Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health

• apply epidemiological methods to settings and situations in public health practice.
• select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context.
• analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software, as appropriate.
• interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice.

Public Health & Healthcare Systems

• compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national and international settings.
• discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community and systemic levels.

Planning & Management to Promote Health

• assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities’ health.
• apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design, implementation, or critique of public health policies or programs.
• design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention.
• explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management.
• select methods to evaluate public health programs.

Policy in Public Health

• discuss the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence.
• propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes.
• advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations.
• evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity.

Leadership

• apply leadership and/or management principles to address relevant issues.
• apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges.

Communication

• select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors.
• communicate audience-appropriate (i.e. non-academic, non-peer audience) public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation.
• describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content.

Interprofessional and/or Intersectoral Practice

• integrate perspectives from other sectors and/or professions to promote and advance population health.

Systems Thinking

• apply a systems thinking tools to visually represent a public health issue in a format other than standard narrative.

Yes. Applicants must have two years of full time work experience when they submit their application. Public health work experience is preferred but not necessary.

Online MPH students are employed by many different industries and fields. Recent students have included employees from federal and local governments, NGOs, community health organizations, healthcare providers, hospital administrations, and pharmaceutical companies. Our students are united by their commitment to improving health equity while advancing in their professional careers.

Yes. As a CEPH-accredited program, the practicum is a requirement. As an Online MPH Student, you will be assigned a project-based practicum. You will not need to identify your own practicum.

As an accessibly priced degree program, Online MPH students are not eligible for institutional scholarships, domestic students may qualify for Federal Unsubsidized Loans. Visit our Office of Student Financial Services to learn more.

A module is the equivalent of two graduate-level courses at the same time within one semester. 

Each module requires commitment and planning to meet weekly assigned deliverables. You can expect to spend about 20 hours per week on readings, assessments, practice problems, watching videos, and/or group projects.

Since this is a part-time program designed for the working professional, students may only take 1 module per semester.

No. Content is released weekly and you are expected to meet weekly deadlines. We cannot release material ahead of a predetermined schedule.

While the live sessions are optional, the deliverables and assignments are not. Please be prepared to work through your content on a week to week basis during the semester.

Module 0 is preparatory module that prepares students for the Online MPH program. The content includes a history of public health, learning strategies and a quantitative primer. Module 0 must be completed before the start of your first semester.

The program requires at least 20 hours of work per week. New content is released every week, and there are weekly assessment deadlines. These assessments can take the form of quizzes, papers, or group work. There are also weekly Faculty Live sessions and Learning Facilitator office hours. Attendance at live sessions and office hours is optional but highly recommended. Session recordings are available and students who cannot attend are expected to watch the recordings

Every module is assigned a Learning Facilitator and every student has access to a Student Success Specialist to assist you during your academic journey. Learning Facilitators and Student Success Specialists are full-time BUSPH staff members.

Our OL MPH Student Success team holds virtual opportunities to build community with our students across the country and globe. Online MPH students are also invited to attend selected, school-wide virtual opportunities. Learn more about program resources and community engagement opportunities here.

Yes. The coursework and weekly live sessions are developed and delivered by recognizable BUSPH faculty members. The Student Success team and Learning Facilitators are also full-time BUSPH staff members.