Boise State’s School of Public and Population Health launched an accelerated version of its Master of Public Health degree for undergraduate students to enroll in its master’s program and begin their graduate coursework while simultaneously completing their undergraduate degree.
Applicants of the accelerated program must be Boise State undergraduate students majoring in health studies, public health or health data analytics.
“Completing an accelerated Master of Public Health program shows employers that you are serious about the work you want to do and that you can succeed in the face of challenges and hard work,” said Ellen Schafer, associate professor and Master of Public Health program director.
Jaime Sand, professor and associate director for student engagement and impact, said the accelerated program was born out of recent undergraduate school curriculum updates. This version of the Master of Public Health degree will provide a more affordable option for students, reducing the overall credits required for graduation.
“We hope this provides an opportunity for our undergraduate students who are interested in public health to advance their knowledge and skills more quickly, which means they can start improving the health of our state and communities even sooner,” Sand said.
The graduate degree offers three emphasis areas: data-driven decision-making, health management and leadership, and prevention and intervention programming.
“These emphasis areas align well with our undergraduate programs, so I hope students are excited to see how well prepared they are for the next step in their education,” Sand said. “It’s one of the few accelerated programs offered at Boise State.”
Visit the accelerated Master of Public Health website to learn more.