在伊利诺伊州南部大学，MPH学生会从高质量的教师那里获得指导，并有机会获得教育经验以及实际应用，这些应用的重点是但不限于健康和社会差距，农村健康和人口健康。SIU的地理位置非常独特，可以提高公共卫生硕士（尤其是对健康差异和人口健康感兴趣的学生）的教育体验。SIU周围的地区承受着负面的健康后果，卫生专业人员短缺的地区以及医疗上不当的人口过多的负担。此外，SIU位于被指定为密西西比三角洲地区（根据其位置以及独特的种族，文化和经济历史由政府指定的地区）一部分的16个伊利诺伊州县之中。
MPH students receive instruction from quality faculty and have the opportunity for educational experience along with real-world application concentrated on, but not limited to, health and social disparities, rural health, and population health.<br><br>SIU is positioned in a distinctive location to enhance the educational experience for Master of Public Health students – notably, those students interested in health disparities and population health. The region surrounding SIU is disproportionately burdened by negative health outcomes, health professional shortage areas, and medically undeserved populations. Additionally, SIU is located amongst the sixteen Illinois counties designated as part of the Mississippi Delta Region – a government-designated region based on its location as well as the unique racial, cultural, and economic history.<br><br>This geographic location sets SIU apart as students and faculty have the opportunity for community engagement throughout their learning experiences along with further education regarding health disparities, research, and outcomes. Furthermore, local and regional workforce enhancement and development can lead to improvement for the public health field where highly educated people are needed.