UConn Program in Applied Public Health Sciences

What UConn Program in Applied Public Health Sciences does

The UConn Program in Applied Public Health Sciences is an academic unit within the University of Connecticut School of Medicine at UConn Health, located at 195 Farmington Avenue in Farmington, Connecticut. It operates a CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program with a distinct concentration in Interprofessional Public Health Practice, alongside a PhD in Public Health Sciences, an Accelerated 4+1 BA/BS+MPH pathway for UConn undergraduates, dual degree options pairing the MPH with social work (MSW), law (JD), pharmacy (PharmD), and dental medicine (DMD), and three standalone graduate certificates (Foundations of Public Health, Disability Studies, and Social Determinants of Health). The program's signature pedagogical component is a mandatory two-semester Practicum combining classroom preparation with field placements at community-based organizations and public health agencies, described in source material as a national model for accredited MPH programs.

The program integrates interprofessional education that brings together medical, dental, social work, law, pharmacy, and public health students for collaborative learning and service projects. Its curriculum incorporates AI, automation, design, and data software systems alongside community-engaged research and applied practice. The program generates revenue through graduate tuition (in-state, out-of-state, full-time, and part-time tracks), state appropriations as part of UConn, and external grants — most notably a three-year, $1.9M award from the Connecticut Department of Public Health titled 'Education-Enhanced Pipeline to a Public Health Science Corps.' The unit enrolls over 50 MPH students, supports more than 200 undergraduates in PUBH 1001, and maintains an active ecosystem of community partnerships spanning Hartford-area nonprofits, Connecticut government agencies, and UConn's professional schools, with a multi-channel outreach approach including virtual information sessions, Public Health 101 events at Storrs, Hartford, and Waterbury campuses, and Platinum sponsorship of the Connecticut Public Health Association annual conference.

Name

UConn Program in Applied Public Health Sciences

Legal name

University of Connecticut (UConn)

Website

https://mph.uconn.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The UConn Program in Applied Public Health Sciences is a CEPH-accredited academic unit within UConn Health offering MPH, PhD, dual degrees, accelerated 4+1, and certificates, with a signature two-semester practicum and interprofessional practice emphasis serving Connecticut students and community partners.

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Product category

Public Health Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Public Health (EDAHAGAD)

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Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Public health education
• Graduate degree programs
• Interprofessional health training
• Epidemiology coursework
• Community health practicum

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition: The program generates revenue through tuition charged to enrolled MPH students. Tuition rates vary by residency status (in-state vs. out-of-state) and program delivery format. Specific tuition figures are referenced as available on the program's Tuition and Financial Information page, though exact amounts are not reproduced in the source material.

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Core offering

The program delivers a CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Interprofessional Public Health Practice, anchored by a mandatory two-semester practicum. It complements this core offering with an Accelerated MPH (4+1) pathway for UConn undergraduates, dual degrees pairing the MPH with social work, law, pharmacy, and dental medicine, standalone Graduate Certificates in Foundations of Public Health, Disability Studies, and Social Determinants of Health, individual course enrollment, and a PhD in Public Health Sciences.

Product overview

UConn's Program in Applied Public Health Sciences is an academic unit within UConn Health offering a CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a distinct concentration in Interprofessional Public Health Practice. The program portfolio includes the core MPH (full-time and part-time), the Accelerated MPH/FastTrack for UConn undergraduates, Dual Degree options with social work/law/pharmacy/dental medicine, standalone Graduate Certificates, and individual course enrollment. A signature two-semester Practicum provides experiential learning. The department also offers a PhD in Public Health Sciences. The program emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, community engagement, health equity, and applied public health practice.

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Brands

• Accelerated MPH (4+1): An accelerated Master of Public Health program for UConn undergraduates allowing students to start graduate-level coursework while completing their bachelor's degree, applying 12 credits to both programs.
• Dual Degree Programs
• Graduate Certificates
• 12th Week Enrichment Series

Products and services

• Master of Public Health (MPH) The primary CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health degree offered by the program, available in full-time and part-time formats, with a distinctive concentration in Interprofessional Public Health Practice that brings together medical, dental, social work, law, pharmacy, and public health students for collaborative learning. Targets prospective graduate students seeking foundational training in public health practice.
• Accelerated MPH (4+1) An accelerated pathway enabling qualified UConn undergraduates to begin graduate-level MPH coursework while completing their bachelor's degree; 12 credits apply to both programs, allowing students to earn their MPH in approximately half the time and at reduced cost. Targets current UConn undergraduates seeking an accelerated entry into public health careers.
• Dual Degree Programs (MPH/MSW, MPH/JD, MPH/PharmD, MPH/DMD) Combined degree options pairing the MPH with UConn's Master of Social Work (MSW), Juris Doctor (JD), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) programs, enabling students to earn two credentials simultaneously. Targets students currently enrolled in those UConn professional schools.
• Graduate Certificates (Foundations of Public Health, Disability Studies, Social Determinants of Health) Standalone graduate certificate programs covering Foundations of Public Health, Disability Studies, and Social Determinants of Health. Available for students not enrolled in the full MPH degree and required for UConn School of Medicine graduates. Targets professionals seeking targeted competency development and School of Medicine students needing the Social Determinants of Health credential.
• Individual Class Enrollment Allows prospective learners to enroll in individual public health courses for professional development or academic credit without committing to a full degree or certificate, on a per-credit, pay-as-you-go basis. Targets working professionals and lifelong learners seeking targeted skill-building.
• Public Health Practicum (Applied Practice Experience) A mandatory two-semester hands-on experience combining classroom preparation with extended field placements at public health agencies and community organizations. Built into the MPH degree and recognized as a national benchmark for accredited MPH programs. Targets enrolled MPH students.
• PhD in Public Health Sciences Doctoral program in Public Health Sciences offered by the Department of Public Health Sciences at UConn School of Medicine. Targets prospective doctoral researchers and academics in the public health sciences field.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students complete the program and secure careers in public health, government agencies, healthcare settings, and community organizations
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hands on HartfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHands on Hartford is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing housing and food security and improving health for individuals and families in need in Hartford, Connecticut. The Department of Public Health Sciences partners with Hands on Hartford on ongoing food drives, community service events, and donation initiatives. The department donated approximately 260 items and continues to explore future collaborations including potential video projects to highlight volunteer opportunities. Hands on Hartford engages over 1,400 volunteers annually through programs including the MANNA Community Pantry, Backpack Nutrition Program, and Gather55 restaurant.
• SAVE (Saving African American Village)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAVE collaborates with Amazon monthly to bring essential household items to community members in need, distributed at no cost through a monthly community store hosted at Metropolitan AME Zion Church in Hartford. UConn MPH students, led by Dr. Amy Hunter, partner with SAVE to prepare donations, organize supplies, and set up the community store, directly supporting families across Hartford.
• Metropolitan AME Zion ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan AME Zion Church in Hartford hosts the monthly community store for SAVE (Saving African American Village), distributing essential household items to families in need at no cost. MPH students partnered with the church during service events to prepare donations and set up community store spaces, supporting families across Hartford.
• Keney Park Sustainability ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Keney Park Sustainability Project is a Hartford-based organization focused on urban farming, hydroponics, and a food hub program. MPH students in Dr. Angela Bermudez-Milan's Public Health Nutrition course partnered with the project to learn about urban agriculture and food systems, evaluate existing recommendations, and strategize implementation. The project is exploring new initiatives including cooking demonstrations and a mobile bus to deliver fresh produce to underserved neighborhoods.
• Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIRI offers legal, social, and educational services for refugees, immigrants, and survivors of human trafficking and torture. UConn MPH and the UConn Health Dental School partnered with CIRI to distribute nearly 800 dental hygiene products (toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste) to support workshops and meet community needs. The program also runs an ongoing community donation drive benefiting CIRI.
• Prudence Crandall CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Prudence Crandall Center is an organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and supporting survivors in Connecticut. The Department of Public Health Sciences conducted a donation drive (November–December) collecting gift cards, bedding, personal care products, diapers, cleaning supplies, and toys for children, delivered directly to the center to help survivors rebuild their lives with dignity and security.
• UConn Health Dental SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUConn Health Dental School collaborated with the MPH program and the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) to support dental hygiene donation drives and community workshops, enabling the distribution of nearly 800 dental hygiene products to refugee and immigrant communities.
• Hispanic Health CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hispanic Health Council is a community health organization in Hartford. Alumni of the UConn MPH program (e.g., Mayra) have interned and later been employed by the organization, supporting community health efforts that intersect with the medical community and focusing on prevention, access, and systems-level change.
• Hartford Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Angela Bermudez-Milan presented findings from a community-based participatory pilot study with the Hartford WIC program at Keney Sustainability Park, examining barriers to farmers market voucher redemption among Hartford WIC participants. The study aims to strengthen WIC benefit use and inform childhood obesity interventions.
• Officer Jim Barrett (Hartford Community Service Officer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficer Jim Barrett is Hartford's homeless outreach officer who operates a mobile care unit providing supplies and resources to unhoused individuals. The Department of Public Health Sciences donates gift cards to support his outreach efforts, providing unhoused individuals with opportunities to purchase warm meals. Donations exceeded $600.
• Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (HMTCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMTCA students participated in a 10-week mentorship program under the Cato T. Laurencin Mentoring Programs at UConn Health, paired with UConn Health student mentors for academic support and health career exposure. MPH alumni attended the program's final event representing the impact of UConn's public health training.
• Connecticut Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded Dr. David Gregorio a 3-year $1.9M grant ('Education-Enhanced Pipeline to a Public Health Science Corps') to foster a statewide culture that promotes public health readiness in communities and increase the number and professional abilities of public health workers in Connecticut. The program also collaborates with the department on public health workforce development.
• Connecticut Public Health Association (CPHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Department of Public Health Sciences is a Platinum Sponsor of the annual CPHA Conference and actively participates with faculty presentations and student poster sessions. Students and faculty regularly present research at the conference, which serves as a key platform for professional networking and public health advocacy in Connecticut.

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Direct peers

• Yale School of Public Health: Yale's CEPH-accredited MPH program is the most direct peer in Connecticut, offering a similar graduate public health degree with concentrations and practicum experiences. Both programs compete for in-state applicants and serve overlapping Connecticut community health needs.
• Boston University School of Public Health: BUSPH is a CEPH-accredited school of public health offering MPH concentrations and dual degrees. It is a direct peer in the Northeast, competing for the same applicant pool and offering comparable applied practice experiences.
• Brown University School of Public Health: Brown's School of Public Health offers MPH and doctoral programs with a strong emphasis on community-based research and interprofessional practice. It is a comparable peer in the New England region, competing for similar applicants and faculty.

Regional players

• University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health & Health Sciences: UMass Amherst offers a CEPH-accredited MPH program serving the broader New England region. Comparable in mission and structure as a public university MPH program with applied practice and community engagement, though it draws from a different state market.
• Southern Connecticut State University Department of Public Health: SCSU offers undergraduate and graduate public health programs in Connecticut, competing for the same regional applicant pool as UConn's MPH. It is a regional peer, though its program structure and CEPH accreditation status differ from UConn's.
• University at Albany School of Public Health (SUNY): UAlbany's School of Public Health is a CEPH-accredited public university program serving New York State. Comparable as a public, state-affiliated MPH program with concentrations and applied practice, though it competes in a different state market.
• Quinnipiac University School of Health Sciences: Quinnipiac offers public health programs within its School of Health Sciences, serving Connecticut students. It is a regional peer competing for similar in-state applicants, though its public health offerings are part of a broader health sciences portfolio.

Others

• Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH): CEPH is the accrediting body for schools and programs of public health. It is an ecosystem participant that establishes the accreditation standards UConn's MPH program meets and provides third-party validation that is central to the program's value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health: Columbia Mailman is a leading CEPH-accredited school of public health with extensive MPH concentrations and dual degree options. It is a broader incumbent competitor that draws top applicants nationally and internationally, competing with UConn for high-caliber students.
• George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health: GWU Milken Institute SPH is a large CEPH-accredited school offering MPH programs with strong online and hybrid options. It is a broader incumbent that competes with UConn for working professionals and out-of-state students through flexible delivery formats.

Market position

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