Master of
Public Health (MPH)
A curriculum is built to align with competencies defined by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)
and the core functions outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Program Overview
The online Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to provide students with a foundation in the major elements of public health, including health services administration; project and program design; epidemiology; biostatistics; environmental health; social and behavioral theory and application; and health care policy and law. The curriculum is built to align with competencies defined by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) and the core functions outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO). Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in a wide range of public health industries, from local organizations to national research institutes. This 42-unit program may also serve as a stepping-stone to various doctoral programs.
Program Highlights
- Coursework delivers relevant knowledge and skills in five core areas of public health: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Services Administration, Environmental Health Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Students receive a practical blend of theory and real-world application of relevant principles
- Graduates leave prepared for leadership careers in the field and/or to continue with doctoral studies
Potential Careers
Graduates of the program are armed with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a variety of roles in related industries:
Healthcare Administrator
Government Agency Policy Advisor
Biostatistician
Social and Community Service Manager
Dietician and Nutritionist
NGO Director
Course Requirements
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
Major Course Requirements 27 CREDITS
| PUBH 500 || Foundations of Public Health | 3 Credits |
| PUBH 510 || Social and Behavioral Theory and Application | 3 Credits |
| PUBH 520 || Biostatistics | 3 Credits |
| PUBH 530 || Environmental Health | 3 Credits |
| PUBH 540 || Epidemiology | 3 Credits |
| PUBH 550 || Health Services Administration | 3 Credits |
| PUBH 580 || Data Reporting and Strategic Comm in Public Health | 3 Credits |
| PUBH 610 || Leadership Practices in Public Health | 3 Credits |
| PUBH 690 || Graduate Public Health Culminating Experience | 3 Credits |
Emphasis Options 15 CREDITS
| – Choose One – Public Health Analytics emphasis | 15 Credits |
| – OR – Public Health Practice emphasis | 15 Credits |
TOTAL CREDITS
42 CREDITS
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