Public Health

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Generalist Track

The online master’s degree in public health (generalist track) at The University of Toledo was designed for students that want to have an array of knowledge within the field of public health through courses focusing on epidemiology, health promotion, and health policy.

The generalist program is perfect for those who want to pursue a career in public health or a career that blends public health concepts with business, medicine, sociology, or other fields.

Public health generalist students:

• • • Learn about protecting and improving the health of communities.
    • Learn to integrate theory and practice in preparation to become a public health professional.
    • Take courses in biostatistics, environmental health, management and leadership, and social determinants of health.

Graduates of the generalist track will be prepared to do the following:

• • • Assess risk factors and evidence for establishing morbidity and mortality problems.
    • Develop a health promotion program.
    • Apply advanced statistical techniques to continuous data.
    • Select the appropriate methods to communicate and disseminate evaluation findings.
    • Apply the appropriate health and safety programs that are available or commonly used in the workplace.

Admission Requirements