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online public health degrees and certificates

Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Heath offers a growing number of online master's degree programs and online graduate certificates through Drexel University Online.

Online MPH and MS students can choose from a number of different timelines for their plan of study(ranging from one year to three years) and can choose to complete the program as a part-time student.

Classes are taught by expert Drexel faculty and offer a cutting-edge public health curriculum.

Table of Contents for Online Programs:

Online MPH in Epidemiology

The online MPH in Epidemiology trains students to become expert researchers and public health workers capable of investigating complex urban and community health challenges and developing effective strategies to prevent them.

Students develop the skills needed to understand the determinants of disease and improve health using the appropriate descriptive and analytic approaches.

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Online MPH in Global Health

The online MPH in Global Heath will give students the experience they need for a dynamic public health career. Students will learn about influences affecting the health and well-being of diverse populations across different cultures and contexts. At Dornsife we believe that health is a human right for all populations.

Students will work with our faculty and visiting global health scholars and partner with governmental and non-governmental organizations on an integrative learning and applied practical experience, giving them the experience and knowledge they need to design and evaluate programs, analyze policies, and conduct research to improve health around the globe.

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Online MPH in Urban Health

The online MPH in Urban Heath trains you in the foundational principles of urban health practice.

Rooted in the concept of health as a human right, this program will teach you to develop culturally competent programs, policies, and solutions to contemporary urban health challenges, including built environment, healthy housing, and ecological concerns.

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Executive MPH

Drexel's Executive MPH is for professionals looking to earn their MPH while still working in their current role. The Executive MPH is a 21-month hybrid program. Classes are online and asynchronous, so students are not required to be online at a specific time for course instruction. The program includes in-person sessions on two Fridays per quarter (though no in-person Friday sessions are held during the summer term).

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Online MS in Infection Prevention and Control

The online Infection Prevention and Control Master of Science (MS) prepares students for a career addressing infectious disease prevention in public health and health care settings.

This fully online degree program leads to opportunities in the fast-growing field of infection prevention and control.

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Online MS in Global Health

Students in the online Master of Science (MS) in Global Health will learn how to act ethically and think creatively to find solutions to global health issues, all while analyzing national and international health systems and finding the best ways to engage with vulnerable communities.

With a focus on issues like urban and environmental health, maternal and child health, and human rights, social justice, and ethics, the program is designed for those who want to study both the theory and practice of global health.

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Certificate in Public Health

Drexel’s online Certificate in Public Health provides the foundational knowledge of public health you need to enhance or further your career.

Designed for working professionals coming from a variety of backgrounds, including physicians, nurses, public health administrators, health educators, clinical research professionals, policy experts and more, the public health certificate focuses on the key competencies outlined by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

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Certificate in Disability and Health Equity Policy

This online certificate focuses on disability policy from a public health perspective. The program prepares self-advocates, caregivers, and professionals to influence and lead in any position that supports individuals with disabilities.

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Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The online Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics is an inter-disciplinary program designed for working professionals coming from diverse background such as public health administrators, physicians, nurses, clinical research professionals, health educators, policy experts and more.

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Certificate in Global Health

Designed to introduce you to the field of global health and development in international settings, the online Certificate in Global Health is taught by a mix of Drexel Dornsife faculty and global health experts.

Certificate students take courses alongside Drexel’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) students, and upon graduation, they can transfer completed credits directly into the MPH program.

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Certificate in Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

Professionals with training in infectious disease prevention and control are currently needed around the world in public health agencies, healthcare settings, non-profit organizations, and in the pharmaceutical industry.

This online certificate focuses on fundamental content in infectious disease, epidemiology and surveillance, and patient safety.

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Certificate in Maternal and Child Health

The online Certificate in Maternal and Child Health provides the knowledge and skills needed to effectively promote the health and well-being of women, mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and families in local, domestic, and global settings.

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Certificate in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health

The online Certificate in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health is intended for graduate students and practicing healthcare professionals who wish to better understand and address health issues specific to various and diverse LGBT populations.

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Certificate in Urban Health

The online Certificate in Urban Health provides an introduction to urban health practice techniques that help you build foundational knowledge in the field.

Urban health professionals often work in areas like community health, health education, and urban and regional planning.

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