M.P.H. Public Health

Public HealthFeatured Courses

Concordia Nebraska’s online master’s in public health features an engaging blend of theory and practice to prepare you for leadership and service in various public health careers. As you earn your MPH degree, you’ll study both the history and the future of public health—including ethics in research, applied epidemiology, environmental health and public health financing.

MPH 500

Fundamentals of Public Health 3 credits

This course provides an introduction and overview of the scope and history of public health and the core concepts that represent the foundation of the field.

MPH 510

Applied Epidemiology 3 credits

Students will examine core principles of epidemiology and statistical evaluation of the impact of microbial diseases on the health of community- and clinic-based populations. The epidemiology and prevention of chronic diseases will also be emphasized.

MPH 530

Methods of Research in Public Health 3 credits

This course focuses on practical issues in health research studies. Topics include an overview of public health research, ethics in research, the theory/research relationships, formulating research questions, specifying study design and objectives, defining variables, the validity and reliability of measures, scale construction, formatting questionnaires, developing analysis plans, choosing data collection methods, sampling techniques and sample size, developing and completing research studies, preparing data for analysis, and reporting findings.

MPH 560

Public Health Ethics 3 credits

Coursework examines the fundamental ethical issues in public health research and practice, with a special emphasis on professional ethics, morality, and faith.

MPH 585

Programming and Evaluation in Public Health 3 credits

This course focuses on the assessment of public needs and emphasizes the design, implementation and evaluation of programs using a multi-dimensional approach. The planning process is framed in current theory, such as logic models and analytics for evaluating effective community-based and focused public health programs.

MPH 588

Marketing Public Health 3 credits

This course offers an overview of the strategic and tactical practice of social marketing including basic principles, the planning process, the role of research in social marketing, message development and delivery, and evaluation of social marketing programs.

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Public HealthSample Schedule of Courses

The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.

Master's in Public Health Core Courses

MPH 500

Fundamentals of Public Health 3 cr.

MPH 520

Concepts of Environmental Health 3 cr.

MPH 505

Biostatistics 3 cr.

MPH 510

Applied Epidemiology 3 cr.

MPH 525

Health Policy and Management 3 cr.

MPH 515

Principles of Health Behavior 3 cr.

MPH 530

Methods of Research in Public Health 3 cr.

MPH 598

Applied Research in Public Health 3 cr.

MPH 599

Public Health Field Practicum 3 cr.

27 Total Credits

Community Health Concentration

MPH 560

Public Health Ethics 3 cr.

MPH 584

Community Health 3 cr.

MPH 585

Programming and Evaluation in Public Health 3 cr.

MPH 588

Marketing Public Health 3 cr.

MPH 583

Global Health 3 cr.

Student chooses four concentration courses from options above for 12 Total Credits. MPH 584 and MPH 585 are required courses.

Health Policy and Administration Concentration

MPH 543

Leadership and Organizational Management in Health Care 3 cr.

MPH 546

Public Health Finance 3 cr.

MPH 548

Human Resource Management in Health Care 3 cr.

MPH 588

Marketing Public Health 3 cr.

12 Total Credits

Public Health Faculty

As experts in public health, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.

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