If you're looking to study within the "Sunflower State," there are just two accredited public health degree programs in Kansas that have been approved by the CEPH for excellence. Although best known for its vast prairies and farmland, Kansas has a wealth of educational and job options available for aspiring public health practitioners. Due to its recent ranking as just the 27th most healthy state in the United States, Kansas is hiring more public health graduates to battle its high occupational fatalities rate, low per capita health funding, low immunization rates, above-average smoking prevalence, and large number of preventable hospitalizations. Below are the two Master of Public Health degree programs in Kansas that can lead to an in-demand career in helping to improve these health outcomes.

Kansas State University

College of Human Ecology

Initially founded in 1863, Kansas State University is a comprehensive senior public land-grant institution with high research activity and over 24,700 students on its beautiful 668-acre urban campus within the lively college town of Manhattan along the Big Blue River. In addition to being named among the most military-friendly schools in GI Jobs Magazine for its flexible formats and proximity to Fort Riley, KSU is ranked as the 142nd best national university and 74th top public school by the U.S. News and World Report. The College of Human Ecology is dedicated to discovering, disseminating, and applying knowledge to improve the world's human condition.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

As a 42-credit interdisciplinary program drawing faculty from four KSU colleges, the Master of Public Health (MPH) is designed to provide quality graduate-level education for individuals who are currently employed in or anticipating a career in the public health arena. After building a foundation in the five broad public health disciplines, students are given the freedom to specialize their electives in Food Safety and Biosecurity, Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Public Health Nutrition, or Public Health Physical Activity. Using a blend of online and on-campus courses, the MPH provides professional development to students in substantive areas of public health. Students may also elect to earn the BS/MPH degree or pursue the 16-credit Graduate Certificate in Public Health Core Concepts.

Accreditations

  • Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
  • Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA)

Contact

1310 Research Park Drive
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 532-2042
[email protected]
http://www.k-state.edu/mphealth/about/

University of Kansas

School of Medicine

Headquartered on a main 1,000-acre urban campus in Lawrence on Mount Oread with satellite locations in Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita, Salina, and Topeka, the University of Kansas is the state's major flagship public research institution serving the academic needs of over 26,900 students. With more than 35 of its programs ranked in the top 40 of their field, KU is currently named the 106th best national university, 50th top public school, and 24th best college for veterans in America by the U.S. News and World Report. Also crowned the 25th best medical school, the KU School of Medicine is committed to educating the healthcare workforce of tomorrow as an emerging leader in biomedical research.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

As the only accredited program in Kansas to receive membership with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), the Master of Public Health (MPH) at KU is focused on providing the teaching, research, and service opportunities that will prepare graduate students for working as public health practitioners or researchers. From a population-based approach, the 42-credit program offers concentrations in Epidemiology, Social and Behavioral Health, Environmental Health Sciences, or Public Health Management at both the Kansas City and Wichita locations. Either full-time or part-time, the program will build the skills to assess health risk factors, implement health interventions, incorporate preventive practices, investigate outbreaks, conduct research, and formulate public health policies.

Accreditations

  • Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
  • Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA)

Contact

3901 Rainbow Blvd. Room 1008
Kansas City, KS 66160
(913) 588-2767
[email protected]
http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/mph.html

Due to the forecasted shortages of public health nurses, epidemiologists, health educators, and health services administrators in the United States, the ASPH has estimated that universities will need to educate 250,000 more public health students. In order to ensure there's a public health workforce available to protect our vulnerable citizens from serious health risks, the field will need to triple over the next decade. If you think you're a good match for this in-demand and highly rewarding profession, consider attending one of these top-notch accredited public health degree programs in Kansas for quality, CEPH-accredited training.