Master of Public Health
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Master of Public Health
As part of the public health courses at South University, you’ll learn about public health, and its many topics on a local, national, and international scale. During the Master’s Degree in Public Health class discussions, research, assignments, and one-on-one interactions with the public health faculty, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to handle health-related issues like controlling infectious diseases, improving access to healthcare, and reducing environmental hazards. The Master’s degree program at the Montgomery campus culminates in a practicum experience in which you apply your new knowledge, skills, and abilities around public health science to a real-world public health setting, such as a government or social service agency, community or public health organization, or other approved business*.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
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Career Outlook
These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:
Medical and Health Services Supervisors/Managers
Community Health Workers
Medical Administrative or Office Staff
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
MPH at South University is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. The accreditation review will only address the MPH degree at South University. Other degrees and areas of study offered by South University will not be included in the unit of accreditation review.
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