Master of Public Health: Community Health Education (MPH) - About This Program | Tseng College - California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

About This Program

Public health encompasses a wide range of careers in which professionals share the common goal of protecting human health through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research in the areas of disease and injury prevention. ... According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022-2023 Edition, employment of health educators and community health workers is projected to grow between 7-13 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.

Programs Highlights

A cohesive and supportive community
The program's cohort format not only supports on-time completion but also encourages the development of strong relationships among like-minded public health professionals as they proceed through the seven terms of coursework as a group.

Real-world perspective
The program's fieldwork component gives participants direct, practical experience in the public health sector. They also enjoy opportunities to work with faculty who are experienced practitioners and scholars in their fields.

Flexible, work-friendly format
The program’s dynamic online format features asynchronous class meetings and weekly assignments, enabling participants to meet their professional and personal obligations as they move through the two and a half year (seven-term) course of study.

Guaranteed enrollment and minimal red tape
Participants are guaranteed enrollment in all required courses. In addition, the on-going support of a designated program manager, from application to graduation, frees students to focus on their studies and fieldwork.

Job Outlook: Public Sector

CSUN ranks 3rd as a talent provider for occupations like Social and Community Service Managers, Chief Executives, General and Operations Managers, Legislators, Administrative Services Managers, and Managers, all other in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim.

Job Outlook: Social Services

CSUN ranks 1st as a talent provider for occupations like Social and Community Service Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Counselors, all other; Child, Family, and School Social Workers; Healthcare Social Workers; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers; Social Workers, all other; and Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim.

CSUN's Master of Public Health: Community Health Education Program

Designed in collaboration with the university's College of Health and Human Development, CSUN’s two and a half year, seven-term online Master of Public Health: Community Health Education program is an ideal choice for individuals seeking to enter or advance in the field. Covering the five core areas of public health and professional preparation (biostatistics; environmental health; epidemiology; health policy and management; and social and behavioral science), it also includes field training in the public sector to provide practical experience and foster the development of decision-making skills.

What do MPH graduates do?

Program participants come from a variety of backgrounds, including the health professions and health sciences, sociology and public health administration. MPH graduates go on to work in a range of disciplines and settings, including local, state and national public health departments; health-based nonprofits; community-based organizations; clinical and patient education; health advocacy; social work; worksite health promotion; research, academia, and schools. This program is also suited for those pursuing careers with the World Health Organization (WHO), which requires a postgraduate specialization in a health- or management-related field for its higher-grade positions.

Meet your Faculty from Tseng College

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Kaitlin O. Bahr

Ph.D., MPH

Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences

Stephanie M. Benjamin

Ph.D., MPH

Academic Lead, Department of Health Sciences

Bobbie Emetu

Ph.D., MPH, MLS

Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences

Jeffrey Goodman

MPH

Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences

Patty Kwan

Ph.D., MPH, CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)

Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences

Rebecca Lustig

M.S., R.E.H.S. (Registered Environmental Health Specialist)

Lecturer, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health

Carrie Pullen

Ed.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Health Sciences

Kathleen Young

Ph.D., MPH

Professor, Department of Health Sciences

Career Opportunities

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Student Resources

Students Success stories

I pursued this degree because so many of my loved ones suffered from preventable diseases and I want to be able to help our communities in reducing health disparities.

Ani Hagopian MPH

The parallel between what you're learning and applying to work is really great and it really allows you to pursue your career.

Christina Wright MPH

I would highly recommend anyone who's interested in the MPH program especially online because I know everyone is busy with life and busy with work and family and it worked really well for me.

Dalila Georgestone MPH