Master of Public Health in Public Health
Postgraduate
In Michigan Center (USA)
Description
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Postgraduate
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Location
Michigan center (USA)
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The Master of Public Health Degree in Public Health engages students in course work and practical training to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform as a public health professional. Public health is a discipline that is distinct from clinical medicine. Public health focuses on the health status of communities and populations and emphasizes disease prevention and health promotion over treatment. Three major functions of public health include assessment, policy development and assurance. Core disciplines contributing to public health include biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health sciences.
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Subjects
- Public Health
- Public
Course programme
Introduction to Public Health
Biostatistics for Public Health
Epidemiology for Public Health
Public Health Policy and Administration
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
Environmental Factors of Health
Principles of Public Health Leadership
Community Engagement in Public Health Practice
Health Equity Framework for Public Health Practice
One of the following courses (3 credits):
Practical Application and Critical Thinking in Public Health
Public Health Program/Intervention Evaluation
Study Design and Research Methods for Public Health Practice
All of the following courses (6 credits):
Public Health Applied Practice Experience
Public Health Integrative Learning Experience
Complete 9 credits of elective course work from a list of approved courses available through the student’s academic advisor.
Successfully complete a capstone professional paper.
Master of Public Health in Public Health