Public Health

South University’s Master of Public Health Program is designed to educate students about areas of critical importance to local, national, and international public health challenges. This Master’s degree in Public Health program is organized around a curriculum which consists of core competencies, specialization courses, electives, and a practicum experience or applied research proposal. By completing the Public Health degree program, students can develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for leading public health professionals*.

*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.

The Department of Public Health at South University is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for accreditation. Part of this process includes the provision of a third-party comment period, which allows anyone, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, community and practice partners, and members of the public, to share relevant information about the program directly with CEPH. If you have any information about the program you would like to share with CEPH to inform their review, send your comments to submissions@ceph.org by March 2nd, 2026.

Enrollment for the Master of Public Health is available through the Savannah, Virginia Beach, or Online campuses. Regardless of the enrollment campus, all classes are delivered exclusively in an online format. The practicum may be completed in-person at a public health organization.