Master of Public Health - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Major

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24 monthsProgram duration

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Study Level

Masters

A Master of Public Health degree is designed to prepare students to address the broad mission of public health, defined as â€œenhancing health in human populations, through organized community effort,â€ utilizing education, research and community service. Public health practitioners are prepared to identify and assess the health needs of different populations, and then to plan, implement and evaluate programs to meet those needs. It is the task of the public health practitioner to protect and promote the wellness of humankind. The master of public health program prepares students to enhance health in human populations through organized community effort. Graduates are qualified to work in local and state health departments, universities and colleges, hospitals, ambulatory medical centers, non-profit organizations, and the insurance and pharmaceutical industries. The program seeks to attract a rich mix of students, including those pursuing degrees in medicine, nursing, dentistry, law, social work, bioethics, management and other fields, as well as students holding undergraduate degrees. The CWRU MPH Program has a two-year curriculum requiring 42 credit hours. Twenty-one credits are accumulated in seven core required courses, representing the fundamental domains of public health: biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health services administration, public health history and social and behavioral sciences. Students receive nine credits for three courses in the major of their choice, three credits for one elective course, and nine credits for the â€œCulminating Experience,â€ a 3 credit public health field practicum and a 6 credit capstone project. Previous experience or education pertaining to public health may increase the studentâ€™s flexibility in course selection. Students may also enroll part-time and take courses over a three to five year period. Currently, four different majors (a.k.a. tracks) are offered by the CWRU MPH Program: Population Health Research, Global Health, Health Policy & Administration, and Health Promotion & Disease Prevention. Each major has a required course or courses (in addition to the core required courses), plus selective offerings to be combined for a total of 9 credit hours in major coursework. Students develop a Capstone project relevant to the major area to expand and apply the knowledge of the subject. Individual emphasis will differ from student to student within each major. MPH students can also choose to expand the emphasis and depth of their program of study by electing to do a double major plan of study. For the double major, the student chooses two areas (two majors) of equal emphasis and takes 3 courses in each area (this requires the student to take a minimum of 45 credit hours). The studentâ€™s Capstone project must embrace and integrate both emphases, and no double-counting of credits can take place. Students choosing to do the double major plan of study should also work closely with an advisor to ensure optimal course selection and foster the evolution of a successful Capstone project. Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Major Learning Objectives: Describe models and theories of health behavior as they relate to health promotion and disease prevention Identify multi-factorial causes of health behavior and disease Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to support behavior change Apply principles and practice of effective health communication Describe development, implementation, and evaluation of programs that promote healthy lifestyle and behaviors

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Study Level

Masters

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Although its origins date to 1826, the University in its present form is the result of the 1967 federation of Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University. The two institutions had shared adjacent campuses since the late nineteenth century, and were involved in cooperative efforts for many years. Today, Case Western Reserve's enrollment and resources, distributed among undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs that encompass the arts and sciences, dental medicine, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, and social work, achieve a balance that is distinctive among American universities. Case Western Reserve University is located in University Circle, a 550-acre, park-like concentration of approximately 50 cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions located at the eastern edge of the city center. University Circle attracts visitors from throughout the region and the world to its concerts, theater performances, athletic events, art shows, public lectures, exhibits, and restaurants. Housing, shopping, and recreational facilities are all located in the area.

Master of Public Health - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Major

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