School of Public Health
Degrees and Programs
School of Public Heatlh
Undergraduate programs
On-campus | Full or Part time | Scholarships available
The BSPH degree prepares students to engage in public health work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, hospitals, healthcare providers, industry, medical centers and non-profit organizations. The program offers practical fieldwork experience, undergraduate research opportunities, and professional development. It is also ideal for pre-health degree plans for students intending to pursue professional education in medicine, nursing, allied health, or other health professions.
On-campus | Full or Part time | Online
This program allows students to earn both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree of Public Health in a shorter time frame, providing a fast-track to advanced education and career opportunities. Students should consider the Accelerated Bachelor to Master of Public Health (ABM) early in their undergraduate career, in consultation with their academic advisors.
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On-campus | Full or Part time | Online
The Public Health Minor provides a comprehensive understanding of the connections between public health and quality of life. Its interdisciplinary curriculum allows students to tailor their studies to integrate with their chosen major.
On-campus | Full or Part time
In the Public Health Informatics minor, students learn to harness the power of data to improve health outcomes, gaining expertise in programming and visualization and opportunities to engage in hands-on learning experiences.
Graduate Programs
Healthcare Administration
CAHME accredited
On-campus | Full or Part time | Scholarships available
The program offers innovative didactic learning, administrative internship with local healthcare organizations and the award-winning "Day One" program, a team development retreat and seminars. Graduates hold managerial roles in the healthcare industry and contribute to the overall effectiveness and sustainability of healthcare organizations in the US and globally.
CAHME accredited
Online | Full or Part time
The Executive MHA program is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed in executive leadership roles to strategically manage healthcare organizations.
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On-campus | Full or Part time | Online | Scholarships available
The dual MHA/MBA program offered by the School of Public Health and the Fogelman College of Business & Economics prepares graduates with healthcare leadership, business management and strategic decision-making skills to improve patient care and organizational operations of healthcare systems.
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Public Health
CEPH accredited STEM-designated
On-campus | Full or Part time | Online | Scholarships available
The MPH Biostatistics program prepares graduates with advanced biostatistical skills, critical thinking and ability to apply sophisticated methods in disease trends, health policy and program evaluation.
CEPH accredited STEM-designated
On-campus | Full or Part time | Online | Scholarships available
The MPH in Epidemiology program prepares graduates to design and implement epidemiological studies and translate into data-driven health solutions.
CEPH accredited STEM-designated
On-campus | Full or Part time | Online | Scholarships available
The MPH Generalist program affords a fundamental understanding of the community, healthcare and government landscape coupled electives to specialize in public health policy, healthcare administration, interventions design and survey methods.
CEPH accredited STEM-designated
On-campus | Full or Part time | Online | Scholarships available
Students of the MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences are prepared to design, implement, communicate and assess public health and behavioral interventions.
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CEPH accredited STEM-designated
On-campus | Full or Part time | Online | Scholarships available
Graduates of the MPH in Urban Health programs are prepared to tackle health challenges in urban agglomerations and address the interconnected impacts of the build environment and human ecosystem.
CEPH accredited STEM-designated
On-campus | Full or Part time | Scholarships available
The MS in Biostatistics program provides in-depth training on biostatistical analytical tools, their theoretical background and applications in clinical trials to evaluate new treatments and interventions.
CEPH accredited STEM-designated
On-campus | Full or Part time | Scholarships available
The MS in DSPH programs prepares graduates with advanced statistical computational, data mining and health information analysis to health outcomes and patient care.
Doctoral Programs
CEPH accredited STEM-designated
On-campus | Full or Part time | Scholarships available
The PhD program with concentration in Epidemiology offers cutting-edge, advanced training in epidemiology, biostatistics and specialized topics, teaching experience and cutting-edge dissertation research in cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk factors, environmental health, sickle cell disease, smoking, cancer, and childhood obesity.
CEPH accredited STEM-designated
On-campus | Full or Part time | Scholarships available
The PhD program with concentration in Biostatistics offers cutting-edge, advanced training in biostatistical methods, teaching experience and cutting-edge dissertation research in genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of cancer and allergic diseases, Bayesian methods, genomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics.
CEPH accredited STEM-designated
On-campus | Full or Part time | Scholarships available
The PhD program in Social and Behavioral Sciences offers rigorous courses on psychological, behavioral, human ecological factors of health, and dissertation research on smoking, addiction, substance abuse, STDs, cancer, nutrition, physical activity, obesity, maternal and child health.
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Graduate Certificates
On-campus | Full or Part time | Online
The graduate certificate prepares students to analyze health data, recognize and evaluate public health information, and perform data analyses using appropriate biostatistical methods. This certificate enhances opportunities for those already engaged in public health work in community, research, or clinical settings.
On-campus | Full or Part time | Online
The graduate certificate prepares students to lead and drive improvements in health systems, making them well-prepared for roles in healthcare administration, policy development, and community health leadership.
On-campus | Full or Part time | Online
The graduate certificate offers foundational principles of public health, including elements of social and behavioral science, biostatistical methods, and epidemiology. Graduates are equipped to recognize and evaluate public health information and apply systems thinking to solve problems.
On-campus | Full or Part time | Online
The graduate certificate provides training in modeling, text mining, and advanced programming/data skills. Graduates are prepared to analyze, visualize and evaluate public health information into clear and actionable decision-making instruments.
Other
Online
Our dual enrollment program allows students to jumpstart their Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) degree by taking college courses during the 11th and 12th grades. Students who later attend the University of Memphis and declare their undergraduate major as Public Health can share credits earned from these courses towards their bachelor's degree.
On-Campus
The Health Care Interpreter Course, accredited by the International Medical Interpreter Association, is a specialized educational program offered several times during the year with course curriculum and materials developed by Kaiser Permanente in partnership with Hablamos Juntos. It's ideal for students who are proficient in two or more languages.