Online Addictions MPH
Addictions training is customized to students who are interested in alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use and misuse. Courses include social-ecological influences on patterns of use and misuse to educate students on subjects from the intrapersonal level of addiction through policy context. Courses also compare and contrast abstinence-based versus harm reduction approaches to addiction.
As a practitioner with training in core public health principles, you will be involved with advocacy, planning, programming, implementation or evaluation for disease prevention and health promotion of populations. You will be prepared to work in a wide range of settings, including:
- Local, state, national or international public health agencies
- Health care delivery systems
- Nonprofit health agencies
- Research organizations
Grow your career in an in-demand field.
Training in addictions is essential to address many public health crises today, including the opioid epidemic impacting communities across the U.S. This program focuses on mitigating impacts of substance use and equips you to design and deliver evidence-based programs and policies to combat addiction.
Take advantage of a program optimized for online.
Since all program coursework is online, you can choose the schedule that meets your needs, working when and where it’s convenient for you. As important, the Online Addictions MPH program was created in 2018, well before the pandemic. It was designed from the ground up to be fully online and to offer rigorous courses and teaching methods based on the best practices for online instruction.
When the time comes for your CEPH-required field training, you can choose a site location anywhere that’s suitable for you.
World-class public health education is ready for you
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Faculty Experts
Faculty are fully equipped with the support they need to provide you with a world-class online education. Whether you are a local professional who needs class time to work with your busy schedule or you are across the country, you'll work with UB faculty who have won awards for their effective and enthusiastic virtual teaching.
Affordability
UB is a public institution and its tuition and fees make getting your degree an affordable option. UB offers lower rates for online students, as well as financial aid and scholarships to applicable students.
Points of Pride
UB is a flagship of the State University of New York, designated as a R1 research institution for its rigorous level of research. The School of Public Health and Health Professions is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.