Why Public Health at Mason?

Be Part of the Population Health Center, the Intersection of Academics and Practice More
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

CEPH-Accredited Programs More
- 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

Improve Population Health and Well-Being Locally, Nationally, and Globally More
- 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

Prepare for a Career in Public Health Minutes from the Nation’s Capital More
- 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

Help Solve Global Health Challenges More
- 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

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)