Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health - Health Promotion, Master of Public Health


Academic Information

Available Emphasis Areas:

The Emphasis in Indigenous Health is only offered at the Flagstaff Campus.

This program prepares you for professional practice in public health and applied research settings as well as further academic study in public health related fields. Through quality classroom instruction, applied practice experience, and a public health project, students will be adequately prepared for employment within public health agencies.

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College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health - Health Promotion, Master of Public Health


Careers

What Can I Do with a Master of Public Health - Health Promotion?

With a Master of Public Health - Health Promotion (MPH) you can make a difference in the health and well-being of others through agencies and healthcare systems that address the health needs of individuals, communities, and populations. The Health Promotion concentration prepares students to assess health needs and plan, implement, and evaluate programs and policies, which promote health and well-being. MPH students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist examination.
 

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Community Health Program Director
  • Public Health Educator
  • Public Health Research Coordinator
  • Public Health Instructor
  • County or Tribal Health Director
  • Employee Wellness/Worksite Wellness Coordinator
  • Public Health Nutritionist

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health - Health Promotion, Master of Public Health


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health - Health Promotion, Master of Public Health


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Minimum Units for Completion 48
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Emphasis or Coursework Required

An emphasis or coursework is required for this degree.

Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required
Additional Fees/Program Fees Required
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Purpose Statement

The Master of Public Health (MPH) prepares students for public health professions emphasizing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health programs and policies. We aim to prepare public health professionals to address the health needs of diverse and underserved communities in northern Arizona and beyond. Students gain knowledge and skills in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health research, program planning and evaluation, health policy and management, and environmental health. We support student development by offering high-quality instruction, which includes opportunities for professional growth and community engagement in public health and nutrition. The Health Promotion concentration addresses chronic disease prevention and epidemiology, social and structural determinants of health, and innovative uses of technology in public health and health promotion. Students in the Health Promotion concentration can tailor their program plan electives to align with their career interests. The Health Promotion concentration is designed for students who are interested in public health careers or other allied health fields. With the training, research, and internship experiences offered, graduates are well-prepared to address the health needs within their communities. Students may also apply to the Indigenous Health Emphasis, which prepares students to support public health initiatives relevant to tribal communities.

Student Learning Outcomes
 
We are pursuing accreditation from the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH). We are aligning our core MPH coursework with their required learning outcomes, which are as follows: 

MPH Health Promotion Indigenous Health Learning Outcomes

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health - Health Promotion, Master of Public Health


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health - Health Promotion, Master of Public Health


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