Are you an environmental health professional looking for a leadership role within a health department or another public health organization? 5XÉçÇø’s College of Public Health now offers a flexible and comprehensive Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) - Health Policy and Management (HPM) concentration with an elective focus on Environmental Health Management.
This two-year program is ideal for environmental health specialists and managers in public health agencies, corporate environmental health and safety professionals, and other health professionals seeking to advance their careers beyond field work and into the realm of management and leadership.
Why Choose the MPH-HPM with an Environmental Health Management Focus?
Our MPH-HPM program is tailored for professionals like you who are ready to advance in their careers. The 100% asynchronous, online course schedule allows you to complete the degree at your own pace, in as little as two years. In addition to the health policy and management-focused courses, the flexible curriculum allows students to select environmental health courses that reflect their interests and career goals. Environmental health-focused courses offered include:
- Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- Food Protection
- Water and Wastewater Management
- Built Environment and Public Health
- Climate Change
Our MPH-HPM program offers three start dates per year — fall, spring, and summer — so you can begin at a time that suits you and your schedule. Additionally, with affordable tuition rates and a $3,000 scholarship awarded in your final semester, the College of Public Health is committed to making your education accessible and affordable.
How to Get Started
Applicants to the MPH program should have an undergraduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA for unconditional admission.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today at www.kent.edu/apply.
Current MPH students interested in the elective Environmental Health Management track should meet with their advisor to discuss course options and degree progress. Advising appointments can be made through your FlashLine account or by visiting .
Connect with Us
Visit www.kent.edu/publichealth or contact us at 330-672-6500 or publichealth@kent.edu to learn more about our programs and apply today. Your future in environmental health management and leadership starts here.