Mission: The DMU-MPH program serves humanity through advancing and disseminating core public health knowledge through teaching, research, and practice in an active partnership with our students and the public health community. 

Vision: The DMU-MPH program will build a community of educated, ethical, and inquisitive high-functioning professionals who are capable and driven to invoke changes in public health promotion and disease prevention.

Values:

• Education: We value a high quality educational experience where practiced professionals share their experiences, beliefs, and process of development guiding students through curriculum and public health understanding.
• Students: We value the diverse personal and professional life experiences of each student; their willingness and desire to engage in the program with fellow students and peer professionals; and how their involvement shapes the delivery of the curriculum for a unique and evolving classroom experience.
• Evidence-based practice: We value enhancing the curriculum through an active partnership between students, faculty, and the community in identifying authentic public health issues where students are involved in assessing and solving problems for the promotion of public health practice.
• Community: We value a connectedness with community organizations and groups in efforts to promote student learning and professional growth with emphasis on Iowa’s vulnerable population needs, including rural and geriatric health.

Program Goals and Objectives

MPH Program Competencies