The Master of Science in Nursing with a Public Health specialization from Grand Canyon University prepares graduates for positions of responsibility in a variety of settings, including health care facilities, county and state health departments, social service agencies, health policy and planning organizations, universities, nongovernmental organizations, governmental agencies, international health organizations, community-based health education and health promotion settings, and the corporate world.

Graduates of Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Nursing: Public Health program can be actively involved in the coordination, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health programs and services. The degree curriculum is designed for nurses interested in disease prevention and community health. Public health professionals draw on knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines to define, assess, and ultimately resolve public health problems. Students study theories, concepts and principles of public health and their application. The Master of Science in Nursing with a Public Health specialization courses are developed around the nursing core and national public health curriculum standards, using a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes psychological, behavioral and social factors influencing population-based health disparities; principles of epidemiology and biostatistics; environmental public health concepts; public health administration systems and processes; and economic factors. It prepares students for an expanding range of professional opportunities and roles in public health and nursing. 

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