Why Public Health at Mason?
Improve Population Health and Well-Being Locally, Nationally, and Globally More
- Address social and behavioral factors affecting community health domestically and abroad
- Promote healthy behaviors, communities, and environments in our locally and globally
- Protect the health of all people by providing prevention-based health care and wellness education
Prepare for a Career in Public Health Minutes from the Nation’s Capital More
- Study in one of the most important political, intellectual, and economic hubs in the world
- See how our students take advantage of access to Mason’s location 15 miles from the nation’s capital with access to government, nonprofit, and other major organizations
- Culminate your learning experience by completing a practicum with a federal agency, a public health department, a private sector health consulting firm, or a non-governmental health organization
Help Solve Global Health Challenges More
- Investigate emerging infectious diseases
- Improve the health and well-being of people around the world
- Participate in faculty research to solve today’s public health challenges
- Develop the skills needed to be culturally competent in a variety of settings
Enroll in Accredited and Nationally Recognized Programs More
- 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)
