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Doctor of Public Health Program Description

The need for public health leaders has never been greater. Few practitioners in public health have doctoral-level degrees, and few doctoral programs focus on the development of leadership skills specific to the public health arena. The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree provides comprehensive leadership training in all areas of public health, exposing students to the latest in research, practice, and theory.

The DrPH offered by the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago is tailored to mid-career public health professionals who want to expand their knowledge and practice of public health. With the flexibility to learn online from anywhere around the world, students in the DrPH Program in Leadership will join a stimulating community of peers and renowned faculty en route to an outstanding educational experience. Those who earn the DrPH from UIC will possess the skills to lead practice-based research, influence public health policy, effect change in health systems and institutions, and assume key roles in the public health community at local, national, and international levels.

Admission Requirements

To qualify for the DrPH program, students must hold a master’s degree from an accredited school of public health or a master’s degree in a related field. They must also have three or more years of full-time, paid, professional experience in public health in a leadership position (or in mid to senior level management positions that demonstrate evidence of leadership potential).

The GRE is not required. Applicants who have taken the GRE or other aptitude tests within the past five years may elect to submit their scores. This may be especially helpful for applicants whose academic records do not reflect their current academic potential and accomplishments.

Applicants are expected to provide a personal statement. Applicants should make a clear and compelling but succinct case as to their motivations for pursuing the DrPH degree and their readiness to begin and complete the program. Points covered should include reasons for applying, how the DrPH degree would be used, how it fits in the trajectory of professional and leadership development, along with life adjustments and financial preparations the applicant will make to successfully complete the program. Degree Requirements

The DrPH curriculum includes 28 semester hours (SH) of core requirements, 8 SH of a focus area, attendance at the annual summer institute, and a thesis project (28 SH). Up to 32 SH of credit may be granted for those already holding an MPH or related degree.

Required Courses (28 SH) • BSTT 401: Biostatistics II (4 SH) or equivalent • EPID 403: Introduction to Epidemiology Principles & Methods (3 SH) • IPHS 501: Public Health Leadership Seminar 1 (3 SH) • IPHS 502: Public Health Leadership Seminar 2 (3 SH) • IPHS 503: DrPH Integrative Methods Seminar I (3 SH) • IPHS 505: DrPH Integrative Methods Seminar II (3 SH) • IPHS 510: Leadership in Public Health Policy Development (3 SH) • IPHS 511: Personal Leadership Development (3 SH) • IPHS 512: Public Health Leadership Tools (3 SH) Area of Focus (Electives) (8 SH)

Chosen from special topics courses, independent study and other course offerings, these credit hours create a focused expertise that will permit a student to apply leadership in an area of emphasis or specialization. Courses are selected with the approval of student’s program advisor.

DrPH Summer Institute (3-day program)

The Summer Institute (SI) is an essential part of the DrPH curriculum and the experience of being a distance learning student. In addition, it provides the only in-person opportunity for faculty to assess student progress and make plans with the student for the coming academic year.

DrPH Dissertation (minimum 28 SH) • IPHS 699: DrPH Dissertation Project Prior master’s degree (MPH or related degree - up to 32 SH)

Required Non-Credit Training • HIPAA Training Live or HSPP 105: HIPAA Online Training • Investigator Training 101 or CITI Course Online Program Contacts

Program Coordinator: School of Public Health Program Admissions

Sophie Naji University of Illinois at Chicago SOPHAS.org Academic Coordinator 1602 W. Taylor Street (MC-923) http://sophas.org/program- Doctor of Public Health Leadership Chicago, IL 60612-6620 finder/?program=1968 312.355.3825 312.996.6620 617.612.2090 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Program URL: https://publichealth.uic.edu/academics/public-health-degrees/doctor-public-health-leadership/