2003-2005 Sph Catalog Amendments
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2003-2005 SPH CATALOG AMENDMENTS August, 2004 AMENDMENTS TO 2003-2005 SPH CATALOG Page 45 Add Hector Balcazar, Ph.D. Assistant Dean El Paso Regional Campus, MPH Program Page 49 Did read: Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee assists the student in preparing for the qualifying examination and constructs and administers the exam. This committee consists of at least three regular faculty members, including a principal advisor which is assigned during the admission process and two faculty representatives from the minor fields of concentration. The two additional members of the committee are selected by the principal advisor and the student and must agree to serve on the committee. Successful completion of the qualifying examination converts the doctoral student to doctoral candidate. Should read: Advisory Committee An advisory committee is assigned during the first semester an MPH student is enrolled. The committee consists of the student, a faculty advisor from the academic unit to which the student was admitted, and an “at large” selection. A student has the option of appointing a third faculty member or a qualified practitioner, approved by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. During evaluation week at the end of each semester, each MPH student is scheduled to meet with the committee to review academic progress, course selection and thesis development. Add Under: Core Requirements for MPH Students Management and Policy Sciences: PH 3620 Principles and Practice of Public Health Page 59 Add Theresa Byrd to the “Members of the Faculty” section Delete Theresa Byrd from the “Other faculty members” section 2005-2003 Catalog Amendments 2 August, 2004 Page 65 El Paso Regional Campus Add under Research Topics Border Health Add under Current faculty members Hector Balcazar Page 88 Did read: Admission Process Applicants to the M.P.H. and Dr. P.H. degree programs apply to one of the six research-teaching practice Modules. Master of Public Health applicants may also apply to one of the four Regional Campuses: Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso, or San Antonio. Applicants to the Ph.D. degree programs indicate one of the six basic science oriented Disciplines for review; applicants to the M.S. degree programs may select one of four basic science areas of study. The faculty of the appropriate Module, Discipline, or Regional Campus review each application and all supporting documentation. Their recommendations are presented to the Admissions Committee of the School which is composed of one faculty representative from each Module, Discipline, and Regional Campus and two student representatives. After reviewing the recommendations, the committee may concur with the recommendation or override it. The recommendations from the Admissions Committee of the School are forwarded to the Dean for administrative review and notification of applicants. Factors believed to contribute to the academic success of students and their subsequent contributions to the knowledge base and practice of public health throughout Texas are considered in each admission action. These criteria, and the material reviewed in evaluating each, include: • Prior academic preparation (depth, breadth, and performance): application, college transcripts, letters of recommendation; • Relevant work experience (particularly public health practice in underserved communities): application, essay/goal statement, letters of recommendation; • Career Goals: application, essay/goal statement, letters of recommendation; • Motivation: essay/goal statement, letters of recommendation, college transcripts; • Integrity: essay/goal statement, letters of recommendation; • Community Service: application, essay/goal statement, letters of recommendation; • Scores on Graduate Record Examination and TOEFL (if required); standardized tests; • Theses, publications and other scholarly works: supplemental documents provided by applicant. 2005-2003 Catalog Amendments 3 August, 2004 While personal interviews are not routinely required, prospective students are welcome to visit the School and discuss their proposed program with faculty and staff. Address application inquiries to: Office of the Registrar University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston P.O. Box 20036 Houston, Texas 77225-0036 Direct telephone inquiries to the School of Public Health: 713/500-9032. (8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time) UTLINK Web Campus Services, http://utlink.uth.tmc.edu, is available for students to use to access their grades, read the bulletin board, apply for admission, request a transcript, register for classes, request a financial aid packet, and check on the status of their application and credentials. The same information can be accessed by dialing 713/500-LINK or, for those not in one of the Houston area codes, 1-800-575-8710. Now reads: Admission Process Applicants to the M.P.H. and Dr. P.H. degree programs apply to one of the six areas of specialization. Master of Public Health applicants may also apply to one of the four Regional Campuses: Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso, or San Antonio. Applicants to the Ph.D. degree programs indicate one of the six basic science oriented Divisions for review; applicants to the M.S. degree programs may select one of four basic science areas of study. The faculty of the appropriate degree program reviews each application and all supporting documentation. Their recommendations are presented to the Admissions Committee of the School which is composed of one faculty representative from each academic unit and two student representatives. After reviewing the faculty recommendations, the committee makes final recommendations that are forwarded to the Dean for administrative review and notification of applicants. Factors believed to contribute to the academic success of students and their subsequent contributions to the knowledge base and practice of public health throughout Texas are considered in each admission action. These criteria, and the material reviewed in evaluating each, include: • Prior academic preparation (depth, breadth, and performance): application, college transcripts, letters of recommendation; • Relevant work experience (particularly public health practice in, or research related to underserved and vulnerable communities): application, essay/goal statement, letters of recommendation; • Career Goals (especially the intent to practice public health in underserved and vulnerable communities): application, essay/goal statement, letters of recommendation; • Motivation (describe any special obstacles or challenges that have been overcome to achieve goals thus far): essay/goal statement, letters of recommendation, college transcripts; • Integrity: essay/goal statement, letters of recommendation; • Community Service (particularly service to diverse communities in need): application, essay/goal statement, letters of recommendation; • Scores on Graduate Record Examination and TOEFL (if required); standardized tests; 2005-2003 Catalog Amendments 4 August, 2004 • Theses, publications and other scholarly works: supplemental documents provided by applicant. While personal interviews are not routinely required, prospective students are encouraged to visit the School and discuss their proposed program with faculty and staff. Address application inquiries to: Office of the Registrar University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston P.O. Box 20036 Houston, Texas 77225-0036 Direct telephone inquiries to the School of Public Health: 713/500-9032. (8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time) UTLINK Web Campus Services, http://utlink.uth.tmc.edu, is available for students to use to access their grades, read the bulletin board, apply for admission, request a transcript, register for classes, request a financial aid packet, and check on the status of their application and credentials. Course Number Change Behavioral Sciences - Page 111 (Replaces PH 7490 per Kay Bartholomew) PH 1435 – Doctoral Seminar in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences Course change Biological Sciences – Page 120 Formerly PH 3498 a Special Topics course PH 3115 – Pathology and Public Health, 3 credits - cd Linda Piller, MD, MPH Pathology and Public Health is designed to introduce students to the pathophysiology of major diseases, with focus on etiology and progression of disease as represented by histologic and anatomic changes. The course looks at 1-2 diseases from most of the major body systems, as well as forensic pathology. Discussion of the epidemiology, prevention and possible interventions round out the review of each disease. This course was developed to aid those who work in public health to better understand the biology and behavior of the health condition they wish to impact. Both a textbook and journal articles are utilized. Performance objectives: 1. Identify the pathophysiologic processes involved in major diseases, including processes that are common to most. 2. Master vocabulary and terminology critical to utilization of the literature and of clearly understanding the disease process under study. 3. Attain ease and competence in utilizing the medical literature. Prerequisites: Undergraduate biology or zoology 2005-2003 Catalog Amendments 5 August, 2004 Course Changes Management and Policy Sciences - Page 124 Did read: PH 3812 Comparative International Health Care Systems, 4 credits – ab (even numbered years) Modified to read: PH 3812 Comparative Healthcare Systems: Policy Challenges and Economic Perspectives, 3 credits – cd (odd numbered years) Management and Policy Sciences – Page 122 PH 3620