Our graduates have a 100% employment rate in health-related careers.
We prepare culturally-aware public health professionals with the motivation, skills,
and knowledge to improve population health in the diverse communities of the Northern
Plains and beyond. Specialize in Health Management & Policy, Indigenous Health or
Population Health Research & Analytics.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program emphasizes diversity and change within the
Northern Plains. It covers all required areas for accredited public health programs,
including:
Evidence-based approaches to public health
Public health and health care systems
Planning and management to promote health
Health Policy
Leadership
Systems thinking
MPH Degree Specializations
Three specializations help you develop the necessary critical thinking, problem solving
and communication skills to excel in this field.
Indigenous Health
The Indigenous Health specialization is offered online asynchronous and online synchronous.
It 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 U.S. This specialization is offered online synchronous, online asynchronous
and on-campus.
Population Health Research & Analytics
The Population Health Research & Analytics specialization prepares you to produce convincing and scientifically sound information about population
health. You'll evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and provide the basis for
improving health policies and programs. This specialization is offered online synchronous,
online asynchronous and on-campus.
The UND Master of Public Health Population Health Research & Analytics 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.
HealthManagement & Policy
The HealthManagement & Policy specialization gives you the skills needed to manage health delivery systems effectively and efficiently.
You'll learn to analyze health policies and communicate to affect change. This specialization is offered online asynchronous, online synchronous and on-campus.
Additional MPH Degree Options
Accelerated MPH Degree
You can earn a bachelor's in Public Health Education and master's in Public Health
in five years. Earn both degrees 100% online through our Public Health (Accelerated BS/MPH).
Joint JD & MPH Degree
Our specialized accelerated J.D. & M.P.H. track allows you to earn your master's in Public Health degree while getting a jump start
on law school. You can complete both degrees in four years rather than five - saving
time and money.
Joint MD & MPH Process
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) students can simultaneously earn their master's in Public Health and M.D.. The full process can be completed in 5 years and you must be an already enrolled M.D. student in the
UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences to participate.
Master's in Public Health Online or On-Campus
UND's Master's of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Those who complete CEPH-accredited programs are eligible for the Certified in Public
Health credential after receiving their degree.
Standardized test score (example: GRE) is not required for admission.
A master's degree in public health opens the door for a variety of different jobs.
Popular employment areas in public health include:
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Health policy analysis
Medical science
Public health administration
Public health education
Public health statistics
Jobs with an MPH Degree
UND Public Health alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:
Altru Health System
North Dakota Department of Health
American Indian Cancer Foundation
Health Partners Institute
Mayo Clinic
Sanford Research
MPH Degree Courses
PH 531. Biostatistics 1. 3 Credits.
This course introduces the selection, use, and interpretation of basic statistical tests and concepts that may be used in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health and health care research. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MPH degree program or certificate or consent from instructor. F,S.
PH 545. Public Health Leadership & Interprofessional Practice. 3 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,SS.
PH 550. Population Health Research Methods. 3 Credits.
This course provides an overview of the research process including conducting a literature review, formulation and motivation of a research question, selection of a sample, various types of data, use of statistical software, commonly used measures in public health research, measurement and management of variables, description and graphing of variables, analysis and interpretation of data, inferential statistics, writing a research report, and an introduction to qualitative research. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PH 531 and PH 551. F.
PH 551. Epidemiology 1. 3 Credits.
This course introduces the basic epidemiologic concepts used to study health and disease in populations including measurement, study design, and related statistical tests. Observational and experimental epidemiologic studies are described and their advantages and disadvantages compared. The course provides an overview of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in populations. Ethical issues related to epidemiology are discussed. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MPH degree program or certificate or consent from instructor. S.
PH 572. Health Care Budgeting & Finance. 3 Credits.
Components of this course include the evolution of healthcare finance and management including: reimbursement, revenue and expense classifications, financial reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, financing of public health agencies, and the current and anticipated financial impact of healthcare reform on the healthcare industry and health services organizations. This course focuses on learning and applying financial and managerial accounting principles and techniques to health services organizations. The subject matter is designed to provide a working knowledge of accounting, finance, and budget terminology. Components of the class include the evolution of healthcare finance and reimbursement, revenue and expense classifications, financial reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, financing of public health agencies, and the current and anticipated financial impact of healthcare reform on the healthcare industry and health services organizations. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MPH degree program or consent from instructor. S.
PH 583. American Indian Health Policy. 3 Credits.
The course will provide a detailed overview of the unique policy issues that form the legal basis for provision of public health and healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The American Indian (AI) population is unique in the United States in that AIs are born with a legal right to health services. This is based on treaties and numerous other laws, executive orders, court decisions and other legal bases in which the tribes exchanged land and other natural resources for various social services, including housing, education, and healthcare. The Indian Health Service is the federal agency responsible for carrying out the federal government's trust responsibility to provide public health and healthcare services to AIs. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MPH degree program or certificate or consent from instructor. F.
Master's in Public Health Online
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