Academic Catalog

2025-2026

Master of Public Health Public Health with a Concentration in Behavioral Health and Health Promotion (MPH)

For information about the MPH Program:
mph@odu.edu
Website:   https://www.odu.edu/academics/programs/masters/public-health
 

Students can complete this program in a traditional (classroom) format or online.

The Master's of Public Health (MPH) is designed to prepare students for entry and/or advancement in public health careers. The program provides students with an understanding of the public health sciences and with knowledge and skills that can be utilized in healthcare management, population-based research, and the community practice of public health. The MPH is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree from all academic disciplines within and outside of the health disciplines. The graduates of the program will be ready to serve as invaluable professionals and leaders in the realm of public health. 

Graduates of the MPH with a concentration in Health Behavior and Health Promotion are prepared to be health behavior and health promotion leaders, directors, managers, health educators, community health planners, program managers, and program evaluators in public and private sectors including health departments, not-for-profit organizations, and foundations. Their work is aimed at preventing disease and injury and promoting healthy behaviors through education, communication, research, and publication.