A 42-credit hour Master of Public Health degree program completed
in less than 2 years
ACHE Master of Public Health
Our Mission
To prepare highly skilled and compassionate public health leaders who actively engage in their community to advance health and well-being.
Our Vision
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Master of Public Health Program will be recognized for developing diverse and skilled public health professionals who champion equitable access and promote the health and well-being of populations to strengthen communities.
Program Overview
What?
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) Master of Public Health (MPH) program continues the institution’s mission of prioritizing the health and wellness of underserved communities. Cultivating highly competent and compassionate health professionals, our MPH program offers an academically rigorous environment focused on strengthening communities.
When?
The MPH application opens September 7, 2023. MPH has a rolling admissions process with a decision within approximately two weeks of a completed application. Priority application deadline is May 1, 2024.
Where?
The ACHE MPH program will be delivered via distance education with synchronous and asynchronous components. The MPH program’s distance education delivery method offers flexibility for students.
Who?
We are seeking students who have a passion for serving underserved communities and demonstrate the grit and determination necessary to be successful in the field.
ACHE’s MPH program provides working professionals with the skills, knowledge, and credentials needed to advance in the field of public health. Examples include: working in healthcare, government, non-profit organizations, or community industries. ACHE MPH students will evaluate and implement public health programs to raise awareness of best health practices to make impactful changes in their communities.
Program Components
ACHE MPH students will complete foundational courses to meet competency requirements in the core areas of public health: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, health services administration, and environmental health sciences.
Additionally, students will complete coursework in their selected program concentration:
OR
The program includes an Applied Practice Experience (APEx) for 120 clock hours that aligns with the student’s chosen area of interest to include an active application of their gained knowledge throughout the curriculum. Each student will also complete a capstone project to demonstrate mastery of the content learned throughout the program from both the coursework and APEx.
Full-time students are expected to complete the 42-credit hour program over a 21-month period.
Program Approval
The Master of Public Health degree has been approved by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission.
Faculty & Staff Support
The MPH program faculty will include full-time and part-time instructors who have content expertise in the various components of the program.
National Public Health Week Lecture Series
This year’s theme was “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.”
“Arklahoma in the Fort” Radio Interview: ACHE MPH Program
In a recent episode of the "Arklahoma Today: Morning in the Fort" radio show, Dr. Alexis Kendrick, Master of Public Health Program Director, shared valuable insights about the future of healthcare education. The interview centered...
Contact Us
1000 Fianna Way
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-308-2243