The Master of Public Health degree is a widely recognized professional credential for those seeking leadership and managerial positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations in the public health industry.* Kaplan University’s Master of Public Health could help you develop the administrative, ethical, and professional skills needed to apply public health principles to health education and communication programs.
Program Highlights
Kaplan University’s Master of Public Health program is designed to help you:
- Apply scientific research, epidemiological, and statistical methods in public health practice.
- Develop public health policies and programs that meet the health needs of the community.
- Design effective health education programs and materials for culturally diverse communities.
- Assess the impact of occupational and environmental exposures on the health of individuals.
What are the Career Opportunities?
With a Master of Public Health from Kaplan University, you may be prepared to pursue a wide range of industry positions including health care consultant, epidemiologist, program coordinator, and program manager.† You may also have a solid foundation for further academic pursuits.‡
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Credit for Prior Learning
If you already earned course credits at another institution, you
may qualify for transfer credit that can be applied toward your program requirements at Kaplan University. Qualifying
transfer credit may reduce your total costs for graduate programs. Refer to the University
Catalog for our transfer of
credit policy.
Students in the Military
Kaplan University is proud to
support our military and veterans in their educational pursuits by offering
significantly reduced tuition. Undergraduate program tuition is reduced up to
55 percent for active-duty servicemembers and up to 38 percent for veterans. In
addition, Kaplan University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program for all
of our graduate programs, and both active-duty servicemembers and veterans are
eligible for special tuition rates for these programs. A 10 percent tuition
reduction is also available to spouses of active-duty servicemembers. For more
information, call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions
Advisor or visit the Kaplan University military site.