Ready to make a real difference in community wellbeing? UNC Greensboro’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program has a unique focus on Community Health Education, a field that sets you up fora fulfilling career in disease prevention and health promotion. Whether you’re coming from an academic background or are already on a career path, you’ll benefit from learning through our strong North Carolina community partnerships that equip you to serve diverse communities effectively.
Our Curriculum
This 45 credit-hour program can be completed in two years by full-time students. Part-time students typically graduate in three years. Evening classes make this program a great fit for working professionals or full-time students who need flexibility during the day.
As a UNCG MPH student you’ll complete 39 credits of coursework about the core areas of public health, with an emphasis on examining the root causes of health within society. Your classes will cover topics including epidemiology, environmental/societal impacts on health, health policy and advocacy, and program planning and assessment. You will conclude your time in the program with a 6-credit hour internship where you can apply your knowledge at a community organization.
Your Journey
Throughout the MPH program, you’ll master core public health concepts and specialize in health education. By the end, you’ll be ready to tackle a range of public health and healthcare challenges, all while advocating for social justice, ecological health, and leveraging technology to make a difference.
Program Highlights
- Accreditation: Fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
- Certification Ready: Graduates can sit for the national Health Education Specialist exam and earn credentials like Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master’s Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), and Certified in Public Health (CPH).
- Community Collaboration: Work with professionals, agencies, and community members to address emerging public health priorities.
- Reflective Practice: Emphasize theoretical knowledge, network building, leadership, and collaboration with community health organizations.
- Practical Application: Apply your skills and research findings to real-world health problems across various community settings.
Why UNCG?
At UNC Greensboro, we take pride in putting students first. We are a public, nonprofit, regionally accredited university with more than 130 years of bringing outstanding academic programs to you. We believe in fostering a unique atmosphere where students are authentically welcomed and accepted as they are. We’re NC’s most diverse university, a place where students come to learn from one another’s experiences — plus, we’re ranked the #1 Student Experience in NC by U.S. News & World Report! Founded in 1891, UNC Greensboro is one of the three original schools in the UNC system. Today we’re nationally ranked and globally recognized – recently named as the #1 Top Online College in North Carolina by Newsweek — and we offer more than 200 Graduate and Doctoral Programs, with 75 online degree programs at every level, to aid students seeking a flexible, high-quality degree at a manageable price.