Master of Public Health (MPH)

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Description

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program provides a comprehensive foundation of the core competencies of public health, enabling students to apply the principles in both research and practical contexts. The acquired skills equip students for positions in public, private, and international settings.

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY’s online Master of Public Health with a concentration in community health education is designed to equip public health professionals to practice community health education in a wide range of public health settings. This program concentration covers a variety of topics that are inherent to a career in community health education including issues and trends in community health, health promotion strategies, health program planning and more.

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:
  • Analyze factors that influence lifestyle choices and impact public health.
  • Evaluate the impact of external affairs on health policy.
  • Analyze the etiology of major health problems in populations that affect the development and implementation of public health programs.
  • Interpret the statistical significance of epidemiological reports in public health studies.

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Curriculum

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program provides a comprehensive foundation of the core competencies of public health, enabling students to apply the principles in both research and practical contexts. The acquired skills equip students for positions in public,

Major Requirements | Total Required Semester Hours: 24

Department Contact Info

1717 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States

Phone: +1 202-773-8688
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Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

Ways to Save

Paying for school is possible. At THE AU, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, Learning Partnerships and more.
  • Transfer Credits Accepted
  • Textbooks Included
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  • Learning Partners Discount
  • Scholarships

Flexible Online Learning Options

Giving our students the flexibility they need to fit education into their busy schedules is at the core of our mission. Our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals, moms, dads, and anyone else who is balancing school with other life commitments.

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Complete assignments at your own pace while working within set course start and end dates. A term lasts approximately nine weeks.

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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY provides student-centered support services that are personal, responsive and geared toward assisting students in achieving their educational goals. Caring, highly-trained faculty and staff create innovative educational programs that incorporate the latest instructional technology with challenging curriculums. THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY focuses on affordable, quality online instruction with a general education core that promotes lifelong learning and success.