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titleUSF Guidelines on Choosing a Program of Study

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Competencies

Track the Fulfillment of Your Competencies:Your COPH Competencies Database Record
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titlePhD Competencies

 

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titleCommunity & Family Health 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.  

In addition to the overall Doctor of Philosophy degree competencies, a graduate from the Community & Family Health Doctoral program will be able to perform the following competencies:

Domain 1: Scientific Knowledge and Theory

  1. Defend the importance of theoretical frameworks in planning, implementation, and evaluation of community and family health interventions.
  2. Describe significant public health achievements, changing paradigms, and continuing challenges.
  3. Analyze research traditions in community and family health from the standpoint of the philosophy of science.

Domain 2: Research

  1. Critically analyze research literature;
  2. Identify models for guiding independent research;
  3. Formulate research questions and testable hypotheses that will impact community and family health;
  4. Align research questions with appropriate methods of inquiry;
  5. Describe techniques and methods for community-based participatory research;
  6. Assess appropriateness of existing data sets to answer research questions;
  7. Analyze research data;
  8. Interpret research findings;
  9. Demonstrate appropriate methods of data collection and analysis for innovative;
  10. Apply ethical standards of public health in the conduct and dissemination of research;
  11. Work as an effective research team member;
  12. Prepare scholarly publications and deliver oral presentations; and
  13. Recognize appropriate funding sources for research.

Domain 3: Teaching

  1. Demonstrate ability to teach a university level course using current pedagogical techniques; and
  2. Align teaching methods to learner needs.

 Domain 4: Practice

  1. Identify the practice and policy implications of specific research;
  2. Describe techniques and methods for including community members in planning, implementing, and evaluating public health programs;
  3. Disseminate knowledge across targeted audiences in practice, policy, and community settings;
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in writing audience-centered technical reports; and
  5. Advocate for public health issues in community and family health.

 

Degree Details

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titleResponsibilities of Doctoral Students

Entering a doctoral degree program is a serious endeavor for both students and faculty. Since students bring a broad spectrum of academic and professional experiences and interests, they are encouraged to shape their doctoral program to meet their individual needs, goals and desires. At the same time the faculty views doctoral study as an endeavor that must meet strict standards to achieve ideals for scholarship and intellectual discipline. It is expected that doctoral students will devote at least two consecutive semesters, preferably in the first year, to full time study.

The degree offered is the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). With the underpinnings of philosophy, the doctoral degree spans the academic spectrum from strong theoretical bases to practical, experiential methods.

By working in cooperation with faculty and members of the doctoral committee, the student has the responsibility to:

  • Take the lead in designing the course of study;
  • Devote at least two consecutive semesters, preferably during the first year following admission, to full time study;
  • Develop and maintain the understanding that the doctoral program is a serious commitment of time and dedication;
  • Participate in intellectual and scholarly activities of the Department;
  • Work independently as much as possible;
  • Demonstrate continuous progress through the doctoral program from start to finish;
  • Respect the many demands that are placed on faculty;
  • Be responsible for knowing and adhering to mandatory deadlines, forms, and signature requirements set forth by the department, college, and university;
  • Arrange and schedule committee meetings as deemed necessary;
  • Be open and receptive to challenges set forth by the doctoral committee; and
  • Assume a place in a community of scholars and family of learners.

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