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From Yvonne Johnston

Our program aims to prepare well-educated, theoretically informed, ethical, culturally competent and skillful public health professionals who can apply their knowledge to solve public health challenges.

In this program, you will engage in active learning experiences that provide real-world skills to improve lives and contribute to community well-being.

The field of public health encompasses disease prevention and health promotion by addressing underlying environmental factors and social determinants to achieve health equity among populations.

Binghamton's MPH Program provides immersion experiences where you will gain practical public health know-how. You will learn how to develop scientific evidence and translate it into meaningful health improvements for diverse populations and communities. You will develop sound professional judgment and the ability to work as a contributing member of an interprofessional team.

As a graduate of our MPH program, you will be prepared to be an effective leader and public health practitioner who possesses the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes for:

• assessing public health challenges;
• designing, implementing and evaluating public health programs; and
• conducting applied research to improve the health and well-being of communities.

Employment opportunities for public health graduates abound in many areas: public health departments at county and state levels, hospitals, home healthcare, primary care, outpatient care centers, long-term care facilities, health and human service agencies, community health programs, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and colleges and universities.

Our MPH program is committed to academic excellence, advancing a diverse and inclusive culture and engaging with the local and global community. Our program includes a diverse faculty who will work closely with you as teachers, advisors and mentors. You will have outstanding field experiences. We offer an environment that fosters professional development, a broad didactic education and grounding in developing evidence-based solutions to real-world public health challenges.

I hope the information on this website is helpful as you begin the application process. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about the our program. We hope you will consider a career in public health and join our local and global efforts to make a difference in people's lives.