Benedictine University's Online MPH Recognized for its Excellence
Lisle, Il. (PRWEB) February 24, 2015 -- Benedictine University’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) program has been ranked as one of the top online MPH programs in the nation by publichealthonline.org. To be considered for recognition by Public Health Online, a University must meet certain general criteria requirements and is scored in five key areas:
• Online tuition cost
• Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation
• Academic and career counseling services
• Job placement services for graduates
• Public Health Online’s Peer-Based Value (PBV)
“We’re incredibly honored Public Health Online has ranked Benedictine’s online Master of Public Health program among the nation’s best. It has always been the University’s goal to ensure that M.P.H. graduates receive a top-tier education and are prepared to drive positive change in global health throughout their careers. This ranking only further solidifies the quality of Benedictine’s online M.P.H. program,” said Public Health Department Chair and Associate Professor Georgeen Polyak, Ph.D.
A Cutting-Edge Health Education
Fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, Benedictine University’s online Master of Public Health program is designed for students new to public health and for mid-career professionals. The curriculum focuses on current topics and emerging trends surrounding health care, such as the effects of genetics, personal choice and the environment on global health.
Students are afforded the option to take courses in the traditional classroom setting on the Lisle, Ill. campus, entirely online or a combination of both. Students are also able to choose from four areas of specialization, all of which lead to a graduate certificate in addition to their master’s degree:
• Epidemiology
• Health Education and Promotion
• Health Management and Policy
• Emergency Preparedness
Learn more about the online Master of Public Health degree at Benedictine University. Call (866) 295-3104 to speak with an admissions representative or click here for more information.
About Benedictine University:
Benedictine University is an independent Roman Catholic institution located in Lisle, Illinois, just 25 miles west of Chicago, with course offerings online and in Springfield, Illinois, and Mesa, Arizona. Founded in 1887, Benedictine provides 55 undergraduate majors and 15 graduate and four doctoral programs. Benedictine University is ranked No. 1 among the country's fastest-growing campuses between 2002-2012 in The Chronicle of Higher Education's list of private nonprofit doctoral institutions, and Forbes magazine named Benedictine among "America's Top Colleges" for the fourth consecutive year in 2014. Benedictine University's Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is listed by Crain's Chicago Business as the sixth largest in the Chicago area in 2014. Information on campus-based programs can be found at ben.edu and on online programs at online.ben.edu.
Allison Anderson, Benedictine University Online, http://online.ben.edu/edd/doctorate-education, +1 (630) 590-2453, [email protected]
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