Master of Public Health in Washington United States | Howard University

The Master of Public Health (MPH) serves as the principal professional qualification worldwide for careers in public health. Howard University's MPH program equips students, following in the footsteps of our accomplished alumni, for leadership positions across public health education, research, policy development, and administration. Graduates from our MPH program secure positions with government health agencies, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and corporate health entities, while some continue their education through advanced degrees or clinical training. The curriculum emphasizes key research areas such as personal, societal, and systemic health factors, biostatistics, disease prevention, health policy evaluation, women's and children's health, environmental health sciences, international health initiatives, and effective health messaging. With flexible course scheduling, students can complete the program within a year and a half. The second year features hands-on learning through an immersive practicum and a comprehensive capstone project, enabling students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world public health challenges. Studying in Washington, D.C. provides unparalleled access to premier public health institutions including the Pan American Health Organization, American Public Health Association, Public Health Foundation, and Public Health Institute.