Ph.D. in Public Health

Dramatic changes in the nation’s healthcare delivery system, coupled with a national priority on disease prevention and healthy living, are prompting a greater demand for highly qualified public health leaders. With this public health Ph.D., you can study current public health initiatives, explore what makes them successful, and discuss strategies for creating and leading your own initiatives. When you earn your Ph.D. in Public Health online at Walden, you can explore strategies that can promote positive health changes for entire populations and play a role in improving the health of individuals, your community, and beyond.

Ph.D. in Public Health Tracks

The Ph.D. in Public Health program has two tracks designed to match your academic background and interests.

If you hold a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) or an M.S. in Public Health, select Track I. The program requires completion of 82 to 83 quarter credits and offers two specializations.

• Community Health Education
• Epidemiology

If you hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in an academic discipline other than the public health field, select Track II. The program requires 110 to 111 quarter credits and offers two specializations.

• Community Health Education
• Epidemiology

When you choose Walden’s online Ph.D. in Public Health, you can benefit from the flexibility of online learning and from MobileLearn^SM. Offered exclusively at Walden, MobileLearn not only enables you to choose where and when you learn, but it also gives you the ability to choose how you learn. Learn more.

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For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.