Public Health, MPH

Master of Public Health

Become a successful public health practitioner, ready to work both locally and globally, with your MPH from George Mason. From analyzing public health research to advocating for policies that will improve health in diverse populations, you will be prepared to address the most pressing health problems around the world. George Mason’s CEPH-accredited MPH program focuses on improving public health and well-being, especially among underrepresented communities.

Learning Outcomes

Ranked #33 among public institutions by U.S. News & World Report for schools of public health, our program will transform you into a well-prepared public health practitioner with a variety of in-demand skills.

Interprofessional

Gain an interprofessional education that will prepare you to work on multi-disciplinary teams to deliver the best health outcomes for all.

Flexible Formats

On-campus, online, and hybrid formats are available. Whether enrolled part– or full-time, select the format that fits your lifestyle best, including options tailored to busy, adult learners.

Concentrations

Community Health Promotion (CMHP)

Examine the social and behavioral determinants of health associated with the most pressing health challenges. Improve population health through the design, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs. Graduates of this concentration are eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam.

Epidemiology (EPID)

Develop strong quantitative skills to investigate and analyze factors that influence the occurrence, distribution, prevention, and control of disease. Classes focus on skill development including study design, data collection and management, data analysis and interpretation, and communication of research findings.

Food Security and Nutrition (FSN)

Create population health approaches to implement food security and nutrition programs and policies within a global public health context. At least one undergraduate nutrition course (e.g. NUTR 295) is required as a prerequisite for this concentration.

Global Health (GLOH)

Learn how to use communication skills to promote health in a global context. This concentration focuses on comparative global health metrics; the socioeconomic, environmental, and other risk factors associated with transnational health concerns; and ethical and effective strategies for preventing and controlling infectious and non-communicable diseases in diverse populations.

Health Equity and Social Justice (HESJ)

Critically evaluate the social determinants of health, analyze the root causes of structural inequities, and develop a range of interventions and strategies to advance health equity and social justice in public health practice and policy.

Health Policy (HTHP)

Address the nature and importance of policy and policymaking in today’s public health system to engage with public health and advocacy organizations on policy issues. Students will learn how to analyze and support policy approaches in an era of scarce public resources and ever-changing priorities.

Public Health Practice (PHP)

Examine the social and environmental factors associated with improving population and community health with a focus on the application of evidence-based public health concepts. The Public Health Practice concentration is offered 100% online. Learn more about the online MPH.

Competencies

The foundational and concentration competencies, which establish a framework for monitoring the quality of student learning, promoting student success, and advancing the field of public health.

Practicum

MPH students are required to complete a 200-hour practicum. This real-world experience gives you the opportunity to practice and improve professional skills in a supervised setting.

Faculty

George Mason’s Department of Global and Community Health faculty are not only skilled educators dedicated to your success, they are also industry-expert professionals who make impactful contributions to their field.

"Mason's MPH program allowed me to gain experience with interdisciplinary research through the diverse classes offered as well as research assistantships like the one I had with Dr. Roess."

Opportunities

The Master of Public Health program prepares graduates to become epidemiologists, health educators, project managers, leaders in community health, and more.

Graduates of the program are employed at nonprofit organizations, state and local health departments, hospitals, health clinics, schools, and laboratories.

Graduates may also continue their education towards doctoral degrees, including George Mason’s PhD in Public Health.

Outcomes

The College of Public Health’s Career Center is committed to providing career advising, internship, and job support for undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.

This support paired with experiential learning opportunities leads to impressive alumni outcomes:

89% of employed graduates work full-time
89% work in a field related to career goals
2020 graduates’ average salary is $69K+

Accreditation Information

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation assures quality in public health education and training to achieve excellence in practice, research, and service.