ABOUT ACHE MPH
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.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Students enrolled full-time can complete the program in 21 months (5 semesters), while part-time students can finish in 34 months (8 semesters).
PROGRAM FORMAT
The ACHE MPH is a distance education program. Course content and delivery are online, and the applied practical experience (APEx) is completed in person, online, or hybrid depending on the site you choose in your area.
Advisory Council
- Sharon Chapman, M.Ed. Counseling: Executive Director, Next Step Homeless Services
- Bryan Clardy, MD, FAOM, FAAFP, CHEP: UAMS West Family Medicine Residency
- Heather Edwards, MA English Language: Regional Coordinator, Restore Hope 100 Families Initiative
- Joseph Estrada, Pharm. D: Pharmacy Manager, Sam’s Club
- Shea Foldvary: President & CEO, United Way of Fort Smith Area
- Liz Grekas, DrPH, MPH, MS: Global Safety Lead, Novo Nordisk
- Matthew Hicks, MS, RS, EMT: Arkansas Department of Health, Sebastian County
- Brittany Hudson, Ph.D., MPH
- Beth Presley, Ed.D, MS Kinesiology: CEO, Boys and Girls Club Jeffery -Glidewell
- Isaac Salazar, Cert. IPH: Executive Director, Antioch for Youth & Families
- Heather Sanders: Dir. of Development and Operations, Arkansas Family Alliance
- Hannah Schultz, MPH: Director of Practice Operations, Ascension Medical Group