Bachelor of Science in Public Health to Master in Public Health (MPH) – Community Health Promotion
Gain the Skills You Need to Be a Leader in Public Health in an Accelerated 4+1 Format
Do you want to become part of the solution for building up better community health? To be an advocate for healthy living and health awareness, you need knowledge, skills, and training. Liberty’s 4+1 B.S. in Public Health to Master in Public Health – Community Health Promotion track is an accelerated plan to help you get into the field faster.
With advanced studies and hands-on experience, you can get started in your career a full year sooner than traditional programs and help people live healthier and happier lives. Liberty’s advanced labs and training can help you enter many industries, including healthcare, corporate business, government roles, nonprofit organizations, and health education.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Our Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation means that you will be eligible for jobs in local and federal government and the military.
- Liberty University has one of the largest accredited MPH programs in the U.S.
- You’ll take classes centered on extensive hands-on fieldwork led directly by faculty. Receive personal attention as you develop your professionalism and competency.
- Complete a 120-hour practicum at the end of your program so you can practice professional skills and interact with health professionals.
What Will You Learn?
- Foundations of public health
- Fundraising, staffing, liability, budgeting, human rights issues, service coordination, and emergency preparedness
- Introduction to environmental hazards and response
- Introduction to personal health, public health, and community health
- Principles of epidemiology and biostatistics
- Program planning, including methods for assessment, planning models and theories, and intervention strategies
- The use of counseling, public campaigns, social media, and political processes to advocate for health among diverse populations
Career Opportunities for B.S. in Public Health to MPH 4+1 Degree Graduates
- Community health program planner
- Health coach or consultant
- Health educator
- Health program evaluator
- Worksite wellness program administrator
Facilities and Resources Available to B.S. in Public Health to MPH Students
- Liberty’s public health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
- As a student, you can explore over 20 teaching and research laboratories.
- You can pursue certification in various areas of public health, such as becoming a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
- Immerse yourself in engaging research projects such as testing the impact of BMI on heart rate, implementing Biosand water filters in Rwanda, collecting data on stress and burnout in the health field, and more.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
Please note: Admission into the B.S. in Public Health does not guarantee admission into Liberty’s MPH program. Fourth year students will need to meet additional requirements to begin the graduate-level coursework. *Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours

Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of undergraduate courses and 50% of graduate courses
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
CEPH