Versions Compared

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.

...

Please print the check sheet and take it with you to your advising appointments each semester.

Applicants are admitted during the FALL term only.


Concentration Details

Expand
titleCompetencies

In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, Global Health Practice graduates will be able to:

  1. Describe the socio-cultural, political and economic determinants of health and health status at the global level;
  2. Assess the burden of disease on health, service utilization and finance, and the importance of prevention;
  3. Analyze the prevailing international health systems in industrial and developing countries, comparing coverage, utilization, equity, policy, organization, delivery and financing of those systems and define the rationale for health systems' reforms;
  4. Appraise the role of cultural, social and economic factors that contribute to the incidence of infectious disease;
  5. Assess public health conditions and problems related to infectious disease control and surveillance in developing countries;
  6. Use ethical and culturally appropriate technology/interventions when addressing public health problems and prevention at the global level; and
  7. Propose methodologies for the evaluation of public health programs and interventions.
Expand
titlePrerequisites

Applicants are admitted during the FALL term only.

In addition to meeting the admission requirements for the Master of Public Health degree, applicants should also meet these concentration prerequisites:

  • Public health course prerequisites: none
  • Suggested/preferred undergraduate majors: none
  • Work experience: not required
  • Other criteria: Minimum technology requirements include intermediate computer skills, two letters of recommendation, resume, and goal statement. 

...