Master of Public Health (MPH)

Community Health Promotion MPH

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Work directly with communities, and change the world.

Our Community Health MPH program prepares students to work with diverse populations to improve health. Because we are situated in a Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, our program has the unique capacity to draw on a wide range of expertise to train students in methods that balance research evidence with community engagement to design behavioral health programs, craft and influence health policies, and evaluate program outcomes.

What is Community Health Promotion?

The community health promotion MPH program at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health prepares students to work with diverse populations to improve population health. Our program draws on a wide range of expertise to train students in methods that balance research evidence with community engagement.

Advantages of the Program

  • Connections. Partnerships with Twin Cities communities, health departments, nonprofit organizations and policy makers provide opportunities for collaboration and real-world experience.
  • Supportive Environment. Students are supported through a cohort peer model, accessible faculty, and a network of more than 10,000 alumni who are dedicated to student success.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum. Students are well-prepared with the skills needed to design, advocate for, and evaluate efforts to promote health behaviors and social conditions for populations.
  • Personalized. Design your degree to suit your needs through electives that allow you to explore topics, populations, or skills-building.

Dual-Degree Options

MPH/MSW
A partnership between the Community Health Promotion MPH program and the MSW program at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. Contact EpiCH Student Services (epichstu@umn.edu, 612-626-8802) for information.

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