公共卫生硕士 - 健康促进和健康教育

专业介绍

The Master of Public Health prepares students as practitioners of public health and as leaders in public and private sector agencies and organizations. Graduates are well-prepared to succeed in positions as public health professionals in local community organizations, hospitals, health management organizations, government agencies, the military, academia, and the private sector. Instructional faculty are leading teachers and researchers in the field of public health as well as local practitioners in specialized fields comprising each of the option areas. The program’s rich and diverse curriculum provides them with the concrete tools they need to operate competently in the field after they graduate.

The 42-unit program is designed to be flexible to meet the needs of every student. The program admits two times a year, Fall and Spring, keeping class sizes small and promoting greater personal attention. Hybrid format with courses that start every 8 weeks and are conducted two evenings a week.

The Program is committed to the following specific goals for all students:

• To train public health professionals in the core competencies of public health and in areas of concentration.
• To engage students and faculty in public health research, scholarship and creative activities that contribute to the prevention, management and resolution of public health challenges.
• To provide opportunities for students and faculty to engage in professional and community based services for public health leadership and workforce development.

Health Promotion and Education

Social and behavioral science applied to health-related behavior for the identification of risk factors for physical and mental health illnesses and for the experimental evaluation of interventions aimed at changing risk practices or promoting healthy behaviors. Emphasis is placed on vulnerable populations, including low income families, ethnic minorities, women, and children. Graduates are employable by hospitals, health departments, social service and private sector corps in addition to other governmental agencies and universities.

费用与学制

学制（月）

16

学费

21582.0 USD

申请费

70.0 USD