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GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION
Master of Public Health (MPH)PhD in Health Promotion Sciences
Fall 2012
Claremont Graduate UniversitySchool of Community and Global
Health
Agenda
Welcome
School of Community & Global Health Orientation MPH: Large Conference Room PhD: Small Conference Room
Student Life
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Overview of Student Services & Resources
CGU Student Services OfficesAt the afternoon orientation
SCGH Student ServicesBy Maggie Hawkins, Program Manager
Welcome SCGH Students!4
SCGH Orientation Sessions
PhD Program Small Conference Room with Kim Reynolds
MPH Program Large Conference Room with Darleen Peterson & Faculty
Concentration Faculty Health Promotion, Education & Evaluation: Susan Ames Applied Biostatistics & Epidemiology: Dennis Trinidad Leadership & Management: Paul Torrens
SCGH Program Administration
Contact her for questions about:
Program Accreditation Academic/career advising MPH Internship requirements Capstone requirements Directed research requirements Dual degrees Changes in concentration Faculty issues Certification exams Signature on all student paperwork
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Darleen Peterson, PhD, MPH, MCHESAssistant Professor
MPH Program DirectorAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
darleen.peterson@cgu.edu T: 909-607-6729F: 909-592-8411
Cell: 818-621-7222
SCGH Program Administration
Contact her for questions about: Admissions, registration,
graduation MPH Internship placement
counseling Financial aid & student awards Classroom scheduling & equipment
needs MPH program committees Course evaluations Continuing education CGU student resources Sakai access MPH student association Student surveys
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Maggie Hawkins, MPH, CHESProgram Manager
margaret.hawkins@cgu.eduT: 909-607-7292F: 909-592-8411
MPH Program Mission
The mission of the MPH program at CGU is to prepare professionals to play leadership roles in promoting global public health through improved research, practice, policy-making, and system response.
Graduates of this program will be equipped with knowledge, skills and abilities to lead initiatives to enhance the health status and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities around the world. Foundations in general public health practice as well as popular specialty areas
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MPH Student Competencies
Definition Essential knowledge, skills and attitudes expected of program graduates
Types 1. Core
The building blocks for effective public health practice, and the use of an overall public health approach
Applies to the 5 core areas of public health 2. Concentration
Knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of public health as a specific type of practitioner (e.g., epidemiologist, environmental health specialist, health educator, biostatistician)
Applies to your specific area of interest
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MPH Student Competencies
Origins of competency development Based upon important values in public health Rooted in an understanding of the broad determinants of health and the values and
strategies of public health and health promotion Faculty synthesized available competencies and created a list of those specific to
our program; they are referenced throughout the program
How competencies are measured Course level: found within syllabi and assignments Program level: Student portfolio, certification exams, surveys
When competencies are measured Mid-point (at 24 units) and a program completion (48 units)
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MPH Curriculum at a Glance
MPH Concentrations (48 units)Health Promotion, Education & Evaluation
Applied Biostatistics & EpidemiologyLeadership & Management
MPH Core Courses (20 units)
Theoretical Foundations in Health Education & Promotion Biostatistics
EpidemiologyHealth Services in the US and AbroadEnvironmental & Occupational Health
Grant Writing & Proposal Development
Concentration Courses (16 units)
Elective Course (4 units)
Supervised Field Training (4 units)
Public Health Capstone (2 units)
Additional Course Options
CGH 396: Special Topics in Community & Global Health
Students have the option to take a special topics course when offered
Course includes an exploration of a timing public health topic selected by the instructor
Examples: Maternal & Child Health; Innovations in Tobacco Control; Reducing Childhood Obesity
Can be used as an elective or substitution for a concentration course
Student receives a letter grade
CGH 390: Directed Research Students have the option to take a
Directed Research course in any semester.
Course includes work with a SCGH faculty who is conducting an ongoing program of research
Can be used as an elective or substitution for a concentration course
Requires an enrollment contract and memo of understanding in order to register Includes project proposal and
identification of program competencies to be addressed
Student receives a grade of S/US
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Internship Sequence of Events
Semester Prior to internship
1. Confirm eligibility & hour requirement
2. Arrange an individual meeting with the MPH Program Manager to discuss interests & strategies for locating appropriate agencies
3. Student conducts research and contacts potential sites of interest
4. Site selection is made with approval of program manager & hours are negotiated with agency
Semester of internship
5. Student meets with the Director to go over course requirements
6. Student registers for CGH 306 and begins completion of requirements: Forms, journals, poster presentation, and student evaluation
Public Health Capstone
Serves as the culminating experience for the degree
Demonstrates proficiency with public health core and concentration specific competencies
Two main requirements: MPH Portfolio: Students collect evidence of work in courses, field work and service
opportunities that have enabled them to master program competencies
Final Paper: Each student will develop a scholarly paper based upon projects undertaken as part of the supervised field training experience. The final paper provides another opportunity for the student to identify the manner in which core and concentration specific competencies were mastered
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Student Advising
Purpose of advising Plan coursework for upcoming semester Discuss progress with respect to program competencies Discuss any academic performance/course issues Discuss general questions about:
Curriculum requirements (MPH & PhD) Options in Directed Research (MPH & PhD) Field training & Capstone (MPH) Tools requirement, qualifying exam, dissertation (PhD) Certification exams (MPH) Post-graduation plans (MPH & PhD)
Advising schedule Occurs every semester with faculty advisor and mentor
Advising documentation
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Student Registration Procedures Seek Academic Advisement every semester
Schedule appointments with Darleen Peterson Fall semester -- July Summer semester – April Spring semester – November
PhD students should also meet with their mentor every semester to discuss directed research options, completion of tools requirement, quals, etc.
Become aware of deadlines for add, drop & withdraw Last day to register and settle fees Last day to add/drop classes without a “W” Last day to drop classes with a “W”
Register for courses Register on student portal after receiving your computing account (username
and password)
View Class Schedules Posted on the CGU and SCGH websites
Accreditation Status
CGU maintains regional accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Referred to as an “Accredited Institution of Higher Learning.” Currently in re-accreditation cycle with final review scheduled in April 2013.
The MPH program has been fully accredited by The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for the maximum period of five years 2011 Self Study Report available on MPH program website Importance of continued Student, Faculty, and Staff participation
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What Accreditation Means for Students
Accreditation establishes eligibility for graduates to become Certified in Public Health (CPH) Graduates may sit for the exam Graduates/current students may also apply to become Certified in Health Education
(CHES)
Accreditation establishes eligibility for graduates to qualify for selected jobs. Includes a limited number of federal jobs (e.g., some departments within the CDC) Most jobs simply require students graduate from an accredited institution
Accreditation establishes eligibility for students to qualify for certain federal public health traineeships. Examples includes US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Student Training
and Extern Programs
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MPH Student Surveys
Data needed for accreditation reports come from MPH student surveys. Your participation is greatly needed!!
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Survey When Purpose/Data Collected
Entrance Now Satisfaction with admissions process; reasons for selecting CGU
Current During accreditation reporting years
Current service and research activities
Exit Upon graduation Program operations; service activities; attainment of student competencies, capstone experience; employment; overall recommendations
Alumni One year post graduation and every two years after
Employment; further education; certification exams; program satisfaction; involvement with program
Employer One-two years post graduation
Level of preparedness and competency of graduates as assessed by their employers
Health Promotion, Education & Evaluation
Addresses the behavioral, social and cultural factors related to individual and population health and health disparities over the life course.
Research and practice in this concentration contributes to the development, administration and evaluation of programs and policies in public health and health services to promote and sustain healthy environments and healthy lives for individuals and populations.
Example: you may develop an intervention to slow the spread of HIV/AIDS, promote seatbelt use, or design health communications to reach individuals at risk for colon cancer.
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Health Promotion, Education & Evaluation
Sample Job Titles Mental Health Research Scientist Program Coordinator/Manager Education Consultant Health Educator Outreach Coordinator Research Evaluator Coalition Coordinator Public Health Advisor
Salary Ranges Health Education/Behavioral Science: $33,000 - $86,625 Public Health Practice/Program Management: $41,175 - $102,000
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Applied Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Biostatistics is the development and application of statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and population-based research. Example: You may estimate the number of deaths from gun violence, or analyze
trends in cancer incidence.
Epidemiology is the study of patterns of disease and injury in human populations and the application of this study to the control of health problems. Example: You may investigate outbreaks of disease, seeking to determine the cause
and trying to control its spread or design and implement studies to understand patterns of disease in society, such as the disproportionate prevalence of diabetes or cancer in a particular segment of the population.
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Applied Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Sample job titles: Biostatistics
Biostatistician; Research Statistician; Analysis Programmer; Statistical SAS Programmer; Health Informatics Specialist; Statistical Writer
Epidemiology Public Health Epidemiologist; Senior Epidemiologist; Occupational Epidemiologist; Program
Director (of academic or medical research center); Risk Analyst
Salary ranges: Biostatistics: $33,000 - $63,000 Epidemiology: $38,175 - $136,237
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Leadership & Management
Leadership is the ability to create and communicate a shared vision for a changing future; champion solutions to organizational and community challenges; and energize commitment to goals.
Management involves the inquiry and practice concerned with the delivery, quality and costs of health care for individuals and populations.
Example: you may direct hospital services, analyze utilization patterns of healthcare, create policies for health insurance companies, or analyze the impact of Medicaid changes on quality of care.
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Leadership & Management
Sample job titles: Health Officer Public Health Advisor Project Specialist Vice President for Strategic Development Health Policy Analyst Research Associate Operations Administrator
Salary ranges: Health Services Administration: $37,050 - $161,400
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Your Guide to Thriving in Grad School: Academics & Beyond
Office of Information Technology
The Writing Center
Library & Research Resources for Public Health
Office of Career Management
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Technical Services Available to Students
Computing Account Provides access to all technology offered by CGU
E-mail and Wireless AccessComputer Labs
Available in ACB 118 & 126, Burkle 18, Humanities Resource Center, & Harper 8
Student Portal Access to register online, view grades, generate unofficial transcripts &
degree progress reports, read messages, view financial aid and student bill and more
Sakai/Web File Services CGU’s learning management system
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Sakai
Learning management system where professors may: Distribute reading materials, hold discussions, assign homework and other course related activities
Allows for file storage and sharing
Other things to consider when using Sakai: Sakai user name and password is the same as those used for the CGU student email account and
to log into their student portal Students registering for a class just right before or after the semester starts may wait up to 72
hours before the course’s Sakai site will appear in their Sakai account Click on “Account” on the left side of the web page when first logging into Sakai; verify correct
name and email address; if incorrect, do not click on the “Modify Details” button, e-mail sunny.chau@cgu.edu or call 909-607-0885.
Sakai tutorials are available for at www.cgu.edu/techtutorials
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A Peek at CGU Student Life
SCGH Student Association
CGU Graduate Student Council
A Day in the Life
Opportunities for Student Involvement MPH Program Committees
Steering Community Advisory Recruitment & Admissions Accreditation/Self Study Continuing Education (new)
Membership in Professional Associations* & Attendance at Conferences* American Public Health Association (October 2011 in Washington D.C.)
www.apha.org Society for Public Health Educators (Just prior to APHA)
www.sophe.org Southern California Public Health Association (December 2011 in Los Angeles)
www.scpha.org
Assistance at student recruitment events, continuing education events, service activities through the student association
Input through program surveys
Service activities**A requirement for public health capstone course (CGH 307)
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Questions & Adjournment