GROUNDED IN COMMITMENT,
we radiate community impact.
Grow as a leader in integrated public health and healthcare leadership and make a lasting impact on communities through Valpo’s dynamic blend of academic excellence, interdisciplinary coursework, global perspective, and hands-on experience.
Valpo’s bachelor of science in integrated public health and healthcare leadership is a distinctive program designed for completion in just three years. This innovative curriculum seamlessly combines foundational public health principles — such as health behavior, health services administration, environmental health, epidemiology, and biostatistics — with vital leadership training. By bridging these disciplines, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to drive meaningful change across diverse healthcare settings. From your first year, you’ll engage in real-world public health initiatives, developing the leadership and analytical skills necessary to improve population health.
Our interdisciplinary curriculum is structured as a dynamic three-year pathway, with an optional 3+1 track leading to a master of public health (MPH), culminating in a hands-on practicum experience during the third year. With an emphasis on evidence-based practice, applied research, and the development of critical leadership skills, you’ll engage in collaborative projects that address pressing local and global health challenges, learning to lead diverse teams, influence policy, and implement innovative solutions. With personalized faculty mentorship and access to state-of-the-art resources, graduates are well-prepared to excel in leadership roles across governmental, nonprofit, and private sectors or to advance their education at top institutions.
100% OF STUDENTS ENGAGED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES
97.1%
GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATION
ALUMNI SUCCESS
Valpo graduates are brilliant leaders at top companies and institutions around the world. Visit valpo.edu/ alumni-success to learn more.
At Valpo, our bachelor of science in integrated public health and healthcare leadership and master of public health 3+1 program offers a unique accelerated path, allowing you to earn both degrees in just four years. As an undergraduate public health student with a 3.0 GPA and strong academic performance, you’ll be eligible to enroll in graduate-level courses during your third year, ensuring a seamless transition into the master of public health program upon graduation.
Our interdisciplinary online MPH curriculum offers you a unique opportunity to develop expertise in public health with a specialized focus on epidemiology. This in-demand skill set prepares you to identify and analyze health risks, track disease patterns, and create impactful strategies to improve health outcomes across diverse communities. You’ll also have the opportunity to earn a certificate in general public health, enhancing your marketability and preparing you for impactful roles in public health and healthcare sectors
A VALPO EDUCATION
At Valpo, you’ll receive a comprehensive, rigorous education grounded in the liberal arts tradition, learning to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems creatively. Here, you’ll go beyond foundational studies, integrating service, faith, and global perspectives to radiate lasting impact on the world around you.
See where a Valpo education has prepared our Beacons to shine:
Be a Beacon
“ Valpo’s public health program has provided me with a unique opportunity to develop practical skills, engage in research, and focus on community involvement, all of which have prepared me to address real-world health challenges. With small class sizes and mentorship from faculty, students receive a hands-on education that fosters strong professional connections. Because of my time at Valparaiso University, I feel prepared to join this rapidly growing field, and I couldn’t be more excited.”
HEATHER ELWOOD ’26 PUBLIC HEALTH
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
For more information on scholarships and awards, visit valpo.edu/financialaid.
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Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu .) Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN 46383 web: valpo.edu email: undergraduate.admission@valpo.edu
