An MPH in Community Health Sciences prepares students to engage in the planning, administration, and evaluation of public health programs and policies in the U.S. and abroad that aim to maintain and improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and broader populations. The curriculum integrates basic and applied approaches to addressing public health problems in the community through the key tools of assessment, planning, and evaluation. Coursework covers areas such as health equity/health disparities, health education and promotion, reproductive and population health, global health, health across the life span, program development and evaluation, and research methodology. The degree program includes a field placement in the U.S. or abroad, as well as a comprehensive exam.
 

Career Outcomes

Graduates generally assume positions in the planning, administration, and evaluation of public health programs and policies in the U.S. and abroad that have as their objective the maintenance and improvement of the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations.

Examples of positions held by graduates include:

1. Tagapamahala ng Programa
2. Health Educator
3. Monitoring/Evaluation Analyst
4. Health Promotion Specialist
5. Program or Community Outreach Coordinator
6. Nutritionist
7. Communications Associate
8. Associate sa Pananaliksik