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Master of Public Health (MPH)

Program Overview

The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Lordland University, USA, is a 2 to 3-year program designed to train professionals in public health leadership, epidemiology, healthcare management, environmental health, and research. The program integrates science, business strategies, health policies, and Christian ethics to address global health challenges. Students will develop practical expertise through coursework, research, internships, and leadership training, preparing them for careers in healthcare organizations, government agencies, research institutions, and faith-based health initiatives. This program follows a quarter system, with four quarters per year, each offering 12 credit hours.

Program Structure

The MPH program consists of 96 credit hours, structured into:

  1. Core Courses (60 credits) – Foundational public health knowledge.
  2. Capstone & Practicum (12 credits) – Research and real-world application.
  3. Elective Courses (24 credits) – Specialization options.

Students must complete the program in 2 to 3 years depending on their chosen study pace (full-time or part-time).

Course Break down by Year and Quarter

Year 1: Foundational Public Health & Research (48 Credits)

QuarterCourse CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
Q1MPH600Determinants of Health3
 MPH601Epidemiology for Public Health3
 MPH602Biostatistics3
 MPH603Environmental Health & Sustainability3
Q2MPH604Health Leadership and Management3
 MPH605E-Health Innovation3
 MPH606Occupational Health & Safety3
 MPH607Public Health Policy & Advocacy3
Q3MPH608Health Promotion & Community Health3
 MPH609Research Methods in Public Health3
 MPH610Global Health Issues & Christian Ethics3
 MPH611Healthcare Economics & Financial Management3
Q4MPH612Healthcare Systems & Administration3
 MPH613Infectious & Chronic Disease Control3
 MPH614Ethical Issues in Public Health & Bioethics3
 MPH615Christian Leadership in Healthcare3

Year2: Specialization, Applied Research, and Advanced Studies (48 Credits)

QuarterCourse CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
Q1MPH616Advanced Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance3
 MPH617Emergency & Disaster Response in Public Health3
 MPH618Nutrition & Public Health3
 MPH619Behavioral & Mental Health Epidemiology3
Q2MPH620Practicum: Public Health Field Experience3
 MPH621Data Science & AI in Healthcare3
 MPH622Health Communication & Media Strategies3
 MPH623Christian Missions & Global Health Outreach3
Q3MPH624Public Health Innovations & Technology3
 MPH625Maternal & Child Health3
 MPH626Aging, Geriatrics & Population Health3
 MPH627Substance Abuse & Addiction Policy3
Q4MPH628Capstone Research Project6
 MPH629Health Informatics & Big Data Analytics3
 MPH630Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations3

Elective Courses (Choose 8 courses, 24 credits)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
MPH631Health & Human Rights Law3
MPH632Faith-Based Public Health Initiatives3
MPH633Integrative & Alternative Medicine in Public Health3
MPH634Vaccination Policy & Global Health Security3
MPH635One Health Approach: Humans, Animals & Environment3
MPH636Health Informatics & Digital Health Transformation3
MPH637Urban Health Challenges & Policy Solutions3
MPH638Spiritual Well-being & Health Psychology3

Capstone & Practicum (12 Credits)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
MPH620Practicum: Public Health Field Experience3
MPH628Capstone Research Project6
MPH640Health Policy & Leadership Seminar3

The Capstone Project allows students to apply knowledge in a real-world research setting, addressing healthcare policies, epidemiology, or community-based health challenges.

Program Highlights

  1. Multi-Disciplinary Learning– Combines science, business, healthcare, and Christian ethics.
  2. Flexible Study Plan– 2-year fast-track or 3-year part-time option.
  3. Hands-on Experience– Field practicum, research, and health policy analysis.
  4. Technology & AI Integration– E-Health, Health Informatics, and Data Analytics.
  5. Christian Faith & Ethics– Christian missions, bioethics, and health leadership principles.
  6. Global Health Perspective– Focus on global epidemics, health security, and climate change.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MPH program at Lordland University can pursue careers such as:

  1. Public Health Administrator– Managing health programs and organizations.
  2. Epidemiologist– Investigating disease patterns and outbreak control.
  3. Environmental Health Specialist– Promoting sustainability and pollution control.
  4. Health Data Analyst– Using AI and big data for health improvements.
  5. Faith-Based Health Leader– Leading Christian health missions & nonprofit work.
  6. Health Policy Analyst– Shaping public health laws and global health initiatives.
  7. Healthcare Consultant– Advising hospitals, NGOs, and businesses on health strategies.

The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Lordland University, USA, offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and faith-integrated curriculum that prepares students to lead in healthcare, research, and policy development. By combining scientific research, public health innovations, business strategies, and Christian ethical values, this program empowers students to create lasting impact in global healthcare systems and communities worldwide.