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Boston University School of Public Health Degrees and Programs<\/p>\n

Doctor of Public Health<\/a> (DrPH)<\/span><\/h4>\n

As an experienced public health practitioner and student in SPH\u2019s DrPH program, you\u2019ll get the advanced training and credentials you need to move into a leadership position, whatever your specialty area within public health. In this practice-oriented, interdepartmental program, you\u2019ll learn to develop, implement, and evaluate national and global public health programs and policies. With a DrPH, the highest professional degree in the field, you can take your career to the next level and beyond.<\/p>\n

Director: Trish Elliot,<\/a>\u00a0DrPH<\/p>\n

Ready to apply?<\/p>\n

Learn more about the\u00a0DrPH application<\/a>\u00a0process.<\/p>\n

For admission eligibility, degree requirements, deadlines, and application information, contact the Admissions Office at\u00a0asksph@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Master of Public Health<\/a> (MPH)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Maternal and Child Health Context Certificate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Learn more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Understand the complex biological, social, and systems-related determinants of key maternal and child health challenges, evaluate related research, and learn to assess and implement programs, policies, and advocacy strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Certificate Directors:\u00a0<\/span>Lois McCloskey<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0Ann Aschengrau<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sex, Sexuality, and Gender Context Certificate<\/strong> \u2192 Learn more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Inequality and discrimination related to gender and sexuality are major barriers to the attainment of health. Using behavioral and social science theory and methods as well as human rights and social justice frameworks, students will gain analytical, program, and policy skills to understand and address the behavioral, structural, and social determinants of gender inequality and their impacts on individual, community, and population health.<\/p>\n

\"\"Context certificates in Maternal and Child Health or Sex, Sexuality, and Gender can be paired with Functional Certificates for a comprehensive public health education.<\/h5>\n


Functional Certificates<\/strong>—\u00a0When choosing a functional area, think about the skill set you will need to make an impact on the field.\u00a0<\/span>16 credits (unless otherwise noted).<\/em><\/p>\n