Master of Public Health (MPH) - Community Health and Prevention Concentration Postgraduate Program By Drexel University |Top Universities

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Community Health and Prevention Concentration

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Public Health program is intended for individuals interested in careers as community educators; population health planners; policy analysts, evaluators, researchers; and managers of health service delivery organizations and systems, managed-care programs, and other population-based organizations. The 64.0 quarter-credit program is interdisciplinary and requires students to complete a comprehensive, community-based master's project. The program prepares students to enter an array of fields related to public health or a range of doctoral programs. Drexel University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides practical skills and experience, with a unique focus on relevant community issues, challenges, and priorities. Program Highlights The first year of the program covers the five core disciplines offered within the context of culture and community. These include environmental and occupational health; health care systems organization, management, and policy; social and behavioral sciences for population health; epidemiology; biostatistics. Throughout the program, group case discussion sessions, case-related activities and didactic sessions are integrated into the experience. These include: Skill development labs and workshops (year two) Population Health Spotlight (for all faculty, students, and community partners) provide access to scholars and their cutting-edge research and initiatives in public health

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Public Health program is intended for individuals interested in careers as community educators; population health planners; policy analysts, evaluators, researchers; and managers of health service delivery organizations and systems, managed-care programs, and other population-based organizations. The 64.0 quarter-credit program is interdisciplinary and requires students to complete a comprehensive, community-based master's project. The program prepares students to enter an array of fields related to public health or a range of doctoral programs. Drexel University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides practical skills and experience, with a unique focus on relevant community issues, challenges, and priorities. Program Highlights The first year of the program covers the five core disciplines offered within the context of culture and community. These include environmental and occupational health; health care systems organization, management, and policy; social and behavioral sciences for population health; epidemiology; biostatistics. Throughout the program, group case discussion sessions, case-related activities and didactic sessions are integrated into the experience. These include: Skill development labs and workshops (year two) Population Health Spotlight (for all faculty, students, and community partners) provide access to scholars and their cutting-edge research and initiatives in public health

Admission requirements

6.5+
Acceptance for graduate study at Drexel University requires a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution. Although admission requirements vary by program, regular acceptance typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) for the last two years of undergraduate work. The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0. 
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