Lynchburg’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program features a concentration in community health and is designed to educate professionals who will support and enhance public and community health locally, regionally, nationally and globally. Individuals will gain a foundation in all five area of public health: health behavior and education, health services administration, epidemiology, biostatistics, and environmental sciences.
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Students will also gain hands-on experience in the field through course projects and internships. Successful graduates are prepared to take the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Exam and become Certified Health Education Specialists.
At Lynchburg, you can complete the Master of Public Health in one year, full time, or in two years, part time. And with our 100% online classes, your future is at your fingertips.
Program Highlights
- 30-36 credit hours depending on previous education
- Program completion in 12 months for a full-time student; within 2-6 years for a part-time student
- 2-4 courses in fall and spring terms plus 2 summer courses
- Curriculum based on core competencies as defined by the Association of Schools of Public Health
Students will gain:
- A mastery of theory, knowledge, and skills in areas of public and community health
- A broad foundation in all five core areas of public health: health behavior and education, health services administration, epidemiology, biostatistics and environmental health sciences
- Specialized training in health promotion and education methods, health communication, program planning and evaluation and program administration through the community health emphasis
MPH graduates are employed in:
- Hospitals
- Public Health departments
- Government agencies
- Community organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Senior living centers
- Advocacy & healthcare organizations
Alumni and Faculty Spotlights
Faculty Contact
Tonya Price, DHEd
Assistant Professor of Health Promotion
Chair of the Health Promotion Department
Director of the Master of Public Health Program
