Master of Public Health - Climate Change and Health

University of Arizona

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is designed to be an interdisciplinary, professional degree in public health. The MPH Program provides opportunities for students to obtain broad knowledge and basic skills in the core areas of public health. Students are able to acquire proficiency in one or more specialized areas through advanced coursework, and gain experience in applying advanced knowledge to the solution of actual health problems in community settings during internship training. The program is designed to be a two year program for full-time students. Part-time students can take up to 6 years to complete the program. The MPH competencies guide the development of the program curriculum and learning activities for the core and required courses in the MPH curriculum. This posted list of competencies also provides applicants, students, employers and other stakeholders' information about the knowledge foundation and skills of graduates from the MEZCOPH MPH program.Climate change stands as the single biggest threat facing humanity. Droughts, floods, severe storms, and wildfires have already displaced millions of people and caused widespread food insecurity. All of these disasters lead to a range of negative health impacts, and as these climate-driven crises unfold, it is the most vulnerable communities – the poor and disadvantaged – who suffer the most. Public health is uniquely positioned to provide solutions to these challenges. The tools and programs used by public health professionals can help us to prepare for emerging health crises, and also empower us to find solutions when communities are faced with climate-driven disasters that threaten health and wellbeing for so many.