The Master of Public Health Program with an Emphasis in Health Education is offered by Kaplan University to bachelor degree holders seeking leadership and managerial positions in the public health industry. Students will learn how to develop administrative, ethical, and professional skills required to apply public health principles to health education. Accreditation for Kaplan University is provided by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Students are required to complete sixty (60) credit hours to be eligible for graduation. Required Core Courses include Organizational Development for Healthcare, Healthcare Finance and Economics, Health Information Management and Assessment, Health Behavior, Applied Biostatistics for Health Professionals, Applied Epidemiology for Health Professionals, Occupational and Environmental Health, Public Health Biology, Health Policy and Ethics in Public Health, Disaster Management Public Health Professionals, and the Master’s Capstone in Public Health. Emphasis Area Courses are made up of Health Law, Community Health Assessment, Health Education and Communication, and Cultural Diversity in Public Health.

Prospective students must posses a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Qualified students can avail of financial assistance through federal aid, scholarships, or tuition discounts.

A number of employment positions are available for graduates of this program including health educator, epidemiologist, community health service worker, or health service manager. A doctoral degree is a suitable option for graduates who wish to pursue further studies. Possible choices include Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Health Administration, Doctor of Health Science, and Doctor of Healthcare Administration.

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