Earn your bachelor's and master's degrees 100% online at UND's top rated Public Health
program.
Fast track your education with an accelerated degree in Public Health. Complete both
a bachelor's and master's in Public Health from anywhere in the world all online.
Graduates from UND's M.P.H. program have a 100% employment rate in health-related
careers.
Complete the required courses, and you'll earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees
at the same time. You’ll declare your program of study as an undergraduate student
and follow a straightforward plan to graduate with a master’s degree.
Incoming freshman or transfer students apply to UND as an undergraduate student.
UND's accelerated public health program allows you to pursue a bachelor’s degree (B.S.)
and master’s degree (M.P.H.), shortening the time required to earn a master’s degree.
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Public Health Bachelor's Degree
The Public Health Education bachelor's program is based on a strong foundation in the health sciences, social sciences and psychology.
It prepares you to think critically and scientifically, while enhancing communication
skills and leadership experiences with a focus on social justice. You will be exposed
to the ethical principles of public health practice in your work with diverse populations.
In the bachelor's program, you will have:
Applied learning experiences. All students complete a 12-credit internship, engage
in service-learning projects, and are encouraged to participate in public health study
abroad opportunities.
Flexibility and convenience. UND offers the degree online and prepares students to
take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
Comprehensive curriculum. You are exposed to five core areas of public health: epidemiology,
biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, health policy and management, and environmental
health.
Master's in Public Health
The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, offers three specializations
to help you develop necessary skills.
Indigenous Health provides you with a critical understanding of determinants and solutions to health
disparities. UND's specialization is the only 100% online Indigenous Health program
in the world.
Population Health Research & Analytics prepares you to produce convincing and scientifically sound information about population
health, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and provide the basis for improving
health policies and programs. This specialization is classified as STEM-eligible,
allowing international students on an F-1 visa to apply for two years of additional
Optional Practical Training in the United States after graduation if they meet the
required criteria.
Health Management & Policy gives you the skills needed to manage health delivery systems effectively and efficiently,
analyze health policies, and communicate to affect change in health policy and management.
Accelerated Public Health Degree at UND
Learn the principles of evidence-based public health and key elements such as health
communications, health policy, law and ethics.
A master's degree in public health opens the door for a variety of different jobs.
Popular employment areas in public health include:
Biostatistician
Epidemiologist
Health policy analysis
Medical science
Public health administration
Public health education
Public health statistics
When You Earn a Degree in Public Health
A Public Health degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:
Grant Writing
Statistical Softwares
Strategic Planning
Literature Reviews
UND Public Health Degree Jobs
Public Health alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:
Altru Health System
North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services
American Indian Cancer Foundation
Health Partners Institute
Mayo Clinic
Sanford Research
Public Health Courses
PH 545. Public Health Leadership & Interprofessional Practice. 2 Credits.
This course is designed to introduce students to major theories and concepts of leadership, ways of applying these to public health issues requiring leadership, and provides an opportunity for students to develop skills and resources for further developing leadership skills. The course focuses on preparing healthcare professionals with the foundational skills needed to work in teams to effectively collaborate and coordinate services in population health management. Key themes focused on interprofessional communication, collaboration, leadership, and professionalism will be ingrained throughout content. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MPH degree program or consent from instructor. S.
PHE 303. Organization and Administration of Community Health Programs. 3 Credits.
The purpose of this course is to provide the students with the basic principles of the organization and administration of health programs; leadership skills; grant writing. S.
PH 520. Environmental Health. 2 Credits.
This course explores historic global environmental disasters, and policy while examining exposure assessment and epidemiologic study designs commonly used in environmental health in order to characterize the impact of environmental exposures on population health and our environment. It provides an overview of the major pollutants including their detection, impact on health, and principles of remediation. Ethical issues related to environmental health are discussed. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MPH degree program or certificate or consent from instructor. S.
PHE 302. Community Health. 3 Credits.
Concepts of community and public health, health advocacy, and cultural competence; role of government, nonprofit and private agencies; investigation of health issues. F.
T&L 252. Child Development. 3 Credits.
Study of the growth and developmental process through adolescence. A basis for understanding basic needs of the normal child and means of meeting them in the child's home and community environment. F,S.
KIN 402. Exercise Physiology. 3 Credits.
This course will examine the acute and chronic effect of the type, intensity and duration of exercise on physiological functions. Corequisite: KIN 402L. F.
Several college ranking sites put UND’s Public Health master’s in the Top 20 best
online programs in nation. We’re well regarded for our educational quality, affordability
and career outcomes.
Ranking sites vary in their methodology, but are generally based on the following
criterion:
Financial data such as net cost, loan default rate, and return on investment
Academic rigor including curriculum standards, accreditation status, and faculty reputation
Student gratification, retention rate, and support services
The entire online bachelor's in Public Health Education has flexible asynchronous
courses. M.P.H. courses are offered in both asynchronous and synchronous formats depending
on the instructor.
With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance
work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere
at any time.
Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:
Lesson modules
Streaming video content
Virtual libraries
Posted lectures
Online simulations
There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through
online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.
Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within
a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure
and deadlines.
Synchronous classes are held in real-time. If you’re the kind of learner who likes
active discussion and immediate feedback through live interaction, you’ll enjoy this
online course format.
Every class is different, but generally, you’ll log into a virtual classroom at scheduled
times to:
Listen to a lecture
Ask questions
Participate in class discussions
Conduct group activities
Participate in video-sharing
Have chat conversations
Use interactive whiteboards
Take live polls
You should prepare for your classes by finishing any assigned readings, compiling
questions for your instructor and thinking about how to contribute to the next live
class.
Top-Tier Online Student Resources
Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a
combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't
be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored
to your needs.
No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality
education as any other on campus student.
Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time
and take the same classes as a student on campus.
Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers
and professionals in the field.
Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future
career.
Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help
online study resources.
Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course?
We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory
to achieve higher test scores.
Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online
help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and
military services, financial services and more.
24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers
to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.
Best Online College
Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates
make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs
rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the
best online schools in the region.
UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:
Affordability
Student satisfaction (retention rate)
Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)
Public Health Degree
Two degrees in five years
Fast track your education with an accelerated degree in Public Health. Complete both
a bachelor's and master's in Public Health from anywhere in the world.
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