University of Northern Colorado

Program Information

Degree Offered

MPH-Master of Public Health-Emphasis in Community Health Education

Program Description:

As a partner institution of the Colorado School of Public Health, this program prepares students to develop important skills in the core public health areas, with further preparation in community health education. Students are prepared to work effectively in communities as educators, needs assessors, program planners and evaluators. Many students upon graduation are employed in the community health sector working within communities to help improve the health status of individuals and communities.

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools/Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

Eligibility Requirements:

See admissions requirements at the program website

International Student Requirements:

• An international student is neither a citizen of the United States nor classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a Lawful Permanent Resident or Permanent Resident Alien. • International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency requirements before being fully admitted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program (IEP). Please see the UNC IEP website for more information (http://www.unco.edu/cie/iep.html) • International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 90 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999