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Background
San José State University’s CEPH accredited MPH program was founded in 1970 to prepare community health education practitioners to serve the diverse and dynamic communities of Northern California. In 2000, our program was awarded an unprecedented second seven year re-accreditation term by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). This is the same accrediting body that accredits U.S. public health programs and schools. Since its founding and first accreditation in 1974, its essential mission has been: To provide professional education, encompassing a wide range of theoretical approaches and practical methodologies, that prepares and supports both students and graduates with the knowledge and confidence to apply their health education skills to program, policy, and community development. The MPH program’s emphasis in health education results in practitioners who are able to:
These outcomes encompass the areas of professional responsibility delineated by the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing, Inc., and the newly approved Graduate Standards. The program’s mission is achieved through an integrated program of instruction, research, and service, carried out in close collaboration with a diverse network of community programs and practitioners. Our ultimate goal is public health and social justice through planned, organized, and empowering community efforts. Please visit the other pages in our distance website to learn more about our program. |
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