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    MA Programs in Public Health

    Receiving a Master of Arts degree (MA) can take about one to three years to earn, but it can help graduates obtain the skills, experience, and knowledge they need to get promoted and make more money in their chosen career.

    What is an MA in Public Health? Earning this advanced degree qualifies an individual to work in many different areas of public health policy. Students in this program learn more about health education, disease prevention, public health initiatives, and community health organizations, as well as how to create health policies that effectively deal with obesity, substance abuse, depression, violence, and many other public health concerns. Public health graduates learn how to make their world healthier and safer for themselves as well as for future generations.

    The rigorous study and work involved in earning a Master of Public Health often creates graduates that are hard working, ambitious, and detail-oriented. These skills translate well to the workplace and make these individuals highly valued by employers and companies.

    The cost of earning a master’s degree may differ for each individual. Students should contact their prospective school in order to be fully informed about the costs of earning their advanced degree.

    Individuals who earn their MA in Public Health may choose to work with non-profit organizations, helping to create and implement creative health programs in communities and schools. Graduates may also work in government health programs, assisting in the creation of social health policies and ensuring the timely delivery of subsidized healthcare and treatment. Other students may choose to add specialized training and experience to their master’s degree by returning to school and earning a doctorate degree or advanced certificate.

    Distance and work requirements are no longer barriers to earning an education with the various online and part-time academic options that many schools offer. If you would like to learn more about earning your MA in Public Health, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.