Master of Public Health

Saint Louis University's College for Public Health and Social Justice is committed to social justice and the Jesuit mission as the only accredited Catholic, Jesuit school of public health in the nation. Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice. Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice. Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national.Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community and societal levels. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software, as appropriate. Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context. Assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities’ health. Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health policies or programs. Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention. Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management. Select methods to evaluate public health programs. Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence. Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations. Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Epidemiologist, Biostatistician, Public Health Analyst, Environmental Health Scientist, Health Promotion Specialist, Health Policy Analyst, Global Health Specialist, Community Health Program Director, Occupational Health Specialist, Public Health Educator, Disease Prevention Specialist, Health Communication Specialist, Maternal & Child Health Specialist, Nonprofit Health Services Director, Nutrition & Wellness Specialist, Behavioral Health Program Director, International Development Health Specialist, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Government Health Officer, Population Health Manager, Academic & Researcher (Public Health), Healthcare Administrator (Public Health Focus), Chronic Disease Program Manager, Infectious Disease Specialist, Health Equity Program Director, NGO Program Officer (Health), Public Health Consultant.