Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy

The MPH in Health Policy is a 45-credit on-campus program that prepares you with a foundation in health policy processes, concepts, and issues, as well as strong analytical skills to help develop and evaluate health policies. The program allows you to tailor your studies in domestic and international health policy, with courses focused on foundations, methods, and a topical area of expertise. Program graduates can pursue leadership or research roles in institutions that develop policy, evaluate health programs and projects, or provide goods and services in support of health sector program implementation or development. The program can also serve as a strong academic foundation for a doctoral degree in health policy or management.

A Glimpse at Your Courses

Foundational Course Requirements:

  • Foundations in Public Health
  • Biostatistics for Public Health
  • Epidemiology for Public Health
  • Health Systems Policy and Management
  • Design Strategies in Public Health Programs
  • Fundamentals of Interprofessional Collaboration & Practice
  • Health Policy, Regulation, and Advocacy
  • Health Economics
  • Population Health Analytics
  • Health Policy Analysis
  • Economic Evaluation & Modeling

Program Course Requirements:

Additional Program Requirements:

  • Applied Practice Experience
  • Integrative Learning Experience