Public Health
For individuals who
Are seeking an advanced degree. Have a strong interest in working with the public about health-related issues and disease prevention.
Looking for
Combined coursework in STEM and social sciences. A better understanding of the multiple factors that contribute to health and health disparities.
To become
- Emergency Preparation
- Healthcare Administration
- Health Education and Promotion
- Policy Analyst
- Public Health Official
Program Description
Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. It is both an art and a science and is practiced by multidisciplinary teams of professionals whose training spans a wide array of social, biological, and clinical sciences. Public health professionals conduct research to identify the causes of disease and disability, address social determinants of health through programs and policy, monitor the spread of disease, promote healthy lifestyles through education and community engagement, and implement clinical practice or health and social policy change.
Our program offers specializations in Community Health Sciences and Epidemiology as well as focused courses in maternal and child health and management of infectious diseases. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree consists of 42 credits and can be completed in two years as a full-time graduate student. In addition, there are options for accelerated bachelor's to master's plans of study for NDSU undergraduate students in Animal Sciences, Dietetics, Emergency Management, Health Services, Microbiological Sciences, and Psychology. Dual degree options and a variety of graduate certificates are also available.