Capella University is offering an online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program that specializes in General Public Health. This program is designed to deepen one’s knowledge of public health concepts, theories and practices and hone the necessary skills and abilities to enable learners to work collaboratively with other professionals, both in the public and private sectors alike.

The curriculum of Capella’s online MPH – General Public Health degree program is patterned around national public health standards. It uses a multidisciplinary approach which emphasizes aspects such as environmental public health concepts; factors that influence population-based health disparities; principles of epidemiology and biostatistics; public health administration systems and processes; and economics. The program also allows learners to choose from other MPH specializations to reflect their interests or help boost their career aspirations.

The full program consists of 60 credit units of academic coursework, and these are earned by completing the prescribed number of core courses and specialization courses. Some courses may have prerequisites thus, it is important to consult with an enrolment counselor prior to starting on the program. Tuition does not include the cost of books and other incidental expenses. Those who need financial assistance are able to avail of the various financial aid programs Capella has set in place.

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