The Department of Public Health and Health Administration offers an evidence-based education preparing students to lead impactful public health initiatives, expand access to quality care and improve community well-being.
Through interdisciplinary coursework, applied learning and hands-on experience, the Department of Public Health and Health Administration equips students to protect, promote, prevent and heal. Students are trained to understand community health needs and the operational realities of healthcare organizations. The integration strengthens research, increases employability and aligns with national accreditation and workforce trends.
The Department of Public Health and Health Administration integrates population health sciences (epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics) with health systems and policy (health administration, management, policy analysis). This combination prepares students to both understand health problems and lead the organizations that address them.
With the goal of protecting and improving population health and preparing leaders to manage health systems, hospitals and public health agencies, the Public Health and Health Administration department partners with local health departments, nonprofits, hospitals and other organizations to provide student field placements and improve community health outcomes.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) prepares students to improve community health, address public health challenges, and create meaningful change.
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) prepares students to lead healthcare organizations, manage complex health systems, and drive meaningful change in healthcare.
The MPH and M.S. in Health Informatics and Analytics dual degree combines public health expertise with data science and analytics to prepare students to use data and technology to address complex population health challenges.
The MPH and M.A. in Anthropology dual degree combines public health and cultural perspectives to help students understand health disparities, address complex health challenges, and improve health outcomes in diverse communities.
The MHA and MBA dual degree combines healthcare management and business leadership to prepare students to lead healthcare organizations and drive strategic change.
The MHA and M.S. in Health Informatics and Analytics dual degree combines healthcare leadership with data and analytics to prepare students to lead and improve complex health systems.
The Ph.D. in Epidemiology prepares students to use research and data to understand complex public health challenges and improve health outcomes.
The Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences prepares students to conduct research that addresses complex health challenges and advances the health and well-being of communities.
The Charlotte Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Workgroup brings students, professionals and community partners together to advance maternal and child health through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and community engagement.
We envision a Charlotte where interdisciplinary partnerships create meaningful change in MCH and empower individuals, families, and communities to thrive.
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to advancing education, research, and community impact while supporting student success every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to connect with a faculty member, find a staff contact, or learn more about the people behind our programs, explore the directories for each department below.
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