School of Public and Community Health Sciences
Prospective Students
Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in the School of Public and Community Health Sciences. The school offers academic programs leading to a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Certificate of Public Health (CPH), obtainable through our distance learning program or though a combination of online and campus-based classes. Our programs are designed to enrich the careers of working professionals and advance students towards becoming well-educated, trained public health professionals.
There are many advantages to a distance learning environment, in that it:
- Can be an excellent opportunity to share your learning experience with professors and peers around the world;
- Caters to working professionals by being relevant, accessible, and flexible;
- Offers real world expertise, specifically in health promotion, disease prevention, and social change;
- Adds knowledge and confidence to your everyday life, ultimately making a difference in your community;
- Offers a student-centered learning atmosphere;
- Attracts students who are dedicated to a life of learning;
- Creates an opportunity to connect with diverse perspectives and form international connections.
Enjoy a tour through our School of Public and Community Health Sciences website by learning about accreditation, our faculty and staff, specific programs, why public health is important, the curriculum, and the steps to take toward earning a certificate or a MPH from The University of Montana.
