获得CEPH认证的公共卫生硕士（MPH）计划的任务是在大都市环境中提供令人鼓舞的学术环境，以支持卓越的教育，研究和服务创新，以改善个人，家庭和社区的生活和健康在中南部。该计划的目标是：（1）通过提供与公共卫生有关的理论，方法，方法和其他实质性问题的最高质量的教育和实践机会，为公共卫生领域的未来领导者做好准备；（2）创建和培育有利于环境的环境跨学科的公共卫生倡议，特别重视因疾病和残疾而遭受严重折磨的弱势人群，（3）对关键的公共卫生问题进行创新而严格的研究，以预防疾病和伤害，促进福祉并促进整体身心健康健康；（
The mission of the CEPH accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) program is to provide a stimulating academic environment in a metropolitan setting that supports excellence and innovation in education, research, and service to enhance the lives and health of individuals, families, and communities in the Mid-South. Program objectives are: (1) Prepare future leaders in the field of public health by providing the highest quality education and practice opportunities in theories, approaches, methods, and other substantive issues pertinent to public health; (2) Create and nurture an environment conducive to interdisciplinary public health initiatives, with special emphasis on vulnerable populations who suffer disproportionately from illness and disability; (3) Pursue innovative and rigorous research on critical public health issues to prevent disease and injury, promote well-being, and foster overall physical and mental health; (4) Stimulate collaboration with the community to develop effective partnerships in combating the health challenges in our communities, city, state, and region; and (5) Inform public policy, disseminate health information, and increase awareness of public health concerns through disease surveillance, needs assessments, and program evaluation.