School
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Description
The Public Health online degree program at the A. T. Still University of Health Sciences prepares students to be leaders in the field of public health, and at the same time meet the needs of the busy professional by offering a public health degree online.
Master of Public Health is one of the accredited online degree programs at the A. T. Still University of Health Sciences that allows the student to choose a healthcare administration graduate degree concentration that best fits their needs. The student is provided with an academic degree plan that allows them to complete the 60 credit hour, 15-course program in as little as 18 months up to 42 months. The first 52 credit hours of the program are standard with the remaining 8 credits being selected by the student within their chosen area of concentration.
This online degree programs offers the following concentration areas:- Health Policy
- Health Planning
- Environmental Health
- Dental Public Health
This concentration addresses health services administration and policy development in public health settings. It focuses on the role of the health manager in formulating and analyzing health policy. Professionals trained in health policy and management have many employment opportunities including positions at governmental health agencies at the local, state, and federal level. Opportunities can also be found in academic settings, such as university health science centers or hospitals, or in the private sector such as pharmaceutical companies, managed care organizations and other health finance organizations.
Certificate of Public Health: By completing a five-course sequence in the Public Health program, students may receive a Certificate of Public Health.
Accreditation
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Delivery Format
Online
Educational Level
Master degrees
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university