Master of Public Health - Gordon College

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Master of Public Health (MPH)

Achieve greater impact with a public health degree

Make a significant and critical impact on the health of populations with a master's degree in public health from Gordon College. This unique online degree program allows flexibility for full-time or part-time students as we integrate public health education with a Christian worldview.

We know what it feels like to desire a balanced and diverse approach to public health education and practice. At Gordon, we strive to make this easier. We incorporate public health education and Christian-based principles in order to enhance the diversity of viewpoints in the field and to elevate the effectiveness of our graduates as public health leaders.

Gordon’s MPH degree program fits around your busy schedule. It combines online courses, which are given in 8-week blocks, with on-campus summer experiences that include opportunities for intensive learning, networking and community building.

Public health careers are critically important for ensuring the health and well-being of populations around the globe. With an MPH from Gordon, you’ll be prepared to meet today’s most pressing public health challenges, including analyzing complex health data systems, mapping and reducing chronic and infectious disease burdens, advocating for equitable public policies and managing fragmented healthcare systems.

Upon graduation from Gordon’s MPH degree program, you’ll be qualified for a variety of public health careers at nonprofit organizations, private corporations, state and local health departments, federal agencies, healthcare facilities, healthcare consulting firms and more.

Gordon’s location near Boston, a global hub for healthcare, also offers a wide array of opportunities for public health careers. The city is home to top institutions such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, as well as many global health-focused nonprofit organizations. Through connections in our own backyard, you'll be able to take your passion and serve communities around the globe.

Which MPH concentration is right for you?

Gordon’s public health degree gives you a competitive edge over students from other similar MPH programs by offering two concentrations that focus on the most in-demand skills. These concentrations can also lead to some of the most well-paying public health jobs.

Epidemiology

This MPH concentration focuses on investigating patterns of disease and injury within global populations. Learn methods to identify factors associated with health outcomes, make recommendations for improving outcomes among groups and effectively communicate these findings. You will be prepared for research and practice in a variety of contexts, including academic settings, hospitals, community-based organizations, pharmaceutical companies and consulting firms.

Health Policy & Management

Learn how to develop, analyze and advocate for health policies that strengthen communities in the United States and around the world. This MPH concentration also prepares you to oversee healthcare delivery systems in ways that improve healthcare quality and lower costs. Employment opportunities are commonly found in healthcare organizations, federal agencies and think tanks.

Top benefits of Gordon’s MPH degree

A master's in public health from Gordon will jumpstart or deepen your career. Discover how a unique combination of quality Christian-based education, relational community, value-driven faculty, leadership development and a global health perspective make ours a top public health degree.

Quality Christian-based education

Experience an MPH degree program that's designed to exceed your expectations. You’ll explore the full depth and breadth of public health, including a Christian worldview, through top-quality online courses, in-person experiences, thoughtful seminar series, and hands-on practicum experiences.

Relational community

Build an authentic and meaningful community. Though program courses are online and designed to fit your busy lifestyle, we offer weekly synchronous sessions to ensure you have the opportunity to develop relationships with faculty and fellow students. Our program also includes on-campus summer sessions for intensive learning, networking and community building.

Value-driven faculty

Learn from experienced faculty who are called to their positions by their passion for public health and their Christian faith. Our faculty members prioritize teaching and mentoring and are committed to intentional Christian workplaces where science and faith not only co-exist but also meaningfully build upon one another.

Leadership development

Gain the leadership skills that are essential for effective public health professionals. Gordon’s master's in public health provides a forum in which leadership philosophies, theories and practices are synthesized, analyzed and evaluated. This emphasis on leadership development is woven throughout the entire curriculum in order to fill a noted skill gap in public health.

Global health perspective

Approach public health with a global perspective. Gordon’s MPH program recognizes the interconnections of health around the globe and intentionally provides courses that incorporate and apply public health skills in global contexts. You’ll also benefit from unique global insights stemming from Gordon’s support of international ministries and their leaders.

“The MPH program at Gordon is a unique and critical opportunity to align excellent public health education with Christian-based principles and mission.”

—DR. HEATHER SIPSMA
MPH Program Director

Explore our MPH courses

Gordon’s MPH courses equip you with the technical skills that are essential today. Our public health degree curriculum features interdisciplinary learning through the lens of Christian values in order to foster the critical thinking, problem-solving, communications, ethical decision-making and leadership skills that are key for public health professionals. At Gordon, you’ll also receive more instruction for less cost compared to other programs. Learn more about our curriculum.

$71,000

Average annual salary for an
Epidemiologist

$75,000

Average annual salary for a
Health Services Manager

Partnerships and networks

We are partnering with some organizations that are doing incredible work serving communities. These organizations are committed to caring for the health and well-being of communities in the US and around the world. We are proud to be supporting these organizations and are grateful for their partnership with the MPH program.