Disease outbreak and mitigation is a hot-button issue today — and for good reason. We’re living through a pandemic! However, COVID-19 is not the only one in recent history. Many individuals will remember the impacts of the HIV/AIDs epidemic, just a … Continue reading How to Become an Epidemiologist in Connecticut
Advanced public health professionals work in a field that requires specialized training, under job titles like Epidemiologist, Sanitarian, Biostatician, Disaster and Emergency Specialist, and Public Health Director or Educator. Roles like these require a specific set of public health skills … Continue reading Master These Public Health Skills with an MPH
Public health issues, big or small, affect every individual and community around the world. There is no greater example of this than the current public health emergency we are facing, COVID-19. This unprecedented global pandemic has affected every single person … Continue reading What to Expect from a Graduate Degree in Public Health
There is that age old question, ‘Is the risk worth the reward?' Or, in terms of choosing whether or not to pursue an advanced degree, ‘Is the financial risk worth the reward?' Deciding whether to go back to school to … Continue reading Master’s in Public Health Salary Information
In these unprecedented times we are living in – with COVID-19 spreading rapidly around the world – there has arguably never been a time where countries, economies, industries and communities have been impacted more. This global pandemic has been declared … Continue reading Four Benefits of a Master’s in Public Health
Since early 2020, our world has been grappling with a devastating global pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 has caused an estimated 2.5 million deaths around the globe. Nearly half a million of those losses were in the United States alone. … Continue reading 10 Public Health Problems of 2021
When you look back on all of your accomplishments in life – big and small – it is also important to reflect on the journey you took to achieve those accomplishments. Chances are, that journey consisted of some sacrifices, hard … Continue reading Is a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Worth It?
The communities we live, work, and enjoy all play a special role in all of our lives. Sometimes we can get so busy with our day-to-day, though, that we forget to think about how important it is that these communities … Continue reading What the Top Public Health Universities Have in Common
Public Health professionals focus on improving lives and communities all around the world. The work they do on a daily basis directly affects every single individual in our population. It is a rewarding field both professionally and personally, and the … Continue reading Is an MPH Distance Learning Program Right for You?
If the study of disease and illness gets you excited, you’re in the right place! A Master’s in Epidemiology or a Master’s in Public Health can give you the tools to achieve a rewarding career as an epidemiologist. With this … Continue reading Master’s in Epidemiology vs. Master’s in Public Health: Is there a Difference?
If the career options and earning potential in public health alone don’t get you excited, it’s probably the subject matter that ultimately makes you want to enter this field. With valuable coursework and an eager attitude, a Master’s in Public … Continue reading 5 of the Most Valuable, Online MPH Courses
Public health professionals make an impact in our communities, and around the globe. The broad work these workers plays an important role in ensuring we all live in safe, healthy, and thriving environments. If you are in the field of … Continue reading Master’s in Public Health Prerequisite Checklist
When deciding to earn your master’s degree, remember that any choices about your education, will translate into your life. That is why it is so important to do your research and select a program that makes sense for you and … Continue reading How to Choose an MPH Program that Works for You
Diseases, life expectancy, access to medical resources – these are all important to the health of a population. Virtually everyone on earth is impacted by public health issues, which makes the field of public health an incredibly powerful one. Public … Continue reading How to Choose a Public Health Graduate Program
Planning on becoming an epidemiologist, biostatistician, public health educator, disaster specialist, or public health inspector? All great ideas. As Forbes reported in a forecast on 2019 healthcare trends, we’re anticipating this industry to stay the on forefront of political, social, … Continue reading What the Best MPH Programs Have in Common
