Is CEPH accreditation important for MPH programs?

Yes, CEPH accreditation is very important for MPH programs because it ensures that the program meets specified criteria and standards, which is important for students. It can also impact on future careers and earning capacity since there are some employers that will only accept MPH graduates from CEPH-accredited programs and/or schools.

To be accredited by the CEPH, schools must show that they meet the standards and criteria, including the ability to ensure academic excellence so that students will get good, solid employment once they have graduated. It is vital to the CEPH that all programs offered provide the highest quality of education possible.

The CEPH is an independent agency, and the only organization that the US Department of Education recognizes as the official accrediting body for public health schools and programs.

There are other organizations that provide universities with regional accreditation, but this type of accreditation applies to the establishment as a whole, and not to specific programs. The CEPH accreditation is, on the other hand, specialized or programmatic, specifically dealing with the public health curriculum for an MPH degree.

There are also two different sets of accreditation standards, one for schools and the other for public health programs.

  • School accreditation requires more concentrations with at very least the five recognized public health areas of knowledge defined as core subjects.
  • Program accreditation may be limited to just one single MPH degree, although, in reality, many programs do offer a good choice of concentrations.

Additionally, schools are required to offer doctoral programs. However, both types of accreditation carry the same weight in terms of status.

When the CEPH accredits a school or program, they are essentially giving some assurances to those who study MPH at that particular educational institution. They are confirming that the program is committed to promoting public health and safety in the community, by educating public health professionals who will be competent. They are also assuring the students who are signing up for an MPH degree that the curriculum at that school or school program meets the standards required in the field, and that students will be able to transfer credits should they decide to change to another school that is CEPH accredited.

CEPH accredited schools also have greater opportunities for federal funding, which in turn leads to better resources.

Note that there is currently a total of 52 school and 108 programs accredited by the CEPH. The Council provides an online search for public health schools and programs that are accredited.

Sources:

http://ceph.org/constituents/students/faqs/#3
http://publichealthonline.gwu.edu/is-ceph-accreditation-important-for-mph-programs/

Schools with Online MPH Programs
A.T. Still University Online MPH
Benedictine University Online MPH
Concordia University of Nebraska Online MPH
Creighton University Online MPH
Des Moines University Online MPH
East Tennessee State University Online MPH
Emory University Online MPH
Florida A&M University Online MPH
George Washington University Online MPH
Idaho State University Online MPH
Johns Hopkins University Online MPH
Liberty University Online MPH
Loma Linda University Online MPH
Loyola University Online MPH
Medical College of Wisconsin Online MPH
New Mexico State University Online MPH
New York Medical College Online MPH
Northern Illinois University Online MPH
Nova Southeastern University Online MPH
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Online MPH
Rivier University Online MPH Programs
San Jose State University Online MPH
Simmons College Online MPH Program
Tulane University Online MPH
University at Albany-SUNY Online MPH
University of Alabama Online MPH
University of Alaska Online MPH
University of California Berkeley Online MPH
University of Florida Online MPH
University of Illinois Online MPH
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Online MPH
University of Minnesota Online MPH
University of Montana Online MPH
University of Nebraska Medical Center Online MPH
University of New England Online MPH
University of North Carolina Online MPH
University of North Texas Online MPH
University of South Carolina Online MPH
University of South Florida Online MPH
University of Southern California Online MPH
University of West Florida Online MPH
West Virginia University Online MPH

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