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Parks and Recreation (100% online)

Master of Public Health

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This is an online program.

The content of the online Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree with a major in Parks and Recreation exposes students to public health approaches in the management of recreation services and resources in various settings.

This degree is for students interested in public agencies, private/commercial agencies, or general park administration and management.

Students in this program will learn about the linkages between recreation and public health while acquiring administration and leadership skills for developing, delivering, and administering recreational programs and resources with specific public health outcomes in mind.

You will master competencies in public health core areas including epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, and health policy and management. The concentration courses, field experience, and capstone experience all prepare the student to address public health issues within the parks and recreation sector.

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