With a PhD in Public Health Degree from Walden University Online graduates can anticipate entering into public health professions in senior management and executive level positions. Applicants to this degree will need to have a Master level degree from an accredited university or college as well as work experience within the public health sector. Typically graduates may work for research organizations, community health care programs or even for government offices that coordinate health care within local areas, states or at the federal level.

In the course of study students will explore the impact of economics, social diversity, multiculturalism and location factors on public health initiatives, implementation and success. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, problem solving and assessment and evaluation strategies and skills. There are specializations offered within the general degree such as community health education and epidemiology.