Gordon College is one of the nation’s top Christian colleges, located on the North Shore of Boston.
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Learning is marked by real experience and practical impact. In both MPH and certificate courses, you are guided by seasoned professionals in public health who have tried and tested wisdom to share. Through your professors, program seminars and guest lecturers, you will meet public health experts and be equipped with the tools and resources to become a leader yourself in public health.
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Promote healthy people and communities with a career in public health.
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Dr. Heather Sipsma, Ph.D.
Master of Public Health Program Director
Associate Professor of Public Health
Dr. Sipsma joined Gordon College in 2021 with experience in both academia and consulting. She oversees the MPH program and conducts research related to maternal and child health. Her dissertation focused on analyzing patterns of risk behaviors among adolescents, and her post-doctoral experiences focused on health systems strengthening, with a particular emphasis in global health. Her more recent research seeks to evaluate the implementation and impact of evidence-based practices to promote maternal health and to reduce health disparities among vulnerable groups. Specific interests include breastfeeding, birth spacing, and maternal mental health. Dr. Sipsma has presented her work at several conferences and has published numerous journal articles.
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- Project Manager
- Emergency Response Specialist
- Epidemiologist
- Healthcare Consultant
- Clinical Researcher
Gordon’s affordable MPH degree program is designed for life and fits around your busy schedule. Through fully online, asynchronous courses given in 8-week blocks, you can complete your coursework on your own time. Full-time or part-time course loads are available to meet your needs, and professors hold live office hours each week to benefit your educational experience.
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Whether you choose to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or a certificate, you will gain the skills you need to serve your community with confidence, competence and compassion.
Choose your online program.
MPH Generalist Program
Study public health strategies within global populations and learn methods to identify risk factors to effectively improve population outcomes. Our courses will equip you for research and practice in a variety of contexts, including academic settings, healthcare companies and non-profit organizations.
MPH Health Policy & Management Concentration
Learn how to develop, analyze and advocate for health policies that strengthen communities in the United States and around the world. You'll be prepared to oversee healthcare delivery systems in ways that improve healthcare quality and lower costs.
Master of Public Health
Leadership & Health Management
Community Health
Epidemiology
Elevate your practice of public health in shorter periods of time through specific skill development to more effectively and compassionately serve communities. Earn a certificate in Leadership & Health Management, Community Health or Epidemiology. At a fraction of the cost of a full degree program, a series of 3 courses is taken over a 6-month period and will set you apart from others in your field.
Public Health Certificates
“The MPH program at Gordon is a unique and critical opportunity to align excellent public health education with Christian-based principles and mission.”
You can do this!
In our world, people and communities are hurting—maybe more today than ever. Your skill and compassion are needed to make a difference in the face of brokenness and division. In Gordon’s Master of Public Health and certificate programs, we wrestle with today's challenges, equipping you to authentically and effectively care for those in need.
- Health Educator
- Biostatistician
- Community Development Director
- Nutrition Specialist
- Policy Analyst
- Relief Coordinator
By furthering your education in public health, you can pursue a variety of job opportunities and careers:
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MPH AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS