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Online Master of Public Health Home » Online Master of Public Health Welcome to Online Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice At the University of Nevada, Reno, we teach public health practitioners how to look beyond just physical health and consider environmental, economic and sociological factors that impact individual and community health, happiness and well-being. The online Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice is designed to prepare you for employment in nearly any area of the public health field. Our online MPH program provides a comprehensive curriculum in public health policy, finance and budget, health informatics, epidemiology and biostatistics, social and behavioral health. 100% online with no residency requirement Multiple start dates per year Graduate in as few as 24 months No GRE required Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) National Tier 1 University (U.S. News & World Report) LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MPH Why Choose the University of Nevada, Reno for Your Online MPH? Our university emphasizes four core values: Excellence in all of our endeavors. Integrity in all our actions. Inclusiveness of diverse cultures and identities. Collaboration between disciplines and programs and with community partners and stakeholders. About our 100% online MPH in Public Health Practice Earn your advanced degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, while maintaining your current commitments. Our flexible program allows you to learn while you work and apply new knowledge to your current position. At the University of Nevada, Reno, we’ve structured our curriculum around the most important public health topics and created a concentration that emphasizes a broad base of knowledge and skills. Our online MPH courses cover: Biostatistics Social and Behavioral Health Environmental Health Research Methods Leadership in Health Epidemiology Health Policy Finance and Budget Information Systems Management Program Development Public Health Law, Ethics and Policy Analysis Above average career development. Below average tuition. Public health is a field that offers a vast array of career possibilities in a variety of settings. No matter what path you pursue, your education should provide a great foundation with a strong return on investment. That’s why our online MPH program is available at a lower average tuition than comparative degrees. What types of jobs are available to public health professionals? The University of Nevada, Reno online Master of Public Health provides training for a broad range of opportunities, such as the following: Health educator Community health coordinator Public health nurse Environmental scientist or specialist Public health analyst Nonprofit manager Health administrator Public health specialist Public health advisor Epidemiologist Social and community service manager Medical and health service manager Evaluation consultant Public health professionals are needed in: Government Health care Educational institutions Managed care organizations Nonprofits Corporations The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts a 20% national growth rate for medical and health services managers from 2016 to 2026. The BLS predicts a 16% national growth rate for health educators and community health workers from 2016 to 2026. Online MPH Admission Requirements To be eligible for admission into the online Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice, you must meet the following requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Online submission of completed application form Two letters of recommendation Written statement of purpose: 500-word essay addressing relevance of your professional experience to public health, describing your career objectives and outlining your interest in graduate study Updated resume or CV 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or 3.0 in last 60 credit hours Students with a cumulative GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 may be considered with submission of standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, MCAT) Course in Statistics. Curriculum option is available for applicants lacking this prerequisite International applicants for whom English is not their first language must submit TOEFL scores MORE ABOUT MPH ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS >> Master of Public Health online curriculum Through our extensive online MPH curriculum, future public health practitioners, educators and leaders can develop broad, research-based knowledge of public health, policy and practice. This 45-credit program focusing on general public health practice consists of: 21 Credit Hours in Core Curriculum 18 Credit Hours Specialization (Public Health Practice) 3 Credit Hours Practicum 3 Credit Hours Capstone Core Courses Show / Hide Course Descriptions CHS 700 Research Methods for Public Health 3 Credits CHS 701 Social and Behavioral Dimensions of Health 3 Credits CHS 712 Epidemiology in Public Health 3 Credits CHS 725 Health and the Environment 3 Credits CHS 755 Health Policy 3 Credits CHS 756 Organizational Behavior and Leadership in Health Services 3 Credits CHS 780 Biostatistics 3 Credits Public Health Practice (Specialization Courses) Show / Hide Course Descriptions CHS 702 Program Development in Public Health Practice 3 Credits CHS 716 Public Health Finance 3 Credits CHS 733 GIS and Spatial Analysis in Public Health 3 Credits CHS 734 Project Management Principles for Public Health 1 Credit CHS 735 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (Pending) 1 Credit CHS 748 Epidemiological Surveillance 3 Credits CHS 761 Public Health Law 3 Credits CHS 762 Public Health Information Systems and Data Management 3 Credits MPH Culminating Experience Show / Hide Course Descriptions CHS 796 MPH Capstone 3 Credits CHS 798 Field Studies in Public Health 3 Credits Online Master of Public Health Download Brochure Privacy Policy About Us Program Details Accreditation Rankings Complaint Resolutions Blog Accessibility Do Not Sell My Info X ONLINE MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Accreditation The social work education programs provided by the University of Nevada, Reno School of Social Work are accredited at the baccalaureate and master’s levels by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This indicates to the public and to potential employers that graduates meet the high professional standards established by CSWE in its Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Please refer to www.cswe.org for a complete list of Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. The university’s MSW program has been accredited by CSWE since 1991. ONLINE MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) The Master of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) ONLINE MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY The Department of Accounting at the University of Nevada, Reno is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). ONLINE MASTER OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS The Online Master of Science in Business Analytics program at the University of Nevada, Reno is a part of the College of Business, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate School...