Public health professionals design these intervention programs by using a combination of health education and related organizational, economic, legislative, and environmental supports to enhance the probability of creating a healthier populace.

The Master of Public Health Program curriculum prepares individuals to carry out the following core public health functions as defined by the American Public Health Association: assess both the health needs and the resources available in a community, assist in health policy development that supports programs in prevention, and assure that necessary, high quality, effective services including education are available to every citizen.

To meet this challenge, the MPH degree at Idaho State University is designed to meet the needs of two types of students:?

  • Those practicing health professionals who desire to augment their previous preparation so they may better implement health promotion strategies in their current work setting or community, and
  • Those professionals who wish to train for careers in public health.

    • Core courses focus on the acquisition of requisite public health knowledge and skills in the disciplines of epidemiology, bio statistics, health policy management, social and behavioral sciences and environmental health. Elective courses allow the student to focus additional coursework in her/his chosen area of interest.