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2019-2020 MPH Student Handbook Master of Public Health 2019-2020 Student Handbook College of Public Health & Health Professions UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA Shaping Tomorrow’s Health…Today! Master of Public Health Program HPNP BLDG 1225 Center Drive Gainesville, FL 32610-0195 www.mph.ufl.edu ~ 0 ~ Revised August, 2019 2019-2020 MPH Student Handbook ~ 1 ~ Revised August, 2019 2019-2020 MPH Student Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Section Page SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES WELCOME 3 41 Concentration Overview COLLEGE OVERVIEW 4 Faculty Mission, Goals, and Values Curriculum Organizational Structure Sample Plan of Study Major Administrative Units Academic Programs PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE 45 PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM OVERVIEW 8 Concentration Overview How the MPH Program Works Campus MPH Curriculum Key Contacts for MPH Students Online MPH Curriculum MPH Core Competencies Sample Plans of Study Principles of Ethical Practice Plans of Study FACULTY ADVISOR INFORMATION 52 BIOSTATISTICS 16 Assignment Concentration Overview Request for Change of Advisor Faculty Letters of Reference Curriculum Guidelines for Internships/Special Projects Sample Plan of Study PREPARING TO GRADUATE 53 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 21 Important Information Concentration Overview Faculty PROGRAM POLICIES & GENERAL REMINDERS 54 Curriculum Policy on Undergraduate Courses Sample Plan of Study Student Honor Code Satisfactory Progress in the MPH Program EPIDEMIOLOGY 32 Leave of Absence and Readmission Concentration Overview MPH Concentration Change Procedures Faculty MPH Concentration Change Form Curriculum Sample Plan of Study CAMPUS FACILITIES 63 POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT 37 UF LIBRARY RESEARCH 67 Concentration Overview Faculty Curriculum Sample Plan of Study ~ 2 ~ Revised August, 2019 BACK TO CONTENTS 2019-2020 MPH Student Handbook 1225 Center Drive PO Box 100182 Gainesville, FL 32611-0182 College of Public Health and Health Professions 352-273-6745 (Phone) Public Health Programs 352-273-6199 (Fax) www.mph.ufl.edu WELCOME! Welcome to the Master of Public Health Program! Here you can develop the skills to have far-reaching effects on health, especially on the health of those most in need. Whether you choose to conquer an infectious disease, fight bioterrorism, influence health policies, or tackle disparities in access to health care, you will find the tools you need in Public Health! In the MPH program at UF, you may choose from among six concentrations — biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, population health management, public health practice, and social and behavioral sciences — to explore and develop your career as a leader in public health. This Student Handbook has been assembled to assist you in matriculating through the program. It includes many of the instructions and forms you will need to successfully complete your degree requirements. Please also review the University of Florida Graduate Catalog and the Graduate Student Handbook for this academic year. Don’t forget to use our website to view and download important forms and new information. You are responsible for completing all academic requirements by the deadline dates and times established by the University. Published information regarding these deadlines each semester is available from the program and/or the UF Graduate School. Our very best wishes as you embark on this new stage of your career. We stand ready to assist you in every way we can. Please do not hesitate to consult with any of us as questions and issues arise. MPH Program Faculty and Staff ~ 3 ~ Revised August, 2019 2019-2020 MPH Student Handbook BACK TO CONTENTS COLLEGE OVERVIEW The Master of Public Health Program is offered by the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP), one of six colleges that comprise the University of Florida Health Science Center. The other colleges are Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine. Established in 1958, the College was the first of its type in the United States dedicated to educating students of many different health professions in an academic health center. In 2003, the College expanded beyond its original focus on health professions to embrace public health as integral to its mission and goals. We envision our long history of national leadership in the education of health professionals to continue far into the future through development and application of innovative models of education, research, and service that derive from collaboration among public health disciplines and the health professions. The mission of the College, which was adopted in February 2007, is: To preserve, promote, and improve the health and well-being of populations, communities, and individuals. To fulfill this mission, we foster collaborations among public health and the health professions in education, research, and service. Consistent with its mission, the College has three primary goals: 1. Provide excellent educational programs that prepare graduates to address the multifaceted health needs of populations, communities, and individuals 2. Conduct quality research and disseminate findings that are responsive to priority health needs 3. Lead and actively participate in serving our university, our professions, individuals, and communities We emphasize the development of intellectual resources and skills that can help our graduates address today’s complex health problems and pursue fulfilling careers in a variety of health arenas. The College strives to impart the following values to all of our students: Commitment to excellence Diversity Integrity Respect for human dignity Social responsibility ~ 4 ~ Revised August, 2019 2019-2020 MPH Student Handbook Organizational Structure The College is comprised of the dean’s office, nine departments, and eleven centers. The Master of Public Health program is administered by the dean’s office, in collaboration with the departments of Biostatistics, Environmental and Global Health, Epidemiology, and Health Services Research, Management and Policy which houses the Social & Behavioral Science program. The organization of the College is shown in the following diagram. ~ 5 ~ Revised August, 2019 2019-2020 MPH Student Handbook Major Administrative Units for Public Health Programs Phone Administrative Units Key Contacts Number Dean’s Office Dean: Administrative offices for the college; Michael Perri, PhD 273-6214 includes staff management, advising, Executive Assoc Dean: academics, financial aid, budget, Stephanie Hanson, PhD 273-6378 research development, and personnel issues; oversees bachelor of health Associate Dean for Research and Planning: science program; coordinates public Linda Cottler, PhD, MPH 273-5468 health programs. Associate Dean for Educational Affairs: Amy Blue, PhD 273-8477 Assistant Dean for Educational Affairs & Director, Public Health Programs: Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH 294-8576 Department of Biostatistics Chair: Oversees biostatistics concentration in Peihua Qiu, PhD 294-5911 the MPH program; offers MS and PhD in MPH – Biostatistics Concentration Biostatistics Coordinator: Robert Parker, PhD 294-5906 Department of Environmental & Chair: Global Health Tara Sabo-Attwood, PhD 294-5293 Oversees environmental health MPH – Environmental & Global Health concentration in the MPH program Concentration Coordinator: Song Liang., PhD 273-9203 Department of Epidemiology Interim Chair: Oversees epidemiology concentration in Stephanie Hanson, PhD 273-6378 the MPH program MPH – Epidemiology Concentration Coordinator: Krishna Vaddiparti, PhD, MSW 273-5746 Department of Health Services Chair: Research, Management & Policy Arch Mainous, III, PhD 273-8138 MPH – Population Health Management Concentration Coordinator: Ara Jo, PhD 273-6539 Social & Behavioral Science Director: Concentration Amy Blue, PhD 273-8477 MPH – Social & Behavioral Science Concentration Coordinator: Mark Hart, EdD 273-8545 ~ 6 ~ Revised August, 2019 2019-2020 MPH Student Handbook Academic Programs The College’s commitment to improvements in all aspects of health is reflected in the variety of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs available. Bachelor’s Programs Degree Health Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) Health Science, Health Science track Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) Health Science, Pre-OT track Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) Public Health Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) Master’s Programs Degree Biostatistics (campus & online) Master of Science (MS) Epidemiology Master of Science (MS) One Health (campus & online) Master of Health Science (MHS) Health Administration Master of Health Administration (MHA) Communication Sciences and Disorders Master of Arts (MA) Occupational Therapy Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) Biostatistics Concentration (campus) Environmental Health Concentration (campus) Epidemiology Concentration (campus) Population Health Management Concentration (campus) Public Health Practice Concentration (campus & online) Social & Behavioral Science Concentration (campus & online) Doctoral Programs Degree Audiology Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Biostatistics Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Clinical and Health Psychology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Communication Sciences and Disorders Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Epidemiology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Public Health Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Environmental and Global Health Concentration Health Services Research Concentration One Health Concentration Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration