No matter whether you're completing your undergraduate degree or advancing in your career, UAA鈥檚 fully online public health graduate programs offer the flexibility to support your goals.
graduate public health programs
Whether you鈥檙e just finishing your bachelor鈥檚 degree or already working in the field, UAA鈥檚 flexible and fully online public health graduate programs are designed to meet you where you are鈥攁nd take you where you want to go.
We offer four graduate-level public health options to support your professional and academic goals:
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Not ready to commit to a full MPH? The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is a great way to build core skills in:
This 18-credit, fully online certificate is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their impact in health-related organizations. Best of all, if you decide to pursue the MPH later, your certificate credits will transfer directly into the program.
Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Practice
Our fully online MPH program in Public Health Practice prepares professionals to lead efforts that protect and promote the health of entire
communities. With a focus on 熊猫在线视频 and the Circumpolar North, this 42-credit program
includes coursework in:
You鈥檒l also complete an Applied Practice Experience (APE) and Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) with opportunities to focus on your unique interests and career goals.
Dual MPH/MSW Option
Interested in integrating public health and social work? UAA offers a dual degree program where you can earn both your Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work (MSW). This option prepares you to address complex social, environmental, and behavioral
determinants of health while supporting individuals, families, and communities.
Accelerated MPH Option for Undergraduate Students
Current UAA Health Sciences (BSHS) students can apply to the Accelerated MPH in Public Health Practice option during their junior year. This pathway allows you to begin graduate coursework
while finishing your bachelor鈥檚 degree鈥攕aving time and tuition. Talk with a BSHS or
MPH academic advisor to learn more.
WHY CHOOSE PUBLIC HEALTH AT UAA?
The one-year job placement rate for public health graduates alumni is 100%.
Public health graduates can work in a variety of fields such as health education and planning, program evaluation, research, policy analysis, environmental health, and occupational safety and health.
Work with faculty on community-engaged projects and graduate research. Experience public health practice in action while making a direct impact on the field.
Pursue your graduate degree full time or part time while working and balancing other responsibilities. Course requirements are offered as online classes, so you can gain real-world experiences while staying in your community.
MPH alumni are making an impact across 熊猫在线视频 and beyond, including at:
NEWS & Stories
From campus food pantries to statewide health initiatives, Keely Livingston is turning passion into purpose. Keely鈥檚 journey into public health began with hands-on work in food security during her undergrad years at Montana State and led her to enroll in UAA's Master of Public Health Program.
DPHS Public Health Professor Philippe Amstislavski leads research using spruce and fungi to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic, addressing 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 pollution challenges.
Associate Professor Micah Hahn joins the host to discuss the health effects and epidemiology of wildfire smoke, its impact on communities and ways to protect public health.
DPHS student Ky R. Martin is passionate about empowering the community through HIV prevention, education and inclusive public health outreach.
DPHS faculty Jennifer Meyer鈥檚 research links Juneau鈥檚 end of water fluoridation to increased tooth decay and higher dental costs for young children.
Message from the PROGRAM CHAIR
UAA鈥檚 Master of Public Health Program was established in 2003. We are the first and only Master鈥檚 of Public Health Program in 熊猫在线视频, and we are one of the first fully distance delivered MPH programs in the nation accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Moreover, we are also considered one of the most affordable MPH programs in the nation. Given that most, if not all, of our courses are online and delivered asynchronously, you can participate in our classes whenever or wherever you may be. Since most of our students are part-time, they typically complete our program in three to four years; however, it is possible for full-time students to complete our program in approximately two years. Whether you are a mid-career professional or you just completed your baccalaureate degree, we invite you to apply to our program. If you are not sure whether public health is right for you, I encourage you to take a few of our courses or talk to one of our faculty. We look forward to hearing from you.
-Eduardo Piqueiras, PhD, MSc.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Contact Us
Phone: (907) 786-6545
Email: dphs@alaska.edu
UAA Div. of Population Health Sciences
UAA Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Dr., Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address
UAA Div. of Population Health Sciences
3211 Providence Dr., PSB 206
Anchorage, AK 99508
