social behavior and community health M.P.H. Degree Program

 

Program of Study and Internship (45-51 credits)

  1. Core Courses (21 credits): Students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the core.
    1. Bms 505 Biological Basis of Public Health (3)
    2. Ehs 590 Introduction to Environmental Health (3)
    3. Epi 501 Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I (3)
    4. Epi 552 Principles in Statistical Inference I (3)
    5. Hpm 500 Health Care Organization Delivery and Financing (3)
    6. Hpm 525 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health (3)
    7. Sph 681 Professional Practice in Public Health (3)
  2. Additional Coursework (21 credits)
    1. Hpm 535 Community Based Public Health (3)
    2. Hpm 627 Program Development in Health Promotion (3)
    3. Hpm 647 Program Evaluation (3)
    4. Electives: 12 credits chosen in consultation with advisor
  3. Integrative Learning Experience (ILE): The ILE will demonstrate synthesis of foundational and concentration competencies and result in a high-quality written product.
  4. Internship (9 credits; up to 6 credits may be waived*)
    Students will complete 9 credits of internships, completed in at least two different organizational settings, for example a state health department, county health department, hospital, or non-governmental organization (NGO). The two settings may be as closely related as two different parts of the NYS DOH or as unrelated as a local hospital and an international NGO. * Up to 6 credits of internship may be waived by students with significant past public health experience. Students are required to present one internship experience at the annual Student Poster Day.

Please note: This program requires an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience requirement. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If you have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of your intended academic program.