Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health program provides students with specialized knowledge and practical application of public health principles across a wide array of national and international settings such as public healthcare settings, governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. The program focuses on health promotion and prevention, disease state management, and related activities of interest to public health care practitioners and policy makers, with an emphasis on innovative and cross-functional approaches. In keeping with the social justice mission of the College and the School of Health and Human Services, the MPH program is designed to meet the needs of the people and places of the global community and health care practitioners who serve these communities. The curriculum is designed for both health care professionals who hold a bachelor degree or higher in their field of practice as well as for those who seek an entry into public health at the MPH level. Students will have the option to study for a generalist MPH degree or to tailor coursework and projects to explore specific areas of interest and pursue in-depth study such as global/migrant, urban/rural, or environmental health.

MPH Learning Outcomes

The MPH program is comprised of competencies informed across the five traditional public health areas, including biostatistics, epidemiology, health services administration, health education/behavioral science, and environmental health.

In addition, there are cross-cutting and emerging public health areas addressed by the program:

• Evidence-based approaches to public health
• Public health and health care systems
• Planning and management to promote health
• Policy in public health
• Leadership
• Communication
• Interprofessional practice
• Systems thinking

Program Director

Mary Dahl Maher, Ph.D., M.P.H., C.N.M, R.N.
(585) 389-2759
mmaher7@naz.edu

Entry Requirements

1. Completed Online Application
2. Completion of the professional statement as described on the application
3. Official transcripts from all colleges attended
   • Applicant must have completed, or will be completing, a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative index of 3.0 and a “B” average in the major field by the start date of the desired term.
   • An applicant who does not meet these grade point average expectations must address them in his/her professional statement; please see the Professional Statement section of the admissions application for further information.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of the profession through work or volunteer experience.
5. Two letters of recommendation, one from a professor (if recent graduate) or professional colleague, evaluating the applicant’s ability to complete the MPH degree as well as leadership capacity.
6. Personal statement reflecting on reasons for entering the field of Public Health and how the degree will assist in attaining goals.

Application Deadlines
Rolling admission leading up to the desired start term

Full-time enrollment: Fall term only
Part-time enrollment: Fall, Spring, or Summer