School of Public Health

West Virginia University and its academic programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The School of Public Health is further accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH). MPH Students from throughout the world who choose West Virginia University begin making a difference even before graduation. We truly believe in learning by doing. Students remain engaged in community health throughout their training and complete practicum/internship experiences in diverse settings. Our MHA students will work closely with WVU Medicine and other West Virginia health systems as they gain essential knowledge required for managerial, planning and implementation work in the health services and systems sectors. We are currently seeking Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The school's portfolio of Master of Science programs (Biostatistics, Industrial Hygiene, and Population Health) offer students vital career pathways in rapidly growing professions. The Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Sciences prepares graduates for future careers in academia and research in a variety of settings. School of Public Health faculty and staff involve students in their active research programs. Research efforts at the School often focus on the health of rural communities, consistent with our West Virginia roots. Students publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and present at national scientific conferences with their faculty mentors.