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