David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
Curriculum
The MPH program gives you advanced knowledge of public health theory, methods, and statistics, followed by a 6- to 8-week Applied Practice Experience (APE) in the U.S. or internationally. This theory-to-practice approach prepares you to implement critical public health agendas, from investigating causes of illnesses and epidemics and developing effective disease prevention policies to designing health education programs in countries without advanced public health practices.
Our MPH is accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH), the independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit academic public health programs.
Program Details
Learn by Doing: The Applied Practice Experience
Gain experience and build confidence putting your knowledge to work in global health practice settings across the U.S. and internationally. The MPH includes a 150-hour Applied Practice Experience (APE) with established Syracuse University and world partners. Opportunities range from health promotion, designing and executing health education projects, implementing health policies, understanding diversity, and improving health literacy.
High-Impact Research
Be part of interdisciplinary, collaborative practice and research projects with global partners, and in multiple laboratories, centers, and institutions at Syracuse University and the neighboring SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Collect and analyze data, publish as an author or co-author on scholarly articles, and present your findings at conferences.
In public health, faculty research is funded by numerous agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute on Disability, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ADA-PARC, New York State, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, among others.
Careers with Global Impact
With an MPH, you can lead health promotion and disease prevention efforts in diverse settings, including developing countries. Start your career as a program evaluation analyst/advisor or in-country field consultant/advisor with organizations such as:
- Agencies implementing, managing, and monitoring development activities, such as WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, The World Bank, European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, and the International Red Cross.
- Private pharmaceutical and medical companies, the food industry, patent organizations, and private consultancy firms.
- Government and public authorities working in public health such as local health departments (county, state, tribal), other government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
- Universities and research institutions.