PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) is a fully online program designed for professionals who seek to expand their knowledge of evidence-based public health and aspire to excel in leadership roles that impact the complex public health challenges we face, both today and in the future. Rollins offers four DrPH programs: DrPH in Applied AI and Data Translation, DrPH in Implementation and Evaluation Science, DrPH in Leadership for Public Health Policy, and DrPH in Public Health Preparedness and Response. The DrPH program is designed for professionals who are ready for an advanced degree and higher levels of public health leadership.

The mission of the DrPH program is to equip today’s best public health practitioners with the skills and tools needed to effectively lead people and manage programs that have the greatest potential to make positive and lasting change on community health. Rollins has a vision to develop public health leaders who are uniquely effective in motivating and measuring positive and equitable health-associated changes. The DrPH program uniquely positions participants to shape public health policies, spearhead health promotion initiatives, conduct impactful applied research, build collaborative partnerships, and apply sophisticated communication strategies.

DrPH graduates will obtain a refined skill set and an intricate understanding of methodologies crucial for becoming public health leaders. Their preparation extends beyond academic knowledge, equipping them with the experience and tools to lead and influence with distinction, ultimately contributing significantly to the advancement of public health on both local and global scales. Professionals with a DrPH degree are in positions such as public health program director, health services director, health policy advisor, global health director, and non-profit executive director.

Through foundational coursework, real world work experiences for the Practicum, and a final Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) project, the DrPH programs equip students with the skills to tackle evolving public health challenges of the future.