Improve the Health and Wellness of Communities
Gonzaga’s Online Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed for those who want to make a difference in the lives of populations.
Grounded in the science of public health, our interdisciplinary program builds a strong foundation in public health principles, policy development and evidence-based strategies.
What is Public Health?
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
Public health professionals do this through studying disease, crafting prevention strategies and implementing programs that promote health equity.
Outcomes:
- Practical Application: Develop public health strategies including needs assessments, intervention models, logic models, budgets and more.
- Experiential Learning: Work directly with organizations to gain hands-on experience.
- Grant Writing: Become proficient in the grant writing process, a vital skill for securing public health funding.
- Health Communication: Master the art and science of communicating health information effectively to various audiences.
Why Choose Gonzaga?
- Real-World Public Health Experience: Gain hands-on experience working with organizations, applying your newfound knowledge to current public health challenges.
- Personalized Education: Choose the area of public health that aligns with your goals through your research project. This allows you to customize your education to address the issues that you care about most.
- Faculty Support: Our faculty are invested in your success, providing guidance throughout the program.
- Fully Online and Flexible: We have designed engaging, fully online, asynchronous courses that fit your busy life.
- Jesuit Value of Cura Personalis: Like the Jesuits, those in public health support the whole person by fostering wellness in communities and groups.
Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared for diverse careers within government agencies, nonprofits, social sciences, medical organizations and more.
