Master of Public Health Program
Master of Public Health
Learn how to address health issues at the local, state, national and international levels.
The Master of Public Health program, or MPH, is a unique, Manhattan-based graduate-level program designed to prepare individuals to better address health issues at the local, state, national and international levels. This interdisciplinary program involves multiple academic departments and colleges.
This program at K-State Olathe offers two areas of emphasis from which you can choose: food safety and biosecurity and infectious diseases and zoonoses. Both provide graduate-level education to individuals currently employed in or anticipating a career in public health.
Emphasis Areas for Olathe Program
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify and categorize risks, challenges and solutions in the food system for food safety, biosecurity, and defense issues in the food production continuum.
Become prepared to strengthen zoonoses prevention and control programs, investigate emerging infectious diseases, enhance the public's ability to respond to bioterrorism and biosecurity emergencies, and coordinate rapid response activities among government, agriculture industries, nonprofit organizations and academia.
*This estimate is for illustrative purposes only. This number is for in-person courses at the K-State Olathe campus and does not include any course, department or college fees; online fees; and also my vary depending on your transfer hours, course choices and your academic progress.
If you're ready to become a student at K-State Olathe, complete the application documents in the link below. We're here if you have questions.
Connect with Steven, your student success coach for this program. He can answer your questions about the application process, classes, scholarships, careers and more.
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Ellyn Mulcahy, Ph.D., MPH |
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Margaret Kincaid, Ph.D. |
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Steven Brockschmidt |
Student Testimonial
"I am currently a disease investigator working at the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Disease Containment Program. I find infectious diseases and zoonoses absolutely fascinating, and I enjoy being able to directly help protect and educate my community to improve overall health and well-being! I am stoked to be a part of the K-State MPH program as it has helped broaden my knowledge and skills to further me for my future career in public health and epidemiology."
— Michael Gibson
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