Master of Public Health

Offered online, the generalist Master of Public Health (MPH) will prepare students for work in the field of public health. Based on public health priorities as described by Healthy People 2030, American Public Health Association, and World Health Organization, courses will foster awareness of existing inequities and disparities in students’ local communities and develop students’ skills and competencies to reduce inequities.   

Throughout the program, students will engage in various experiential learning opportunities where they will be able to demonstrate public health competency attainment in real world settings.  Additionally, students will be encouraged to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) or Certified Public Health (CPH) exam to expand their public health credentials.  

Public health career settings include hospitals, clinics, schools, businesses, government, and non-profits.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field is expected to grow 17% from 2020-2030. 

Program features: 

• Health equity focus 
• 100% online 
• Applied practice experiences: If you would like to host an APSU MPH student for a hands-on project, please complete the Applied Practice Experience Opportunity Form.
• Service learning courses 
• Community engagement opportunities 
• Research opportunities 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Student honorary: Eta Sigma Gamma 
• Affordable tuition 
• Full- and part-time enrollment options 

Austin Peay State University is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health.

The accreditation review will address the generalist MPH degree. Other degrees and areas of study offered by this institution will not be included in the unit of accreditation review. For more information, visit https://ceph.org/.