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COPH Department: Community & Family Health
Concentration: Community & Family Health (code: CFH)
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health
USF Department code: DEA
Program (Major/College): PPH PH
PhD in Public Health with a Concentration in Community and Family Health
The educational mission of the Department of Community & Family Health is to prepare public health professionals who can meet the challenge of improving the health status of the family and the overall community. Programs offered focus on: (1) the analysis of the health status and needs of a population including social, behavioral and demographic factors and characteristics; (2) health promotion and education; (3) client and community-based intervention strategies; (4) development and evaluation of community and family health programs. This program and its faculty provide students with excellent research opportunities in domestic or international arenas through basic and applied research; conducting innovative community-based demonstration programs; providing consultation and technical assistance to agencies and communities; and providing continuing education programs.
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- Contribute to the improvement of the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through intra- and interdisciplinary effort;
- Implement change within the community and public health;
- Conduct basic and applied research in identification, prevention and evaluation of public health problems;
- Teach in University settings; and
- Assume leadership roles at the local, state, national and international levels.
Program of Study
Doctoral Competencies
Doctoral students successfully completing a program of study in the Department of Community and Family Health (CFH) will possess a defined set of competencies in four areas. These competencies should be used as a guidepost for the student and academic advisory committee in planning a program of study. Competencies can be met through previous academic or work experience, or they can be fulfilled through a combination of planned course work and other scholarly experience.
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Note: You may choose a plan of study that corresponds to the academic year of your admission or any year thereafter. Please see the guidelines below.
The PhD Plan of study form is to be completed before the end of the THIRD SEMESTER after admission. Only typed forms are accepted. The committee shall meet and approve the plan of study. Each member of the committee and major advisor, chair of the department, Academic Affairs Office, and students shall be given a signed copy of the approved plan of study. It is the responsibility of the student to submit the plan to Academic Affairs and to assure all other copies are appropriately distributed. Any changes must be approved by your committee and the amended plan submitted to Academic Affairs. |
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