Public Health Master's
Focus on the prevention of injury and disease, rather than treatment, to improve the quality of life within your community, state or nationwide.
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Why K-State?
This degree will prepare individuals to better address health issues at the local, state, national and international levels.
An applied practice experience (APE) bridges professional academic preparation and public health practice. Students will use the knowledge and skills learned in their core curriculum and area of emphasis.
Whether you're already employed in the industry or looking to start your career, you'll have the support of expert faculty across six colleges.
- be leaders for state and local health departments
- investigate new and emerging infectious diseases
- strengthen the public’s ability to respond to bioterrorism and biosecurity emergencies
Available at the Manhattan and Olathe campuses.
- understand the interaction between nutrition and health
- apply sound nutritional principles to promote healthy eating
- communicate nutrition messages to at-risk population
Available online and at the Manhattan campus.
I support effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement with staff from multiple disciplines across health, medicine and public policy.
Jason Orr | MPH - Infectious Disease and Zoonoses
I lead a community-based initiative designed to help improve the health and well- being of residents by collaborating on projects to address health needs.
Alyssa Gehle | MPH - Public Health Nutrition
- identify and categorize risks, challenges and solutions in the food system
- recognize, evaluate, and control food-borne agents and toxins
- understand the influence of policies, globalization and international trade on food safety and biosecurity
Available online, at the Manhattan and Olathe campuses.
- perform physical activity promotion research
- create an evidence-based physical activity practice
- understand the psychological, social and environmental factors associated with physically active lifestyles
Available at the Manhattan campus only.
For my applied practice experience I worked with Fort Riley in the public health department. I had the opportunity to perform a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) assessment for food that goes to the commissary.
Frederick Deya | MPH - Food Safety and Biosecurity
My current work focuses around emerging trends within claims-based populations. These analyses are used to determine any adverse health outcomes or costs that clients could be experiencing. This work has led to improved health and affordability initiatives for our client base.
Kyle Braun | MPH - Public Health Physical Activity
Careers of past graduates
There's a multitude of job opportunities for MPH grads, including:
- regional field epidemiologist
- public health planner
- analyst for a state institute of health
- epidemiology specialist/communicable disease coordinator at a state health department
- disease investigator at a county health department
- infection prevention coordinator for a state health system
- health promotion specialist at a state health department
- health policy analyst at a university medical center
- education program coordinator at a college medical center