Choose elective courses from other MPH specializations that reflect your interests and professional needs. The curriculum, developed around national public health curriculum standards, uses a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes environmental public health concepts; principles of epidemiology and biostatistics; psychological, behavioral, and social factors influencing population-based health disparities; public health administration systems and processes; and economics. A collaborative project involving local public health organizations is integrated into the curriculum, providing you the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of relevant organizations, programs, and policies. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing supervisory or managerial positions in  private, government, or community-based public health organizations. Deepen your knowledge of public health concepts, theories, and practices, and hone your ability to work collaboratively with other public and private sector professionals whose work often intersects with the field of public health.  Review of this specialization is pending in AL, MN, GA, KY, ND, SC, VA, and WA.