What Sets UM-Flint Public Health (MPH) Program Apart?
The UM-Flint Master of Public Health is grounded in the foundational partnerships we have in the City of Flint and the application of these principles of authentic partnerships globally. When you add the talent of University of Michigan-Flint faculty, the deep sense of community throughout the Flint area, and the resources of the entire University of Michigan system, it’s easy to see why UM-Flint is a top choice for those pursing an advanced degree in public health.
TWO CONCENTRATIONS AVAILABLE
UM-Flint’s Master of Public Health program has two concentrations available for graduate students: Health Education and Health Administration.
REAL-LIFE RIGOR ON YOUR RESUME
UM-Flint faculty work closely with you throughout your culminating experience, allowing you to develop skills that address current public health challenges.
FLEXIBILITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
The MPH program at the University of Michigan-Flint requires a minimum of 45 credits and can be completed either on a part-time or full-time basis. Some MPH courses are offered online. These courses are offered through high-quality course management systems and are taught by the same expert faculty who teach on-campus courses.
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
Listen to what one our students has to say about the MPH program:
U-M RESEARCH RESOURCE
UM-Flint is a part of the world-renowned University of Michigan system, enabling students to tap into additional resources at the Dearborn and Ann Arbor campuses.
CLOSE FACULTY/CLASSMATE CONNECTIONS
The MPH program’s small class sizes allow increased student/faculty interaction and personalized attention.
GETTING RESULTS
Graduates of the MPH program possess the knowledge and skills necessary to develop broad-based, collaborative strategies for creating successful resolutions to public health challenges.
MISSION
Our mission is to improve health in the community through collaborative research and community service. We aim to produce future practitioners who promote healthy populations by providing experiential learning opportunities through community engagement.
Vision:
Achieving health equity in Flint and beyond.
Values:
- Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
- Social Justice
- Ethical Practice
- Professionalism
- Community and Partnerships
- Local-Global Synergy
MPH Foundational Competency Areas: (additional details here)
- Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health
- Public Health & Health Care Systems
- Planning & Management to Promote Health
- Policy in Public Health
- Leadership
- Communication
- Interprofessional Practice
- Systems Thinking
- Leadership
- Communication
- Interprofessional Practice
- Systems Thinking
