The Maxwell School has added two concentrations to its master of public health program, according to Syracuse University Today. Students can now pursue a focus in epidemiology or in public health policy. The change was reported on Friday, September 18, 2026.
The two tracks give MPH students a defined path in either the study of disease patterns and their causes or the analysis of policies that shape health outcomes. Syracuse University Today did not detail the coursework, faculty or enrollment timeline tied to either concentration.
The addition points to growing demand for specialized training within public health education, though the reporting did not cite specific reasons behind the school's decision. The Maxwell School, based at Syracuse University, houses the MPH program among its graduate offerings.
What to watch next: whether the school releases curriculum details, start dates or enrollment information for the two new concentrations.