Fairfield University Master of Public Health Program Director Urges Department of Education to Classify Public Health Degrees as 'Professional'
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2025-08-25
Carter Struck
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Fairfield University Master of Public Health Program Director Marybec Griffin submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of graduate public health degrees, such as the Master of Public Health (MPH), within the department's definition of professional degree programs. The writer states this recognition is needed to protect student access to federal financial aid and safeguard the pipeline of trained professionals.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Fairfield University Master of Public Health Program Director Marybec Griffin submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of graduate public health degrees, such as the Master of Public Health (MPH), within the department's definition of professional degree programs. The writer states this recognition is needed to protect student access to federal financial aid and safeguard the pipeline of trained professionals.
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and individuals; as well as 'gathered' public policy information, including news releases, reports, speeches. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com