graduate public health programs

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Advance your impact. Strengthen your community. Shape the future of public health.

Whether you are completing your bachelor’s degree or advancing an established career, the Graduate Public Health Programs at the University of Alaska Anchorage are designed to meet you where you are and help you make a lasting difference. Our flexible online programs prepare students to lead, innovate, and create healthier communities in Alaska, across the nation, and throughout the circumpolar North.

Graduate Certificate in Public Health

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides a strong foundation in the essential areas of public health, including:

• Public health planning and evaluation
• Health services management
• Leadership and grant writing

This 18-credit, online program is ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen their skills and expand their impact in health-related organizations. It also serves as a direct pathway to the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, with all certificate credits transferring seamlessly toward the MPH degree.

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Practice

The MPH in Public Health Practice prepares professionals to protect and promote the health of entire communities. Focused on Alaska and the Circumpolar North, the 42-credit curriculum integrates coursework in:

• Epidemiology and biostatistics
• Health education and promotion
• Environmental and occupational health
• Health policy and management
• Program evaluation, research methods, and emergency management

Students complete an Applied Practice Experience (APE) and an Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) that translates coursework into action through direct community engagement. Those seeking a deeper research focus may pursue a thesis option, developing original scholarship that advances public health practice in Alaska, the Arctic, and beyond.

Program highlights:

• Fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
• Provides flexible online learning designed to support both working professionals and full-time students
• Open to students from all academic and professional backgrounds

Dual Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health (MSW/MPH)

The Dual MSW/MPH program integrates the perspectives of public health and social work to prepare leaders who address the social, environmental, and behavioral determinants of health. Students develop the expertise to design and implement programs that strengthen individuals, families, and communities while influencing systems-level change. Graduates are equipped to bridge health and human services in ways that promote equity, resilience, and well-being across Alaska and beyond.

Accelerated MPH Option for Undergraduate Students

Current Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) students at UAA can apply for the Accelerated MPH in Public Health Practice during their junior year. This pathway allows students to begin graduate coursework while completing their undergraduate degree, saving both time and tuition. The accelerated option provides a smooth transition into graduate study and an early start toward a career in public health leadership. Interested students are encouraged to speak with a BSHS or MPH academic advisor to learn more.

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WHY CHOOSE PUBLIC HEALTH AT UAA?

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WHERE OUR GRADUATES WORK

MPH alumni are making an impact across Alaska and beyond, including at:

• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
• Anchorage Health Department 
• Southcentral Foundation
• CDC Arctic Investigations Program
• American Lung Association
• Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
• Alaska Department of Education
• Alaska Infant Learning Program
• State of Alaska Department of Health
• Center for Safe Alaskans

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