California State University Sacramento

Sacramento State offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with an emphasis in Health Promotion, Policy, and Leadership. The MPH degree is offered in a hybrid format to students who are working professionals, providing flexibility to complete the degree in two years (five consecutive semesters). The MPH consists of 42 units incorporating the foundational concepts and competencies of public health as identified by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The program focuses on preparing public health professionals to develop effective strategies for preventing illness and disease within diverse communities, while increasing the student’s capability in conducting health policy analysis and development. The program is offered in a cohort format to help facilitate teamwork and learning. The program offers advanced study for public health professionals working (or seeking employment) as public health educators, policy analysts, health advocates, program managers, and public health consultants in community-based organizations, healthcare settings, local-state-federal governments, and other practice settings.

The MPH program has a practice-oriented approach, emphasizing community-based training in coursework. The program's mission is to prepare public health leaders and practitioners to promote, protect, and advocate for the health and well-being of diverse communities at the local, state and global levels. This mission is achieved through the following coordinated efforts: by offering core public health content through applied experiences which develop passionate, informed, and practice-based public health professionals; by fostering faculty and student engagement in scholarly activities that contribute to the theory and practice of public health using evidence-based applications; and by establishing connections between faculty, students and community partners to address public health problems among diverse populations.