The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and public health programs offered in settings other than schools of public health. These schools and programs prepare students for entry into careers in public health. The primary professional degree is the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) but other master's and doctoral degrees are offered as well such as the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). The Council is a private, nonprofit corporation directed by a 10-member board. As an independent body, the board is solely responsible for adopting criteria by which schools and programs are evaluated, for establishing policies and procedures, for making accreditation decisions and for managing the business of the corporation. References External links List of CEPH-Accredited Schools of Public Health and Public Health Programs Association for Prevention Teaching and Research | Council of Graduate Programs in Public Health Virtual Medical Assistant Association of Schools of Public Health Public health organizations Non-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C.