Public Health
Master of Public Health
Tackle health issues at the community/population level.
- Course schedule built for working professionals
- Opportunities for international or global internships
- Option to pursue areas of interest such as urban, rural, migrant, or maternal child health
- Experienced and public-health-credentialed faculty
Highlights
Classes Saturdays only
Hybrid format (60% in person, 40% online)
Complete in as fast as 19 months full-time
Domestic & international internship options
Program is Ideal For
- People who aspire to help people and society — whether individually as an educator, on a larger scale as a manager or director shaping policies and services, as a researcher uncovering new understanding of public health, or in many other roles that influence public health.
- If you studied public health, this MPH program will further your skills and competencies.
- If you’re looking to transition into public health, no prior exposure or experience with public health is required. You will gain exposure to the field, learn new skills, and gain hands-on experience. You do need to complete the prerequisite coursework listed on the MPH apply page.
- Public health especially complements nursing, legal studies, education, data analytics, community youth development, life/lab science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, communication sciences and disorders, sustainability, and ethical data science.
What to Expect
- You will get broad preparation with the option to focus your assignments on topics of interest, taking advantage of faculty expertise, such as in maternal/child/family health, health policy and disparities, migrant/refugee health, urban/rural health, or global health.
- Experienced international faculty provide instruction from a global and local perspective.
- Meaningful practicum opportunities: Apply course lessons, contribute to community needs, enhance your professional network, and explore career opportunities.
- Nazareth's strong partnership with Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Finland, plus established study abroad and international internship programs, provide global opportunities.
Why Nazareth?
"I was really interested in understanding how people’s well-being is shaped by factors such as the environment, social support, and access to services. Nazareth faculty took the time to understand what I needed and worked with me to make sure I succeeded. I had great opportunities to gain real-world experience through internships and research projects. Career guidance through the Center for Life’s Work helped me plan my professional journey and explore career options. The sense of community at Nazareth was something special; it was a place where I could thrive both academically and personally. My MPH education had a big impact on my career, helping me understand the larger picture of health, to ensure we take care of people mentally, socially, and physically. I now coordinate care for patients who face multiple barriers to accessing healthcare, mental health services, and social support. I advocate for improved access, and I work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes for patients with complex needs."
— Mustafa Alhabib ’20, ’24G, care manager, Rochester Regional Mental Health
Career Outlook
A master's in public health degree prepares you for in-demand roles in health care financing and delivery organizations, community agencies, federal/state/local health departments, research support, and policy advocacy.
Jobs include data scientist (median annual wage $98,230), epidemiologist ($74,560), medical and health services manager ($104,280), health education specialist ($56,500), community health worker ($42,000), medical records and health information technologist ($51,840), occupational health and safety specialist ($76,340), and more.
Making Grad School Affordable
Grants, scholarships, veterans benefits, loans, and undergraduate loan forgiveness are options for paying for this grad degree.
Curriculum Examples
- Epidemiology
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Promotion through Communication and Marketing
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Environmental Health
- Health Policy Analysis
- Organizational Leadership
- Health Program Planning and Evaluation
- Writing in Public Health
The Big Picture
"Public health expertise enables you to make a difference in the world every day — supporting optimal health for people, animals, and the environment. The COVID-19 pandemic is only one example of how public health issues affect everyone and intersect with public policy, the health care system, politics, education, data analysis, equity, advocacy, and the public good."
— Mary Dahl Maher, Ph.D., M.P.H., C.N.M., R.N., director of public health