Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Objectives

The online Master of Public Health (MPH) with an emphasis in Health Education and Promotion (HEP) at Utah State University equips students with the foundational competencies necessary for the practice of public health, including focused training in health education and promotion. The HEP MPH program trains students to be leaders in the field of public health by advancing education, research, practice, and advocacy. MPH graduates are well prepared for careers in health care settings, academic institutions, local, state, and federal health agencies, private industry, worksite wellness, and non-profit organizations. Students receive training in program planning and evaluation, social determinates of health, health communication, quantitative and qualitative public health methods, health behavior, health policy, leadership, and global health. Students also complete integrative, interprofessional, and applied learning experiences outside of the classroom to demonstrate mastery of public health competencies. The fully online HEP MPH is available on a part-time or full-time basis.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements can be found at the USU School of Graduate Studies  (apply at rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/apply/). Students are expected to be admitted to the program as matriculated students before taking coursework leading to the degree.

Additional information about the Master of Public Health Degree-Health Education and Promotion Concertation may be obtained by contacting the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science or by visiting mph.usu.edu/degrees/health-education-and-promotion/.