The program in Community Health is entering its twentieth year of providing a wide range of programs of study leading to the MPH degree. The School's MPH graduates are working in a variety of public and private health and health care organizations, providing a growing network of alumni to support students in their professional and career development. This area of concentration prepares students for analytic careers in all areas of public health, with coursework emphasis in biomedical statistical methodology, data management, and statistical analysis. Areas of study include toxic agent control, industrial hygiene, accident prevention, workplace safety, and general environmental health. The Epidemiology concentration prepares students for careers in disease prevention and control in public health research and practice settings.
Students acquire the skills needed to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret health data.
The program also provides a solid background for professionals in public health administration. The Practice Track curriculum is designed for persons whose interests are in public health administration and practice, whereas the Analytical Track is intended for students interested in acquiring additional research an methodology skills. The School's MHA graduates are well prepared for management positions in health care systems, hospitals, managed care companies, physician, practice organizations, medical service organizations, consulting firms, and virtually every type of public or private health care organization. As the nation's third oldest program of its kind, the program's graduates benefit from an extensive network of alumni in their career and professional development. Saint Louis University's School of Business and Administration is nationally recognized as one of the best among Jesuit universities and among the top 25 business schools for entrepreneurial studies by Success Magazine.