ABOUT ACHE PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS
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 Public Health Programs 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 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.
Doctor of Public Health
OUR MISSION
To improve the health and wellbeing of rural populations by eliminating health inequities and promoting human rights and social justice for all people.
OUR VISION
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Public Health Programs 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 enroll part-time using a cohort model with a Fall start, with students taking the same courses at the same time throughout their degree program.
PROGRAM FORMAT
The DrPH 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.
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
- Marico Bryant Howe, PhD., MS: Chief Quality & Informatics Officer, Community Health Centers of Arkansas
- 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