Professional Programs Graduation 2022

Professional and Online Programs

Online and Flexible programs for working professionals at UMass Amherst.

Public health is constantly evolving. Whether adapting to climate change, responding to emerging infectious diseases, or researching new approaches to population health.  Many professionals continue their studies to stay current, while others seek to shift careers.

Whatever your reason, we offer a range of fully online graduate degrees and certificates. Courses are flexible, allowing you to maintain your job without relocating to Amherst. We also provides hybrid options for those balancing on-campus and online learning. Our programs include:

  • Online MPH in Public Health Practice
  • Online Master of Health Administration
  • Online Graduate Certificate in Public Health
  • Online Graduate Certificate in Global Health
  • Population Health for Health Professionals certificate
  • Non-degree stand-alone classes to build skills
  • Post-baccalaureate programs in speech, language, and hearing. 

We offer two application deadlines each year for the degree programs and rolling admissions for the certificates. The non-degree and post-baccalaureate programs require no application and can be done in spring, summer, winter, or fall.

Alumnus Scott Giberson '06MPH discusses how earning his MPH in Public Health Practice degree from UMass Amherst helped advance his professional career

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Ultimate Flexibility

Our programs are designed to fit into your busy schedules. Students are allowed to complete just one course a semester or up to three. They can take time away if needed, and with the asynchronous format, log in to classes anytime during the day or week. 

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Great Value

As New England’s only publicly funded school of public health, SPHHS provides great value compared to our private institution peers. Professional program students pay one flat rate, regardless of location and do not pay technology fees.  

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Fully Accredited

Every online program in the SPHHS is fully accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, a key benefit of attending UMass Amherst.

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Anne Hewitt

Anne Hewitt

Visiting Lecturer in Public Health Practice

Anne Hewitt has been teaching in the Online MPH in public health practice since 2002. She specializes in health program planning and evaluation.. 

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Lawrence Pellegrini

Lawrence Pellegrini

Director, Online MPH in Public Health Practice Program
Senior Lecturer in Health Policy and Management
Phone: (413) 545-4603

Focus on Social Security disability, health economics, mental health

Dr. Lawrence Pellegrini

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