Master of Public Health
Become a successful public health practitioner, ready to work both locally and globally, with your MPH from George Mason. From analyzing public health research to advocating for policies that will improve health in diverse populations, you will be prepared to address the most pressing health problems around the world. George Mason’s CEPH-accredited MPH program focuses on improving public health and well-being, especially among underrepresented communities.
Graduates are equipped to address the most pressing and emerging health problems with training in one of six concentrations, including Health Policy. Students who concentrate in Health Policy address the nature and importance of policy and policymaking in today’s public health system to engage with public health and advocacy organizations on policy issues. Students will learn how to analyze and support policy approaches in an era of scarce public resources and ever-changing priorities.
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Opportunities
The Master of Public Health program prepares graduates to become epidemiologists, health educators, project managers, leaders in community health, and more.
Graduates of the program are employed at nonprofit organizations, state and local health departments, hospitals, health clinics, schools, and laboratories.
Graduates may also continue their education towards doctoral degrees.