Academic Options

A key feature of the Program in Public Health (PPH) is the emphasis on applied knowledge. The degree is a generalist degree with all core and elective classes offered on-line. Electives, delivered in the traditional setting, are also available from programs throughout the University. Studies may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. MSU policy limits the total time to complete a master’s degree to five years.

 

 
  • Environmental Health
    The air we breathe; the water we drink; the complex interactions between human genetics and our surroundings. Environmental health studies the impact of our surroundings on our health.
  • Public Health Defined
    Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention.
  • Biostatistics
    Estimating the number of deaths from gun violence or looking at trends in drunk driving injuries by using math and science is the study of biostatistics. Using biostatistics, one can identify health trends that lead to life-saving measures through the application of statistical procedures, techniques, and methodology.
  • Behavioral Science/Health Education
    Stopping the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, such as herpes and HIV/AIDS; helping youth recognize the dangers of binge drinking; and promoting seatbelt use. Behavioral Science/Health Education focuses on ways that encourage people to make healthy choices.
  • Epidemiology
    When food poisoning or an influenza outbreak attacks a community, the "disease detectives" or epidemiologists are asked to investigate the cause of disease and control its spread. Epidemiologists do fieldwork to determine what causes disease or injury, what the risks are, who is at risk, and how to prevent further incidences.
  • Health Services Administration Management
    Managing the database at a school clinic;developing budgets for a health department; creating policies for health insurance companies; and directing hospital services all depend on health administrators. The field of health services administration combines politics, business, and science in managing the human and fiscal resources needed to deliver effective public health services.

EOI

All Courses are delivered
ENTIRELY ONLINE!