In 2016, Council on Education for Public Health updated the accreditation criteria for public health schools and programs, revising core competencies to reflect:
a. the competencies of the World Health Organization.
b. the requisite education level for entry into the public health workforce at all levels.
c. renewed emphasis on management and leadership as important elements of public health education and practice.
d. the competencies used by the American Public Health Association and the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health.