In Benedictine University's CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) online, you will work alongside distinguished, practice-based faculty and gain real experience in research, analysis, policy and management through hands-on coursework and an internship. There is no residency requirement.
By graduation, you'll be able to use the latest theories and technologies to improve access to health, control infectious disease, and solve and prevent problems in individual and population health. Learn how to touch the lives of many and leave the world a better place.
"I was put in charge of health practices at my current job in a residential treatment facility. I was able to implement a wellness program — for both staff and residents — and I've become the go-to person for health-and-wellness-related questions."
– Laura Kornegay, Online M.P.H. Student
Choose Your Focus
Our M.P.H. online program empowers you to build expertise and experience in one of the three fastest-growing areas of public health. Choose from:
- Health Management and Policy: Influence policy development based on important societal needs, actual laws and regulations and cost-effectiveness.
- Health Education and Promotion: Help people live a more healthful life. Provide health promotion and disease prevention programs to communities, schools and the private sectors.
- Epidemiology: Solve pressing health issues with research, biostatistical information, education and policy to uncover the patterns, causes and effects of disease.
You'll earn a graduate certificate in your chosen focus area that highlights your specialty, and it won't take you any more time or money than it does to earn your M.P.H. with a generalized course of study.
Ranked No. 5 in Online Public Health Programs
— BestColleges.org, 2019
Learn in a Proven Curriculum
This 58-credit-hour, CEPH-accredited program aligns to the core competencies developed by the Public Health Foundation — meaning you graduate well-versed in the skill sets needed for the career you choose.
The curriculum explores topics such as:
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology
- Ethics in public health
- Health services management
- Health policy
- Environmental health
- Behavioral and social aspects of public health
- Biological aspects of public health
Your elective coursework may intersect with fields such as urban planning, government policy, advocacy, community organizing, social work and social sustainability.
New Career Pathways
With your Master of Public Health degree, you'll be ready to make changes on a larger scale and serve in of these roles:
Career Title | Projected Growth | 2019 Median Pay |
Public Relations and Fundraising Manager1 | 9% | $116,180 |
Biostatistician2 | 33% | $92,030 |
International Health Services Manager3 | 32% | $100,980 |
Medical Health & Services Administrator3 | 32% | $100,980 |
Epidemiologist4 | 5% | $70,990 |
Options To Fit Your Ambitions
An accelerated track is available that allows you to earn your M.P.H. more quickly. There are also two dual-degree options, so you can earn an M.B.A. or an M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior in tandem with your M.P.H.
All students have access to technical support, tutoring and professional development services.
Download Your Free Career Guide
Fill out the form on this page to receive your free career guide with valuable information:
- What are the major issues facing public health today?
- What are the top 10 jobs for M.P.H. graduates, their salaries, and projected job growth rates?
- How big is the hourly wage difference between a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D?
- What are some of the career titles and job descriptions that align to the M.P.H.?
- How does Benedictine help you find the job and prepare for an interview?
We look forward to hearing from you!
References:
1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020 Sept. 1). Public Relations and Fundraising Managers. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved Dec. 7, 2020, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/public-relations-managers.htm
2U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020 Sept. 1). Mathematicians and Statisticians. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved Dec. 7, 2020, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm
3U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020 Sept. 1). Medical and Health Services Managers. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved Dec. 7, 2020, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm
4U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020 Sept. 1). Epidemiologists. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved Dec. 7, 2020, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm
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