{"id":1690,"date":"2026-07-18T21:10:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T01:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/?page_id=1690"},"modified":"2026-08-11T12:53:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:53:16","slug":"public-health-mph","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/public-health-mph\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Public Health Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Master of Public Health Degree<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This flexible program is designed to fit your life. 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"why\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Why Earn Your Master of Public Health at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Real-Life Rigor on Your Resume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help students build practical skills applicable to their careers, UM-Flint\u2019s Master of Public Health program provides ample opportunities for real-world experience.<br><br>You can have at least two resume-worthy experiences in the community through an internship and a capstone, where you develop health-related projects to be used by agencies to accomplish their mission.<br><br>Along with the guidance from our experienced faculty, these real-world projects allow you to acquire skills to address current public health challenges and prepare for a career as a public health professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Flexible Program With 100% Online MPH Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to accommodate student needs, the MPH program at UM-Flint can be completed 100% online if you choose and on a part-time or full-time basis. Some classes can be completed online asynchronously and others using Hyperflex technology, which allows students to choose from week to week to attend in-person or online synchronously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">UM Research Resource<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint\u2019s MPH students have the opportunity to participate in meaningful public health research projects. As part of the world-renowned University of Michigan system, UM-Flint also enables students to access additional resources at the Dearborn and Ann Arbor campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">What Makes Us One of the Nation\u2019s Best Public Health Master\u2019s Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At UM-Flint, we are committed to serving the community throughout the Flint area and beyond. The Master of Public Health program is grounded in our foundational partnerships in the City of Flint and the application of these principles of authentic partnerships globally. With esteemed faculty and the resources of the entire University of Michigan system, UM-Flint is a top choice for those pursuing an advanced degree in public health. The program is ranked among the nation\u2019s best public health programs by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-graduate-schools\/top-health-schools\/university-of-michigan-flint-171146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/Brittany-Jones-Carter-headshot_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1696 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/Brittany-Jones-Carter-headshot_2.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/Brittany-Jones-Carter-headshot_2-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;After finishing my bachelor\u2019s in health care administration, I pursued a MPH because there is so much you can do in the field \u2013 from administration to health education to research. I had a newborn when I started the program and it was very convenient for me to take classes online. I was lucky to work as a research assistant with Dr. Lisa Lapeyrouse on her work on racism and how it impacts health outcomes in Flint. I saw how impactful her work is in the community and fell in love with research. Research is how we understand people\u2019s behavior and learn how to make positive changes. I completed an internship with the U-M Prevention Research Center and was hired to work there after graduation. I am grateful for what the program gave me. The faculty and staff make the program a very supportive community. You know that they care about you and want you to succeed.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Brittany Jones-Carter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Master of Public Health 202<\/em>3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"curriculum\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Master of Public Health Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The robust Master of Public Health program curriculum consists of a minimum of 42 credit hours of in-depth study that can help students establish a solid knowledge foundation in public health and strengthen skills in leadership, systems thinking, and communication. Providing an Applied Practice Experience and an Integrative Learning Experience, the curriculum enables students to demonstrate their synthesis of competencies through hands-on health projects.<br><br>&nbsp;In addition, the flexible curriculum allows students to customize individualized degree completion plans to fit their unique learning pace. Students select a program concentration in Health Education or Health Administration, depending on their career aspirations.<br><br>The Master of Public Health program can be completed 100% online utilizing Hyperflex technology.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16192\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Public+Health+(MPH) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Master of Public Health Program Curriculum<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"options\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Concentration Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MPH in Health Education<\/strong><br>The Health Education concentration option is ideal for MPH students who are committed to improving the well-being of individuals and communities. The concentration courses focus on establishing students\u2019 specialized skills in health program evaluation, design, and execution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MPH in Health Administration<\/strong><br>The Health Administration concentration is designed for those who aspire to take on managerial roles in health care organizations. It emphasizes financial management, strategic planning, and leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Dual Degree Option: Master of Public Health \/Master of Business Administration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Public Health\/Master of Business Administration<\/a>&nbsp;option is designed for students who want to work in public health sectors and also gain management knowledge and skills. The MPH\/MBA curriculum allows students to apply up to 12 specified credits toward both degrees.<br>The degrees are independent.&nbsp;The MBA program courses are offered in a variety of formats: online, hybrid online courses or on-campus classes\/online classes from week to week with hyperflex courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UM- Flint - MPH\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vhk-6DoywVI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"careers\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">MPH Degree Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. In fact, 91% of our graduates who responded to the alumni survey reported successfully finding employment within one year of graduation. MPH alumni are employed at agencies such as Wayne County Health Authority, Genesee County Health Department, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, Altarum, and Underground Railroad with titles such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Population Health Project Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency Preparedness Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIV Prevention Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Health Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual Assault Prevention Educator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-chamfer is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9c11d1c0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-4e6f31bfab0e916dc37303f9c9c4d4af\">Graduate Program Ambassador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1221c92bcfb004138542a255179c27fd wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kim S.<\/strong> | <a href=\"mailto:kimjohn@umich.edu\">kimjohn@umich.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2ba3c2010166d9f1241bdac391db9cc wp-block-paragraph\">Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from Marygrove College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b3539b5502a1df4a1e318e88ec6e732f wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are some of the best qualities of your program?&nbsp;<\/strong>This program has been instrumental in my career outlook and educational experience. The best qualities for me are the faculty and opportunities to impact our communities. The faculty are highly educated and engaged in their fields and instill confidence and a sense of purpose in their students by allowing them to participate in many aspects of public health. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1699 size-full\" alt=\"Kimberly Snodgrass in a white lab coat smiles while standing with arms crossed, against a light background.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/Kimberly-Snodgrass.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/Kimberly-Snodgrass.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/Kimberly-Snodgrass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/Kimberly-Snodgrass-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/Kimberly-Snodgrass-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/Kimberly-Snodgrass-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b4aea3\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"admission\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree from a regionally accredited institution with sufficient preparation in algebra to succeed in Epidemiology and Biostatistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For students who seek admission to the BS\/MPH joint degree program, please see the details on our BS\/MPH&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catalog<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University of Michigan will consider a three-year degree from India equivalent to a US bachelor\u2019s degree if the degree has been earned with a minimum of 60% marks and the awarding institution has been accredited by India\u2019s National Assessment and Accreditation Council with a grade of \u201cA\u201d or better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Applying to the MPH Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be considered for admission to the Master of Public Health program, submit an online application below. Other materials can be emailed to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transcript policy<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review. Read&nbsp;the <a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>&nbsp;for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\/\">Three letters of recommendation<\/a>&nbsp;that can speak to your past academic performance and\/or your potential for successfully completing the MPH program. At least one letter must be an academic reference.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose should be a typewritten document of 500 words or less that includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is your area of concentration of interest (health education or health administration), and how would the completion of the MPH program allow you to live your purpose?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe how your coursework, work\/volunteer, and life experiences have prepared you to be successful in the MPH program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe your experiences with facing and overcoming adversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe how your characteristics and goals are congruent with the Program\u2019s mission and values (see below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe how your personal or academic background and experiences will bring a unique perspective to the program and positively contribute to the Public Health community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any special circumstances applicable to your application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program is fully online; admitted students will not be eligible to receive a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interview: An interview may be required at the discretion of the faculty admissions committee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-link-hover-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Admission to the MPH program for international students is currently paused. We are unable to accept any new international applications for fall 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-text-alternate-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3e99499e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"deadlines\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-sentinel-font-family has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-b127aa3156e7fc920c363e60fdf7ee19\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on or before the day of the application deadline. The Master of Public Health program has rolling admission and reviews completed applications each month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feb. 1 (early deadline for guaranteed consideration for scholarships, grants and assistantships)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 1 (final deadline)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dec. 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>April 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"accreditation\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/ceph-bach-mast-white-transparent.jpg\" alt=\"CEPH Accredited logo with the text &quot;ACcredited Bachelor's Master's.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-1707\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Public Health Programs at the University of Michigan\u2013Flint were accredited by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ceph.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)<\/a>&nbsp;Board of Councilors in June 2021. As a first-time applicant, the program received the maximum five-year accreditation term available at that time. The initial accreditation period extended through July 1, 2026, with an official accreditation start date recorded as November 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programs are currently undergoing reaccreditation review through CEPH. Upon successful completion of this review process, the accreditation term is expected to extend through 2033, demonstrating the program\u2019s continued commitment to maintaining CEPH standards and advancing excellence in public health education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final self-study and reviewer\u2019s report are available by request at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:PHHS-Info@umich.edu\">PHHS-Info@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our mission is to improve community health through collaborative research and community service. We aim to produce future practitioners who promote healthy populations by providing experiential learning opportunities through community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Respect &amp; Engagement:<\/strong>&nbsp;We cultivate an environment where mutual respect and active engagement thrive. Through open communication and collaboration, we create a space where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ethical &amp; Civic Responsibility:<\/strong>&nbsp;Upholding the highest standards of integrity and civic duty, our faculty and students engage in ethical practice, research, teaching, service, and advocacy that benefit the public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Professionalism:&nbsp;<\/strong>Model the duties and responsibilities of public health consistent with the code of conduct for the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community and Partnerships:<\/strong>&nbsp;Engage in mutually beneficial community collaborations built on respect, trust, and personal commitment to improve the public health status of local and global communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local-Global Synergy:&nbsp;<\/strong>Create an educational synergy among domestic and international students, faculty, and communities that fosters learning and practice opportunities that improve public health across cultures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ef683a008aee4571d8c33c9b225e65fa is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0a678475 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-291 size-large\" alt=\"A person sits at a table using a laptop covered in stickers, with large windows and a view of a building in the background.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/shared-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/FLINT_First-Day-of-Class_0001-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8e857c\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16f4663b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"advising\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-717c91166984960e3c9625e478f87459\">Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At UM-Flint, we proudly provide dedicated advisors to help students navigate their unique educational journeys. 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