Online Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Education

Benedictine University's online Master of Public Health in Health Education teaches you how to create public health education programs on a range of health topics.

Health educators promote good health habits within their communities. They plan and manage prevention and help the community with educational intervention.

Career Options with an MPH in Health Education

Graduates of our Master of Public Health are employed in health departments, health maintenance organizations, hospitals, employee assistance programs, voluntary organizations and social service agencies.

Why Learn Health Education at Benedictine?

Our Online Master of Public Health in Health Education offers small class sizes and the personal attention expected of a top-tier, private university. Our courses are offered fully online to fit your busy schedule.

Online MPH in Health Education Curriculum

Online Master of Public Health in Health Education students are required to successfully complete a total of 66 quarter hours.

Core Courses: (36 credit hours)
MPH 601 Health Behavior
4 credits
MPH 602 U.S. Health Care Systems
4 credits
MPH 603 Ethical and Political Issues in Public Health
4 credits
MPH 604 Epidemiology
4 credits
MPH 605 Environmental Health
4 credits
MPH 606 Methods of Research in Public Health
4 credits
MPH 607 Community Health Analysis
4 credits
MPH 530 Organizational Behavior
4 credits
MPH 541 Analytical Tools for Management Decisions
4 credits
 
Required Courses: (8 credit hours)
MPH 500 Financial Accounting
4 credits
MBA 687 Multicultural Management
4 credits
 
Health Education Specialization: (16 credit hours)
MPH 609 Cultural Context of Health Care in the U.S.
4 credits
MPH 623 Legal Aspects in Health Care Administration
2 credits
MPH 632 Public Health Education Methods
4 credits
MPH 688 Community Health Education
4 credits
MPH 674 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
2 credits
 
Practicum: (6 credit hours)
Internship  
6 credits