School of Public Health

1. School of Public Health

2. School of Public Health • What is Public Health? • An interdisciplinary effort that addresses the physical, mental and environmental health concerns of communities and populations. • Its focus is on prevention of injury and disease in populations rather than centering on a single individual. • Sources: Association of Schools of Public Health, • Institute of Medicine

3. School of Public Health What can I do with a graduate degree in Public Health? Health Management and Policy Public Administration Analyst, Institute for Health Policy Studies Hospital/Clinic Administrator Group Health Co-op Project Mgr. Community Health and Prevention Cancer Center Health Educator HIV/AIDS Asst. Program Director Evaluation Specialist, Governor’s Office for Children Environmental and Occupational Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Director Pollution Control Director EPA Researcher Epidemiology and Biostatistics Database Manager, CDC Epidemiology Program Coordinator, Merck Maternal and Child Health Epidemiologist

4. School of Public Health Public Health Career Outlook • Current workforce shortage • ~ 500,000 public health workers • Average age 46.6 • 20-50% eligible for retirement now Source – Association of Schools of Public Health www.asph.org

5. School of Public Health Career Outlook, cont. • Went from 220 workers / 100,000 Americans in 1980 to 158 / 100,000 currently • Demand for talent will increase by as much as 25% by 2010 • 20% state vacancy rate • 14% Annual state turnover rate Source – Association of Schools of Public Health www.asph.org

6. School of Public Health Employment Statistics (2007-2008 graduates) • 23% hospital or other health care setting • 15% university or college setting, working as faculty or staff • 15% federal, state, or local government • 9% continue their academic training • Only 3% of graduates moved into a non-health-related field Source – Association of Schools of Public Health www.asph.org

7. School of Public Health Graduates’ Employment Status Source – Association of Schools of Public Health www.asph.org

8. School of Public Health Post Graduate Employment Source – Association of Schools of Public Health www.asph.org

9. School of Public Health Benefits of School vs. Program of Public Health • Offers more concentrations and specializations • Additional degree offerings • Doctoral programs • More career flexibility

10. School of Public Health Benefits of accreditation • Promotes societal health and safety through rigorous educational preparation • Meets acceptable standards established by the profession • Increases career options and mobility • Determines eligibility for federal funding and student financial aid Visit Council on Education of Public Health (www.ceph.org) for more information

11. The mission of the Drexel University School of Public Health is to promote the health of communities through an integrated program of education, research, service and practice. School of Public Health Mission

12. School of Public Health Diverse Faculty and Research Interests …a sampling: • Dean Marla J. Gold, MD HIV/AIDS Medicine • Craig Newschaffer, PhD, Epi/Bio Dept. Chair Autism, developmental disabilities epidemiology • Arthur L. Frank, MD, EOH Dept. Chair Occupational health: asbestosis, silicosis • Lisa Ulmer, MSW, ScD, CHP Dept. Chair Prevention of youth access to tobacco • John Rich, MD, HMP Dept. Chair Urban violence, men’s health, racial disparities

13. School of Public Health 4 Departments and 5 Centers operate within the School • Centers and Projects • Center for Academic Public Health Practice • Center for Health Equality • Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication • Center for Non-violence and Social Justice • National Resource Center for Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities • Philadelphia GROW Project • Witnesses to Hunger • Departments • Community Health and Prevention • Environmental and Occupational Health • Epidemiology and Biostatistics • Health Management and Policy

14. School of Public Health Departments • Community Health and Prevention • Environmental and Occupational Health • Epidemiology and Biostatistics • Health Management and Policy

15. What makes Drexel’s public health programs unique? School of Public Health • Fully accredited school • Problem-based learning with case studies and practical hands-on experience • Collaborative work with community groups and agencies on pressing health issues • Integration of studies in the five core areas of public health • Students engage in comprehensive community-based projects

16. School of Public Health SPH offers six degree programs and an e-learning program • MPH • Executive MPH • MS - Biostatistics • DrPH – Community Health • DrPH – Health Policy • and Social Justice (Fall ’09) • PhD - Epidemiology • Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

17. School of Public Health • Full–time MPH Program • Two-year program • 64 quarter credit hours • Prepares students for an array of public health careers and doctoral programs • MPH offered in: biostatistics; • epidemiology; community health • and prevention; environmental • and occupational health; • health management and policy

18. School of Public Health Year I: • Introduction to Public Health • Two courses in each of the following: • Biostatistics and Epidemiology • Community Health and Prevention • Environmental and Occupational Health • Health Management and Policy

19. School of Public Health Year II: • Four required courses within student’s concentration area • Two electives approved by department (electives can be taken either within the school or within other departments of the university) • Community-Based Master’s Project

20. School of Public Health • Immersion in the Community through Community-Based Learning • 5-week, 120-hour practicum witha community partner at end of Year 1 • 8-month Community-Based Master’sProject throughout Year 2 By graduation, a full-time MPH student spends almost 600 hours with a community partner.

21. School of Public Health • Community-Based Master’s Project • 12 hours per week throughout the year • Meets community needs as identified by partnering organization • Meets academic learning objectives • Consistent with student’s interest • Attainable within academic year • Skill Development Seminars and Workshops

22. School of Public Health • Executive MPH Program • 21-month program • Fast-paced, intensive program for working professionals • Develops public health leaders • Classes meet one Friday and Saturday per month (3rd weekend) • Web-based curriculum • Eleven curriculum blocks

23. MS – Biostatistics Two year program 48 credit hours Data analysis project with paper and defense Basic public health coursework with advanced study in biostatistics and epidemiology Strong computational background required School of Public Health

24. School of Public Health • DrPH – Community Health and Prevention • 60 quarter credit hours beyond the required Master’s • Three to five years to completion • Basic graduate coursework in methods, design, and health and human rights • Advance community health coursework • Comps, candidacy exam, proposal, dissertation, and dissertation defense required

25. DrPH – Health Policy and Social Justice 60 credits beyond required master’s level degree Four to five years to completion Basic graduate coursework in methods, design, and health and human rights Advanced policy and social justice coursework Comps, candidacy exam, proposal, dissertation, and dissertation defense required School of Public Health

26. PhD – Epidemiology 69 credits beyond required MPH or graduate level epidemiology degree Three to five years to completion Basic graduate coursework in methods, design, and health and human rights Advanced epidemiology coursework Comps, candidacy exam, proposal, dissertation, and dissertation defense required School of Public Health

27. School of Public Health Admissions Process – Full-time MPH Program • Completed application from the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) available at www.sophas.org • Transcripts • World Education Service evaluation (for international applicants) • Three (3) reference letters • Personal statement • Resume • IELTS/TOEFL scores (non-native English speakers only) • GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT scores should be sent to Drexel’s Office of Graduate Admissions (GRE code 2194) • Course in statistics highly recommended

28. School of Public Health Admissions Process – Executive MPH, MS Biostatistics, DrPH and PhD • Completed application available at www.drexel.edu/em/grad • $75 application fee (waived if you apply online or submit application at a campus visit) • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended • World Education Service evaluation (for international applicants) • Three (3) reference letters • Essay • Resume • IELTS/TOEFL scores (non-native English speakers only) • GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT scores should be sent to Drexel’s Office of Graduate Admissions (GRE code 2194)

29. School of Public Health Program Specific Requirements Executive MPH • Rolling admissions for Fall entry • Minimum 3 years of work experience required • Essay describing a current public health issue and how you became interested in this field MS Biostatistics • June 30th application deadline for Fall entry • Baccalaureate degree in a quantitative or scientific field preferred • At least two semesters of calculus

30. School of Public Health Doctoral Program Requirements DrPH - Community Health and Prevention/ Health Policy and Social Justice • Early Admission deadline for Fall – January 15th • Regular Admission deadline for Fall – April 15th • MPH or related degree • Evidence of applied research • Area of dissertation interest • In-person or telephone interview PhD in Epidemiology • Early Admission deadline for Fall – January 15th • Regular Admission deadline for Fall – April 15th • M.P.H., master’s degree in epidemiology or a related field • Area of dissertation interest • In-person or telephone interview

31. School of Public Health Tuition and Financial Aid For the 2009-10 academic year, tuition rates are as follows: • Full Time (2-year) MPH program: $845 per credit • Executive MPH program: $1,050 per credit • MS in Biostatistics: $845 per credit • MD/MPH program: $845 per credit • Doctoral Programs (DrPH and PhD): $865 per credit • Most doctoral students receive full tuition funding • Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics: $845 per credit Merit based scholarships (Full-time MPH and MS in Biostat) • $8,000 - $15,000 per year Student Loans • Stafford, Perkins, Grad Plus Financial Aid Office will cover a students’ full financial need including tuition and fees, living expenses, books and other miscellaneous costs

32. For more information Association of Schools of Public Health 1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 910 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 296-1099 fax: (202) 296-1252 e-mail: info@asph.org website: www.asph.org

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34. Questions? Drexel University – School of Public Health Bellet Building 1505 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-762-4110 publichealthinfo@drexel.edu cpb32@drexel.edu