Public Health

Tishra Beeson, DrPH, MPH

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Public health is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of individuals, organizations, and communities. Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. – American Public Health AssociationThe Master of Public Health (MPH) is an interdisciplinary practical degree for career professionals, including:• Epidemiologists, Environmental health specialists, Occupational health & safety, Regulatory toxicology and risk assessment, Maternal, infant, and child health specialists, Public health agency administration (local, state, and federal), Health services management & policy, Health educators, health promotion specialists, Community health workers, Health communication & media, Case management & patient advocates, And many, many more.