Department of Public Health
The vision of the Department of Public Health is to create a safe, healthy, and productive workforce capable of transforming the health of their local and global communities.
Faculty within the Department of Public Health are committed to producing world class public health professionals to work in the United States and globally to improve health, prevent disease, reduce health disparities, and enhance quality of life through education, scholarship, and service.
Dr. Josiah Alamu, Chair of the Department of Public Health, discusses water quality research in The Gambia.
Student Spotlight
Geetu Sharma came to the US to attend the UIS MPH program. Currently, she is a Graduate Public Service Intern with the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Check out her video!
What we offer
The Department of Public Health offers the following degrees:
- Master of Public Health General (offered online and on-campus)
- Master of Public Health – Environmental Health (offered online and on-campus – STEM designated degree)
- Master of Public Health and Master of Public Administration (offered online and on-campus)
- Master of Public Health and Health and Human Services. (offered on-campus)
- Graduate Certificates (offered online and on-campus)
Admission Requirements and Application Information