Online Master of Public Health – Public Health Technology
Arizona State University’s online Master of Public Health in public health technology prepares you with the skills needed to support healthy communities by providing a foundational understanding of public health best practices and new technology. You’ll learn to assess and address health challenges using evidence-based strategies and technology-informed tools. This program will also show you how to make lasting improvements in population health, whether your goal is community-driven impact or systems-level transformation.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/19/2027
Total classes: 17
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 49
This program is also available in-person.
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What can you do with a public health master’s degree?
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Online master of public health courses
In this online program, you’ll take a mix of courses that teach you how to evaluate and address public health challenges using data, policy and evidence-based practice. The role of technology in solving problems at scale plays a prominent role in this program’s curriculum, teaching you how to improve health access and outcomes at scale.
Public health careers you can pursue
Through transdisciplinary training in public health science, ethics, communication and policy, you’ll graduate ready to lead in government agencies, health systems, nonprofits and global health organizations. Your expertise in the technology and public health domains will give you the qualifications for a wide range of roles. Additionally, you’ll be prepared to apply your skills toward the creation of business ventures that can improve community health at scale. Potential careers paths include:
Advance your skills among public health leaders
The School of Technology for Public Health’s faculty bring deep public health experience and a commitment to doing work that matters. Many are building tools and apps, running interventions and formulating policy in partnership with local communities, health departments and more to deliver creative solutions that improve health outcomes. Through this program, you’ll get to learn from faculty who are internationally recognized leaders in public health, biomedical informatics, population health sciences and more.
How to apply
Applicants who meet the admission requirements listed below should first apply through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS). After review, eligible applicants will be invited to move forward with the next steps in the ASU application process. Visit this step-by-step application guide for more information.
Learn from public health experts
The School of Technology for Public Health is the first of its kind, bridging the disconnect between public health and other historically siloed disciplines to create impact at scale. Faculty expose students to a constellation of tools and technologies that teach them how to solve problems in the real world. Through placements with community and cross-sector partners, students explore how existing technologies can be deployed to improve public health systems, outcomes and processes.
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in the U.S. for innovation
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in the U.S. for employability among public universities
80%
of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
