Public Health
Walden University's public health online degree program gives you the real-world skills and knowledge you need to promote community wellness, disease prevention and health.
Browse available Public Health programs by degree level:
Doctoral
Ph.D. in Health Services
The Ph.D. in Health Services online degree program prepares you to serve at the forefront of the health services in the private and public sectors. In the program, you will examine the theoretical foundations of knowledge, the practical application of theory and the public health care system.
Specializations
- General
- Community Health Promotion and Education
- Health Management and Policy
Ph.D. in Public Health
By understanding the medical, social, ethical, and economic factors that affect community health, you'll be able to develop solutions to public health problems. With a theory-to-application model and diverse network of experienced faculty and students, this online degree program will prepare you to influence social policy and empower citizens.
Specializations
- General
- Community Health Promotion and Education
- Epidemiology
Master’s
Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)
This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum that addresses the core competencies and best practices of the profession. It emphasizes understanding clinical service delivery through the analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical support service activities and includes a practicum to give you hands-on experience in the field. The cutting-edge curriculum will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise in health care management needed for leadership positions across the spectrum of health care delivery organizations.
Specialization
- General
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
By understanding the unique factors influencing public health, you’ll be able to use your increased knowledge and confidence to make a difference in your community. This practice-oriented online degree program will connect you with international faculty, as well as a worldwide community of peers who are dedicated to the promotion of health and prevention of illness. The Master of Public Health features a sequentially designed curriculum developed to provide the most collaborative learning experience while engaging you in foundational studies in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and administration, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health.
Specialization
- General
Consistent with our commitment to continuous quality improvement, Walden University has recently revised the curriculum for the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program to be in alignment with national standards.
M.S. in Clinical Research Administration Program
This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum designed to provide insight into the most recent developments in the clinical research field. It emphasizes state-of-the art knowledge of clinical research execution and management through analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical testing activities. The forward-looking curriculum will give you the strong background in clinical research management required for leadership positions in companies and organizations across the industry.
Specialization
- General
M.S. in Health Informatics
With increased attention on reducing health care costs, increasing access to quality care and improving the quality of health care services,
the role of health informatics is being recognized as a critical component of health care reform. Through Walden’s M.S. in Health Informatics,
you can gain the skills and training you need to integrate advanced digital technologies into the field of health care and use electronic data to
improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health care services.
Learn to apply health informatics to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of disease and to reduce the occurrences of medical errors.
Specialization
- General
Bachelor’s
B.S. in Health Studies
The health care industry is changing dramatically and health care organizations are growing more complex. Gain the knowledge base required to understand and anticipate the continuing changes in the health care industry. Broaden your understanding of the policies, organization, financing and dynamics of the U.S. health care system. Whether you currently work in allied health or are seeking to enter the field, you can leverage your experience and help prepare to take the next step in your career and professional development.
Concentrations
- Child Development
- Health Informatics
- Health Management
- Health Psychology and Behavior