Colorado School of Public Health
Public health is about helping people live longer, safer, and healthier lives. In Community Health Education, you’ll learn how to share information, run programs, and work with others to build strong, healthy communities starting in your own area.
Community Health Starts Here
You can earn your Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Education through the Colorado School of Public Health. You’ll learn in small classes, with flexible schedules and online options, while working with real communities—especially in rural and underserved areas. This program helps you build the skills to lead and make a difference in public health.
New Dual Degree: Health Sciences BS + Master of Public Health
Start taking public health classes as an undergrad and earn your Master of Public Health faster. This program is great for students interested in clinical, community, or public health careers who want to save time and money.
Degrees & Programs
MPH in Community Health Education
Plan, implement and evaluate programs that promote the health of individuals and communities. Add an emphasis in global health for only 3 more credits.
Certificate in Rural Public Health
Study health disparities that affect rural populations, explore effective community engagement strategies and address community health needs.
Certificate in Public Health Sciences
Gain a foundational understanding of public health with courses in epidemiology, biostatistics and more.
Why Choose ColoradoSPH at UNC?
Fit your public health degree around your busy work schedule while maximizing your opportunities for community engagement.
Evening Programs & Online Courses
We offer evening programs as well as online and hybrid courses. Most of our public health students work full-time or part-time while pursuing their degree.
Hands-On, Collaborative Learning
Apply your knowledge and skills in the real-world through practicum and capstone experiences and practice-based courses.
Small, Tight-Knit Community
Students at our UNC location enjoy smaller class sizes that foster student-faculty relationships through mentoring, advising and networking.
What Can I Do with My Degree?
With a degree in Community Health Education, you can build a career helping communities stay healthy. Graduates work as Disease Intervention Specialists, Program Managers, Health Communication Specialists, Epidemiologists, and more.
They’re employed by organizations like the CDC, local health departments, Kaiser Permanente, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Some even start their own health-focused businesses or nonprofits.
A Community Health Education degree from UNC prepares you for meaningful careers in public health and community wellness.
Public Health Advocacy
Liz Baylon Trejo is the inaugural recipient of the Syd Staggs Advocacy Award.
Unexpected Inspiration
Patti Valverde, MPH, PhD, began her influential career at a tiny hospital in northern Mexico.
Connect with Us
Patricia Valverde
Master of Public Health Director and Associate Professor
Allison De Vries, MPH
Assistant to the Campus Director of the Colorado School of Public Health