Master's programs in health cater to working adults

Master's programs in health cater to working adults

The healthcare industry is expected to create more than 3 million new positions over the next eight years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consequently, individuals who wish to enter or move up in this field may want to consider enrolling in a campus-based or online college in an effort to update their educational qualifications.

Fortunately, many universities are creating programs that will help degree seekers complete their studies without significantly disrupting their lives.

For example, Virginia Tech's new master's program in public health allows enrollees to take any combination of evening, weekend or online courses to finish their requirements, The News Leader reports. Class topics will include environmental health, public health administration, health behavior, biostatistics and epidemiology.

Web-based learning options could help public health students pursue professional development opportunities, as school officials expect to enter instructional, research and outreach partnerships with various healthcare organizations and agencies.

Dr Francois Elvinger, a professor who helped developed the program, told the news source that "maintaining a sufficiently large and appropriately trained public health workforce is paramount to the health of everyone."

By Stefanie Hughes