General MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

When you earn your Master of Public Health from Concordia University, Nebraska, you will learn how to provide quality education, research, service and leadership to ultimately improve public health and diminish health disparities locally, nationally and globally.

With an online M.P.H., you will:

• Be equipped to safeguard the health of the public

• Gain professional expertise to pair with your commitment to serving others

• Be uniquely prepared to address contemporary public health issues with a Biblical foundation, fostering a compassionate and holistic approach to the health of your community

Why Choose Concordia for a Master’s Degree in Public Health?

• Biblical perspective: Concordia integrates a conservative Biblical worldview into our curriculum, encouraging students to address worldly issues through a lens of both professional expertise and Christ-like care.

• Service-oriented education: Our program emphasizes the importance of serving vulnerable populations and extending grace to those in need. God wants us to take care of our neighbors, love others and serve them.

• Global health mission trips: Optional trips to countries like Guatemala, Haiti, Belize and Nicaragua provide hands-on experience in addressing public health issues in diverse environments.

• Cost and flexibility: Concordia’s M.P.H. program is the most affordable within the CUS and requires fewer credit hours compared to other institutions. This makes it an accessible option for those balancing work, life and education.

• Key domains of public health: Master the five key domains of public health as recognized by the Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health : biostatistics, environmental health sciences, health policy & management, epidemiology and social & behavioral sciences.

Accreditation

Concordia's online Master of Public Health degree is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) .

Learn more about overall university accreditation: Accreditation at Concordia University, Nebraska .

Delivery Modes

The Master of Public Health program at Concordia University, Nebraska is delivered 100% online, providing flexibility for working professionals.

Courses are offered in an 8-week format.

Curriculum Overview

The M.P.H. program requires a total of 39 credit hours.

The curriculum is designed to help students master the five key domains of public health: biostatistics, environmental health sciences, health policy & management, epidemiology, and social & behavioral sciences.

Students can tailor their degree with the following concentrations:

• Community Health Education

• Health Policy & Administration

A three-credit practicum is required, involving 75 hours of practical experience in the field of public health. The practicum’s hours can be accrued in a flexible schedule for working professionals.

View the Public Health Courses for more details.

Admissions Requirements

Specific admissions requirements such as prerequisite degrees or GPA are not detailed on this page. Generally, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required for master's programs.

Prospective students can apply online or request more information from the university.

Cost & Financial Aid

The tuition for the M.P.H. program is $525 per credit hour.

With 39 total credit hours, the estimated total program tuition is $20,475.

Information regarding financial aid and payment plans may be discussed during program information sessions. For comprehensive details on graduate tuition and financial aid opportunities, please visit the Graduate Costs page .

Career & Practical Experience

An M.P.H. graduate from Concordia University, Nebraska will be able to:

• Design and implement public health programs.

• Analyze and apply findings from medical literature and research.

• Develop and assess healthcare strategies to promote health and wellness.

• Conduct public health research ethically using the latest accepted methodologies.

• Educate others on healthy behaviors.

The program prepares graduates for various career outcomes. Potential roles include:

Public Health Educator / Health Education Specialist

• Teach people about behaviors that promote wellness.

• Work with individuals one-on-one or with groups in schools or community programs.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve the health of those you work with, collect data and discuss health concerns.

Epidemiologist

• Investigate patterns of diseases and injury and look for their causes by collecting and analyzing data from observations, interviews, surveys and biological samples.

• Communicate findings to the public, health practitioners and policymakers.

The program includes a required three-credit, 75-hour practicum to provide valuable practical experience in the field of public health.