Overview

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in LGBTQ Health

Mackey Friedman, Ph.D., M.P.H., Concentration Director

For more information about the M.P.H. in LGBTQ Health degree, please visit: https://sph.rutgers.edu/academics/degree-programs/master-public-health-mph-degrees/master-public-health-lgbtq-health-mph.

At the School of Public Health in Newark

The M.P.H. in LGBTQ health concentration will prepare students to conduct research and/or work in public health programs dedicated to improving the health of LGBTQ individuals and communities. The LGBTQ health concentration addresses the growing need for health and health-related practitioners who are trained in addressing the unique and often challenging health needs of LGBTQ individuals. Students will have innovative coursework and a practicum experience with leading LGBTQ health researchers. This is the first M.P.H. concentration in LGBTQ health to be offered by an accredited School of Public Health.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health Exam.