About This Program
Public health encompasses a wide range of careers in which professionals share the common goal of protecting human health through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research in the areas of disease and injury prevention. ... According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022-2023 Edition, employment of health educators and community health workers is projected to grow between 7-13 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.
Programs Highlights
A cohesive and supportive community
The program's cohort format not only supports on-time completion but also encourages the development of strong relationships among like-minded public health professionals as they proceed through the seven terms of coursework as a group.
Real-world perspective
The program's fieldwork component gives participants direct, practical experience in the public health sector. They also enjoy opportunities to work with faculty who are experienced practitioners and scholars in their fields.
Flexible, work-friendly format
The program’s dynamic online format features asynchronous class meetings and weekly assignments, enabling participants to meet their professional and personal obligations as they move through the two and a half year (seven-term) course of study.
Guaranteed enrollment and minimal red tape
Participants are guaranteed enrollment in all required courses. In addition, the on-going support of a designated program manager, from application to graduation, frees students to focus on their studies and fieldwork.