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Concordia University Irvine

Master of Public Health (MPH)

School of Health and Human Sciences

Serve and Lead Communities in Health and Wellness

Public health is integral to society. In the ever-changing context of our healthcare industry, the demand for professionals trained in public health is increasing. Positions related to public health are predicted to grow nearly 20% nationwide by 2026 – nearly double the rate for all other occupations.

While healthcare serves a critical role in diagnosing and treating injury and illness, a career in public health will allow you to focus on proactive measures to preventing injury and reducing the spread of disease. As an effective leader in public health, you will have the opportunity to inform and empower individuals, communities, and populations to make healthy choices, to reduce morbidity and mortality, and to decrease health expenditures. Public health is also a prime field for contributing to those in underserved areas, including urban, rural, and international populations.

The Master of Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Education at Concordia University Irvine will provide you with a solid foundation in the fundamental areas of public health that is grounded in research and ethical principles. Guided by expert faculty, you will experience a faith-based education that emphasizes servant leadership and community health promotion.

2 year completion time
42 total units
$625 per unit
Fully online

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Program Highlights

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Student Experiences: Tim & Kathy

  • Broad Career Opportunities: Focusing on the prevention of illness and injury, public health is a distinct and ever-changing field. The field needs new leaders with a big-picture perspective on population health.
  • 2 Years to Complete: The typical length of a term for each course is 7 weeks which allows you to graduate in as few as 24 months.
  • Online Delivery: Live sessions are scheduled on Tuesday nights Week 1, 3, 5, and 7.
  • Hands-on Experience: You will gain valuable experience through an integrated service component.
  • Experienced Christian Educators: Our faculty examine professional practice and leadership through the lens of the Christian faith and ethical practices.

Upcoming Start Dates

Start Term Start Date
Spring 2024 March 4, 2024
Fall 2024 August 2024 (date: TBD)

Deadline for Spring 2024 Applications:
Priority deadline: January 19, 2024
Final deadline: February 16, 2024

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Careers in Public Health

Public health is a multifaceted field encompassing many career paths and ventures. This flexibility allows students from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds and professional experiences to find a meaningful career in public health.

Initiatives involving public health commonly include:

  • Bioethics
  • Clinical practice
  • Community engagement
  • Environmental health
  • Geographic information systems
  • Global health
  • Health education
  • Health equality
  • Health policy and management
  • Infectious disease prevention and control
  • Occupational health
  • Social and behavioral health

Graduates who earn a Master of Public Health are qualified for a variety of professions that allow them to apply knowledge and passion to a vocation in the service of others:

  • Epidemiologist
  • Grants specialist
  • Lab technician / medical technologist
  • Program manager/coordinator
  • Public health dentist
  • Public health informatics specialist
  • Public health nurse
  • Public health nutritionist
  • Public health officer/director
  • Public health physician
  • Public health social worker
  • Statistician

Our Master of Public Health degree draws experts and allows for mentorship opportunities in a wide range of industries related to public health:

  • Consulting firms
  • Health systems
  • Hospitals
  • Managed care organizations
  • Nonprofit, community-based health
  • Public health agencies

Concordia University Irvine is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. The accreditation review will address the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Other degrees and areas of study offered by this institution will not be included in the unit of accreditation review.

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Integrative Learning Experiences

As part of the requirements for the program, you will have the opportunity to complete a community-based practicum and 20 hours of volunteer work in a health service organization of your choosing.

Online Delivery

Fully Online

The Master of Public Health is designed for working professionals and can be completed in as little as 2 years. Live sessions are scheduled on Tuesday nights Week 1, 3, 5, and 7. The program is paced to be completed one course at a time, with the exception of the final semester, during which the internship is completed concurrently.

Twice a year, the Healthcare Programs host Professional Development Workshops that will allow you to interact in person or via livestream with your peers, alumni, and faculty. The workshops focus on professional development through offerings such as presentations by guest speakers from the industry, executive coaches, resume writing seminars, job search training, and a professional photographer. Workshops are held either in person or via live-stream. MPH students are not required to attend the keynote presentation.

Faculty Publication and News

Perspectives & Insights from Concordia Healthcare Faculty

Catherine Sinardi and Erin Nelson

Studying Loss in Lockdowns

By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on June 21, 2021

In early 2020, during the unprecedented public health lockdowns, Dr. Erin Nelson felt an urgency to dive in and study what was happening in society. Nelson posted an open invitation on social media to see who was interested in partnering to research communication-related aspects of responses to the virus outbreak. Dr. Cathi Sinardi, who directs CUI’s Master of Healthcare Administration program, and Master of Public Health program, and CUI’s two under-graduate Healthcare Management majors was one of the first to respond.

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Catherine Sinardi

Healthcare Roundtable

By Orange County Business Journal
Posted on April 19, 2021

Concordia University Irvine’s Director of Healthcare Programs Dr. Catherine Sinardi participated in a Q&A with Healthcare Professionals for the Orange County Business Journal. Take a look at her answers, extracted from the full OCBJ article. 

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Swab Test by Russell Tate

Three Positives in This Pandemic

By Todd Kane
Posted on May 15, 2020

Yes, there are positives in this pandemic though we may have to look closely to find them. Here are a few of the observations that Professor Kane has made that are surprising, inspiring, and provide confidence that we will get through this.

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Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission to the master’s program, a student must:

  1. Provide one official transcript that shows a confirmed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  2. Submit a statement of intent.
  3. Provide a minimum of one professional reference.
  4. Submit a current professional resume.

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International students, please note: the MPH program is a fully online program. Concordia University Irvine does not issue the Form I-20 for this fully online program. For more information, please contact [email protected].

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