Missouri State University

Master of Public Health

From the Interim Director,

We have had several exciting changes in the MPH program recently and we want to share a few of those with you.  Probably the most important of these is our recent CEPH accreditation (see below).  This change is important to our graduates because several employers and academic programs require degrees with national accreditation.   Obviously, this change has a great deal of impact on the opportunities that our graduates now have.

Another important change is the departure of our director, Dr. Vickie Sanchez.   Dr. Sanchez was the person who was primarily responsible for guiding the program through the long and involved accreditation process, and we are truly thankful for her hard work and leadership.  With the departure of Dr. Sanchez, I was asked to serve as the Interim Director, which I am happy to do.   Our course offerings and schedule will be unchanged by this change in the faculty.

Our program is growing, but we always welcome new applications.   We offer a generalized Master of Public Health from an accredited program.   Our courses are all taught in non-traditional formats, including online, executive style and seated evening classes providing a convenient opportunity for the working professional to complete a graduate education.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact me at davidclaborn@missouristate.edu.   We welcome the opportunity to contribute to our community and the world through quality public health education, research and service.

David Claborn, DrPH, Interim Director, MPH Program

CEPH ACCREDITED

Effective October 13, 2012, the Missouri State University MPH Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).  Please feel free to review our final self-study report and appendices  as well as the Council's final accreditation report.

Improving the lives of others

The Master of Public Health program at Missouri State focuses on the five core areas essential to the practice of public health:

  • Biostatistics
  • Health services administration
  • Epidemiology
  • Social and behavioral sciences 
  • Environmental health sciences

You gain knowledge and skills in disease prevention, health promotion and health protection to improve the health of your community through education, research and service.

Public health is a discipline that monitors and diagnoses the health concerns of entire communities and promotes practices and behaviors to assure that populations stay healthy. Thus, the field of public health plays a pivotal role in preventing illness and promoting the health of our world.

What is the difference between the MHA, MBA and MPH degrees?

Why public health at Missouri State?

Working professionals receive flexible scheduling options through our executive-style format. You will be able to complete all coursework on a part-time basis with limited on-campus attendance.

Classes are offered in a number of different options, including evening, online and executive-style, allowing you to complete your degree at your desired pace and format.

As a graduate of this program you will receive a generalist degree in public health, which prepares you to work in a variety of public health settings, from educational institutions to governmental agencies to local public health departments.

The individual research interests of our faculty members include mental health, substance abuse, women’s health, disaster preparedness and high risk populations. These interests provide students with opportunities for further study and research activities.

As Missouri’s third largest city, Springfield supports a unique blend of economic growth and strong community roots, increasing the number of volunteer opportunities to witness and participate in public health firsthand.

Our advanced degree in public health provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful practitioner, creating and supporting collaborative solutions to today’s most pressing health concerns.