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Master of Public Health (MPH) Orientation

2016

Welcome Message!

Hello, and welcome to the first course in your public health degree program.

Your dynamic online classroom will provide you with ample opportunities to interact with your fellow students while you gain knowledge from a career-relevant curriculum in your chosen field.

Our professors are expert practitioners, with real-world experience in the health care industry, so you’ll learn from individuals who know what it’s like to be you.

Whether your focus is on health care system management,

health policy, or health economics, you’ve found a place to

Gain the knowledge you need to succeed.

Welcome aboard, and good luck to you as you begin your

academic journey with us.

Program Director: Dr. Samer Koutoubi

MPH Mission Statement

The mission of the American Public University System (APUS) Master’s of Public Health (MPH) program is:

to prepare and educate students to promote health and well-being as public health practitioners through excellence in teaching, research, and service in preparation for leadership opportunities in a diverse and global society through a student-focused learning environment.

MPH Program’s Values

Lifelong Learning - commitment to life-long professional and personal development.

Compassion - promote empathy and concern for the well-being of others.

Critical Thinking - foster purposeful reflective judgment.

Diversity - promote student and faculty populations regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or identity, or social standing.

Innovation - seek imaginative and effective solutions to challenges.

Professionalism and Integrity - adhere to professional codes of conduct.

Respect - commitment to the overarching principles of the dignity and worth of individuals.

MPH Program’s Goals

The goals for the APUS MPH program are:

Instruction: Provide current, relevant education and professional development through a curriculum based on public health competencies in an innovative learning environment.

Research: Encourage and promote faculty and student research in the field of public health in order to enhance the skills, knowledge, and expertise of faculty and students.

Service: Support ongoing faculty and student service in local, regional, and international public health organizations and communities of practice.

Full-time Public Health Faculty

Name	Graduate Degrees Earned	Discipline of Graduate Degrees	Instructional Area(s)	Research Interest
Robert Carter	PhD MPH	Biomedical Sciences Epidemiology Biostatistics	Biostatistics Epidemiology Emergency Management Quarantine	Cardiovascular and respiratory pathophysiology Biostatistics
Donna Barton	PhD MPH	Public Health Biostatistics	Biostatistics Epidemiology	Women’s Health Cardiovascular Disease
Ebun Ebunlomo	PhD MPH	Community Health Sciences Health Behavior and Health Education	Health Services Administration Community Health Epidemiology Wellness	Breast Health Promotion Program for African Immigrant Women
Samer Koutoubi	MD PhD	Dietetics and Nutrition Medicine	Research Methods Epidemiology Social & Behavioral Foundations Nutrition	Cardiovascular risk factors among tri-ethnic populations Nutrition knowledge and Cultural diversity
Jennifer Sedillo	PhD MS	Public Health Biology	Epidemiology Environmental Health, Quarantine	Microbiology and environmental health

Master’s in Public Health (MPH)

The APUS MPH program is a generalist program and does not have concentrations or specializations.

The MPH program curriculum is intended to prepare students to be public health practice leaders for advancement in their organizations or for transition into new fields.

	Academic	Professional
Masters Degrees
Specialization/Concentration/Focus Area	Degree
Generalist Masters of Public Health		MPH

Program Level Objectives – Master’s in Public Health (MPH)

The MPH Program Objectives (Competencies) are

Assimilate knowledge and practice of community-based learning, research, and service into their professions.

Comprehend the interaction of behavioral, social, and physical environments on public health outcomes.

Apply evidence-based principles and a scientific knowledge base to critical evaluation and decision making in public health.

Synthesize concepts associated with power, politics, and organizational performance in healthcare settings

Summarize issues and concepts related to the impact of environmental health our global society.

Explain how selected and widely employed social and behavioral science theories, models, constructs, and principles can be used to develop or improve programs to address major public health issues.

Critically review and apply evidence-based evaluation of published medical and public health literature.

Develop a framework, based on a mission, goals, and objectives and/or competencies, to evaluate public health programs for their effectiveness and quality.

Synthesize concepts associated with specific research tasks: hypothesis construction, conceptualizing terms, literature review, data collection, critical analysis, and communicate findings.

Examine the application of epidemiology to screening, infectious disease prevention, and policy.

Assess the moral and ethical precepts that underlie the goals of the public health profession.

Generate, analyze, apply, and interpret statistical data as related to public health problems and to further biomedical research.

Public Health Core Knowledge Areas for MPH

Using an interdisciplinary approach, the APUS MPH program provides students with a foundational understanding of the five core disciplines of public health:

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Environmental health sciences

Health policy and management

Social and behavioral sciences

Core Knowledge Area	Course Number and Title	Credits
Biostatistics	PBHE520 Biostatistics with Lab	4 hours
Epidemiology	PBHE607 Epidemiology	3 credits
Environmental Health Sciences	PBHE526 Public Health and Environment	3 credits
Health Policy and Management	PBHE601 Health Care Administration	3 credits
Social & Behavioral Sciences	PBHE527 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health	3 credits

MPH Curriculum

Core Courses (44 credit hours)	Course Title	Credit Hours
PBHE501	Public Health in America	3
PBHE502	Health Policy	3
PBHE520	Biostatistics w/lab	4
PBHE526	Public Health and Environment	3
PBHE527	Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health	3
PBHE531	Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation	3
PBHE532	Ethical Issues in Public Health	3
PBHE540	Emergency Management Health and Medical Issues	3
PBHE550	Research Methods in Public Health	3
PBHE601	Health Care Administration	3
PBHE605	Quarantine	3
PBHE606	Disaster Health Management	3
PBHE607	Epidemiology	3
PBHE697	Public Health Practicum	4
Final Program Requirements (3 credit hours)
PBHE699	Public Health Capstone	3
Total Credits		47

The MPH program and its degree plan are detailed on the APUS website: http://www.apu.apus.edu/academic/programs/degree/1228/master-of-public-health-capstone-option

MPH Program’s Academic Rigor

The faculty are the subject matter experts and develop all MPH courses.

All APUS courses begin the first Monday of each month and are 8-weeks or 16-weeks in length.

Each syllabus contains learning outcomes and the competencies assigned to the course.

The teaching faculty monitor the weekly discussion forums. The faculty also engage in the forum discussions and provide questions that are thought provoking as well as share examples of public health practices.

The faculty ensure that the forums are meeting the learning outcome expectations, the students are demonstrating regard for differing ideas and opinions, and are respectful of one another.

The faculty critically evaluate the instructional materials.

The faculty ensure there is academic rigor in the courses. Each course has a standard rubric for evaluating the forum discussions and each course has assignment specific rubrics.

Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)

This course is intended to give the student practical experience in public health. This practicum is spent in an appropriate program, under the guidance of an administrator qualified by education and/or experience. The practicum consists of a 180-200 hours supervised practical application of previously studied theory and is completed by the student throughout a 16 week course. Development and utilization of original activities is stressed, and periodic progress reports are required. Students must secure a supervised position prior to beginning this course. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor with any questions, prior to registration.

(Prerequisite: Students may take the practicum after all other CORE courses are completed).

Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

Communicate public health information and issues effectively to health professionals and the public through diverse communication channels

Apply information technology to diverse aspects of public health and communication.

Critically review and apply evidence-based evaluation of published medical and public health literature.

Demonstrate the ability to discuss a public health problem substantively and scientifically, including demographics, geography, magnitude and time trends.

Discuss and explain the typical operations and procedures of health departments and other agencies responsible for public health.

Identify and discuss strategies for collaboration and partnership among organizations focused on public health goals.

Discuss ethical choices, values and professional practices implicit in public health decisions, considering the effect of those choices on social justice and accountability.

Demonstrate understanding of the three core functions of public health (assessment, policy development, and assurance.)

Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)

Getting started…

“You will be contacted by your academic advisor to discuss practicum scheduling and details when you have completed 75% of your academic work toward your MPH degree”

Will receive Practicum Handbook and contact information for Practicum Coordinator

READ THIS HANDBOOK!

Contact the Practicum Coordinator to start the process

Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)

Finding a practicum site, deciding on a project

Wide variety of possibilities

Must have public health focus

Project should have clear beginning and end, and a deliverable for the organization

Should have value for both the student and the organization.

If you select a project in your workplace, it must be separate from your regular, paid employment

Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)

Forms

All forms are in the Handbook as appendices

Form A—Practicum Site MOU

Form B—Preceptor Information

Form C—Preceptor Evaluation, Weeks 6 &11

Form D—Preceptor Evaluation, Week 16

Form E—Student Evaluation of Practicum & Preceptor

Form F—Time & Activities Log

Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)

Course timeline

Week 3

Submit MOU, preceptor info form, and preceptor resume

Week 6

Preceptor submits first evaluation

First conference call

Submit Practicum Time Log

Week 11

Preceptor submits second evaluation

Second conference call

Submit Practicum Time Log

Week 15

Third conference call

Week 16

Preceptor submits third evaluation

Student submits evaluation of practicum and preceptor

Student submits all work, using practicum checklist to verify completion

Public Health Capstone (PBHE699)

The Capstone course is the final course in the MPH program and a culminating experience for the MPH students.

This course will involve a major research paper or thesis option that demonstrates understanding of the program objectives. The research paper and thesis will demonstrate understanding of social science research methodology.

An End of Program (EOP) Manual with explicit guidance for the research paper and thesis option is available in the course. The student shall select their research paper or thesis option professor from designated APUS faculty.

This course may not be taken until all other courses are COMPLETED and student has a 3.0 GPA.

Public Health Capstone (PBHE699)

After successfully completing this course, the student is able to:

Plan and execute a major research project in public health

Examine and apply specific knowledge in the discipline of public health

Select (and utilize) effective (scholarly) online research techniques

Evaluate major schools of thought and principal published works in public health

Synthesize the knowledge gained during the master’s of public health program, and

Utilize skills required of advanced graduate and professional practitioners in public health.

Join Public Health Club

The APUS MPH program has an organization called the Public Health Club established in 2015. The purpose of this club is to educate, keeping members up to date on current issues, changes, and developments in the field of public health. Membership allows students to connect with fellow public health community members. Membership is available to all AMU/APU students, alumni, faculty and staff.

The public health club utilizes virtual communities (facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/414829125309078 / to communicate and discuss various topics related to their discipline.

Public Health Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Carter

Social Media

Facebook/AMU & APU Public Health Program - https://www.facebook.com/APUSpublichealth/?fref=ts

Linkedin/AMU & APU Public Health Program – https:// www.linkedin.com/grps?gid=2500597

Facebook/AMU & APU Nursing Program - https://www.facebook.com/apus.nursing

Facebook/AMU & APU Sport and Health Sciences Program –

https://www.facebook.com/SportsNetworkAPUS

Linkedin/AMU & APU Sport and Fitness Network –

https:// www.linkedin.com/groups/3668985

Contact Information

Program Director

Dr. Samer Koutoubi: skoutoubi@apus.edu