Master of Public Health - Rural Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Associates perform Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) resident surveys while in Mariposa County, Calif. (photo by CDC/Shaun Whitecavage -PHAP Associate)

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree offers advanced knowledge and specialized skills in public health, with a focus on leadership, research, and advanced practice. It is designed to prepare professionals who want to promote health and wellbeing of rural communities and practice in rural public health settings. An MPH degree provides an excellent preparation for management and leadership positions with public health and social service agencies and is a great addition to medical, nursing, and other health and social service careers.

The Jax State MPH curriculum offers advanced courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, management, and program evaluation. Students complete practical fieldwork through a public health internship and capstone project related to their public health interests. A Jax State MPH provide students with an in-depth knowledge of public health issues and policies and the ability to design, implement, and evaluate public health programs and interventions.

Jax State Rural Health MPH students complete their public health internship and capstone project through a rural health practice site in Jacksonville, Alabama.