College of Health Sciences - Public Health Director's Office

The Touro University California Public Health Program offers an MPH degree through an integrated curriculum that is both theory and practice based. The Program is grounded in interdisciplinary synergies focused on training well-rounded public health professionals responsive to the health needs of our community as well as the global community. Students are prepared for a variety of careers in research, policy, administration, and program planning in government and non-government health agencies and educational institutions. Students receive comprehensive training in the core areas of public health: epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, behavioral aspects of public health, and health administration services. In all classes, whether required or elected, the emphasis is on the relevancy of information and skills to public health practice in local or global community settings.

WHY ATTEND TOURO UNIVERSITY’S PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM?

• The Master of Public Health Degree Program can be completed in as short as 16 months of full-time study.

• Touro University – California has an established track record of graduating competent, highly trained clinicians working in a variety of health professions positions.
• Touro University – California offers an affordable, convenient and flexible way for you to obtain your Master of Public Health through full or part-time study in a diverse, supportive and respectful learning environment where evening courses with small class sizes are offered Monday through Thursday.

• The certificate programs are offered as opportunities for those working professionals and/or graduate students currently enrolled at Touro University-California wishing to increase their employability by gaining additional exposure to public health.

• Located in Vallejo, California, we are in close proximity to the beautiful Napa Valley and the unique metropolis of San Francisco!

Come and join this rewarding field to help improve the health of others!

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Assefaw Tekeste Ghebrekidan, MD, Dr.PH
Wilderman Hall, Room 409
707/638-5834
assefaw.tekeste@tu.edu

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Gayle Cummings, MPH
Wilderman Hall, Room 404
707/638-5831
gayle.cummings@tu.edu

Touro University - California
College of Health Sciences
Public Health Program
1310 Johnson Lane, Mare Island
Vallejo, CA 94592