The Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides professional preparation in the core public health competencies to health professionals and students.
The degree provides a practice-oriented approach for those who want to strengthen their general knowledge and skills in public health, either through a single degree or through one of the program’s many dual degree programs.
Visit our webpage for more information about the MPH Program and admissions requirements.
Learning Outcomes
- Utilize a global health perspective to confront the root causes of less than optimal health and promote wellness for all communities.
- Engage theory and evidence-based methods to lead multidisciplinary and professional public health practice and research.
- Employ a socio-ecological model to analyze dynamic interactions among human and social systems.
- Identify strengths and limitations of current public health models and approaches and design innovative solutions for today’s public health challenges.
- Practice public health with honesty and integrity using a respectful and collaborative approach that responds to the needs of the communities we serve.
Certification/Licensure
Professional Certification/Licensure Disclosure (NC-SARA)
The United States Department of Education (via 34 CFR Part 668) requires institutions that provide distance education to disclose information for programs leading to professional certification or licensure. The expectation is that institutions will determine whether each applicable academic program meets state professional licensure requirements and provide a general disclosure of such on an official university website.
Professional licensure requirements vary from state-to-state and can change year-to-year; they are established in a variety of state statutes, regulations, rules, and policies; and they center on a range of educational requirements, including degree type, specialized accreditation, total credits, specific courses, and examinations.
UW-Madison has taken reasonable efforts to determine whether this program satisfies the educational requirements for certification/licensure in states where prospective and enrolled students are located and is disclosing that information as follows.
Disclaimer: This information is based on the most recent annual review of state agency certification/licensure data and is subject to change. All students are strongly encouraged to consult with the individual/office listed in the Contact Information box on this page and with the applicable state agency for specific information.
The requirements of this program meet certification/licensure requirements in the following states:
Wisconsin
The requirements of this program do not meet certification/licensure requirements in the following states:
Not applicable
Updated: 1 June 2024
Accreditation
Council on Education for Public Health
Accreditation Status: Accredited. Next Accreditation Review 2029.