Online Master Degree Programs in Public Health

Want to earn your public health master degree online? An online public health master degree is available from the learning institutions featured on this page through their online degree program offerings. The schools listed are accredited by the much respected Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and while we don't believe any school can be right for every person, we do feel these are quality schools very much worth a look by any student considering getting a master degree in public health online.

American Military University - (a member institution of the American Public University System). 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414.
Founded: 1991. First Accredited: 1995.

American Public University - (a member institution of the American Public University System). 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414.
Founded: 2002. First Accredited: 2002. Course description: Master of Public Health - This degree is designed to provide a professionally focused understanding of public health issues in America and abroad, to include the science, psychology, and sociology associated with public health issues. Students will study public law, policy, and administration associated with the effective and efficient administration of public health. They will learn of the health system, its management, finances, and structure. Students also have the opportunity to specialize their area of study, to include choices among public health administration, international health, societal health, emergency health, and homeland security.

Independence University - 5295 South Commerce Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84107. Founded: 1978. First Accredited: 1981. Course description: Master of Public Health - A Master of Public Health is an esteemed degree, valuable in a variety of health-care occupations. It is a requirement in many public-health positions and preferred for others.

The field of public health is charged with the maintenance and promotion of high-quality health standards in the community. Included are federal, state, and local health and environmental organizations. The public health practice comprises, but is not limited to, health care and research including biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and planning, mental health, and population studies. Identifying needs and administering programs to meet those needs is the province of the public health administrator.