Graduate Programs

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Degree and non-degree programs

• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• MS in Population Health
• Ph.D. in Population Health 
• Graduate Certificate Programs in Population Health and Global Population Health
• MPH/MBA >>
• Flex MBA with Public Health Concentration >>

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Flexibility

All COH graduate classes are offered online and in-person, providing students options that fit into today's busy schedules.  The MPH and MS in Population Health have full-time and part-time options.  The Flex MBA and Graduate Certificates are ideal for working professionals.

• Full-time
• Part-time
• In-person*
• Remote
• Hybrid

^{*International students who elect to participate in person must be enrolled as full-time students with a minimum of 9 credits.} 

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree prepares graduate students to work in a variety of local, state, national, and global public health research, practice, and policymaking settings.

Students gain expertise in the core domains of public health, investigate and address the determinants of health using data science, and develop novel and effective avenues for disease prevention and health promotion. The program combines foundational courses in public health with additional courses in data science, qualitative research methods, leadership, cultural understanding and health, and policymaking. Students gain knowledge and skills through coursework, experiential learning opportunities, research projects, and engagement with traditional and non-traditional partners to pursue a healthier world. The MPH program is designed to meet the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation requirements.

The MS in Population Health degree prepares graduate students to investigate and address health determinants using data science and develop novel and effective avenues for disease diagnosis and prevention, health promotion, and intervention. The program combines foundational courses in population health with additional data science, qualitative research methods, population health survey methods, research ethics, and policymaking. Students gain knowledge and skills through coursework, experiential learning opportunities, research projects, and engagement with traditional and non-traditional partners to create a healthier world. The MS in Population Health is a CAHME certified population health management program.

The Ph.D. in Population Health degree prepares doctoral students to investigate, integrate and address health determinants using data science and develop novel and effective avenues for disease diagnosis and prevention, health promotion and intervention. The program combines foundational courses in population health with additional data science, qualitative research methods, population health survey methods, research ethics and policymaking. By providing a strong disciplinary and methodological foundation in population health through coursework, experiential learning opportunities, research projects and engagement with traditional and non-traditional partners to pursue a healthier world, the Ph.D. program prepares students to pursue an independent line of inquiry and develop their own body of research.  All Ph.D. students will be fully funded.

The graduate certificates in Population Health and in Global Population Health will prepare students to learn and apply graduate-level introductory concepts and methodology in population health and global population health. Certificate programs are ideal for students who may not be ready to commit to a Master's program.  The 12 credits earned through the certificate program can be applied toward either the MPH or the MS in Population Health.

The 1-MBA and Master of Public Health (MPH) dual degree program offers participating students the opportunity to gain strong strategic business skills with a focus on public health. The 1-MBA/MPH dual degree program enables students interested in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Occupational Health, and Health Care industries to capture two complimentary degrees within a one and a half year timeframe.

Our part-time FLEX MBA program offers a concentration in Public Health

The FLEX MBA Public Health concentration combines business with public health management, offering students the opportunity to gain strong strategic business skills with a focus on public health. The Public Health concentration is designed for those interested in or involved in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Occupational Health, and Health Care industries. This concentration is comprised of 12 credits from approved courses and can be completed on-campus and online.

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