About Us
Located in Missoula, Montana, the University of Montana’s (UM) School of Public and Community Health (SPCH) is housed within the College of Health (COH). The Montana Board of Regents approved the establishment of SPCH as an administrative unit in March 2005, and the School welcomed its inaugural class of students in Fall 2006.
SPCH offers a diverse range of academic programs designed to prepare students for leadership and service in public health and related fields, including:
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Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health (PhD)
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Master of Public Health (MPH)
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Master of Public Health with a Concentration in Community Health and Prevention Sciences (MPH-CHPS)
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Certificate in Public Health (CPH)
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Certificate in Public Health Administration (CPHA)
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Certificate in Epidemiology (CE)
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Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences (CEHS)
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Certificate in Global Health (CGH)
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Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS)
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Minor in Global Health (GH)
SPCH is proud to be the first and only program in Montana accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The CEPH Board of Councilors approved the University of Montana’s original application for accreditation on June 20, 2009. At its June 21–23, 2012 meeting, the Board reaffirmed accreditation for the MPH program for a five-year term through July 1, 2017. In addition, the PhD in Public Health program achieved CEPH accreditation on December 20, 2016.
Videos:
Public Health Featured in UM Board of Regents Video
Alumni Interview - Bonnie Bishop
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Commercial - Dr. Kimber McKay
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Commercial - Dr. Tony Ward