Private university
Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Overview
A private historically Black research university in Washington, DC, offering an on-campus Master of Public Health through its Graduate School; the program is an applicant for CEPH accreditation.
Verified subjects: General public health, Health equity
School, college or department of public health: Master of Public Health Program, Howard University Graduate School
Verified in official records: Council on Education for Public Health (Public health program applicant: generalist MPH, MPH/MSW and MPH/PharmD degrees).
Programs
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Master’s degrees
Public Health (MPH)
Master of Public Health
General public health, Health equityOn campusyou can earn the degree in 18 monthsWashington, DC campus
Price not published
Teaching locations
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Washington, DC campus
Washington, District of Columbia
Accreditation
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Specialized public health accreditation
Verified in official recordCouncil on Education for Public HealthSpecialized public health accreditation
Accreditation status: Applicant (not accredited)
Scope: Public health program applicant: generalist MPH, MPH/MSW and MPH/PharmD degrees
Published term or review: Listed as an applicant; application accepted 4/8/2024, site visit 9/11/26, anticipated decision 3/4/2027
Accreditation of a school or program of public health by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). It covers the named unit only, not every program at the university. Checked November 1, 2026. Official record
Linked to this program: Public Health (MPH).
Sources and verification
How this profile was verified
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Sources (checked November 1, 2026)