Public Health
Director's Welcome
Welcome to North Dakota MPH at the University of North Dakota! I am delighted that you are interested in our program. The University of North Dakota (UND) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) offer North Dakota MPH. Both schools are committed to providing an intellectually rich and challenging educational experience that will produce graduates who are passionate about health improvement and able to provide public health expertise and leadership at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Why UND?
The two universities offering North Dakota MPH offer unique MPH programs. At UND, our specializations, which emphasize rural health, are Health Management & Policy and Population Health Research & Evaluation. Our program is located within the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), and the SMHS has a wealth of resources to support our rural health emphasis. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences includes one of the nation's most respected community-based medical schools and is a leader in rural medicine. The preeminent Center for Rural Health is located in the SMHS, as are the Rural Opportunities in Medical Education (ROME) program and the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research. The Northern Plains Center for Behavioral Research is centered in the College of Nursing. And, of course, the goal of the SMHS to "enhance the quality of life in North Dakota" is consistent with public health's goal to improve the health of all people.
Raymond L. Goldsteen, DrPH
Director, North Dakota MPH at UND