Earn Your Master of Public Health Online at UGA
Advance your career while helping people live healthier and safer lives.
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Generalist Program
Esteemed Faculty
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Melissa M. Howard, PhD, MPH, MCHES
One of our goals is for CPH to become a leader in hands-on, interactive teaching. Additionally, we want to focus on offering high-quality community engagement and education. The pandemic showed us the power of leveraging online to reach the community, but it also taught us that this needs to be done well to be truly effective.
About the Program
Through coursework and learning experiences in the field, MPH students receive training to provide service and leadership in public health in the state of Georgia, for the nation, and around the globe.
The demand for trained public health professionals is growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of healthcare occupations is expected to grow by 14% by 2028.
Public health has a positive global impact through research, community programming, education campaigns, implementing policy, and advocating for safer living and working conditions.
Career opportunities include roles such as:
- Biostatistician
- Community Health Program Manager
- Emergency Management Specialist
- Environmental Scientist
- Epidemiologist
- Health Communication Specialist
- Health Educator
- Health and Safety Officer
- Health Policy Analyst
- Infection Control Specialist
- Public Health Program Evaluator
These roles can be found in various settings, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, healthcare facilities, academic institutions and private sector companies.
Become a Bulldog, On Your Own Time
Whether online or on-campus, earn the same prestigious UGA degree, while prioritizing the learning style and timing that's right for you.
Asynchronous courses can be completed as your busy schedule permits, whether that means during lunch break at your 9-5, on the weekends before watching the big game, or at night when the family has gone to bed. The path to success in the Bulldog Nation is yours to define.
Online Master of Public Health
Faculty of the College of Public Health
MPH students receive training to provide service and leadership in public health in the state of Georgia, the nation, and around the world from the same esteemed faculty that teaches in the on-campus program
Prepare for an In-Demand Career
The need for public health professionals is increasing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 14% growth in healthcare occupations by 2028. This shortage is especially acute in rural communities and medically underserved areas (MUAs), which often lack adequate access to healthcare services and resources.
Explore a variety of career options
Potential job titles include Biostatistician, Community Health Program Manager, Emergency Management Specialist, Environmental Scientist, Epidemiologist, Health Communication Specialist, Health Educator, Health and Safety Officer, Health Policy Analyst, Infection Control Specialist, and Public Health Program Evaluator.
Complete in 2 Years with a Work-Life Balance
Complete the program in as few as 2 years while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance through flexible scheduling and coursework you can do on your own time.