Master of Public Health - Community Health EducationConcordia University - Nebraska

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Master of Public Health - Community Health Education

Master of Public Health: You'll develop perspectives on how to improve public health and eliminate health disparities. Students build competency in biostatistics, epidemiology, health behavior, environmental health, policy management and research in a rigorous curriculum delivered by accomplished faculty.

The Master of Public Heath with a concentration in Community Health Education program provides you with skills to help keep communities healthy by learning to develop, implement and assess health programs. The community is strengthened by better health through exercise and nutrition, disease prevention and management, and a clean environment. You will study models and theories of health behavior and learn to apply principles and practice of effective marketing and communication to your efforts. You’ll gain a grassroots perspective of public health through an interdisciplinary program of community health, program evaluation, marketing and ethics.

The online Master of Public Health (MPH) and the online Master of Human Services (MHS) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation	Higher Learning Commission (HLC), member North Central Association (NCA).
Requirements	Undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. Students must submit and application and transcripts for review prior to full admission by the graduate college. Depending upon the student's education and experience, there may be pre-requisites for admission.
On Campus Requirement	The Global Health course, which is part of the Community Health Education concentration, is an on-campus course, but it is not required for the program; it is only an elective.
Education Level	Master
Language	English

Accreditation

Concordia University – Nebraska is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of its North Central Association (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL, 60604; (800) 621-7440; www.ncahlc.org).

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Institutional Accrediting Agency:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Institution Type:

Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education
Calendar Type:

Online Courses are eight weeks long with six starts per year.
Delivery Format:

Format is online using state-of the-art technology.
Carnegie Classification:

Master's College or University II
Technical Requirements:

Must be equipped with high-speed Internet connection such as DSL or cable modem. PC configuration must support Windows XP or greater.
On-Campus Requirement:

The Global Health course, which is part of the Community Health Education concentration, is an on-campus course, but it is not required for the program; it is only an elective.
Loans Offered:

Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA Code:002541
Registration Details:

A University representative will contact the student to walk them through the application process.