MPH Program Overview
One of the fastest growing job fields today is Public Health! The field offers security, diversity, mastery, and an opportunity to impact the health of your community. The Master of Public Health degree prepares students for a professional career in program planning, implementation, evaluation, epidemiology, research and other related roles. These roles can be in public, private, and government agencies, as well as community-level health organizations.
Master of Public Health - Applied Epidemiology
The mission of the MPH program in Applied Epidemiology is to prepare professional public health epidemiologists with the necessary problem-solving, critical-thinking and technological skills that will allow them to assess, implement and evaluate programs in diverse human populations and communities.
Master of Public Health - Community Health Education
The mission of the MPH program in Community Health Education is to prepare professional public health educators with the responsibilities for leadership, supervisory, administrative and consultative roles that will allow them to plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs in a variety of community settings.
Eric Shanazari, MPH, Class of 2024
Company: PhD student in the department of population and public health sciences at USC and research assistant with the SHARE study at CSUN
It cannot be overstated just how committed CSUN's health sciences faculty are to preparing students for the job market with practical skills and opportunities for growth and professional development. The applied epidemiology program has served as an excellent foundation as I continue my academic journey at USC and I'm thankful to have been a matador.
Katherine Orojian, MPH, Class of 2022
Current Title: Epidemiology Analyst
The EPI program significantly advanced my expertise in epidemiology, offering a solid foundation in data analysis and research methodologies. The distinguished faculty provided exceptional mentorship, fostering both academic and practical skills. This program's focus on data-driven decision-making has been crucial in my role as an Epidemiology Analyst, enabling me to analyze complex datasets and contribute to public health strategies.
Abnous Shaverdi, MPH, Class of 2020
Company: Research/Evaluation Analyst at the LA County DPH
CSUN MPH program in Applied Epidemiology expanded my research skills, taught me to work with various statistical software packages, and provided me a chance to conduct real-world evaluation projects; these unique skills and experiences that I gained from this program have given me an edge in job applications. I am truly grateful for all the opportunities that the program and supportive faculty
