Why Public Health at Mason?

Become involved in:

• Interprofessional clinical care for underserved populations
• Research of consequence to improve the public’s health
• Learning and development opportunities for practitioners and students 

• We are proud to offer the only CEPH-accredited bachelor’s degree in Virginia.
• Our BS in Global Health, MPH, and MS in Global Health are all CEPH-accredited
• The benefits of earning a public health degree from an accredited program include consideration for select opportunities such as employment, fellowships, and advanced credentials

• Address social and behavioral factors affecting community health domestically and abroad
• Protect the health of all people by working to change policy and implement programs to promote healthy behaviors, communities, and environments
  
  

• Study in one of the most important political, intellectual, and economics hubs in the world
• Complete an internship or practicum in or near the nation’s capital with a federal agency, a public health department, a private sector consulting firm, or a non-governmental health organization
  
  

• Investigate emerging infectious diseases
• Solve today’s public health challenges through research and practice
• Develop the skills needed to be culturally competent in the public health workforce 
  
  

• George Mason ranked #16 top school for a public health college degree by College Factuals
• George Mason ranked best college in Virginia for degrees in health professions by College Factuals
• Master of Public Health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)