Start Your Public Health Career at UNF
The University of North Florida prepares students to improve lives and advance community health. Through hands-on learning, applied research and real-world fieldwork, our programs in Public Health and Clinical Mental Health Counseling equip future professionals with the skills to lead in diverse healthcare settings.
Explore key areas like epidemiology, health education, global health, and mental health—guided by expert faculty and supported by local and international opportunities that set UNF graduates apart.
Why Choose a Career in Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences?
- Tackle Today’s Biggest Challenges: Address real issues like mental health, climate change, infectious disease, and health equity.
- Flexible Career Paths: From global health to local policy, public health grads work in nonprofits, government, hospitals, and beyond.
- Make a Lasting Impact: Be part of the solution—improve lives and uplift entire communities.
- Strong Job Growth: Demand for public health professionals is rising nationwide across multiple sectors.
- Great Pay & Stability: Many roles offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
- Build a Purpose-Driven Career: If you care about justice, wellness, and change—public health is where passion meets profession.
What I love most about the UNF MPH program is the strong sense of community and support. The professors, mentors, and classmates truly invest in one another, creating an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. It’s a program where you can fully engage in your learning and build a solid foundation for future success. ~Britnee Bell, MPH 2008
The MPH program at UNF gave me the skills, confidence, and connections to turn my passion for health equity into a career. The faculty truly care, and the real-world experiences—from internships to research—prepared me to lead meaningful change in my community. ~MPH 2025
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Overview
At the University of North Florida, the Bachelor of Science in Health (BSH) with a concentration in Public Health is designed for students ready to take action on today’s biggest health challenges. Whether you're focused on health education, community wellness or health equity, this program equips you with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to launch your career, earn CHES certification or pursue graduate studies. Get ready to lead change and create healthier communities—locally and globally.
Delivery: Standard (in-person)
Term: Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours: 120
Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
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UNF’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program is a 60-credit, hands-on graduate degree that prepares you to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. With 900 hours of field experience and a curriculum built to develop both clinical skills and real-world confidence, this program equips future counselors to support mental wellness in diverse communities. You'll graduate ready to lead with empathy, expertise and purpose.
Delivery: Standard (in-person)
Term: Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours: 60
Starts: Fall
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Overview
UNF’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares you to lead meaningful change in the health of communities, both locally and globally. With concentrations in Epidemiology and Social & Behavioral Science, the program equips students to design, manage, and evaluate public health programs, conduct impactful research, and influence health policy. Aligned with CEPH’s 22 foundational competencies, this degree is your gateway to a wide range of leadership roles in public health.
Delivery: Standard (in-person)
Term: Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours: 45
Starts: Fall
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