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Advance Your Career in Public Health—With the Expertise Today's Field Demands
Prepare to lead in addressing today's most pressing health challenges. The online programs in Kent State's College of Public Health integrate comprehensive coursework with real-world application, equipping you with the specialized expertise and practical skills public health leadership requires. Study with distinguished faculty who are active researchers and practitioners, and graduate ready to make measurable impact in communities and organizations nationwide.
Gain the credentials that open doors. Choose from focused, nationally acclaimed programs designed for working professionals—including undergraduate and graduate options, and certificates that fit seamlessly into master's degree pathways.
—Fortune
Proven Excellence Since 1910
Kent State's more-than-110-year tradition of educational excellence ensures that your degree carries weight. As an R1 research university—a designation held by fewer than 200 institutions nationwide2—we combine rigorous academics with cutting-edge research. The College of Public Health works with more than 300 community partners throughout Northeast Ohio's thriving healthcare corridor, home to Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and other leading health systems. Our faculty have secured millions in grant funding for critical research on COVID-19, opioid addiction, mental health and suicide prevention.
Why Choose Kent State Online?
In addition to our nationally recognized academic excellence, you'll benefit from practical advantages that fit and support your busy life:
Flexibility
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Online Programs in the College of Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Delve into epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, global health and health policy. Choose a concentration in allied health, health services administration, or clinical trials research.
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STEM-Designated Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
Gain the data-driven skills to address global health challenges and promote health equity in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
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Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management
Become the strategic leader at the forefront of health services organization, equipped to improve population health.
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STEM-Designated Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Learn to develop programs that prevent disease, promote health and health equity, and manage chronic illnesses.
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STEM-Designated Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology
Learn the methods and guidelines to conduct and manage clinical research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of diseases.
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Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Compliance
Prepare to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare regulation confidently and take a leading role in this burgeoning area of healthcare management.
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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research
Fine-tune your expertise in areas including research methods, regulatory affairs, and data management and analysis.
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Build the Career You Want
Take your career to a higher level with Kent State’s affordable, flexible undergraduate and graduate public health programs. Our 100% online programs allow you to keep up with your current responsibilities while you study. Find out how these programs can help you create the career and positive public health impact you want to have.
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- Career Opportunities
- Customizing Your Degree
- The Student Experience
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“All professors, my academic advisor and my academic success coach made being a distance student so smooth. I feel connected and truly feel I know what is expected of me always.”
Train with the Best, On Your Terms
As a student in Kent State College of Public Health online programs, you'll learn from top professors who are actively shaping public health research and practice. Our programs give you the education to make a real difference without disrupting your current life. Study 100% online, anywhere, on your schedule.
Choose Your Path, Maximize Your Influence
From our bachelor's degree to specialized master's programs in Epidemiology, Clinical Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, plus graduate certificates you can complete in as little as a year, we have the program that fits your career goals. Whether you're targeting research, administration, government agencies or nonprofit work, you'll graduate ready for immediate and lasting impact in public health.

Recognized Quality
The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) accredit the Kent State College of Public Health, ensuring adherence to the highest educational standards. This accreditation, combined with our #10 national ranking and Quality Matters certification, reflects our commitment to excellence in online public health education.
Our Military Friendly Gold Designation recognizes Kent State University's outstanding service to the extended military community and all our students.
Learn from Leaders Shaping Public Health
When you learn from Kent State faculty, you're learning from the experts making news, shaping policy and solving real public health crises. Beyond being professors, they're the practitioners, researchers and leaders you'll read about in your coursework. They bring their frontline experience directly into your online classroom, connecting cutting-edge research with practical applications you can use immediately.
With more than $23 million in secured funding from prestigious organizations like the National Institutes of Health, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they're tackling today's most pressing health challenges. From advising the U.S. Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency to authoring influential textbooks and research, your faculty are recognized experts who shape the field you're entering. Now they're ready to open doors to your opportunities and help you design a career path that matches your ambitions.


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