Public Health Programs

Walden University's online degree programs in public health give you the real-world skills and knowledge you need to promote community wellness, disease prevention and health.

Browse available public health programs by degree level:


Doctoral

Ph.D. in Health Services

Meeting the demand for high-quality, accessible healthcare is one of society’s most critical challenges. Walden’s Ph.D. in Health Services program can help prepare you for decision-making roles in a range of healthcare organizations in the private and public sectors. This degree program offers three ways to learn. Depending on your specialization, you can choose from the course-based, self-directed, or mixed-model formats.

Specializations

  • Community Health Education and Advocacy
  • Health Management and Policy
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Leadership
  • Public Health Policy
  • Self-Designed

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Ph.D. in Public Health

Play a leading role in efforts to improve the health and well-being of individuals, your community, and beyond. Gain the expertise to create and implement population-based strategies that promote positive health and social change to prevent disease and disability. Prepare to influence policy and develop initiatives that best use public health resources. Walden University’s Ph.D. in Public Health program offers two specializations in two tracks to suit your interests and career goals and match your academic background.

Specializations

  • Community Health Promotion and Education
  • Epidemiology

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Master’s

Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)

This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum that addresses the core competencies and best practices of the profession. It emphasizes understanding clinical service delivery through the analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical support service activities and includes a practicum to give you hands-on experience in the field. The cutting-edge curriculum will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise in healthcare management needed for leadership positions across the spectrum of health care delivery organizations.

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Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

By understanding the unique factors influencing public health, you’ll be able to use your increased knowledge and confidence to make a difference in your community. This practice-oriented online degree program will connect you with expert faculty, as well as a diverse community of peers who are dedicated to the promotion of health and prevention of illness. The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program features a sequentially designed curriculum developed to provide a highly collaborative learning experience while engaging you in foundational studies in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and administration, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health.

Consistent with our commitment to continuous quality improvement, Walden University has recently revised the curriculum for the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program to be in alignment with national standards.

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M.S. in Clinical Research Administration

This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum designed to provide insight into the most recent developments in the clinical research field. It emphasizes state-of-the art knowledge of clinical research execution and management through analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical testing activities. The forward-looking curriculum will give you the strong background in clinical research management required for leadership positions in companies and organizations across the industry.

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M.S. in Health Informatics

With increased attention on reducing health care costs, increasing access to quality care and improving the quality of health care services, the role of health informatics is being recognized as a critical component of health care reform. Through Walden’s M.S. in Health Informatics program, you can gain the skills and training you need to integrate advanced digital technologies into the field of healthcare and use electronic data to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health care services.

Learn to apply health informatics to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of disease and to reduce the occurrences of medical errors.

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Bachelor’s

B.S. in Health Studies

This program examines the continuing changes in the policies, organization, financing, and dynamics of the U.S. healthcare system. Coursework explores the multidisciplinary study of illness, disease, and injury; legal and ethical issues; key behavioral and cultural factors that impact health and healthcare; and more. You can position yourself to work within the healthcare industry or advance your current career.

Concentrations

  • Child Development
  • Disaster & Emergency Management
  • Health Communication
  • Health & Cultural Diversity
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Management
  • Health Psychology and Behavior
  • Self-Designed

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B.S. in Healthcare Management

Gain the knowledge and expertise you need to advance your career and meet the increasing demand for highly skilled managers in the healthcare industry. This program focuses on issues like patterns of disease and injury, assessment of global health issues, and application of healthcare management concepts and theories. You can position yourself for a career in hospitals, clinics, retirement communities, ambulatory care centers, rehabilitation and long-term–care facilities, and home healthcare settings.

Concentrations

  • General

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B.S. in Public Health

Public health professionals help improve the quality of life for individuals, communities, and entire populations. Build your knowledge of public health education, disease prevention and surveillance, research, and practice through a program aligned with national standards. This program offers a General Program or an optional concentration.

Concentrations

  • General
  • Child Development
  • Disaster and Emergency Management
  • Health and Cultural Diversity
  • Health Communication
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Management
  • Health Psychology and Behavior

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Certificate

Certificate in Clinical Research Administration

Make a difference in the field of medical research with this certificate program from Walden University. Broaden your understanding of the management and processes of clinical trials and research that produce medical innovations. Study legal, regulatory, and ethical concerns that are relevant to the clinical research field. Collaborate with credentialed faculty, including medical doctors, lawyers, and heads of major companies. Credits earned from this certificate program may be applied toward Walden’s M.S. in Clinical Research Administration.



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