Public Health Leadership Program

"After years of searching for a graduate program of this nature, the Public Health Leadership Program exceeded all of my expectations." - Larry Michael

Public Health Leadership Program offers the Public Health Leadership Certificate, the Master of Public Health degree in three concentration areas and the Master of Science degree in Public Health/Occupational Health Nursing.  Applicants are expected to have three to five years of health-related experience.  For more information about the Master's programs--distance or residential--refer to our program guidelines.

• Master of Public Health
• Master of Science
• Online Global Health Certificate
  
• Public Health Leadership Certificate
• Occupational Health Nursing Certificate

Master of Public Health (MPH)

The MPH is offered in three concentration areas: Leadership (which includes focus areas in  Field Epidemiology, Public Health Nursing, Public Health Practice, and Program Development); Health Care and Prevention; and Occupational Health Nursing.  The MPH in all concentration areas is available in both distance and residential formats, with the exception of Health Care and Prevention, which is offered only on campus. In accordance with new guidelines from the Council on Education for Public Health, the Program requires a minimum of 42 credits for completion.

Public health nurses who enroll in the public health leadership program have the unique opportunity to concentrate on issues of importance to public health nursing through coursework, the master's paper and field practicum.  The Occupational Health Nursing concentration and the Public Health Nursing focus area are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway--33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006; 800-669-1656, ext. 153.

Leadership (includes focus areas Field Epidemiology, Public Health Nursing, Public Health Practice, and Program Development)

• Distance Learning
• Residential

Health Care and Prevention

• Residential Only

Occupational Health Nursing

• Distance Learning
• Residential

Masters Program Director, David Steffen, DrPH
Phone: (919) 843-5567
Email: dsteffen@email.unc.edu

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Master of Science (Residential)

The Master of Science (MS) degree is offered in Public Health Nursing fields of study in Public Health Nursing and Occupational Health Nursing.  The residential/on-campus program of study prepares graduates in program planning and evaluation, with emphasis on the development of research skills as beginning researchers.  Two years of full-time study is required for the MS student.  Students have 5 years to complete the program.  Public Health Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway--33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006; 800-669-1656, ext. 153.

Susan Randolph
Phone: (919) 966-0979
Email: susan.randolph@unc.edu

To enhance your UNC experience, the department offers numerous ways for students to finance their education, get involved in volunteer service activities and participate in various student organizations. 

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Online Global Health Certificate

The Public Health Leadership Program is offering a new online Certificate in Global Health for working health professionals around the world. This interdisciplinary, online Global Health Certificate is a four-course, formal academic certificate for non-degree seeking students that examines the complexities inherent in improving health on a global scale.

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Program Coordinator, Damian Gallina
Phone: 843-2385
Email: dgallina@email.unc.edu

Public Health Leadership Certificate (PHLC)

The Public Health Leadership Certificate is an 11-credit hour program of study.  The content is the same as the core content taught in PHLP's MPH programs.  All courses have been specially designed and developed for delivery via distance learning.  Students will be able to register, receive materials, interact with faculty, order books and successfully complete this program while only traveling to campus once.  A connection to the Internet is all that is required!

The application deadline for Spring 2010 is February 1, 2010.  Please note there are limited spaces available in the program.  Thus, applying early will provide a better opportunity for admission.

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Program Coordinator, Damian Gallina
Phone: 843-2385
Email: dgallina@email.unc.edu

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Occupational Health Nursing Certificate

The Occupational Health Nursing Certificate is an academic program of study.  Students take 11- 12 credits in coursework that has been specially developed for distance education.  All credits earned are completely transferable as part of the requirements for the completion of the OHN Concentration MPH degree.  Students will be able to register, receive materials, interact with faculty, order books, and successfully complete this program while only traveling to campus once.  A connection to the Internet is all that is required!

The application deadline for the fall semester is April 1.  Please note there are limited spaces available in the program.  Applying early will provide a better opportunity for admission.

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Program Coordinator, Judy Ostendorf
Phone:  919-966-2597
Email:  judy_ostendorf@unc.edu

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