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Career-Focused Curriculum

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Innovative Programs to Accelerate Your Career

Advance your career in high-impact fields like global health, informatics, nursing, public health, and more with a graduate certificate or degree from George Mason. Our nationally ranked online, on campus, and hybrid programs are built for working professionals and feature experiential learning led by experienced faculty who are invested in your success. Enroll as a full- or part-time student and graduate with the specialized expertise to shape a better tomorrow.

  • George Mason’s School of Public Health was ranked #52 among the Best Public Health Schools in 2024.2
  • George Mason was ranked #10 in Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice (tie).1
  • Earn your graduate certificate or degree from Virginia’s first College of Public Health. 

George Mason Programs in Health

Earn a career-focused graduate certificate or degree without putting your other priorities on hold. Pursue your studies online or on campus and learn from distinguished faculty members who support you every step of the way. 

Graduate Degrees

George Mason offers a range of graduate degrees in the fields of health informatics, nursing, health systems management, and more. Designed for working professionals, each program utilizes a career-focused curriculum that delivers advanced expertise in a flexible format. Explore our online and on campus degree options below. 

Global Health

Prepare to work in diverse culture and multidisciplinary environments with a master’s degree in global health from George Mason. Learn from distinguished faculty and graduate with advanced skills for your career.

  • MS in Global Health (On Campus)
  • MPH in Global Health (On Campus)

Health Informatics

Learn to make data-driven decisions with a master’s degree in health informatics. Choose from four tailored concentrations and explore a curriculum that combines theory and practice.

  • MS in Health Informatics
    • MSHI – Health Data Analytics (Online & On Campus)
    • MSHI – Health Informatics Management (Online & On Campus)
    • MSHI – Public Health Informatics (On Campus)
    • MSHI – Quality Analytics (On Campus)

Health Systems Management

Gain strategic, business, analytic, and decision-making skills for the evolving health care industry with an MHA from George Mason. Choose from two concentrations and earn your degree online or on campus.

  • Master of Health Administration (MHA) in Health Systems Management (Online & On Campus)
    • MHA – Healthcare Quality
    • MHA – Executive

Nursing

Prepare for the next step in your nursing career with a master’s degree, or earn the terminal practice degree in your profession with a DNP. Choose from multiple concentrations and learn from industry experts.

*George Mason University also offers BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP pathways. Request more information.

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (On Campus)
    • DNP – Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner 
    • DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner 
    • DNP – Nursing Administration  
    • DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • MS in Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner (Online & On Campus)

Nutrition

Develop a tailored skill set for the growing nutrition industry with a master’s degree from George Mason. Choose from three career-focused concentrations and engage in hands-on coursework led by experienced faculty members.

  • MS in Nutrition (On Campus)
    • Community Nutrition 
    • Dietetics 
    • Nutrition and Performance

Public Health

Improve health in diverse populations with an MPH from George Mason. Study a robust, experiential curriculum and tailor your degree with one of seven concentrations.

  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
    • MPH – Community Health Promotion (On Campus)
    • MPH – Epidemiology (On Campus)
    • MPH – Food Security and Nutrition (On Campus)
    • MPH – Global Health (On Campus)
    • MPH – Health Equity and Social Justice (On Campus)
    • MPH – Health Policy (On Campus)
    • MPH – Public Health Practice (Online)

Social Work

Enhance human well-being with a social work master’s degree from George Mason. Choose from two concentrations and study online or on campus in this flexible program led by experienced faculty members. Advanced Standing and Traditional Standing available.

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online & On Campus)
    • MSW – Children, Youth, and Families
    • MSW – Adults and Healthy Aging

Graduate Certificates

We offer a range of graduate certificates designed to support professional learning and career advancement for working adults. Explore our online, hybrid, and on campus certificates below. 

Global Health

Prepare to promote health in a global context with a graduate degree from George Mason. Pursue your credential on a full- or part-time basis and learn from expert faculty members who support student success.

  • Global Health Graduate Certificate (On Campus)

Health Informatics

Learn to make data-driven decisions with a certificate in health informatics. Study online or on campus as you explore a curriculum that combines theory and practice in engaging courses led by distinguished faculty.

  • Health Informatics and Data Analytics Graduate Certificate (Online & On Campus)

Health Systems Management

Learn to evaluate healthcare quality and measure the effectiveness of outcomes with a graduate certificate from George Mason. Learn from industry experts in courses designed to facilitate real-world learning.

  • Healthcare Quality Graduate Certificate (Online & On Campus)

Nursing

Prepare for the next step in your nursing career with a post-master’s certificate from George Mason. Choose the program that best aligns with your goals and learn in engaging courses led by industry experts.

  • Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (On Campus)
  • Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate – Nursing Education (On Campus)

Nutrition

Gain a tailored skill set for the expanding nutrition industry with a graduate certificate from George Mason. Choose from two career-focused concentrations and engage in hands-on coursework led by experienced faculty members.

  • Nutrition Graduate Certificate (On Campus)
    • Community Nutrition
    • Food Security

Public Health

Prepare to address the most pressing health problems around the world with a graduate certificate from George Mason. Choose from a range of options to earn the certificate that best aligns with your career path.

  • Epidemiology Graduate Certificate (On Campus)
  • Public Health Graduate Certificate (On Campus)
    • Generalist  
    • Leadership and Management

Social Work

Enhance human well-being with a social work graduate certificate from George Mason.

  • Gerontology Graduate Certificate (On Campus)

Quality Education Meets Real-World Application

George Mason’s health programs deliver a well-rounded, experiential education designed for working adults. Choose from a range of certificates and degrees in high-growth fields and customize your studies with concentrations and elective courses that align with your professional goals. Graduate with an accredited credential and the advanced skills required to make an impact in today’s evolving industries.

Redefining Health

George Mason University’s College of Public Health prepares graduates to transform the future of health. Through experiential learning that includes at least one practicum, capstone, internship, or clinical experience, our programs produce skilled leaders who excel in a range of impactful careers.

High-Earning, High-Impact Careers

Data Scientist $112,590 per year3

Epidemiologist $83,980 per year4

Health Information Manager $117,960 per year5

Nurse Practitioner $132,050 per year6

Study at the First College of Public Health in Virginia

George Mason University’s College of Public Health is the first CEPH-accredited College of Public Health in Virginia. We are a national leader in inclusive, interprofessional research, education, and practice. The College’s transdisciplinary research seeks to understand the many factors influencing health and well-being. Our graduates are uniquely prepared to lead in an increasingly diverse, multidisciplinary, and community-focused public health landscapes.

Delivering Excellence On Campus or Online

Whether you study on campus or online, you’ll complete the same rigorous curriculum and be held to the same high standards. Faculty teach courses on campus and online, ensuring consistency and access to distinguished experts for students across the globe. All students benefit from George Mason’s robust support services, including library resources, the writing center, academic advising, and career services.

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  1. U.S. News & World Report. “George Mason University Rankings.” Retrieved August 4, 2025, from https://www.usnews.com/. 
  2. U.S. News & World Report. 2024. “Best Public Health Schools.” https://www.usnews.com/. 
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Data Scientists.” Retrieved August 4, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/. 
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Epidemiologist.” Retrieved August 4, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/. 
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Medical and Health Services Managers.” Retrieved August 4, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/. 
  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners.” Retrieved August 4, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.