Public Health Nutrition, MPH
Level:
Master's Degree
Credits required:
42 credits
Cost per credit:
$504
Next start date:
August 26, 2024
Champion Public Health & Nutrition in Your Community
This 100% online Master of Public Health Nutrition (MPH) degree includes interdisciplinary training in nutrition-related sciences and prepares students with skills and competencies essential for leadership and administrative positions in public health nutrition.
You will learn about designing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition-related programs and policies to improve the health and well-being of local, national, and global populations. The land-grant mission of Utah State University provides unique opportunities for you to the study of the relationship between human nutritional status and health with strong academic and research programs in nutritional epidemiology, federal and community nutrition programs, USU Extension nutrition outreach programs, food science, food safety, agricultural practices, animal health, climate change, environmental sciences and much more. The 100% online aspect of the program allows you to complete the program from anywhere around the world. This program can be pursued part-time or full-time.
The MPH Nutrition program is considered a professional program. You will complete an Applied Practice Experience (APE) and write a capstone paper (Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)). You will work with your advisor early in your program to ensure yours are acceptable.
The First Step is a Conversation. Talk to Mateja.
Mateja R. Savoie Roskos
Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Services
Associate Professor; MPH Program Director
(435) 797-5777
mateja.savoie@usu.edu
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department: Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences
Find Your Fit
Take a few minutes to determine how a USU Online program can help you meet your education and career goals.
Learn from Experts in Public Health Nutrition
The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences fosters an interdisciplinary approach to public health education and research. Our faculty are leaders in their fields and have extensive U.S. and international-based public health nutrition experiences. Many of our faculty have either held previous positions in the field, collaborate with public health organizations for research/programming, or provide regular service to the field, which enables them to seamlessly integrate their practical insights, professional networks, and field experiences into the classroom to enrich students’ learning experiences.
Palak Gupta
Assistant Professor
"The CAAS MPH program provides real-life experiences that complement classroom learning, creating a community of skilled public health professionals. My expertise in hunger solutions allows our students to engage with hunger issues and social determinants of health. By connecting them with Extension programs and ongoing research projects, we offer opportunities for students to intern, volunteer, and collaborate with faculty, fostering a dynamic and immersive learning experience."
Casey Coombs
Professional Practice Assistant Professor
"Our MPH Public Health Nutrition graduates are employed in diverse leadership positions in the fields of public health, nutrition, clinical dietetics, and healthcare, among others. The program equips students with a variety of portable knowledge and skills, including program planning and evaluation, social determinants of health, and effective communication, preparing them to address today's complex nutrition problems."
Student Feedback
I was not only enabled to address a plethora of issues negatively affecting our health and wellness. I was connected to real people and organizations as I worked to assist in projects that actually made an impact in the lives of my community. However, when people ask about my experience at USU in the MPH Nutrition program I remember my professors and mentors who seemed just as intent on my success as I was.
The MPH Nutrition program at USU was a valuable and meaningful experience. I developed essential skills in writing, critical thinking, program planning and evaluation, and policy building. As a clinical dietitian in this program, I gained a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of public health and clinical medicine. Recognizing the importance of bridging this gap, the program's flexibility enabled me to channel my passion into a project that was both engaging for me and valuable for my partner organization.
Career Outlooks
Our graduates are employed in diverse public health roles that improve the health of individuals and communities worldwide. They hold leadership positions in government agencies, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, and community programs, serving as public health nutritionists, nutritional epidemiologists, program coordinators, public health educators, registered dietitians, and more. Additionally, many graduates have advanced to pursue health-related doctoral programs, including PhD programs and medical school.
Skills You'll Learn
- Leadership
- Research and analytical skills
- Public health communication
- Program planning and evaluation
- Advocacy
- Epidemiological methods
- Critial thinking
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