The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Master of Public Health Program Awarded Seven-Year Accreditation

The Master of Public Health program is accredited through July 1, 2031
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health has been awarded the full seven-year accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) through July 1, 2031.
The CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools and programs of public health, and seeks to assure quality in public health education and training to achieve excellence in practice, research and service.
“This achievement is the outcome of the incredible efforts of our faculty, staff, students and community advisors to prioritize and improve the future of health for West Texans,” said Gerard E. Carrino, Ph.D., MPH, dean of the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health. “We serve West Texas first and West Texas best.”
Carrino also emphasized the importance of programs that are accessible to communities across vast distances of West Texas and beyond, and to students with competing demands.
"Our school continuously strives to improve the health of communities, localities and regions. We are doubling down on delivering accessible education and resources to real-world, busy people where they work, play and live.
Related Stories
The Ph.D. Programs that Shape Health Care
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. programs at TTUHSC provide the foundation, mentorship and research opportunities you need to pursue groundbreaking work.
Finding Your Future: Master’s Programs at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, you will gain hands-on experience, work alongside expert faculty and collaborate in small, supportive classes that help you thrive.
TTUHSC School of Nursing Celebrates 10 Years of the Veteran to BSN Program
The TTUHSC School of Nursing recognized the 10-year anniversary of the Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) program during the fall 2025 commencement ceremonies held Dec. 13 in Lubbock, Texas.
Recent Stories
The Ph.D. Programs that Shape Health Care
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. programs at TTUHSC provide the foundation, mentorship and research opportunities you need to pursue groundbreaking work.
Finding Your Future: Master’s Programs at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, you will gain hands-on experience, work alongside expert faculty and collaborate in small, supportive classes that help you thrive.
Making Mental Health a Priority in the New Year
Sarah Mallard Wakefield, M.D., a psychiatrist with Texas Tech Physicians, talks about strategies to combat widespread and growing anxiety.
