Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Promotion
Become an Advocate for Community Health with Liberty’s Public Health – Community Health Promotion Degree
Improving the health of an entire community is no small task. Health professionals spend months researching their target area so they can understand the needs and create a plan that will be truly effective in improving the overall quality of life. If you’re excited about making an impact by pursuing a career in this research-driven field, a graduate degree in health promotion may be for you.
At Liberty, we offer a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Promotion to allow students like you to prepare for a job you’re passionate about. Our program will help you develop the evaluation, communication, and management skills you will need to be successful. Let us equip you to confidently assess and assist communities. Public health is an exciting field where you can see your work create a better life for people who may not have the tools to help themselves.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- This degree is accredited by CEPH, the Council on Education for Public Health, which means you’ll be eligible for jobs in local government, federal government, and the military.
- Liberty University has one of the largest accredited MPH programs in the U.S.
- You’ll take classes centered on extensive hands-on fieldwork led directly by faculty. Receive personal attention as you develop your professionalism and competency.
- Complete a 120-hour practicum at the end of your program so you can practice professional skills and interact with health professionals.
- Access classrooms and distant education rooms equipped with camera/video capture technology, models, and testing materials.
What Will You Learn?
- Fundraising, staffing, liability, budgeting, human rights issues, service coordination, and emergency preparedness
- Program planning, including methods for assessment, planning models and theories, and intervention strategies
- Public health issues as they relate to community health promotion and disease prevention
- The use of counseling, public campaigns, social media, and political processes to advocate for health among diverse populations
Career Opportunities for Public Health and Community Health Promotion Graduates
- Community health educator/planner
- Environmental health specialist
- Health advocate
- Nonprofit organization manager
- Population health policy coordinator
- Product safety evaluator
- Smoking cessation program coordinator
Facilities and Resources Available to MPH Students
- Liberty’s public health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
- Explore over 20 teaching and research laboratories.
- You can pursue certification in various areas of public health, such as becoming a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
- Immerse yourself in engaging research projects such as testing the impact of BMI on heart rate, implementing Biosand water filters in Rwanda, collecting data on stress and burnout in the health field, and more.
Admission Requirements for Graduate Public Health Degrees
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Unofficial college transcripts with a completed official transcript request form
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA for admission in good standing
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
CEPH
