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Important Catalog Information for Summer 2020 MatriculantsDue to the planned consolidation during the summer of 2020, of the University of South Florida, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, into a single university with a fully aligned and integrated curriculum and a single set of academic policies and procedures, any undergraduate or graduate student who matriculates at one of the three USF institutions on or after May 18, 2020, will adhere to the curricula, policies, and procedures described in the 2020-21 USF undergraduate or graduate catalog, respectively. |
Concentration: Health Policies & Programs (Code: HPP)
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The Health Policy and Programs
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concentration is designed for individuals interested in development, analysis and evaluation of public policy for health services and public health programs. Students develop knowledge of theory and methods in policy analysis and program evaluation. Students are prepared to pursue policy analyst and program evaluation positions with federal, state or local agencies or with professional associations.
Please print the check sheet and take it with you to your advising appointments each semester.
To track your fufillment of degree and concentration competencies, login to the COPH Competencies Database.
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In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, Health Policies and Programs graduates will be able to:
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Program Coursework
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College Core and Foundation Courses | 16 |
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Require Concentration Courses | 15 |
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PHC 6151 | Health Policy and Politics | 3 | PHC 6102 and CI. |
PHC 6430 | Health Economics I | 3 | ECO 2023 or equv & CI |
PHC 6760 | Research Methods in Public Health Programs | 3 | PHC 6430, 6180, 6151, or CI |
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PHC 6420 | Health Care Law, Regulation, and Ethics | 3 |
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PHC 6421 | Public Health Law and Ethics | 3 | PHC 6102 recommended |
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PHC 6063 | Public Health Data, Information & Decision Making | 3 | PHC 6050 |
PHC 6435 | Comparative Health Insurance Systems | 3 | PHC 6430 |
Elective Courses (See examples on concentration definition) | 7 |
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MPH Requirements | 4 |
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PHC 6945 | Supervised Field Experience | 1-6 | See Note #1 |
PHC 6977 | Special Project | 3 |
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Total Minimum Credit Hours | 42 |
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*CH=Credit Hours; Pre-reqs= prerequisite courses unless noted as CR (co-requisite) or CC (Concurrent requisite)
- During 2nd semester meet with advisor and begin planning field experience. See http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/academicaffairs/fe/. May be met through the Peace Corps Master’s International option.
- Any grade below a C (C- to F) is required to be retaken. The grade will be included in the student's GPA.
- The College Reserves All Rights to Repeal And/or Modify.
- Supervised Field Experience
- Students with little or no professional experience: 3 hours minimum.
- Students with relevant professional experience: 1 hour minimum.
- Students with substantial work experience can negotiate a reduced number of hours with their advisor (e.g., 1 or 2 hours) if the student has meaningful experience (involving decision-making) in a health care or related organization
Examples of common elective options
Master's Progression Policy
Review the progression policy for the MPH, MHA and MSPH.
Program of Study
If you have questions on your program, please contact your Academic Advisor.
Current students may access their Degree Works planner (Degree Works may also be accessed from my.usf.edu or OASIS). Students may view their current progress in Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/. (See Archivum instructions.). If you are not a current student, or want to view program requirements from a different catalog year please use these sources:
2021/22 USF catalog MPH planner or COPH catalog section
2020/21 USF catalog MPH planner or COPH catalog section
2019/20 USF catalog MPH planner or COPH catalog section
Any prior year please view the USF Graduate Catalog Archives
There may be circumstances in which a student may need to change their catalog year. This must be initiated through a discussion with your academic advisor. Details regarding USF policy on changing catalog year can be found at https://catalog.usf.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=2107#students-major-degree-requirements.
Current Competencies (beginning fall 2019)
MPH Competencies
Health Policies and Programs Competencies
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Graduate Advising
Please refer to the full list of graduate advisors available on the MPH Graduate Advising page.
Graduate Advisor/Mentor Use Only:
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