Master of Public Health
Program Manual
2022-2023
Full-time
© 2022 The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BSPH & MPH Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................... 3
MPH Executive Board …………………………………………………………………………………… 5
MPH Program Office ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Program Overview ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Foundational Public Health Knowledge and Competencies ..................................................................................... 7
Summary of Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 9
Academic Standards ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Academic and Research Ethics at BSPH .................................................................................................................... 11
MPH Core Curriculum
........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Listing of MPH Core Course Options.......................................................................................................................... 12
Dual Degree Programs – Additional Course Requirements ................................................................................ .17
Modifications of Core Course Requirements ............................................................................................................ 19
General Competencies Requirement ........................................................................................................................ 20
Customized Program of Study Competency List ...................................................................................................... 21
Interprofessional Education Requirement. ................................................................................................................. 32
MPH Customized Program of Study and Optional Concentrations
. .......................................................................... 33
Customized Program of Study. ................................................................................................................................... 33
MPH Concentration Areas ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Aging and Public Health. ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Child & Adolescent Health. .................................................................................................................................... 39
Epidemiologic & Biostatistical Methods for Public Health & Clinical Research. .......................................... 42
Food, Nutrition & Health. ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Food Systems. ........................................................................................................................................................... 47
Global Environmental Sustainability & Health. ................................................................................................. 50
Health Leadership & Management. ..................................................................................................................... 52
Health Systems & Policy. ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Humanitarian Heath. ............................................................................................................................................... 58
Infectious Diseases. .................................................................................................................................................. 61
Social & Behavioral Sciences in Public Health. .................................................................................................. 65
Women’s & Reproductive Health. ........................................................................................................................ 68
MPH Goals Analysis ........................................................................................................................................................... 71
Planning Your Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................. 72
Course Directory and Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................... 72
Course Load and Time Commitment ........................................................................................................................... 72
Sequencing Your Courses ............................................................................................................................................. 73
Choosing Electives .......................................................................................................................................................... 73
On-Campus work in the intensive institutes ............................................................................................................... 73
Practicum Experience in Population-based Health
......................................................................................................... 75
About the Practicum ....................................................................................................................................................... 75
Helpful Links .................................................................................................................................................................... 75
General Criteria for MPH Practicum .......................................................................................................................... 76
Competency-Based Learning Objectives for MPH Practicum ............................................................................... 77
Steps to Completing the MPH Practicum ................................................................................................................... 78
Wats to Complete the Practicum Requirement ........................................................................................................ 79
Finding Practicum Opportunities ................................................................................................................................. 80
Eligibility Considerations for International Full-time MPH Students ..................................................................... 81
Practicum Requirement for Residency and Dual Degree Students ...................................................................... 81
Registering for BSPH Approved Courses with a Practicum Component ............................................................. 82
Registering for a Customized Practicum Experience .............................................................................................. 82
Linking the Practicum and Capstone .......................................................................................................................... 82
MPH Capstone Project ....................................................................................................................................................... 83
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Requirements …………………………………………………………………………………………… 83
Possible Forms that the Capstone Project May Take .............................................................................................. 84
Steps for Getting Started and Completing the Capstone Project ....................................................................... 85
Capstone Project Timelines........................................................................................................................................... 87
Registering for the MPH Capstone ............................................................................................................................. 88
Resources/Support for Capstone Projects ................................................................................................................ 89
BSPH Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval for an MPH Capstone............................................................. 90
Examples of Capstone Projects from Previous Years ............................................................................................. 91
Capstone Honors and Awards .................................................................................................................................... 91
Getting Advice, Mentoring, and Your Questions Answered......................................................................................... 92
MPH Student Societies and Student Assembly MPH Co-Officers ............................................................................... 93
BSPH and JHU Offices and Contact Information .......................................................................................................... 94
APPENDIX
Summer Curriculum Overview ...................................................................................................................................... A2
Optional Summer Course Electives ............................................................................................................................. A3
Introduction to MPH Studies ......................................................................................................................................... A4
Master Summer Schedule of MPH Activities and Events ................................................................................. A5-A6
Hopkins and The Baltimore Community ..................................................................................................................... A7
The Power of Public Health: Welcome Sessions ...................................................................................................... A8
Core Curriculum, Optional MPH Concentrations, and Customized Program of Study ............................. A9
BSPH Certificate Programs ....................................................................................................................................... A10
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2022-2023 BSPH ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR
REGULAR SUMMER TERM T July 5 – W Aug 26 (39 class days)
International Student Information Day ………………………………………..…………………………….…………..M June 27
NEW Full-time STUDENT ORIENTATION ……………………………………………………………………….……….Th June 30 – F July 1
Instruction Begins for Summer Term ………………………………………………………………………………..……Tu July 5
Regular Summer Add Period …………………………….……………………………………………..………………Tu July 5– M July 11
Regular Summer Drop Period …………………………………………………………………………..………………Tu July 5– M July 18
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ………………………………………………………………………….……………..M July 4
MPH Core & Concentration Areas……………………………………………………………………………………….Th July 7
MPH Customization\Concentration Election Form Due……………………………………………………………………Fr July 22
Portfolio: Goals Analysis Part 1…………………………………………………………………………………………..F July 29
MPH Capstone Information Session (1) ………………………………………………………………………..…………Th Aug 4
1st Term Registration Deadline………………………….……………………………………………………..…………F Aug 26
Last Class Day of Summer Term ……………………………………………………………………………………... F Aug 26
1ST TERM M Aug 29 - M Oct 26 (40 class days)
Instruction Begins for 1
st
Term…………………………………………………………………………………………......M Aug 29
Add Period ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………M Aug 29 - F Sept 2
Drop Period ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...M Aug 29 - F Sept 9
LABOR DAY ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..M Sept 5
Portfolio: Goals Analysis Part 2………………………………………………………………………………………… F Sept 26
Field Experience Fund Award Application Due …………………………………………………………………………..F Oct 7
2
nd
Term Registration Ends ………………………………………………………………………………………………..F Oct 21
Last Class Day of 1
st
Term ……………………………………………………………………………………………….M Oct 24
2ND TERM W Oct 26 - F Dec 23 (40 class days
Instruction Begins for 2
nd
Term ……………………………………………………………………………………………W Oct 26
Add Period ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… W Oct 26 – T Nov 1
Drop Period ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… W Oct 26 – T Nov 8
MPH Capstone Information Session (2).….………………………………...……………………………………………....W Nov 2
3
rd
Term Registration Begins …………………………………………………………………………………………… M Nov 14
4
th
Term Registration Begins …………………………………………………………………………………………… M Nov 14
Final Deadline for Changing Concentration Area…………………………………………………………………………T Nov 8
THANKSGIVING RECESS …………………………………………………………………………………………………W Nov 23 – Su Nov 27
MPH Capstone Information Form Due…………………………………………………………………………………….. F Nov 18
Institutional Review Board Application Submission Deadline………………………………………………………………F Nov 18
Last Class Day of 2
nd
Term ………………………………………………………………………………………………. F Dec 23
WINTER INTERSESSION W Jan 4 – F Jan 20 ___
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY RECESS …………………………………………………………………..………. M Jan 16
3
rd
Term Registration Ends ……………………………………………………………………………………………… .F Jan 20
3RD TERM M Jan 23 - F Mar 17 (39 class days)
Instruction Begins for 3
rd
Term …………………………………………………………………………………..………. M Jan 23
MPH Capstone TA Office Hours Begin
Add Period ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… M Jan 23 – F Jan 27
Drop Period …………………………………………………………………………………………………...………… M Jan 23 – F Feb 3
Submit Final Capstone Outline to Capstone Advisor ………………………………………………………..……......…. F Feb 3
Last Class Day of 3
rd
Term …………………………………………………………………………………………...… F Mar 17
Submit First Draft of Capstone Project to Capstone Advisor…………………………………………………………… F Mar 17
SPRING RECESS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. M Mar 20 - F Mar 25
4
th
Term Registration Ends ……………………………………………………………………………………………... F Mar 24
4TH TERM M Mar 27 – F May 19 (40 class days)
Instruction Begins for 4
th
Term ………………………………………………………………………………….………. M Mar 27
Add Period …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. M Mar 27 – F Mar 31
Drop Period …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. M Mar 27 – F Apr 7
MPH Capstone TA Office Hours Continue
MPH Alumni Reception in DC……………………………………………………………………………………………. TBD
Submit Final Draft of Capstone Project to Capstone Advisor……………………………………………….…………… F Apr 14
Upload Approved Final Capstone Paper to Drop Box………………………………………………………..………… M May 1
Deadline for Completion of Alternate Venue for Capstone Presentations ……………………………………………… Sa May 13
MPH Capstone Symposium………………………………………………………………………………………………. Sa May 13
Last Class Day of 4
th
Term ………………………………………………………………………………………………. F May 17
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVOCATION ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Tu May 23
UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT …………………………………………………………………………………………. Th May 25
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MPH Executive Board
The Johns Hopkins MPH Program is governed by the MPH Executive Board composed of faculty from all departments
of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Marie Diener-West MPH Program Chair Professor, Biostatistics [email protected]
Randy Bryant
MPH Associate
Chair
Professor, Biochemistry & Molecular
Biology
fbryant1@jhu.edu
David Chin
MPH Associate
Chair
Distinguished Scholar, Health Policy &
Management
Meghan Davis
MPH Associate
Chair
Associate Professor, Environmental Health
& Engineering
mdavis65@jhu.edu
David Dowdy
Vice Dean for
Education,
Ex-Officio
Associate Professor, Epidemiology [email protected]du
Dylan Jackson
MPH Associate
Chair
Assistant Professor, Population, Family &
Reproductive Health
Renee Johnson
MPH Associate
Chair
Associate Professor, Mental Health [email protected]
Sukon
Kanchanaraksa
MPH Associate
Chair
Director, Center for Teaching & Learning
Senior Scientist, Epidemiology
Ryan Kennedy
MPH Associate
Chair
Assistant Professor, Health, Behavior &
Society
Gary Ketner
MPH Associate
Chair
Professor, Molecular Microbiology &
Immunology
gketner1@jhu.edu
John McGready
MPH Associate
Chair
Senior Scientist, Biostatistics jmcgrea1@jhu.edu
Andrea Ruff
MPH Associate
Chair
Associate Professor, International Health [email protected]
Jon Vernick
MPH Associate
Chair
Professor, Health Policy & Management [email protected]
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MPH Program Office
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
615 N. Wolfe Street
Room W1015
Baltimore, MD 21205
410-955-1291 (phone); 888-548-6741 (toll free)
410-955-4749 (fax)
jhsph.mphpro[email protected]
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/mph
Staff
Paul Whong Senior Program Manager [email protected]
Janet Carn Sr. Academic Coordinator, Full-time Students [email protected]
Katie Cruit
Sr. Academic Coordinator, Part-time/Online
Students
Sharese Essien Sr. Admissions Coordinator sessien[email protected]
Paulani Mui
MPH Practicum Coordinator, Office of Public Health
Practice
Jacob Shaw Academic Coordinator, Part-time/Online Students Jshaw[email protected]
Zi Li Strzelecki Program Coordinator zstrzel1@jhu.edu
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Program Overview
Objectives
The overarching goal of the MPH Program is to provide students with a population perspective on health. The Johns
Hopkins MPH Program is designed to:
• p
repare students to tackle current and emerging global public health problems
• provide students with critical multidisciplinary training to help solve global health problems
• equip students with foundational public health knowledge and competencies
S
tudents are required to complete a core MPH curriculum that comprises approximately 45-50 of the 80 credits required
for graduation. Students have flexibility to customize the remaining elective credits of their curriculum to their areas of
interest to achieve an appropriate balance between depth and breadth.
Foundational Public Health Knowledge
All MPH students will attain grounding in foundational public health knowledge as measured by the following learning
objectives:
Pr
ofession & Science of Public Health
• Explain public health history, philosophy, and values
• Identify the core functions of public health and the 10 Essential Services
• Explain the role of quantitative methods and sciences in describing and assessing a population’s health
• Explain the role of qualitative methods and sciences in describing and assessing a population’s health
• List major causes and trends of morbidity and mortality in the US or other community relevant to the school or
program
• Discuss the science of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in population health, including healt
h
pr
omotion, screening, etc.
• Explain the critical importance of evidence in advancing public health knowledge
F
actors Related to Human Health
• Explain effects of environmental factors on a population’s health
• Explain biological factors that affect a population’s health
• Explain genetic factors that affect a population’s health
• Explain behavioral and psychological factors that affect a population’s health
• Explain the social, political and economic determinants of health and how they contribute to population health and
health inequities
• Explain how globalization affects global burdens of disease
• Explain an ecological perspective on the connections among human health, animal health and ecosystem health (e.g.,
One Health)
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Foundational Public Health Competencies
All MPH students will demonstrate achievement of the following competencies:
Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health
• Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice
• Select quantitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context
• Select qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context
• Analyze quantitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software, as
appropriate
• Analyze qualitative data using computer-based programming and software, as appropriate
• Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice
Public Health & Health Care Systems
• Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national
and international settings
• Discuss how structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health
equity at organizational, community and societal levels
Planning & Management to Promote Health
• Assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities’ health
• Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health policies or
programs
• Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention
• Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management
• Select methods to evaluate public health programs Policy in Public Health
• Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence
• Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health
outcomes
• Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse
populations
• Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity
Leadership
• Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others,
fostering collaboration and guiding decision making
• Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges
Communication
• Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors
• Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation
• Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content
Interprofessional Practice
• Perform effectively on interprofessional teams
Systems Thinking
• Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue
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Summary of Graduation Requirements
•
A minimum of 80 credits are required for graduation. Students must complete the MPH core curriculum as detailed in
the next section entitled “MPH Core Curriculum.”
•
At least 60 of the 80 credits must be completed in formal coursework that is not special studies, i.e. independent
studies.
•
At least five general competencies from the Customized Program of Study/Concentration Competencies must be
completed.
•
All courses that are part of the core curriculum must be taken for a letter grade, if the course is offered for a letter
grade.
•
All students are required to complete their individualized MPH Goals Analysis as part of the Introduction to MPH
Studies course during their first term of registration in the program.
•
All students must complete the MPH Practicum requirement, including course 300.615.
•
All students must complete an MPH Capstone Project (xxx.800), along with course 260.710 or 260.720.
•
Students are required to complete 550.860 Academic and Research Ethics at BSPH during their first term of
registration in the program.
•
All students must maintain minimum academic standards and have satisfactory grades as detailed in the Academic
Standards section.
Note: A repeated course may only count once toward the 80-credit requirement. Classes taken for audit do not count
towards the 80-credit requirement for graduation.
Special Note on Courses Taken at BSPH While Not Formally Matriculated as an MPH Degree Seeking Student: A limited
number of course credits taken at Johns Hopkins prior to matriculation into the MPH Program (e.g., up to 16 as a special
student and 40 credits from another degree program) can be applied toward the 80 total credits, provided the courses
were completed not more than 5 years prior to the date of matriculation into the MPH Program.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all degree requirements will be met.
Students should utilize the Degree Audit system to track their progress toward graduation throughout their
time in the program.
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Academic Standards
Students must meet minimum academic standards to remain in the MPH Program. A student’s failure to meet any of the criteria
below is grounds for being placed on academic warning and/or being dismissed from the program.
1.
To maintain good academic standing in the MPH program, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point
average (GPA) of 2.75. Students with a GPA falling below 2.75 will be placed on academic warning and will have
one term, or 12 additional credits of coursework, to raise the GPA to 2.75 or above. These courses must be taken
for a letter grade when offered for a letter grade. Students not meeting the 2.75 minimum after one term may be
granted additional term(s) on academic warning if academic progress has been shown in the cumulative GPA.
Students on academic warning must meet with their academic network adviser and their MPH Academic Coordinator
prior to registering for courses. Students with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.75 may not register for more than 18
credits per term. Any repeated courses count towards this 18-credit limit.
Note: Students with less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA are not eligible to enroll in the Biostatistics 620 course series or
the Epidemiology 750 course series.
2.
A student who earns a “D”, “U”, or “F” grade in a course that meets a core requirement must, at the next opportunity,
make a second attempt to complete the core requirement either by repeating the same course or by completing
another course that meets the same core requirement (if available).
3.
Students must complete the Public Health Policy/Problem Solving core requirement and the Epidemiology core
requirement within the first twelve months of matriculation into the MPH program.
4.
Students must complete the Goals Analysis within the set timeframe during the first two terms of the program.
5.
Students must progress toward degree completion in four years or less, as per their Goals Analysis plan. If additional
time is required to complete the degree, it is a student’s responsibility to contact in writing (email communication is
sufficient) their academic network adviser and their MPH Academic Coordinator to request an extension beyond the
four-year limit. An extension request should be submitted to their academic network adviser and their MPH Academic
Coordinator at least one term prior to the end of the 4-year limit. If no extension has been requested before the
four-year limit, a registration hold will be placed on the student’s account. No further course registration will be
allowed until the extension request is submitted and approved.
6.
Students may not accrue more than 9 credits of “incomplete” coursework at any given time. Students exceeding this
limit must immediately contact their academic network adviser and their MPH Academic Coordinator in writing (email
communication is sufficient) to discuss their academic situation. Students may not be permitted to register for subsequent
terms until the incompletes have been resolved.
7.
Students who are inactive (not enrolled in courses) for two terms or more without notifying their MPH Academic
Coordinator of their academic plans may be withdrawn from the program. Students who do notify in writing (email
communication is sufficient) their MPH Academic Coordinator and academic network adviser of their circumstances
may suspend enrollment, if they otherwise have met all other academic standards.
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Academic and Research Ethics at BSPH
Maintaining the highest level of academic and research integrity is an important responsibility of our faculty and students.
To help achieve this goal, all students are required to complete the 550.860 Academic and Research Ethics at BSPH course.
The course examines academic and research ethics at BSPH through a series of online interactive modules:
•
Focuses on information about the academic ethics code and responsible conduct of research at the School.
•
Explores issues of academic integrity such as proper ethical conduct and referencing, and discusses
violations such as plagiarism and cheating, relative to case studies that illustrate situations faced by students
and faculty in the academic setting.
•
Addresses topics that include responsible conduct of research, authorship, data management, data
ownership, guidelines for professional conduct, research fraud or scientific misconduct, federal and
institutional guidelines related to research using human and animal subjects and ethical issues involving
vulnerable subjects in research.
Students are automatically registered into the Academic and Research Ethics course (PH.550.860) when they matriculate into
the MPH program. All BSPH students are required to complete this non-credit course by the end of the period in which they
are registered.
The BSPH Policy and Procedure Memorandum for Students for Academic Ethics can be found at
https://my.jhsph.edu/Resources/PoliciesProcedures/ppm/PolicyProcedureMemoranda/Students_01_Academic_Ethics_063018
.pdf
Student Handbook on Referencing The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with an overview of the school’s
standards and expectations regarding referencing and citation.
https://my.jhsph.edu/Offices/academicaffairs/Research/Documents/Student%20Referencing%20HandbookREVISED.pdf#se
arch=Student%20Handbook%20on%20Referencing
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MPH Core Curriculum
The core curriculum consists of core course areas and general competencies. All MPH graduates will demonstrate public
health competencies that are informed by the critical disciplines in public health:
• biostatistics
• epidemiology
• social and behavioral determinants of health
• management sciences
• public health problem-solving
• computer applications
• demography, environmental health
• biological sciences
• public health policy
• cross-cutting and emerging public health areas
Students can apply the skills and competencies acquired during the program to practical public health problems through the
MPH practicum experience and the MPH capstone project.
The tables on the following pages list courses that satisfy the foundational knowledge and public health competency
core areas and when they are offered. While not a formal course, students are also required to complete the MPH Practicum
Experience
(please see Practicum Experience in Population-based Health section).
Listing of MPH Core Curriculum Course Options
2022-2023 Academic Year Course Schedule (subject to change)
Course Title Credits Onsite Online
ASSESSING POPULATION NEEDS (choose one)
221.688 Social and Behavioral Foundations of Primary Health Care 4 No Su, 3
rd
222.642 Assessment of Nutritional Status (note prerequisite) 3 2
nd
No
224.689
Health Behavior Change at the Individual, Household and Community
Levels
4 2
nd
No
318.623 Social Policy for Vulnerable Populations in the US 3 No 2
nd
380.640 Children in Crisis 3 3
rd
No
410.613 Psychosocial Factors in Health and Illness 3 3
rd
No
410.614
A New View: Improving Public Health Through Innovative Social and
Behavioral Tools and Approaches
4 No SI*
410.616 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health 4 No SI*
410.620 Program Planning for Health Behavior Change 3 1
st
, WI 4
th
Course schedules are subject to change.
It is the student’s responsibility to check the Online Course Directory for the most up to date information.
Please check the Online Course Directory for the most up-to-date course listings at http://www.jhsph.edu/courses
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Course Title Credits Onsite Online
410.654
AND
410.655
Health Communication Programs I: Planning and Strategic Design AND
Health Communication Programs II: Implementation and Evaluation
4
AND
4
3
rd
AND
4
th
No
410.683 Global Perspectives in LGBT Health (note prerequisite) 3 3
rd
No
BIOLOGIC AND GENETIC FACTORS (552.608 is required)
552.608 Biologic, Genetic and Infectious Bases of Human Disease 0.5 No 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
BIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH (choose one)
Appropriate for all students. Provides a broad introduction to public health biology:
183.631 Fundamentals of Human Physiology 4 2
nd
4
th
260.636 Evolution of Infectious Disease 3 1
st
No
550.630 Public Health Biology 3 1
st
Su, 4
th
550.631 Biological Basis of Public Health 3 No 1
st
550.844 Current Issues in Public Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Response 2 1
st
No
For students possessing considerable breadth of biological competence, subject to concurrence of the adviser:
120.603 Molecular Biology of Pandemic Influenza 3 2
nd
No
120.620 Fundamentals of Reproductive Biology 3 No 1
st
120.627 Stem Cells & the Biology of Aging & Disease (note prerequisite) 3 3
rd
No
182.640 Food-and-Water Borne Diseases 3 3
rd
No
187.610 Public Health Toxicology 4 1
st
2
nd
222.641 Principles of Human Nutrition 4 1
st
No
223.689 Biologic Basis of Vaccine Development (note prerequisite) 3 4
th
No
260.606 Major Global Infectious Diseases: Prospects for Control 2 WI No
260.631 Immunology, Infection & Disease 3 2
nd
No
260.635 Biology of Parasitism 5 2
nd
No
260.650 Vector Biology & Vector-borne Diseases 3 3
rd
No
260.656 Malariology 4 No 3
rd
340.612 Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control 2 1
st
SI, 3
rd
340.646 Epidemiology & Public Health Impact of HIV & AIDS 4 1
st
2
nd
340.654 Epidemiology & Natural History of Human Viral Infections 6 No 1
st
340.744 Adv. Topics on Control & Prevention of HIV/AIDS 4 2
nd
3
rd
380.761 STI’s in Public Health Practice (note prerequisite) 4 No 4
th
CAPSTONE PROJECT (Choose either 260.710 or 260.720. xxx.800 is required)
260.710 Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals 3 No 2
nd
, 4
th
260.720 Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences 1 No
SI, 1
st
, 2
nd
, WI,
3
rd
, 4
th
xxx.800 MPH Capstone (required) 2 4
th
Su, 2
nd
, 4
th
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Course Title Credits Onsite Online
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES (choose one)
222.654 Food, Culture and Nutrition 4 4
th
No
224.692
Methods in Formative Research and Human Centered Design for
Intervention Development (note prerequisite)
4 4
th
3
rd
300.860
Special Studies/Research: the Media and the Message: What Public Health
Needs to Know About the News
3 4
th
No
301.645 Health Advocacy 3 4
th
No
308.604 Effective Writing for Public Health Change 3 TBA TBA
380.620 A Coalition-Based Smart Approach to Public Health Advocacy 3 3
rd
3
rd
308.701 Media Interviews and Applied Public Health Communications 3 No SI*, WI*
317.610 Risk Policy, Management and Communication (note prerequisite) 3 2
nd
4th
410.650 Intro to Persuasive Communications: Theories & Practice 4 2
nd
, WI No
410.651 Health Literacy: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Communication 3 No 2
nd
410.654
AND
410.655
Health Communication Programs I: Planning and Strategic Design
AND
Health Communication Programs II: Implementation and Evaluation
4
AND
4
3
rd
AND
4
th
No
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (180.601 is required)
180.601 Environmental Health 5 SI, Su SI*, Su*, 3
rd
FOUNDATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE (ALL the following courses are required)
552.601 Foundational Principles of Public Health 0.5 No 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
552.609 Psychological and Behavioral Factors that Affect a Population’s Health 0.5 No 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
552.610 The Social Determinants of Health 0.5 No 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
552.611 Globalization and Population Health 0.5 No 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
HEALTH EQUITY (choose one)
188.694 Health of Vulnerable Worker Populations 3 No 1
st
305.684 Health Impact Assessment 3 No 3
rd
318.623 Social Policy for Vulnerable Populations in the US 3 No 2
nd
330.661
Social, Psychological and Developmental Processes in the Etiology of Mental
Disorders
3 3
rd
No
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health 4 1
st
2
nd
410.600 Fundamentals of Heath, Behavior and Society 4 1
st
No
INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (BOTH 552.625 and 550.602 are required and must be taken in consecutive terms as listed below)
552.625 &
550.602
Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health
Interprofessional Education Event
0.5
0
No
2
nd
1
st
No
552.625 &
550.602
Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health
Interprofessional Education Event
0.5
0
No
No
3
rd
4
th
INTRODUCTION TO MPH STUDIES (550.867 is required)
550.867 Introduction to MPH Studies 0 Su SI, 2
nd
, WI, 4
th
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Course Title Credits Onsite Online
LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT (choose one)
221.602
Applications in Managing Health Organizations in Low- and Middle-Incom
Countries
3 1
st
, 3
rd
No
221.608 Managing NGOs in the Health Sector 3 3
rd
No
312.600 Managing Health Services Organizations 4 No 3
rd
312.601
Fundamentals of Management for Health Care Organizations (note
prerequisite)
3 2
nd
No
312.655 Organizational Behavior and Management 2 4
th
No
312.700 Leading Organizations 3 1
st
SI, 1
st
312.703 Learning Organizations & Knowledge Management 3 4
th
No
410.622
Strategic Leadership Principles and Tools for Health System Transformatio
Developing Countries
4 2
nd
No
380.883
Lessons in Leadership: Applications for Population, Family and Reproduct
Health
4 4
th
No
NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION (BOTH 552.623 AND 552.624 are required)
552.623 Principles of Negotiation and Mediation for Public Health Professionals 0.5 No 2
nd
, 3
rd
552.624 Applications of Negotiation and Mediation for
Public Health Professionals
0.5 No 2
nd
, 3
rd
POPULATION DYNAMICS (380.775 is required)
380.755 Population Dynamics and Public Health 2 Su 1
st
PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY/PROBLEM SOLVING (choose one) Must be completed during the 1st year of the MPH Program
300.610 Public Health Policy 4 Su No
550.608 Problem Solving in Public Health 4 FI SI*, 3
rd
PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE (choose one)
300.603 Tools of Public Health Practice and Decision Making 3 FI No
300.615 Tools of Public Health Practice 1 No Su, 3
rd
QUALITATIVE METHODS (choose one)
224.690 Qualitative Research Theory and Methods 3 3
rd
1
st
, 3
rd
550.604 Qualitative Reasoning in Public Health 2 1
st
1
st
, 2
nd
552.603
The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing
Population’s Health
0.5 No 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
QUANTITATIVE METHODS (Must complete requirements for BOTH Biostatistics and Epidemiology)
BIOSTATISTICS (choose one complete sequence) No switching permitted between Biostatistics sequences.
Courses must be taken in sequence
Provides conceptual understanding of statistical ideas and methods; limited calculations:
140.611-612
Statistical Reasoning in Public Health I – II* 6 SI SI*, 1
st
, 2
nd
Covers statistical concepts and calculations for data analysis; develops statistical computing skills:
140.621-623 Statistical Methods in Public Health I-III 12 No 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
Presents statistical methods for advanced students. Requires knowledge of calculus/linear algebra:
140.651-654 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV 16 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
, 4
th
No
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EPIDEMIOLOGY (choose one) Must be completed during the 1st year of the MPH Program
340.601 Principles of Epidemiology 5 Su No
340.721 Epidemiologic Inference I 5 1
st
SI, 3
rd
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING (choose one)
221.602
Applications in Managing Health Organizations in Low- and Middle-
Income Countries
3 1
st
, 3
rd
3
rd
*
312.603 Fundamentals of Budgeting and Financial Management 3 No
SI, 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
,
4
th
318.625 Management of Non-Profit Organizations 3 4
th
No
552.621 Basic Resources Management for Public Health 1 No 2
nd
, 3
rd
552.622
Creating, Implementing and Monitoring Budgets for Projects and
Programs
1 No SI, 1
st
, 3
rd
, 4
th
SYSTEMS THINKING (choose one)
221.654 Systems Thinking in Public Health 3 No 2
nd
552.626 Systems Thinking: Concepts and Methods 0.5 No 2
nd
, 4
th
GENERAL COMPETENCIES (choose five competencies from the Customized Program of Study/Concentration Competencies and the
corresponding courses)
Please refer to the General Competencies section for more information
Competency 1
Competency 2
Competency 3
Competency 4
Competency 5
*The biostatistics 140.611-612 sequence (Statistical Reasoning in Public Health I-II) can be supplemented by the Data Analysis Workshops
I-II (140.613-614) and Advanced Data Analysis Workshop (140.620), which are offered in our intensive learning institutes. Taken
sequentially, this biostatistics sequence (140.611-612) and data analysis workshops cover statistical concepts and calculations for data
analysis and develop statistical computing skills.
Abbreviation Key
SI = Offered in Summer Institute Term
SI* = Offered online in Summer Institute Term with online/synchronous lectures
Su = Offered in Summer Term
Su* = Offered in Summer Term with online/synchronous lectures
FI = Offered in Fall Institute in Barcelona, Spain
3
rd
* = Offered in Term 3 with online/synchronous lectures
WI = Offered in Winter Institute Term
WI* = Offered in Winter Institute Term with online/synchronous lectures
No = Not offered in this format
TBA = To be announced
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Dual Degree Programs – Additional Course Requirements
JD/MPH
Completion of the following additional course requirements is needed for MPH completion:
• 306.650 Public Health and the Law
• One of the following elective courses in ethics and public health:
180.638 Animals in Research: Ethics
221.616 Ethics of Public Health Practice in Developing Countries
221.666 Introduction to American Indian Health Research Ethics
306.601 Introduction to Bioethics in Public Health Practice and Research
306.655 Ethical Issues in Public Health
306.663 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Services Management
306.665 Research Ethics and Integrity: U.S. and International Issues
700.625 Bioethics and the Law
700.601 Foundations of Bioethics
700.602 Hot Topics in Bioethics
700.603 Introduction to Ethical Theory
700.604 Methods in Bioethics
700.605 Critical Reasoning for Bioethics
700.621 Ethics in Clinical Practice: Fundamentals, Problems and Approaches
700.622 Bioethics, Human Rights, and Global Health
700.630 Food Ethics
700.632 Ethics, Policy, and Emerging Biomedical Technologies
700.643 Understanding Addiction: Philosophy, Science, Ethics
700.665 Introduction to Ethics of U.S. and International Human Subject Research
700.667 Catastrophe Ethics: How to Respond to Public Health Disasters
700.668 Nutrition Equity and Ethics
**Please note that the MPH will be awarded upon completion of the JD degree. Students should submit a BSPH graduation
application in January of the year that they’ll earn the JD.
MBA/MPH (CEIBS)
There are no additional MPH core course requirements for MBA/MPH-CEIBS students.
MD/MPH
There are no additional MPH core course requirements for MD/MPH students.
MPH/MBA (Carey)
Completion of the following additional course requirements is needed for MPH completion:
Health Insurance course –
select one of the following courses:
• 309.620 Managed Care and Health Insurance
• 309.670 Comparative Health Insurance
• 221.652 Financing Health Systems for Universal Health Coverage
The Biostatistics core requirement will be completed by the following courses (4 courses required):
• 140.621 Statistical Methods in PH I or BU.920.621 Data Science: Statistics
• 140.622 Statistical Methods II
• 140.623 Statistical Methods III
• BU.920.623 Data Science: Big Data Consulting Project
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MPH Core Requirements That Are Fulfilled by MBA Curriculum for MPH/MBA (Carey) students:
• Communication Strategies- fulfilled by BU.920.601 Business Communication
• Leadership, Governance, and Management- fulfilled by BU.920.713 Ethical Leadership or BU.920.723 Ethics of
Business of Health
• Negotiation and Mediation- fulfilled by BU.920.633 Behavioral Science: Negotiating Collaboratively I
• Resource Management and Budgeting- fulfilled by BU.920.604 Finance
**Please note that the MPH will be awarded upon completion of the MBA degree. Students should submit a BSPH and
Carey graduation applications in January of the year that they’ll earn both degrees.
MPH/MSW
There are no additional MPH core course requirements for MPH/MSW students.
**Please note that the MPH will be awarded upon completion of the MSW degree. Students should submit a BSPH
graduation application in January of the year that they’ll earn the MSW.
M
PH/Residency- General Preventive Medicine and Occupational Medicine
There are no additional MPH core course requirements for residency students.
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Modifications of Core Course Requirements
In some exceptional circumstances, students may be granted a modification of some core requirements if they can
demonstrate and document that they have previously acquired the associated core competencies. Even if a modification is
granted of a core course, a minimum of 80 credits are still required for graduation.
Modifications or exceptions can only be granted in the following core areas:
Core Area Modification Requirement Contact
Biostatistics Requires taking an examination.
Dr. Marie Diener-West,
.
Epidemiology Requires taking an examination
Ms. Allyn Arnold,
aarnold2@jhu.edu
Biology and Public Health
To request a core course substitution, submit the title of
the desired BSPH course, name of instructor, textbook
used, a summary of course syllabi, and grade received
if you already completed the course.
Dr. Gary Ketner,
gketner1@jhu.edu
All other core requirements must be completed with the approved course options ONLY.
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General Competencies Requirement
In addition to fulfilling the Foundational Public Health competencies through completion of the MPH core requirements, all
students must select 5 general competencies that they will develop as part of the MPH program.
• Students who are customizing their program of study will select 5 general competencies from the Customized
Program of Study Competency List section.
• Students who elect to pursue an MPH Concentration will be fulfilling the 5 competencies outlined by that specific
concentration. Reference the MPH Customized Program of Study and Optional Concentrations section.
The competencies will be met by completing one of the corresponding, approved courses listed for each.
All courses taken to fulfill the general competencies must be taken for letter grading unless the course(s) is only offered for
Pass/Fail grading.
Your general competency selections must be noted as part of your Goals Analysis: Part 2 – Curriculum Planning which will
be completed as part of the Introduction to MPH Studies course. Courses selected to fulfill your 5 general competencies
must be completed for graduation eligibility.
• This decision should be made in consultation with your academic network adviser.
• Please note that a single course may satisfy both an MPH core competency and a general program competency.
• Please note that a single course may satisfy more than one general program competency.
As you progress through the MPH program, if your general competency course selections change, you must notify your MPH
Academic Coordinator and update your degree audit.
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Customized Program of Study Competency List
Course schedules are subject to change.
It is the student’s responsibility to check the Online Course Directory for the most up to date information.
Please check the Online Course Directory for the most up-to-date course listing.
http://www.jhsph.edu/courses
2022-2023 Academic Year Course Schedule (subject to change)
Comp.#
Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
APH1
Evaluate how the biology of aging
influences late-life vulnerability.
330.623 Brain & Behavior in Mental
Disorders
3 4
th
APH2
Identify life course [and
interdisciplinary] perspectives for
studying aging systems.
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health 4 1
st
2
nd
APH3
Determine appropriate research
methods that account for the
complexities associated with the
study of aging adults.
340.616 Epidemiology of Aging (note
prerequisite)
3 1
st
(*) SI (#)
APH4
Assess interventions and policy to
improve the health of diverse aging
populations.
309.605 Health Issues for Aging Populations
OR
3
2
nd
2
nd
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health 4 1
st
2
nd
APH5
Develop oral and written
communication skills to support the
translation of research for practice
and policies for the health of diverse
aging populations.
330.840 Special Studies and Research Mental
Health
AND
1 3
rd
140.840 Special Studies and Research
Biostatistics
1 4
th
CAH1
Assessing principal health concerns
for the child and adolescent
population, the associated
population-based risk factors, and
the relative impact of each risk
factor.
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health
OR
4
1
st
2
nd
380.744 Nutrition
and Growth in
Maternal and
Child
Health
3 1
st
CAH2
Evaluating strategies to promote
child and adolescent health,
including health services and
systems delivery strategies used to
address health concerns in the child
and adolescent population.
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health
OR
4 1
st
2
nd
380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and
Politics in the United States: The Impact On
Maternal, Child and Family Health
3 2
nd
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Comp.#
Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
CAH3
Applying frameworks specific to
child and adolescent health for
improving the health of the child
and adolescent population.
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health
OR
4 1
st
2
nd
380.744 Nutrition and Growth in Maternal
and Child Health
OR
3
1
st
380.624 Maternal and Child Health
Legislation and Programs
4 2
nd
2
nd
CAH4
Examine political, social and
economic influences on child and
adolescent health.
380.624 Maternal and Child Health
Legislation and Programs
OR
4 2
nd
2
nd
380.725 The Social Context of Adolescent
Health and Development
3 4
th
CAH5
Propose strategies to promote child
and adolescent health policy by local,
national, and international
organizations.
380.624 Maternal and Child
Health Legislation and Programs
OR
4 2
nd
2
nd
380.725 The Social Context of Adolescent
Health and Development
3 4
th
EBM1
Compare and contrast epidemiologic
study designs and identify questions
that can be appropriately answered
with these different designs.
340.722 Epidemiologic Inference II
OR
4 2
nd
2
nd
, 4
th
340.752 Epidemiologic Methods II 5 2
nd
EBM2
Link appropriate analytic models
with public health research
questions and epidemiologic study
designs.
340.753 Epidemiologic Methods III
5 3
rd
EBM3
Distinguish the summary measures of
association applicable to
retrospective and prospective study
designs.
140.612 Statistical Reasoning II
OR
3 SI, 2
nd
2
nd
140.622 Statistical Methods in Public
Health II
OR
4 2
nd
140.652 Methods in Biostatistics II 4 2
nd
EBM4
Formulate and correctly interpret
a multivariable linear, logistic or
survival regression model to
estimate a health effect while
minimizing confounding and
identifying possible effect
140.612 Statistical Reasoning II
OR
3 SI, 2
nd
2
nd
140.623 Statistical Methods in Public
Health III
4 3
rd
140.653 Methods in Biostatistics III
4 3
rd
EBM5
Summarize in a table, the results of
linear, logistic, log-linear, or survival
regressions and write a description of
the statistical methods, results, and
main findings for a scientific report.
140.613 Data Analysis Workshop I AND
140.614 Data Analysis Workshops II
OR
2
2
SI, WI
SI, WI
140.624 Statistical Methods in Public
Health IV
OR
4 4
th
140.654 Methods in Biostatistics IV 4 4
th
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Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
FNH1
Define the role of foods, nutrients, and
nutrition for human health and for
disease risk and prevention
For those more generally interested in
population-level nutrition:
222.641 Principles of Human Nutrition
4
1
st
For those with wish to understand
nutrient metabolism, health, and
disease in a public health context:
222.644 Cellular Biochemistry of Nutrients
OR
222.651 Nutrients of Biological Systems
(note
prerequisite)
3
2
2
nd
3
rd
For those who wish to understand diet in
the primary and secondary prevention of
chronic diseases:
222.652 Nutrition in Disease Treatment
and Prevention (note prerequisite)
3
4
th
FNH2
Characterize
political, social and
economic
influences affecting nutrition
and
well-being
222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy (note
prerequisite)
OR
2 1
st
380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and
Politics in the United States: The Impact on
Maternal, Child and Family Health
3 2
nd
FNH3
Identify
the governmental and non-
governmental
organizations and
processes
involved in the development
of
public health nutrition initiatives
222.657-Food and Nutrition Policy (note
prerequisite)
OR
2 1
st
380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and
Politics in the United States: The Impact on
Maternal, Child and Family Health
3 2
nd
FNH4
Identify
appropriate methods for
studying
food
consumption and nutritional status
and
the use and interpretation of
nutritional
data
222.642 Assessment of Nutritional Status
(note prerequisite)
OR
3 2
nd
222.647 Nutrition Epidemiology 3 3
rd
FNH5
Evaluate
opportunities to advance
nutrition
and health through public
health
initiatives
222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy (note
prerequisite)
OR
2 1
st
222.649 International Nutrition (note
prerequisite)
OR
3 4
th
222.644 Food Insecurity and Nutrition:
Partnering with Community
Organizations to
Make Changes
OR
2 4
th
380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and
Politics in the United States: The Impact
on Maternal, Child and Family Health
OR
3 2
nd
180.620 Food Systems and Public Health 4 2
nd
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Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
FS1
Define and describe the concepts of
food systems, food security, food
system sustainability, and resilience.
180.620 Food Systems and Public Health 4 2
nd
FS2
Characterize political, social, and
economic influences on food systems.
180.620 Food Systems and Public Health 4 2
nd
FS3
Use a systems perspective to propose an
evidence-based food system
180.620 Food Systems and Public Health 4 2
nd
FS4
Explain the linkages between human
health, animal health and
environmental health.
180.606 Case Studies in Food
Production and Public Health
OR
4
4
th
180.635 Seafood and Public Health:
Global Trade, Nutrition, and the
Environment
3 3
rd
FS5
Evaluate opportunities to advance food
system change through an equity lens.
180.655 Baltimore Food Systems: A
Case Study of Urban Food
Environments
OR
4 3
rd
180.644 Food System Resilience to
Disasters: Covid-19, Climate Change,
and Beyond
OR
2 4
th
180.605 Food Systems Practicum 3 2
nd
FS6
Develop and communicate an evidence-
based-policy position on a complex
food systems topic
180.606 Case Studies in Food
Production and Public Health
OR
4 4
th
180.644 Food System Resilience to
Disasters: Covid-19, Climate Change,
and Beyond
2 4
th
GESH1
Define climate change and describe
multiple ways climate change will have
an impact on public health
180.611 The Global Environment, Climate
Change and Public Health
4 1
st
GESH2
Define behaviors related to climate
change and environmental
sustainability, and identify factors that
affect them, and design a behavior
change intervention to address either
climate change or environmental
sustainability
224.689 Health Behavior Change at the
Individual, Community and Household
Levels
4 2
nd
GESH3
Effectively communicate a
position/opinion on a climate and/or
sustainability topic
188.688 Global Environmental
Sustainability and Health Seminar
Note: students must enroll in this course for
both 2nd and 4th term
1 2
nd
, 4
th
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Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
GESH4
Characterize the role of food systems in
sustainability and the environment
180.620 An Introduction to Food Systems
and Public Health
OR
4 2
nd
180.606 Case Studies in Food Production
and Public Health
OR
4 4
th
180.655 Baltimore Food Systems: A Case
Study of Urban Food Environments
(consent required)
4 3
rd
GESH5
Apply principles of systems-thinking to
understand the various causes and
effects of climate change on the
environment and public health
180.611 The Global Environment, Climate
Change and Public Health
4 1
st
HLM1
Leadership: Evaluate leadership styles as
applied to self, organizations, and the
impact on organizational performance.
312.700: Leading Organizations 3 1
st
SI, 1
st
HLM2
Communication and Relationship
Management: Apply concepts of
negotiation to manage conflict,
enhance problem-solving, and improve
team dynamics.
552.623 Principles of Negotiation and
Mediation
AND
.5 2
nd
, 3
rd
552.624 Application of Negotiation and
Mediation
.5 2
nd
, 3
rd
HLM3
Professional & Social Responsibility:
Explain the relationship between a
commitment to self-development
including continuing education,
networking, reflection and personal
improvement and leadership
effectiveness.
312.700: Leading Organizations 3 1
st
SI, 1
st
HLM4
Health & Healthcare Environment:
Establish goals and objectives for
improving health outcomes that
incorporate an understanding of the
social determinants of health and of the
socioeconomic environment in which
the organization functions.
221.722: Quality Assurance Management
Methods for Developing Countries
4 1
st
1
st
HLM5
Business: Collate relevant data and
information and analyze and evaluate
this information to support or make an
effective decision or recommendation.
312.604: Quantitative Tools for Managers 3 2
nd
, 3
rd
SI*
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Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
HSP1
Assess the role of those health systems
in addressing contemporary public
health issues
180.620 Introduction to Food Systems and
Public Health
OR
4 2
nd
221.646 Health Systems in LMIC (note
prerequisite)
OR
3 2
nd
2
nd
221.652 Financing Health Systems for
Universal Health Coverage (note
prerequisite)
OR
3 3
rd
221.654 Systems Thinking in Public Health:
Applications of Key Methods and
Approaches
OR
3 2d
300.651 Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare
System
4 1
st
4
th
HSP2
Assess the role of policy in
addressing contemporary public
health issues
221.646 Health Systems in LMIC (note
prerequisite)
OR
3 2
nd
2
nd
221.650 Health Policy Analysis in LMIC
OR
3 3
rd
222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy (note
prerequisite)
OR
2 1
st
300.651 Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare
System
OR
4 1
st
4
th
300.600 Introduction to Health Policy
OR
4 1
st
300.712 Formulating Policy: Strategies and
Systems of Policymaking in the 21
st
Century
OR
3 2
nd
301.645 Health Advocacy
OR
3 4
th
305.607 Public Health Practice (note
prerequisite)
OR
4 2
nd
4
th
305.684 Health Impact Assessment (HIA)
(note prerequisite)
OR
3 3
rd
306.650 Public Health and the Law
OR
3 3
rd
380.667 Women’s Health Policy 3 4
th
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Comp.#
Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
HSP3
Identify and apply evidence to
formulate public health policies and
interventions within health systems
180.620 Introduction to Food Systems and
Public Health
OR
4 2
nd
221.650 Health Policy Analysis in LMIC
OR
3 3
rd
300.712 Formulating Policy: Strategies and
Systems of Policymaking in the 21st
Century
OR
3 2
nd
301.645 Health Advocacy
OR
3 4
th
305.607 Public Health Practice (note
prerequisite)
OR
4 2
nd
4
th
305.684 Health Impact Assessment (HIA)
(note prerequisite)
OR
3 3
rd
317.600 Introduction to the Risk Sciences
and Public Policy
OR
4 1
st
3
rd
380.667 Women’s Health Policy
3 4
th
HSP4
Apply economic principles to health
systems and/or public health policy
interventions
221.652 Financing Health Systems for
Universal Health Coverage (note
prerequisite)
OR
3 3
rd
313.602 Economic Evaluation II (note
prerequisite)
OR
3 3
rd
313.641 Introduction to Health Economics
OR
3 3
rd
313.643 Health Economics (note
prerequisite)
OR
3 2
nd
313.790 Introduction to Economic
Evaluation
3 4
th
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Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
HSP5
Use evaluation tools to assess the
impact of health systems and/or public
health policy interventions
221.645 Large-Scale Effectiveness
Evaluation of Health Programs
OR
4 2
nd
4
th
221.620 Applying Summary Measures of
Pop. Health to Improve Health Systems
OR
3 4
th
2
nd
221.638 Health Systems Research &
Evaluation in Developing Countries (note
prerequisite)
OR
4 3
rd
309.617 Introduction to Methods for
Health Services Research & Evaluation II
(note prerequisite)
OR
2 4
th
313.790 Introduction to Economic
Evaluation
3 4
th
300.713 Research and Evaluation Methods
for Health Policy
3 3
rd
HH1
Humanitarian Landscape: Students will
demonstrate knowledge of the current
global humanitarian context, including
the most significant emergencies,
comparative impacts of conflict and
natural disasters, and key global trends
in humanitarian response and financing.
604.601 Public Health Humanitarian
Emergencies
OR
4 1
st
221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian
Emergencies
3 1
st
HH2
Humanitarian Architecture:
Demonstrate working knowledge of
humanitarian architecture, including
key organizations, international and
UN systems, and sectors, including
health, WASH, shelter, nutrition, food
security, and protection.
604.601 Public Health Humanitarian
Emergencies
OR
4 1
st
221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian
Emergencies
3 1
st
HH3
Ethics and Human Rights: Demonstrate
working knowledge of core
humanitarian and human rights
principles, treaty instruments, and
codes of ethical conduct in
humanitarian settings.
604.601 Public Health Humanitarian
Emergencies
OR
4 1
st
221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian
Emergencies
3 1
st
HH4
Project Planning and Implementation:
Students will be able to demonstrate
basic skills in humanitarian project
design, planning and implementation,
including awareness of appropriate
interventions and how to
contextualize them for different
operational settings.
604.601 Public Health in Humanitarian
Emergencies
OR
4 1
st
221.613 Introduction to
Humanitarian Emergencies
3 1
st
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Comp.#
Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
HH5
Operationalization: Students will be
able to demonstrate how to critically
assess and synthesize information,
prioritize decisions and actions, and
communicate these decisions and
actions effectively.
221.695 Seminar in Humanitarian Health
All four terms are required.
Students not based in Baltimore may register for
the class and attend sessions remotely.
0.5
1
st
, 2
nd
,
3
rd
, 4
th
ID1
Describe the epidemiological
characteristics
of major
Infectious
diseases
of humans
340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
(note prerequisite)
OR
4 2
nd
340.609 Concepts and Methods in Infectious
Disease Epidemiology (note prerequisite)
OR
3 3
rd
185.600 One Health Tools to Promote and
Evaluate Healthy and Sustainable
Communities (for part-time/online students
only)
3 4
th
ID2
Explain the immune responses to
Infection
550.603: Fundamentals of Immunology
OR
3 1
st
260.631: Immunology, Infection, and
Disease
3 2
nd
260.611: Principles of Immunology I 4 1
st
ID3
Develop and evaluate strategies to
control infections
340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
(note prerequisite)
OR
4 2
nd
340.609 Concepts and Methods in Infectious
Disease Epidemiology (note prerequisite)
3 3
rd
185.600 One Health Tools to Promote and
Evaluate Healthy and Sustainable
Communities (for part-time/online students
only)
3 4
th
ID4
Compare and contrast the microbiology
and
pathogenesis of major infections
223.682 Clinical and Epidemiologic Aspects
of Tropical Diseases
OR
4 4
th
2
nd
340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
(note prerequisite)
4 2
nd
ID5
Develop and evaluate strategies to
prevent infections
340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
(note prerequisite)
OR
4 2
nd
340.609 Concepts and Methods in Infectious
Disease Epidemiology (note prerequisite)
OR
3 3
rd
185.600 One Health Tools to Promote and
Evaluate Healthy and Sustainable
Communities (for part-time/online students
only)
3 4
th
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Comp.#
Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
SBS1
Identify social and psychological factors
and processes in the etiology of disease
and health-related behaviors
410.600 Fundamentals of Health, Behavior
and Society
OR
4 1
st
224.689 Health Behavior Change at the
Individual, Household and Community Levels
2 2
nd
SBS2
Appropriately select and apply
behavioral science theories to
studying health problems in diverse
populations
410.600 Fundamentals of Health, Behavior
and Society
OR
4 1
st
224.689 Health Behavior Change at the
Individual, Household and Community Levels
2 2
nd
SBS3
Utilize effective assessment and
program planning skills to design
health-promoting programs and policies
410.620 Program Planning for Health
Behavior Change
OR
3 1
st
, WI 4
th
410.654 Health Comm Program I AND
410.655 Health Comm Prog II
OR
4
4
3
rd
4
th
224.692 Methods in Formative Research and
Human Centered Design for Intervention
Development (note prerequisite)
4 4
th
3
rd
SBS4
Articulate and address issues that
facilitate the design, implementation,
and sustainability of effective
behavior- change programs.
410.620 Program Planning for Health
Behavior Change
OR
3 1
st
, WI 4
th
410.654 Health Comm Program I AND
410.655 Health Comm Prog II
OR
4
4
3
rd
4
th
224.692 Methods in Formative Research and
Human Centered Design for Intervention
Development (note prerequisite)
4 4
th
3
rd
SBS5
Appropriately apply behavioral
science methods to evaluate
behavioral interventions
380.611 Fundamentals of Program Evaluation
4 3
rd
1
st
WRH1
Assess the principal health concerns for
women or mothers and newborns, the
associated population-based risk
factors, and the relative impact of each
risk factor.
380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal
Epidemiology (note prerequisite)
OR
4 4
th
380.765 Preventing Infant Mortality and
Promoting the Health of Women, Infants,
and Children (note prerequisite)
OR
3 4
th
380.666 Women’s Health
OR
3 3
rd
380.668 International Perspectives on
Women, Gender, and Health
3 4
th
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Comp.#
Customized Competency
Course Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
WRH2
Apply a life course framework to
understanding the determinants a
woman’s or reproductive health concern
and population strategies to address the
health concern.
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health 4 1
st
2
nd
WRH3
Evaluate strategies to promote
population health, including the
policies and programs that address
health concerns and behavior for
women or mothers and newborns.
380.624 Maternal and Child Health
Legislation and Programs
OR
4 2
nd
2
nd
380.665 Family Planning Policies and
Programs
4 3
rd
380.765 Preventing Infant Mortality and
Promoting the Health of Women, Infants,
and Children
3 4th
380.667 Women’s Health Policy
OR
3 4
th
380.768 Selected Topics in Women’s Health
and Women’s Health Policy
OR
OR
4 1
st
380.765 Preventing Infant Mortality and
Promoting the Health of Women, Infants,
and Children (note prerequisite)
3 4
th
WRH4
Critique health services and
systems delivery strategies used to
address women and reproductive
health concerns.
380.661 Clinical Aspects of Maternal and
Neonatal Health
OR
3 3
rd
380.760 Clinical Aspects of Reproductive
Health
O
3 3
rd
221.627 Issues in the Reduction of
Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Low
Income Countries
4 2
nd
WRH5
Evaluate research approaches to
understanding woman’s or
reproductive health concerns and
the implications of the research
380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal
Epidemiology (note prerequisite)
OR
4 4
th
380.662 Critiquing the Research Literature in
Maternal, Neonatal, and Reproductive
Health
OR
4 2
nd
380.601 Critically Evaluating the Science for
Policy and Practice
2 SI
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Interprofessional Education Requirement
Interprofessional education (IPE), defined as learning about, from and with other learners, is a critical educational
approach to preparing learners for health care today and a very rewarding experience.
The IPE requirement consists of completing the following:
•
552.625.81 Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health
AND
•
550.602.81 Interprofessional Education Activity
Students in the Full-time/Onsite MPH program are expected to complete the IPE requirement with the
following onsite option:
• Register for 552.625.81 Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health (.5
credit) in Term 1.
• Register for 550.602.81 Interprofessional Education Activity (0 credit) in Term 2 to participate in
a live IPE Event.
After registration you will be assigned to attend a synchronous IPE Event which will occur in early
November. The IPE event will be attended by BSPH MPH students, students from the Johns Hopkins
School of Nursing (JHSON) and School of Medicine (JHSOM), as well as Pharmacy students from the
Notre Dame of Maryland University. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know students from
different health care programs and participate in an interdisciplinary group while discussing an
important health care topic.
Students in the Part-time/Online MPH program may complete the IPE requirement with the above, onsite
option or with the following online option:
• Register for 552.625.81 Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health (.5 credit) in
Term 3.
• Register for 550.602.81 Interprofessional Education Activity (0 credits) in Term 4.
The IPE Event in Term 4 will be fulfilled by completing an online IPE module.
IPE Competencies:
1) Collaborate as a member of an interprofessional team to address a case study related to multiple facets of
the opioid epidemic.
2) Participate in de-briefing the dynamics of your role as well as effectiveness of your team in
addressing the social determinants of the opioid epidemic.
3) As a team, prepare a list of priority questions to be presented to an expert panel to further your
knowledge and preparation as future health professionals related to the opioid epidemic.
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MPH CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM OF STUDY AND OPTIONAL MPH CONCENTRATIONS
Typically, 45-50 credits of an MPH student’s curriculum are based on courses from the required core curriculum. The
remainder of the total of 80 credits required for graduation will be elective credits and can be completed either through a
customized program or through one of twelve multidisciplinary concentration areas.
MPH Customized Program of Study
The MPH customized program is for students who desire an understanding of a broad spectrum of public health problems.
It is designed for students who want versatility in designing their MPH course electives and may have academic objectives
that do not fit precisely into the concentration areas. Students who customize their program of study complete the core MPH
requirements and then choose elective courses for the remaining credits (approximately 30-35) in consultation with their
Academic Network Adviser (ANA).
MPH Concentration Areas
There are 12 multidisciplinary concentration areas. The concentration areas are designed for students wishing to have a
guided curriculum in an area and the opportunity to interact with other students and faculty who share similar academic
interests. Students who elect a concentration complete the core MPH requirements and then complete the concentration
required courses (approximately 20 credits) as specified by the concentration curriculum. Students then choose elective
courses for the remaining credits (approximately 10-17 credits) in consultation with their Academic Network Adviser (ANA).
The pie charts below illustrate the approximate distribution of academic credits associated with a customized plan or an
optional concentration. The exact number of credits varies depending on the courses chosen to satisfy core requirements
and the specific requirements of the concentration.
Choosing to Customize or Electing a Concentration
The decision to customize one’s program or elect a concentration area depends on the individual student. Specific questions
concerning each concentration should be directed to the concentration faculty directors.
45-50
credits
30-35
credits
MPH Customized
Program
Core credits
Elective credits
45-50
credits
10-17
credits
18-20
credits
MPH with Optional
Concentration
Core credits
Elective credits
Concentration
credits
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When to join a Concentration:
Full-time/Onsite MPH Program students:
Full-time/Onsite MPH students can elect to join a Concentration during the Summer Term after starting the MPH
program.
To officially join a concentration during the Summer Term, full-time/onsite MPH students must complete the
Concentration Election Form at: https://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9NQGjEykUzokya
.
After the Summer Term, students may switch into a new concentration by doing the following:
1) Students must meet the 1st term requirements for that concentration that they wish to join.
2) Students must receive approval from the Concentration Directors to join the Concentration
3) Notify the MPH Academic Coordinator (Janet Carn at [email protected]du
) of their intent to switch into a
concentration by the end of the Term 2 course drop period.
4) Students must complete the Concentration/Customized Program of Study Change Form by the end of the Term
2 course drop period at: https://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07oxzDR5h3qmD8W
Students in a concentration can switch to a customized program of study through the end of the Term 3 course drop
period by doing the following:
1) Students must notify the Concentration Directors of their decision to leave the Concentration.
2) Students must notify the MPH Academic Coordinator (Janet Carn at [email protected]
) of their intent to switch
into a customized program of study by the end of the Term 3 course drop period.
3) Students must complete the Concentration/Customized Program of Study Change Form by the end of the Term
3 course drop period at: https://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07oxzDR5h3qmD8W
Part-time/Online MPH Program students:
Students in the Part-time/Online MPH program who can complete all the formal Concentration requirements,
including attending any daytime on-campus activities and/or completing any live/virtual requirements may
participate in one of the optional concentration areas. The live/onsite requirements could include regular meetings
with the Concentration Directors, courses, meetings and/or seminars. Students who wish to join a formal
concentration will first need to consult with the Concentration Directors early in their MPH program to ensure all
requirements can be completed.
Part-time/Online students can elect to join a Concentration at any point during their program.
To officially join a concentration, part-time/online MPH students must do the following:
1) Students must first receive approval from the Concentration Directors to join the concentration.
2) Once approval is received from the Concentration Directors, students must then complete the Concentration
Election Form at http://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHDePiX1yvDx4qy
.
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Answers to some frequently asked questions:
•
Students may elect only one MPH concentration area.
•
Students may qualify for a concentration and a certificate unless noted otherwise by the concentration directors.
•
Students with an interest in international health will have ample opportunity to apply their knowledge to global
health and developing country issues either as a customized student or as a student electing any of these
concentration areas.
•
Students completing a concentration will have a notation placed on their academic transcript.
Academic Advising Network
Each MPH student is assigned to an Academic Advising Network. The roles of the Academic Network Advisers are to
provide both group and individual mentoring and foster interaction and shared knowledge within a network identified by
a common interest area. They will address questions about courses and activities related to student interests and goals. The
Academic Network Advisers will suggest elective coursework, seminars, activities with centers, and provide
recommendations of faculty to serve as possible capstone advisers. They also will assist students with the completion of
their Goals Analysis and Curriculum Plan.
Capstone Project
All students complete an MPH capstone project under the direction of a faculty capstone adviser. The MPH capstone
experience in a concentration area may be more structured and focused on topics related to the concentration.
Course schedules are subject to change.
It is the student’s responsibility to check the Online Course Directory for the most up to date information.
Please check the Online Course Directory for the most up-to-date course listings at http://www.jhsph.edu/courses
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AGING & PUBLIC HEALTH (APH) CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Advisers
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Michelle C. Carlson, PhD, Professor Department of Mental Health 410-614-4887 mcar[email protected]u
Qian-Li Xue, PhD, Associate Professor
Departments of Medicine,
Biostatistics, Epidemiology
Educational Objectives
We now recognize that risk factors and precursors to chronic diseases of aging begin in mid-life, years before they are
observed, and often co-occur leading to multi-morbidities. The MPH concentration in Aging and Public Health (APH) is designed
for students seeking training in quantitative research methods who would like exposure to a multi-systems approach to the study
of aging. Students are offered perspectives and methods of studying the aging individual (brain systems, body, & mind), the
environments in which they age (home, work, neighborhoods, health care), and interventions that target these systems to delay
and treat the progression of chronic diseases, including but not limited to dementias, disability, frailty, and cardiovascular
disease. The research methodologies covered by this training are translatable to the study of specific chronic diseases that affect
older adults disproportionally. The goal of this concentration is to help students integrate coursework with direct participation in
practicum experiences and in the design, conduct and/or analysis of existing, ongoing, or new observational, clinic, and
intervention studies of aging.
To enhance interdisciplinary training and practice, this concentration will augment MPH core course work with opportunities for
study group meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and works in progress meetings in which to present research hypotheses, plans for
data analyses, and preliminary results in preparation for the Capstone and for manuscript development. Faculty supporting the
APH Concentration span the Departments of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health, Behavior & Society, Health Policy &
Management, Mental Health, Population, Family, and Reproductive Health, the Center on Aging and Health (COAH) and the
Center for Innovative Care in Aging in the School of Nursing. In addition, this concentration is coordinated in collaboration with
the Certificate in Gerontology and is distinguished by the inclusion of a concentration seminar course, broader array of course
offerings and specialized foci, and the incorporation of opportunities for practica, as required by the MPH program. Student
may be enrolled in both the Concentration and the Gerontology Certificate program. All students are required to complete and
obtain a passing grade (minimum of C) in their concentration courses.
Concentration Competency Table
All students must complete the courses listed below, totaling between 12-15 credits:
Aging
& Public Health Concentration
Competencies
Course
Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
APH1.
Evaluate how the biology of aging
influences
late-life vulnerability.
330.623
Brain & Behavior in Mental Disorders 3 4
th
APH2.
Identify life course [and
interdisciplinary]
perspectives for studying
aging
systems.
380.604
Life Course Perspectives on Health 4 1
st
2
nd
APH3.
Determine appropriate research methods
that
account for the complexities associated with
the
study of aging adults.
340.616
Epidemiology of Aging 3 1
st
(*) 1
st
(#)
APH4.
Assess interventions and policy to improve
the
health of diverse aging populations.
309.605
Health Issues for Aging Populations
OR
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health
3
4
2
nd
1
st
3
rd
2
nd
APH5.
Develop oral and written communication skills
to
support the translation of research for practice
and
policies for the health of diverse aging
populations.
330.
840 Special Studies and Research Mental Health
AND
1 3
rd
140.840
Special Studies and Research Biostatistics 1 4
th
*In odd-numbered years, it is offered in person; #In even-numbered years, it is offered online.
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Course of Study
Students in this concentration will take at least 19 credits over and above the MPH core course requirements. All students
must take the courses listed in the competencies table above that allow the students to focus their interests in aging and
public health. The Research and Translation in Aging Seminars will provide students with general research skill
development, promote critical thinking, oral communication skills, and knowledge of issues integral to interdisciplinary aging
research, as well as function as Research in Progress (RIP) meetings for students to share their developing Capstone paper
ideas, learn about available data sets and studies, discuss quantitative methods, offer and receive feedback, and network.
Students can elect to target subspecialties offered by core faculty that integrate biologic, epidemiologic and clinical
sciences and quantitative assessment methods related to observing and intervening on age-related changes in:
1) cognitive and physical functions
2) auditory, visual, and vestibular systems
3) health care and policy
4) health disparities
5) women’s health
6) aging in the workplace
Additional Required Courses
To achieve 18 credits, all students must complete the remaining credits (3-6) from the following courses in addition to the
courses listed in the competencies table:
Course #
Course Name
On-site Online Credits
Students are encouraged to elect to take any of the following courses to focus their
concentration:
380.603
Demographic Methods for Public Health
2
nd
3
rd
4
120.627
Stem Cells and the Biology of Aging and Disease
3
rd
3
rd
3
410.615
Research Design in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
2
nd
3
309.605
Health Issues for Aging
Populations 2
nd
3
rd
3
380.666
Women's Health
3
rd
3
330.607
Prevention of Mental Disorders: Public Health Interventions
3
rd
3
rd
3
340.699
Epidemiology of Sensory Loss in Aging
3
rd
3
330.639
The Intersection of Mental and Physical Health
4
th
3
330.802
Seminar on Aging, Cognition & Neurodegenerative Disorders (biennially
offered; any 1 of 4 terms fulfills this course option)
(any 1 of 4 terms fulfills this course option)
1
st
-4
th
2
Capstone Experience
The MPH capstone experience in Aging and Public Health is designed to give students an opportunity to apply and
integrate coursework with practicum and research. Preparation for the Capstone experience will start near the end of the
1st term and be integrated throughout the year. In the 3rd and 4th terms, the Research and Translation in Aging Seminar is
required for informal discussions of issues relevant to public health research and research in progress sessions. The final
product will be a written paper based on one of the two approaches, listed below. Capstone Option 2 requires that
students take the 621-623 (or higher) Biostatistics sequence. Students may also take relevant research methods or mixed
methods courses, as appropriate.
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Students may choose a Capstone project that addresses an important question in aging and that is approved by the
student's adviser and the concentration directors. Options include:
1) Comprehensive literature review. The student will prepare a comprehensive review of the literature on a specific
topic in aging research using systematic methods for searching, screening, and inclusion of articles.
2) Research Report. The student will use an available data set to conduct analyses to examine a specific question
relevant to aging.
Capstone Special Studies Credits: A total of 3 credits of research special studies (XXX.840 - one each in 2nd, 3rd and 4th
terms) will be allotted to this activity under the direction of the student’s Capstone adviser.
In the 4th term, students are required to register for the 2-credit MPH Capstone Course (XXX.800) and will present the
work in a short oral presentation in a special MPH Capstone symposium in May.
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CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH (CAH) CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Andrea Ruff, MD
Associate Professor
International Health 410-955-1633 ar[email protected]
Susan Gross, PhD, MPH
Associate Scientist
Population, Family & Reproductive Health
410-585-4140
sgross@jhu.edu
Educational Objectives
The MPH concentration in Child & Adolescent Health (CAH) focuses on understanding developmental and health issues and
health status of children and adolescents across the globe, the nature and scope of the multiple determinants of their health
status, and the range of public health programs to address the health and well-being of children and families. Students
participating in the CAH concentration will be expected to attain proficiency in the 5 competencies shown below. They will
be expected to do so by taking at least one of the courses that meets each competency.
Concentration Competencies Table
All students must complete the competencies based on the selection of courses listed below:
Child & Adolescent Health
Concentration
Competencies
Course
Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
CAH1.
Assessing principal health concerns for the
child
and adolescent population, the associated
population
-based risk factors, and the relative
impact
of each risk factor.
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health
OR
4 1
st
2
nd
380.744 Nutrition
and Growth in Maternal and Child
Health
3 1
st
CAH2. Evaluating
strategies to promote child and
adolescent health,
including health services and
systems
delivery strategies used to address
health
concerns in the child and adolescent
population.
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health
OR
4 1
st
2
nd
380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics in the
United States: the Impact On Maternal, Child and
Family Health
3
2
nd
CAH3. Applying
frameworks specific to child
and
adolescent health for improving the
health
of the child and adolescent
population.
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health
OR
4 1
st
2
nd
380.744 Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and Child
Health
OR
3
1
st
380.624 Maternal and Child Health Legislation and
Programs
4 2
nd
2
nd
CAH4.
Examine political, social and economic
influences
on child and adolescent health.
380.624 Maternal and Child Health Legislation and
Programs
OR
4 2
nd
2
nd
380.725 The Social Context of Adolescent Health and
Development
3 4
th
CAH5.
Propose strategies to promote child and
adolescent health
policy by local, national and
international organizations.
380.624 Maternal and Child Health
Legislation and Programs
OR
4 2
nd
2
nd
380.725 The Social Context of Adolescent Health and
Development
3 4
th
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Course of Study
Students will also be required to:
1) Attend the Child and Adolescent Concentration seminars that will offered through the year. Students must enroll in a
1 credit Special Studies (xxx.840) in one term (any term except for summer) where xxx is the department code of
the academic adviser
2) Complete at least 3 additional elective courses with a focus relevant to child and adolescent health. Those 3 electives
must be selected from the list of courses shown below.
3) Develop a capstone focused on child and adolescent health.
Students are required to meet the coursework required for the CAH concentration competencies and take at least 3
elective courses from the CAH concentration elective table below. The minimum number of academic units needed to
complete the concentration requirements over and above the MPH core requirements is approximately 18 credits
(depending on which of the required courses are selected).
Additional Required Courses (select 3 from the following list):
Course #
Course Name
Credits
Onsite
Online
180.655
Baltimore Food Systems: A Case Study of Urban Food
Environments
4 3
rd
No
221.627
Issues in the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality
in Low Income Countries
4 2
nd
No
221.645 Large Scale Effectiveness Eval of Health Programs 4 2
nd
4
th
222.642
Assessment of Nutritional Status (Prerequisite previous
biology or nutrition course or IH 222.641 )
3 2
nd
No
222.641
Principles of Human Nutrition* (conflicts with Life Course,
1
st
term)
4 1
st
No
222.647 Nutrition Epidemiology 3 3
rd
No
222.649 International Nutrition 3 4
th
No
222.654 Food Culture and Nutrition 4 4
th
No
222.655 Nutrition and Life Stages 3 3
rd
No
222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy 2 1
st
No
223.662 Vaccine Development and Assessment 4 2
nd
No
223.663 Infectious Diseases and Child Survival 3 3
rd
No
223.680 Global Disease Control Programs & Policies 4 4
th
4
th
223.687 Vaccine Policy Issues 3 3
rd
No
224.694
Mental Health Intervention Programming in Low and
Middle-Income Countries
3 3rd No
301.627 Understanding and Preventing Violence 3 2
nd
No
305.610 Issues in Injury and Violence Prevention 2 1
st
No
330.602 The Epidemiology of Substance Use and Related Problems 3 No 1
st
, 2
nd
330.640 Childhood Victimization: A Public Health Perspective 3 4
th
No
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Course #
Course Name
Credits
Onsite
Online
380.611 Fundamentals of Program Evaluation 4 3
rd
1
st
330.674 Suicide as a Public Health Problem 3 4th
380.623 Adolescent Health and Development 3 No 3
rd
380.633
Promoting Equity for Adolescents and Emerging Adults:
Problem Solving Seminar
3 No 2nd
380.640
Children in Crisis: An Asset-Based Approach to Working
With Vulnerable Youth
3 3
rd
No
380.642 Child Health and Development 3 No 2
nd
380.661 Clinical Aspects of Maternal and Newborn Health 3 3
rd
No
380.662
Critiquing the Research Literature in Maternal, Neonatal &
Reproductive Health
4 2
nd
No
380.720
Masculinity, Sexual Behavior & Health: Adolescence &
Beyond
3 2
nd
No
380.721 Schools and Health 3 2
nd
No
380.747 International Adolescent Health 3 No 4
th
380.749 Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health 3 4
th
No
380.761 Sexually Transmitted Infections in Public Health Practice 4 No 4
th
380.765
Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the Health of
Women, Infants and Children
3 No 4
th
410.752 Children, Media and Health 3 3
rd
No
*Concentration Seminar Lectures will occur throughout all four terms and a calendar will be given to students at the beginning of each term.
However special studies course registration will only be for one term.
Capstone Experience
The MPH capstone in CAH involves application of skills and competencies acquired during the MPH coursework to the
solution of public health-practice problems confronted in efforts to improve children’s health. It has both a written and oral-
presentation component and several options are available to complete this requirement. During the CAH noon seminars, we
will periodically focus on capstone progress and students are required to register for the 2-credit MPH Capstone Course
(xxx.800) in the 4th term.
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EPIDEMIOLOGIC AND BIOSTATISTICAL METHODS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND CLINICAL RESEARCH
CONCENTRATION (EBM)
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Rosa M. Crum, MD, MHS
Professor
Epidemiology 410-614-2411 rcrum1@jhu.edu
Marie Diener-West, PhD
Professor
Biostatistics 410-502-6651 [email protected]u
Educational Objectives
The MPH concentration in Epidemiologic and Biostatistical Methods for Public Health and Clinical Research is designed for
students with quantitative backgrounds who wish to pursue a rigorous curriculum in epidemiologic study design and
statistical data analysis. The goal of this concentration is to help students participate in the design, conduct and analysis of
research studies in public health and put concepts into practice. This concentration is best suited for students who have
already worked in a particular substantive area and have identified specific research questions.
The objectives of this concentration are to outline the necessary didactic course work, research-in-progress seminars, and
opportunities to articulate an appropriate hypothesis, identify an appropriate study design and data set for answering the
question, obtain IRB approval, gain familiarity with aspects of data management and reproducible research, conduct and
interpret results of univariate, bivariate and multivariable statistical analysis and summarize them in a written research
report as the MPH Capstone project..
Students must obtain a grade of B or better in Epidemiologic Inference I during the summer term in order to elect the
concentration. All students are required to complete and obtain a passing grade (minimum of C) in the subsequent four-term
sequence in biostatistics and three terms of epidemiology.
Concentration Competencies Table
*Also fulfills MPH core requirement
Epidemiologic
and Biostatistical Methods
Concentration
Competencies
Course
Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
EBM1. Compare and contrast epidemiologic study
designs and
identify questions that can be
appropriately
answered with these different
designs.
340.752
Epidemiologic Methods II 5 2
nd
EBM2.
Link appropriate analytic models with
public
health research questions and
epidemiologic
study designs.
340.753
Epidemiologic Methods III
5 3
rd
EBM3.
Distinguish the summary measures of
association
applicable to retrospective and
prospective
study designs.
140.622
Statistical Methods in Public Health II*
OR
4 2
nd
2
nd
140.652
Methods in Biostatistics II* 4 2
nd
EBM4.
Formulate and correctly interpret a
multivariable
linear, logistic or survival
regression
model to estimate a health effect
while
minimizing confounding and identifying
140.623
Statistical Methods in Public Health III*
OR
4 3
rd
2
nd
140.653 Methods in Biostatistics III*
4 3
rd
EBM5.
Summarize in a table, the results of linear,
logistic,
log-linear, or survival regressions and write
a
description of the statistical methods, results, and
main
findings for a scientific report.
140.624
Statistical Methods in Public Health IV
OR
4 4
th
140.654 Methods in Biostatistics IV*
4 4
th
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Course of Study
Students in this concentration will complete a total of 19 credits over and above the MPH core course requirements. All
students must take the following required courses which include the courses listed in the competencies table:
Required Courses:
Course #
Course Name
Credits On-site Online
340.721
OR
Epidemiologic Inference I *
OR
5
SI, 1
st
, 3rd
340.601
Principles of Epidemiology*
5 Su
SI
340.751
-753
Epidemiologic Methods 1
- 3 5 each
1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
140.621-624
OR
Statistical Methods in Public Health I-IV
OR
4 each
1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
,4
th
1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
140.651
-654
Methods in Biostatistics I
-IV 4 each
1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
,4
th
*Also fulfills MPH core requirement
Capstone Experience
The MPH capstone experience in Epidemiologic and Biostatistical Methods involves the application of skills and
competencies acquired to problems in epidemiology and data analysis. Preparation for the capstone experience will start
during the 1st term and be integrated throughout the year. A student must register for a total of 3 credits of research
special studies (xxx.840) (1 credit each in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms) under the direction of the student’s academic
adviser, capstone adviser or other concentration-affiliated faculty. There will be required group seminars for informal
discussion of issues relevant to public health research and capstone research in progress sessions. The final product will be
a written paper (research report format) based on a student’s research question of interest and corresponding
multivariable data analysis. The student’s capstone adviser will approve the written paper. In addition, each student will
register for the 2-credit Capstone Course (xxx.800) in the 4th term and prepare and present the work in a short oral
presentation at the capstone symposium in May.
Concentration Seminar
The 3 credits of research special studies are for attending the required group seminars. These research-in-progress
seminars typically will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 am ET during the academic year. Topics will
include: getting started on a research project, how to identify data sets, managing data, writing a scientific paper and oral
presentation skills. Most of the seminars will be used as research in progress sessions where students are expected to
formally report on the progress to date of their capstone projects. These seminars begin in September and go through
mid-May; no more than two excused absences are allowed.
Expectations
Students are expected:
1) During the first term, to identify a research question, hypotheses and data set to be used (November 1).
2) During the second term, to submit and obtain IRB approval (December 1).
3) To attend and participate in all small group research-in-progress seminars (no more than 2 excused absences).
4) To complete at least two research- in- progress presentations.
5) To complete a formal presentation of the final report of their project using a format typical of a scientific meeting
presentation. Typically, this takes place at the MPH Capstone Symposium.
6) To write a formal paper summarizing the data analyses and findings from their capstone project, using the guidelines
of a relevant journal.
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FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH (FNH) CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Email
Laura E. Caulfield, PhD, Professor International Health [email protected]
Casey Rebholz, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor Epidemiology
crebho[email protected]
Educational Objectives:
The MPH concentration in Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH) concentration provides students with the knowledge and
understanding of the relevance of food and nutrition as it affects population health, and with the technical and analytic
skills to address the public health implications associated with nutrition problems.
Students choosing this concentration will gain an understanding of:
1) The role of foods and nutrition in disease risk and prevention;
2) The methods for studying food consumption, and nutritional status and the use and interpretation of nutritional data;
3) The design, implementation and evaluation of nutrition programs and policy to improve the nutrition and health of
diverse populations.
The minimum number of academic credits needed to complete the concentration requirements over and above the MPH
core requirements is 17 credits. Students should choose to receive a letter grade for each course fulfilling the requirements
for the concentration unless letter grade is not an option.
* If a student has significant prior background in nutrition, they should speak with Drs. Caulfield or Rebholz about building
a specific plan to meet the requirements.
Competencies Table:
Food, Nutrition and Health
Concentration Competencies
Course
Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
FNH1. Define the role of foods, nutrients
and
nutrition for human health and for
disease
risk and prevention
For those more generally interested in population-
level
nutrition:
222.641
Principles of Human Nutrition in Public
Health
4
1
st
For those with wish to understand nutrient
metabolism,
health and disease in a public health
context:
222.644
Cellular Biochemistry of Nutrients
OR
222.651
Nutrients in Biological Systems
3
2
2
nd
3
rd
For
those who wish to understand diet in the primary
and
secondary prevention of chronic diseases:
222.652
Nutrition in Disease Treatment and
Prevention
3
4
th
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Course of Study:
Students in this concentration will complete a total of at least 17 credits.
Students are encouraged to attend Program in Human Nutrition Seminar, Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00; they can join the mailing
list and the seminar speaker and topic are generally announced to the School. Students can sign up for the seminar for
credit by enrolling in 222.860 Graduate Nutrition Seminar each quarter. If signing up for credit, this will not count towards
the required total number of credits.
Students may select from the below listed courses to complete the 17 credits:
Course
number
Course Name
Credits On-site Online
180.655
Baltimore Food Systems: A Case Study in Urban Food Environments
4 3
rd
182.640
Food- and Water-borne Diseases
3 3
rd
221.611
Food Security and Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies
(Prerequisite: 221.613 or 221.615)
2 4
th
222.630
Nutrition, Infection and Immunity
3 4
th
222.654
Food, Culture, and Nutrition (Consent required for all students)
4 4
th
Food, Nutrition and Health
Concentration Competencies (Con’td)
Course
Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
FNH2. Characterize political, social and
economic
influences affecting nutrition and
well
-being
222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy
OR
2 1
st
380.740
Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics in the
United
States: The Impact on Maternal, Child and
Family
Health
3 2
nd
FNH3. Identify the governmental and
non
- governmental organizations and
processes
involved in the development of
public
health nutrition initiatives
222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy
OR
2 1
st
380.740
Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics in the
United
States: The Impact on Maternal, Child and
Family
Health
3 2
nd
FNH4. Identify appropriate methods for
studying
food consumption and nutritional
status
and the use and interpretation of
nutritional data
222.642 Assessment of Nutritional Status
OR
3 2
nd
222.647
Nutrition Epidemiology 3 3
rd
FNH5. Evaluate opportunities to advance
nutrition
and health through public health
initiatives
222.657 Food
and Nutrition Policy
OR
2 1
st
222.664 Food Insecurity and Nutrition: Partnering with
Community Organizations to Make Changes
OR
2
4
th
222.649 International Nutrition
OR
3
4
th
380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy, and Politics in
the
United States: The Impact on Maternal, Child
and
Family Health
OR
3
2
nd
180.620 An Introduction to Food Systems and Public
Health
4
1
st
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Course
number
Course Name
Credits On-site Online
222.655
Nutrition and Life Stages (Consent required for all students)
3 3
rd
222.661
Designing Healthy Diets (Prerequisite: 222.641 and either 222.642 or 222.647)
2 4
th
340.644
Epidemiology of Diabetes and Obesity (Prerequisite: 340.601 or equivalent)
2 4
th
380.744
Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and Child Health
3 1
st
224.630
The Obesity Epidemic Problem-Solving Seminar: What We Can Learn from Native
American Communities
3
1
st
222.655
Planning for Food Security and Public Health
3 3
rd
180.635
Seafood and Public Health: Global Trade, Nutrition, and the Environment
3 3
rd
Capstone Experience:
Typically, the capstone experience involves the application of the skills and competencies acquired during the MPH
coursework to the solution of a particular nutrition problem or to the analysis of food and nutrition policies and/or
programs. There are many opportunities for students to utilize available data sets to conduct statistical analyses for their
capstone, and this would be strongly recommended for those interested in nutritional epidemiology. Through meetings with
their adviser, and concentration meetings (to be held quarterly), students will explore their interests and options for a
capstone experience.
During the 3rd term, students will register for 2 credits of research special studies (xxx.840) for the capstone experience
under the direction of their capstone adviser. In 4th term, students are required to register for the 2 credit MPH Capstone
Course (xxx.800). Students will make a formal presentation of their capstone experience as part of the MPH capstone
symposium.
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FOOD SYSTEMS (FS) CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Keeve Nachman, PhD, MHS
Associate Professor
Environmental Health and Engineering 410-223-1811 [email protected]
Roni Neff, PhD, ScM
Associate Professor
Environmental Health and Engineering 410-223-1811 [email protected]
Educational Objectives
The MPH Concentration in Food Systems explores the complex interactions among diet, food production, ecosystems, public
health, and equity and the challenge of nourishing a growing world population against a backdrop of resource scarcity
and climate change. Students will apply systems thinking, communication, public health policy analysis, and/or advocacy
skills to address the public health implications of food systems.
Concentration Competencies Table
Food
Systems
Course
Meeting Competency Credits Onsite Online
FS1. Define and describe the concepts of food
systems, food security, food system sustainability,
and resilience.
180.620
Introduction to Food Systems and Public
Health
4 1
st
FS2.
Characterize political, social, and economic
influences
on food systems
180.620
Introduction to Food Systems and Public
Health
4 1
st
FS3. Use
a systems perspective to propose an
evidence
-based food system intervention
180.620
Introduction to Food Systems and Public
Health
4 1
st
FS4 Explain the linkages
between human health,
animal health and environmental health
180.606
Case Studies in Food Production and
Public
Health
OR
4
4
th
180.635 Seafood and Public Health: Global
Trade, Nutrition and the Environment
3 3
rd
FS5.
Evaluate opportunities to advance food
system
change
through an equity lens
180.655
Baltimore Food Systems: A Case Study
of
Urban Food Environments
OR
4 3
rd
180.644 Food System Resilience to Disasters:
Covid
-19, Climate Change, and Beyond
OR
2 4
th
180.605 Food Systems Practicum
3 2
nd
FS6.
Develop and communicate an evidence-
based
-policy position on a complex food systems
topic
180.606
Case Studies in Food Production and
Public
Health
OR
4
4
th
180.644 Food System Resilience to Disasters:
Covid
-19, Climate Change, and Beyond
2
4
th
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Course of Study
The MPH Concentration includes a minimum of 18 credits of required courses aligned to the concentration competencies plus
additional elective courses. Students in the concentration also participate in group mentoring meetings (e.g., alumni panels)
and are invited to additional enrichment activities and networking opportunities with other students studying food systems.
The concentration is open to full-time and part-time students.
Course#
Course Name
Credits
On-site
Online
GROUP A: Students may elect up to three courses from Group A
These courses provide additional context on food and food systems.
180.611
The Global Environment. Climate Change, and Public Health
4
1
st
222.657
Food and Nutrition Policy
2
1
st
222.665
Planning for Food Systems and Public Health
3
3
rd
182.640
Food and Water Borne Diseases
3
3
rd
380.740
Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics in the US: Impact on Maternal, Child, Family
Health
3 2
nd
221.611
Food Security and Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies
2
4
th
222.654
Food, Culture and Nutrition
4
4
th
410.608
Applying Systems Thinking to Obesity Prevention
2
SI
380.660
Food Industry, Politics and Public Health
3
4
th
185.600
One Health Tools to Promote and Evaluate Healthy and Sustainable Communities
3
4
th
222.622
Obesity in Public Health
3
2
nd
GROUP B: Students may elect up to one additional course from Group B
These courses focus on skills relevant to addressing food system challenges.
221.654
Systems Thinking in Public Health: Applications of Key Methods and Approaches
3
3
rd
317.600
Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy
4
1
st
3
rd
410.620
Program Planning for Health Behavior Change
3
1
st
, WI
4
th
317.610
Risk Policy, Management and Communication
3
2
nd
4
th
410.650
Introduction to Persuasive Communications: Theories and Practice
4
WI, 2
nd
180.625
Community
-Driven Epidemiology and Environmental Justice 3 3
rd
410.663
Media Advocacy and Public Health: Theory and Practice
3
4
th
410.690
Ethnographic Fieldwork
3
1
st
318.603
Applied Microeconomics for Policymaking
3
1
st
305.684
Health Impact Assessment
3
2
nd
, 3
rd
410.672
Organizing for Public Health with the Six Steps to Effective Advocacy: Turning
Public Will into Public Policy
3 2
nd
224.689
Health Behavior Change at the Individual, Household, and Community Levels
4
2
nd
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Course#
Course Name
Credits
On-site
Online
260.848
Community-Based Practice Through Civic Engagement
4
4
th
410.612
Sociological Perspectives on Health
3
1
st
E
nrichment Activities
Students in the concentration also participate in group mentoring meetings (e.g., alumni panels) and are invited to
additional enrichment activities and networking opportunities with other students studying food systems.
Capstone Experience
The MPH Capstone experience involves applying the skills and competencies acquired during the MPH coursework to a
food systems issue. Students will be provided a list of research and project ideas, many of which tie into projects at the
Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future or may serve as inspiration for project ideas that align with the students’ interests
and goals. Students in the concentration will make a formal presentation of their capstone experience as part of the Food
Systems MPH Concentration Capstone Symposium.
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GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY & HEALTH (GESH) CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Peter Winch, MD, MPH
Professor
Social and Behavior Interventions,
International Health
410-955-9854 [email protected]u
Shima Hamidi, PhD
Assistant Professor
Environmental Health and Engineering
Jaime Madrigano, ScD
Visiting Associate Professor
Environmental Health and Engineering
jmadri[email protected]
Hannah Marker, MPH
Research Associate
Social and Behavior Interventions,
International Health
Hannah.marke[email protected]
Educational Objectives:
The MPH concentration in Global Environmental Sustainability and Health explores the main drivers of global
environmental change (land use, energy use, food use, water use and population growth) and how they, in turn, threaten
human health on local, regional and global scales. Students gain necessary skills to develop appropriate responses to these
challenges through qualitative research methods and behavioral change interventions.
Competencies Table:
All students must complete the competencies based on the selection of courses listed below:
Global Environmental Sustainability and
Health Focus Area Competencies
Course Meeting Competency
Credits
Onsite
Online
GESH1. Define climate change and describe
multiple ways climate change will have an impact
on
public health
180.611 The Global Environment, Climate Change
and Public Health
4 1
st
GESH2. Define behaviors related to climate
change and environmental sustainability, identify
factors that affect them, and design a behavior
change
intervention to address either climate
change or environmental sustainability
224.689 Health Behavior Change at the Individual,
Community and Household Levels
4 2
nd
GESH3.
Effectively communicate a
position/opinion on a climate and/or
sustainability
topic
188.688 Global Environmental Sustainability and
Health Seminar
Note: students must enroll in this course for both 2
nd
and 4
th
term
1 2
nd
, 4
th
GESH4.
Characterize the role of food systems in
sustainability and the
environment
180.620 Introduction to Food Systems and Public
Health
OR
4 1
st
180.606 Case Studies in Food Production and Public
Health
OR
4 4
th
180.655 Baltimore Food Systems: A Case Study of
Urban Food Environments
4 3
rd
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Course of Study:
In addition to the courses listed in the “Competencies Table”, students must select at least one of the required courses from
the list below. Also provided is a section of recommended courses. Students in this concentration will complete a total of at
least 18 credits.
Course #
Course Name
Credits
on-site
online
Required courses - All students must select at least one of the following core courses:
180.651
Energy, Environment and Public Health
2
3
rd
188.682
A Built Environment for a Healthy and Sustainable Future
3
4
th
185.600
One Health Tools to Promote and Evaluate Healthy and Sustainable Communities
3
4
th
180.625
Community-Driven Epidemiology and Environmental Justice
3
3
rd
330.609
Climate Change and Mental Health: Research, Practice, and Policy Perspectives
3
4
th
Recommended Courses*
221.611
Food Security and Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies
2
4
th
410.663
Media Advocacy and Public Health: Theory and Practice
3
4
th
182.626
Issues for Water and Sanitation in Tropical Environmental Health
2
3
rd
221.624
Urban Health in Developing Countries
3
4
th
182.640
Food- and Water-borne Diseases
3
3
rd
410.654
Health Communication Programs I: Planning and Strategic Design
4
3
rd
410.655
Health Communication Programs II: Implementation and Evaluation
4
4
th
224.690
Qualitative Research I: Theory and Methods
3
3
rd
1
st
224.691
Qualitative Research II: Data Analysis
3
4
th
2
nd
305.684
Health Impact Assessment
3
2
nd
, 3
rd
*Additional courses will be considered upon discussion with adviser
Capstone Experience
The GESH MPH Capstone experience will involve applying the skills acquired during coursework to a climate change or
sustainability related problem. This could be through research with faculty, literature reviews, or program/policy analysis,
among other options. Students will explore their interests and options for a capstone project through monthly concentration
meetings, the GESH seminar and adviser meetings. A list of research and project ideas for students will be provided by
concentration faculty advisers. In 4th term, students are required to register for the 2-credit MPH Capstone Course.
Students will give their capstone presentations during the 4th term GESH seminar.
Global Environmental Sustainability and
Health Focus Area Competencies
(Cont’d)
Course Meeting Competency
Credits
Onsite
Online
GESH5. Apply principles of systems-thinking to
understand the various causes and effects of
climate change on the
environment and public
health
180.611 The Global Environment, Climate Change
and Public Health
4 1
st
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HEALTH LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Anbrasi Edward, PhD, MPH, MBA
Associate Scientist
International Health 410-502-7663 aedward1@jhu.edu
Mark J. Bittle, DrPH, MBA, FACHE
Senior Scientist
Health Policy & Management 410-502-0460 [email protected]
Educational Objectives
The MPH concentration in Health Leadership & Management provides students with an understanding of the challenges of
organizational leadership and management in the health sector. The concentration is aimed at individuals whose
responsibilities require them to have the knowledge and skills essential to balance the demands of leading and managing
during times of change, but who do not require or desire a full management degree.
Concentration Competencies Table
Health Leadership & Management
Course Meeting Competency
Credits Onsite Online
HLM1. Leadership: Evaluate leadership styles as
applied to self, organizations, and the impact on
organizational performance.
312.700: Leading Organizations*
3 1
st
SI, 1
st
HLM2. Communication and Relationship Management:
Apply concepts of negotiation to manage conflict,
enhance problem
-solving, and improve team dynamics.
552.623 Principles of Negotiation and
Mediation
AND
.5 2
nd
, 3
rd
552.624 Applications of Negotiation and
Mediation
.5 2
nd
, 3
rd
HLM3. Professional & Social Responsibility: Explain
the relationship between a commitment to self
-
development including continuing education,
networking, reflection and personal improvement and
leadership effectiveness.
312.
700: Leading Organizations 3 1
st
SI, 1
st
HLM4. Health & Healthcare Environment: Establish
goals and objectives for improving health outcomes
that incorporate an understanding of the social
determinants of health and of the socioeconomic
environment in which the
organization functions.
221.722: Quality Assurance Management
Methods for Developing Countries
4 1
st
1
st
HLM5. Business: Collate relevant data and information
and analyze and evaluate this information to support or
make an effective decision or
recommendation.
312.604: Quantitative Tools for Managers
3 2
nd
, 3
rd
SI*
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Course of Study
Students in this concentration will complete a total of at least 18 credits and participate in monthly concentration meetings.
In addition to taking the courses fulfilling the concentration competencies (listed on the previous page), students must take at
least one course from Group B and at least one course from Group C listed below:
Additional courses:
Course #
Course Name
Credits
On-site
Online
Students elect at least one course from Group B: Leadership/Management Practice Skills.
221.661
Project Development for PHC in Developed Countries
4
4
th
312.600
Managing Health Services Organizations
4
3
rd
221.608
Managing Non-governmental Organizations in the Health Sector
3
3
rd
, 4
th
221.602
Applications in Managing Health Organizations in LMIC (Instructor consent required)
3
1
st
, 3
rd
312.701*
Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making (in-person enrollment limited)
3
2
nd
2
nd
312.702*
Leading Change: Building and Empowering Teams (in
-person enrollment limited)
3
3
rd
3
rd
312.703*
Learning Organizations and Knowledge Management (in
-person enrollment limited)
3
4
th
4
th
312.600
Managing Health Services Organizations
4
3
rd
318.625
Management of Nonprofit Organizations
3
4
th
*4 course leadership series (312.700, which is required for concentration, and 312.701, 312.702, 312.704)
Students elect at least one course Group C: Technical/Operations Management Skills.
312.603
Fundamentals of Budgeting & Financial Mgmt
3
SI, 1
st
, 2
nd
,
3
rd
, 4
th
309.620
Managed Care and Health Insurance
(
Prereq: Basic knowledge of US health care system.300.651 or similar
course or consent
of instructor)
3 3
rd
311.615
Quality of Medical Care
3
1
st
309.600
Evaluating Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Programs
3
1
st
312.621
Strategic Planning (Prereq: 312.600 or 312.603)
3
3
rd
SI*
312.633
Health Management Information Systems
3
3
rd
312.660
Marketing in Health Care Organizations
3 3
rd
, 4
th
313.790
Introduction to Economic Evaluation
3
4
th
317.605
Methods in Quantitative Risk Assessment
4
3
rd
1
st
317.600
Introduction to Risk Sciences and Public Policy
4
1
st
3
rd
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Course #
Course Name
Credits On-site Online
312.678
Intro. to Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety: A Mgmt. Perspective
(Instructor consent required)
2 3
rd
221.639
Health Care In Humanitarian Emergencies
3
2
nd
1
st
312.617
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
3
Su, 1
st
313.641
Introduction to Health Economics (Instructor consent required)
3
3
rd
221.635
Advances in Community-Oriented Primary Health Care (Prereq: 220.601)
4
3
rd
3
rd
221.652
Health Financing in Low and Middle Income Countries
3
3
rd
Capstone Experience
The MPH capstone experience in Health Leadership & Management provides students the opportunity to apply the
competencies they acquire to clinical, technical and management problems in health sector organizations. Through meetings
with their adviser and monthly concentration meetings, students will explore their interests and options for a capstone
experience. A range of options are available. Students register for the 2 credit Capstone Course (xxx.800) in the 4th term
of their final year.
Additional credits of research special studies (xxx.840) can be completed under the direction of the student’s adviser or
concentration-affiliated faculty. Students will make a formal presentation of their capstone experience as part of the MPH
Capstone Symposium.
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HEALTH SYSTEMS & POLICY (HSP) CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Mary Fox, PhD
Assistant Professor
Health Policy & Management X7-0778 [email protected]
Dustin Gibson, PhD
Assistant Scientist
International Health X7-8768 dgibso28@jhu.edu
Educational Objectives
The MPH concentration in Health Systems and Policy aims to develop a broad understanding of health systems and the
processes through which public policy decisions are made in the U.S. and select low, middle, and high-income countries. In
addition, students acquire grounding in the range of research and evaluation methods pertaining to health systems and
policy analysis, including the skills to use and critique data, research findings, and program evaluations. Through
concentration meetings and supplemental activities, the concentration aims to build a community of practice among students,
introduce students to possible career paths for professionals in this field, and expose them to the workings of a variety of
organizations concerned with health systems and policies in the U.S. and internationally.
Concentration Competencies Table
Each student must complete a course to fulfill each competency choosing from those listed in the competency table below.
Some courses fulfill requirements for two competencies. A total of 20 concentration-related credits must be completed.
Please check the Online Course Directory for delivery format.
Health Systems and Policy
Concentration Competencies
Course Meeting Competency
Credits Onsite Online
HSP1: Assess the role of health systems in
addressing contemporary public health
issues
221.646 Health Systems in LMIC (consent required) 3 2
nd
2
nd
221.652 Financing Health Systems for Universal Health
Coverage
3 3
rd
300.651 Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System 4
1st, 4
th
180.620 Food Systems and Public Health 4 1
st
221.654 Systems thinking in Public Health: Applications of
key methods and approaches
3 2
nd
HSP2. Assess the role of policy in
addressing contemporary public health
issues
300.712 Formulating Policy: Strategies and Systems of
Policymaking in the 21
st
Century
3 2
nd
2
nd
221.646 Health Systems in LMIC (consent required) 3 2
nd
2
nd
221.650 Health Policy Analysis in LMIC 3 3
rd
305.607 Public Health Practice (note prerequisite) 4 2
nd
2
nd
, 4
th
300.651 Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System 4
1
st
, 4
th
306.650 Public Health and the Law 3 3
rd
300.600 Intro to Health Policy 4 1
st
301.645 Health Advocacy 3
4
th
305.684 Health Impact Assessment (HIA) 3
3
rd
222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy 2
1
st
380.667 Women’s Health Policy 3 4
th
4
th
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Health Systems and Policy
Concentration Competencies
(Cont’d)
Course Meeting Competency
Credits Onsite Online
HSP3: Identify and apply evidence to
formulate public health policies and
interventions within health systems
221.650 Health Policy Analysis in LMIC (note prerequisite) 3 3
rd
300.712 Formulating Policy: Strategies and Systems of
policymaking in the 21
st
Century
3 2
nd
2
nd
301.645 Introduction to Health Advocacy 3
4
th
305.607 Public Health Practice (note prerequisite) 4 2
nd
2
nd
, 4
th
380.667 Women’s Health Policy 3 4
th
4
th
317.600 Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy 4 1
st
3
rd
305.684 Health Impact Assessment (HIA) 3
3
rd
180.620 Food Systems and Public Health 4 1
st
HSP4. Apply economic principles to
health systems and/or public health
policy interventions
313.641 Introduction to Health Economics 3 3
rd
313.790 Introduction to Economic Evaluation 3 4
th
221.652 Financing Health Systems for Universal Health
Coverage
3 3
rd
313.602 Economic Evaluation II (note prerequisite or
concurrent course)
3 2
nd
2
nd
313.643 Health Economics I (note prerequisite) 3 2
nd
2
nd
HSP5. Use evaluation tools to assess the
impact of health systems and/or public
health policy interventions
300.713 Research and Evaluation Methods for Health
Policy
3 3
rd
221.620 Applying Summary Measures of Pop. Health to
Improve Health Systems
3 4
th
2
nd
221.638 Health Systems Research & Evaluation in
Developing Countries
4 3
rd
221.645 Large-Scale Effectiveness Evaluation of Health
Programs
4 2
nd
4
th
309.617 Introduction to Methods for Health Services
Research & Evaluation II
2 4
th
380.611 Fundamentals of Program Evaluation 4 3
rd
1
st
Course of Study
Students in this concentration will complete at least 20 credits specific to the concentration. Students are required to take at
least one course for each competency listed above. In cases where fulfilling the competencies does not add up to 20
credits, students must select from the recommended list below to complete the total credit requirement.
Course # Recommended Course Name Credits Onsite Online
221.617 Behavioral Economics in Health Decisions 2 3
rd
312.693 Introduction to Comparative Effectiveness and Outcomes Research 3
3
rd
220.601 Foundations of International Health 4 1
st
1
st
309.620 Managed Care and Health Insurance 3 3
rd
300.650 Crisis and Response in Public Health Policy and Practice 3 3
rd
3
rd
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Course # Recommended Course Name Credits Onsite Online
301.627 Understanding and Preventing Violence 3 2
nd
410.668 Policy Interventions for Health Behavior Change 3 2
nd
410.611 Under Pressure: Health, Wealth & Poverty 3
4
th
380.624 Maternal and Child Health Legislation and Programs 4
2
nd
223.687 Vaccine Policy Issues (Prerequisite: 223.622) 3 3
rd
309.730 Patient Safety and Medical Errors 3
3
rd
380.665 Family Planning Policies and Programs 4 3
rd
380.761 STI in Public Health Practice (Prerequisite: 550.630 or equivalent) 4
4
th
306.660 Legal and Public Health Issues in the Regulation of Intimacy 3 4
th
223.680
Global Disease Control Programs and Policies (Prerequisite: 340.601 or 340.751 or
550.694.81or 550.695.81)
4 4
th
Capstone Experience
MPH students must develop a project on a health systems or policy problem in the U.S. or internationally over the course of
the year with a faculty adviser with whom they register for the 2 credit Capstone Course (xxx.800) in the 4th term.
Capstone projects are presented at an end-of-year MPH capstone symposium.
Possible topics, grouped by general area of policy interest, include:
• Evaluating the impact of legislation on health behaviors or outcomes
• Identifying and addressing financial, geographic, and cultural barriers to access to health care and developing
policies to address these barriers to improve equity
• Improving coordination (including information systems, contracting, and payment mechanisms) among the public
sector, the private sector, and social security systems
• Expanding financial protection in health systems through for example, health insurance – both public and private –
including raising revenues, pooling revenues, contracting for services and payment options, and setting levels of co-
payments.
• Changing the organization of the health system, possibly including changes in the public-private mix of provision
and/or financing of health care
• Use of information and incentives to effect changes in the behavior of health care providers and/or patients.
• Developing appropriate policies and regulations for public health priority programs – such as road traffic injuries,
HIV/AIDS, obesity, and tobacco control
Expectations
Students are expected:
1) To attend and participate in all monthly group meetings (no more than 2 excused absences).
2) To deliver a brief presentation at one of the monthly meetings in third or fourth terms.
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HUMANITARIAN HEALTH (HH) CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Shannon Doocy, PhD
Associate Professor
International Health 410-502-2628 [email protected]
Courtland Robinson, PhD
Associate Professor
International Health 410-955-3892 court[email protected]
Educational Objectives:
Students will have adequate knowledge and skills to be able to work effectively in the humanitarian health field—
including in disasters and emergencies—whether in the context of research, program implementation, and/or policy
response.
Competencies Table:
All students must complete the courses listed below:
1
Students based in Baltimore should enroll in the onsite version of the course (221.613).
2
Students not based in Baltimore may register for the class and attend sessions remotely; all four terms are required.
Humanitarian Health
Focus Area Competencies
Course Meeting Competency
Credits Onsite Online
HH1. Humanitarian Landscape: Students will
demonstrate knowledge of the current global
humanitarian context, including the most significant
emergencies, comparative impacts of conflict and natural
disasters, and key global trends in humanitarian response
and fi
nancing.
221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian
Emergencies
1
OR
3 1
st
No
604.601 Public Health in Humanitarian
Emergencies
4 No 1
st
HH2. Humanitarian Architecture
: Demonstrate working
knowledge of humanitarian architecture, including key
organizations, international and UN systems, and sectors,
including health, WASH, shelter, nutrition, food security,
and protection.
221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian
Emergencies
1
OR
3 1
st
No
604.601 Public Health in Humanitarian
Emergencies
4 No 1
st
HH3. Ethics and Human Rights
: Demonstrate working
knowledge of core humanitarian and human rights
principles, treaty instruments, and codes of ethical
conduct in humanitarian settings.
221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian
Emergencies
1
OR
3 1
st
No
604.601 Public Health in Humanitarian
Emergencies
4 No 1
st
HH
4. Project Planning and Implementation: Students
will be able to demonstrate basic skills in humanitarian
project design, planning and
implementation, including
awareness of appropriate interventions and how to
contextualize them in operational settings.
221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian
Emergencies
1
OR
3 1
st
No
604.601 Public Health in Humanitarian
Emergencies
4 No 1
st
HH5. Operationalization: Students will be able to
demonstrate how to critically assess and synthesize
information, prioritize decisions and actions, and
communicate these decisions and actions effectively.
221.695 Seminar in Humanitarian Health
2
0.5
1
st
, 2
nd
,
3
rd
, 4
th
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Course of Study:
Students will complete a minimum of 18 credits over and above the MPH core course requirements. In addition to the
courses listed in the above “Competencies Table” which total at least 5 credits, students must complete a minimum of 6 core
elective credits. The remaining concentration credits may be completed from either core electives or other elective credits
listed below.
Course #
Course Name
Credits
On-site
Online
All students must take at least 6 credits of the following Core Electives:
221.639
Health Care in Humanitarian Emergencies
3
2
nd
1
st
604.731
Leadership and Management in Humanitarian Health
2
2
nd
604.721
Securing Food Assistance and Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies
2
2
nd
221.641
Measurement Methods in Humanitarian Settings
2
2
nd
2
nd
221.623
Water and Sanitation in Humanitarian Emergencies
2
3
rd
Elective Credits (remaining credits)
Health
221.646
Health Systems in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries
3
2
nd
2
nd
221.627
Issues in the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Low Income Countries
4
2
nd
221.608
Managing Non-Governmental Organizations in the Health Sector
3
3
rd
221.643
Armed Conflict and Health
2
2
nd
380.750
Migration and Health: Concepts, Rates and Relationships
3
3
rd
221.661
Project Development for Primary Health Care in Developing Countries
4
4
th
Mental Health
330.620
Issues in Mental Health Research in Developing Countries
3
2
nd
2
nd
221.634
Stress Management for Relief Workers
2
2
nd
604.751
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Low Resource Humanitarian Emergencies
2 3
rd
221.642
Mental Health Aspects of Disasters: Public Health Preparedness and Response
2
3
rd
330.680
Promoting Mental and Preventing Mental Disorders in Low- and Middle-Income
Countries
3 4
th
Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness
180.623
Infectious Disease Threats and Global Public Health Security
3
3
rd
3
rd
180.653
Climate Change: Avoiding Conflict and Improving Public Health
3
4
th
180.670
Introduction to Public Health Emergency Preparedness
3
4
th
604.641
Disaster Preparedness
2
2
nd
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Course #
Course Name
Credits
On-site
Online
180.644
Food
System Resilience to Disasters: Covid-19, Climate Change, and Beyond 2 4th
Human Rights
340.683
Human Rights in Public Health Practice
2
3
rd
604.741
Human Rights in Humanitarian Emergencies
2
3
rd
380.663
Gender-Based Violence, Research, Practice and Policy
3
3
rd
4
th
340.639
Assessing Epidemiologic Impact of Human Rights Violations
2
4
th
Quantitative Methods and Monitoring and Evaluation
340.770
Public Health Surveillance
3
2
nd
3
rd
, SI
380.611
Fundamentals of Program Evaluation
4
3
rd
1
st
380.612
Applications in Program Monitoring and Evaluation
4
4
th
Required for International Field Placements
220.600
International Travel Preparation, Safety and Wellness
1
2
nd
-4
th
Capstone Experience:
The MPH capstone experience is an opportunity for students to integrate concentration issues with various public health skills
and competencies gained through the year. Students will work individually or in small groups, and with the support and
advice of a capstone adviser, to develop specific projects or concepts. Students are required to register for the 2 credit
Capstone Course (xxx.800) in the 4th term. (The xxx refers to the department of your capstone adviser. In International
Health, for example, this would be 220.800). These two credits count toward the MPH degree but not toward the
concentration requirements, however, the capstone must be focused on or linked to humanitarian health.
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES (ID) CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Noreen A Hynes, MD, MPH
Associate Professor
International Health 410-614-7196 nhynes[email protected]
Photini Sinnis, MD
Professor
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 410-502-6918
psinnis1@jhu.edu
Kawsar Talaat, MD
Associate Professor
International Health 410-502-9627 ktalaat@jhu.edu
Educational Objectives:
The MPH concentration in Infectious Diseases is designed for students who wish to focus on the development of new
competencies or the enhancement of existing competencies in multiple disciplines needed to be an effective infectious
diseases public health practitioner in various settings in the public and private sectors. The MPH Infectious Diseases
concentration enhances and augments other MPH core course work to consolidate skills and knowledge in epidemiology,
immunology, microbiology, parasitology, disease transmission pathogenesis and prevention and control of infectious
diseases --- in both domestic and international settings.
The goal of this concentration is to help students integrate coursework through the direct participation in related practical
experience (practicum) and in infectious disease-related research-related activities. Students who successfully complete the
concentration will have gained a level of expertise needed for careers within state and local health departments, federal
agencies; or the private sector, including the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, conducting infectious disease-
related research and related infectious disease-specific activities.
Competencies Table:
All students must complete the competencies based on the selection of courses listed below:
Infectious Disease Concentration
Competencies
Course meeting competency Credits Onsite Online
ID1. Describe the epidemiological
characteristics of major Infectious diseases
humans
340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
OR
4 2
nd
340.609 Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease
Epidemiology
OR
3 3
rd
185.600 One Health Tools to Promote and Evaluate
Healthy and Sustainable Communities (for parttime
online students only)
3 4th
ID2. Explain the immune responses to Infection
550.603 Fundamentals of Immunology
OR
3 1
st
260.631 Immunology, Infection, and Disease*
OR
3 2
nd
260.611 Principles of Immunology I
4 1
st
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Infectious Disease Concentration
Competencies
(Cont’d)
Course meeting competency Credits Onsite Online
ID3. Develop and evaluate strategies to
control
infections
340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
OR
4 2
nd
340.609 Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease
Epidemiology
OR
3 3
rd
185.600 One Health Tools to Promote and Evaluate
Healthy and Sustainable Communities (for
parttime
online students only)
3 4
th
ID4. Compare and contrast the microbiology and
pathogenesis of major infections
223.682 Clinical and Epidemiologic Aspects of Tropical
Diseases
OR
4 4
th
4
th
340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
4
2
nd
ID5. Develop and evaluate strategies to prevent
infections
340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
OR
4 2
nd
340.609 Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease
Epidemiology
OR
3 3
rd
185.600 One Health Tools to Promote and Evaluate
Healthy and
Sustainable Communities (for parttime
online students only)
3 4
th
Course of Study:
Students are required to successfully complete at least 20 infectious disease-related credits. These 20 credits include
those selected from the competencies table above ((depending upon the selected competency course which will garner
between 6 and 8 credits) and the remainder from the list of courses below, with a minimum of 3 credits in each of the
following four areas: 1) Epidemiology, 2) Microbiology, 3) Parasitology and Tropical Diseases, and 4) Prevention &
Control of Infectious Diseases. Courses that are listed in multiple areas can only be used to satisfy one area requirement.
Courses fulfilling the concentration requirements cannot be taken pass/fail (a letter grade is required). No waivers are
given if similar courses were taken prior to matriculation/enrollment.
Course # Course Credits Onsite Online
The Remainder of the 20 credits can be taken from this list of courses:
Epidemiology:
340.722
Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health II (Prerequisites: 340.601, 340.721,
340.751, 140.612 or equivalent)
4 2
nd
4
th
380.761 STI in Public Health Practice* (Prerequisite: 550.630 or equivalent) 4 4
th
340.651 Emerging Infections 2 4
th
340.653
Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigations
(Prerequisite: basic knowledge of infectious disease; knowledge of
introductory epidemiology & biostatistics is essential)
3 1
st
340.646 Epidemiology and Public Health Impact of HIV and AIDS 4 1
st
2
nd
340.641 Healthcare Epidemiology 4 4
th
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Course # Course Credits Onsite Online
Microbiology:
120.602
Concepts of Molecular Biology (Prerequisite: Introductory biochemistry or
consent of instructor)
4 1
st
260.623 Fundamental Virology (A good cell biology background is recommended). 4 1
st
550.630 Public Health Biology* 3 Su, 4
th
260.627 Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections 4 3
rd
340.654
Epidemiology & Natural History of Human Viral Infections* (similar content to
260.623-624)
6 1
st
260.624
Advanced Virology (Prerequisite: 260.623, undergrad virology or consent of
instructor)
4 4
th
223.689
Biological Basis of Vaccine Development* (Prerequisite: 260.611-12 or
equivalent familiarity with the principles of immunology)
3 4
th
Parasitology/Tropical Diseases:
260.635 Biology of Parasitism* (includes laboratory sessions) 5 2
nd
260.650 Vector Biology and Vector-borne Diseases* 3 3
rd
260.656 Malariology* 4 3rd
Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases:
550.630 Public Health Biology* 3 Su, 4
th
223.662 Vaccine Development and Application 4 2
nd
260.636 Evolution of Infectious Disease 3 1
st
223.663 Infectious Diseases and Child Survival 3 3
rd
223.687 Vaccine Policy Issues (Prerequisite: 223.662) 3 3
rd
380.761 STI in Public Health Practice* (Prerequisite: 550.630 or equivalent) 4 4
th
340.612 Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control* 2 1
st
Su, 3
rd
223.680
Global Disease Control Programs & Policies (Prerequisite: 340.601 or
340.751 or 550.694.81 and 550.695.81)
4 4
th
223.689
Biologic Basis of Vaccine Development* (Prerequisite: 260.611-12 or
equivalent familiarity with the principals of immunology)
3 4
th
260.601 Vector Borne Disease Control (Prerequisite: Background in biomedical science). 3
Unclear if it will be
offered
180.630 Chemical and Biological Weapons Threats: Science, Public Health, Policy 3 4
th
182.640 Food and Water Borne Diseases 3 3
rd
222.630 Nutrition, Infection and Immunity 3 4
th
380.762 HIV Infection in Women, Children, and Adolescents 4 4th
*Also fulfills MPH core requirement
Certificates:
Students enrolled the ID Concentration may also seek a Certificate in a complementary focus as there is some overlap in
coursework. https://www.jhsph.edu/academics/certificate-programs/
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Capstone Experience:
The MPH capstone experience in Infectious Diseases is an opportunity for students to apply what they have learned to an
infectious disease public health problem. Students are required to register for the 2 credit MPH Capstone Course (xxx.800)
in the 4th term. Additional credits of special studies research (xxx.840) can be completed in 3rd term under the direction of
their capstone adviser. The Capstone must have an infectious disease focus. Students will prepare a paper on a specific
infectious disease reviewing current key knowledge in the pathogenesis or control of the disease and focus on identifying at
least 2 critical areas in need of additional research or public health solutions. Each paper topic must be approved by the
students’ Capstone adviser based upon a brief outline. Each student will present product of their Capstone work in an oral
presentation at a special MPH symposium in May or an alternative venue approved by the MPH Infectious Disease
Concentration faculty.
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SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (SBS) CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Julie A. Denison, PhD
Associate Professor
International Health 443-287-2704 jd[email protected]
Ryan D. Kennedy, PhD
Associate Professor
Health Behavior and Society 410-955-3435 r[email protected]
Educational Objectives:
The MPH concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health focuses on designing, implementing and
evaluating programs that promote healthy behaviors in international and/or domestic settings. Students study the
psychological and social influences on health and behavior, and they obtain skills necessary for working with diverse
populations on a variety of health topics, in nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Students who complete this concentration may be eligible to take the national certifying exam to become a Certified
Health Education Specialist.
Competencies Table
All students must complete the competencies based on the selection of courses listed below:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Concentration Competencies
Course Meeting
Competency Credits Onsite Online
SBS1
. Identify social and psychological factors
and processes in the etiology of disease and
health
-related behaviors
410.600 Fundamentals of Health, Behavior and
Society
OR
4 1
st
224.689 Health Behavior Change at the Individual,
Household and Community Levels
4 2
nd
SBS2
. Appropriately select and apply behavioral
science theories to studying health
problems in
diverse populations
410.600 Fundamentals of Health, Behavior and
Society
OR
4 1
st
224.689 Health Behavior Change at the Individual,
Household and Community Levels
4 2
nd
SBS3. Utilize effective assessment and program
planning skills to
design health-promoting
programs and policies
410.620 Program Planning for Health Behavior
Change
OR
3 1
st
, WI 4
th
410.654 Health Comm Program I AND
410.655 Health Comm Prog II
OR
4
4
3
rd
4
th
224.692 Methods in Formative Research and Human
Centered Design for Intervention Development (note
prerequisite)
4 4
th
3rd
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
Concentration Competencies
(Cont’d)
Course Meeting Competency
Credits Onsite Online
SBS4.
Articulate and address issues that facilitate
the design, implementation, and sustainability of
effective behavior
- change programs.
410.620 Program Planning for Health Behavior
Change
OR
3 1
st
, WI 4
th
410.654 Health Comm Program I AND
410.655 Health Co
mm Prog II
OR
4
4
3
rd
4
th
224.692 Methods in Formative Research and Human
Centered Design for Intervention Development (note
prerequisite)
4 4
th
3
rd
SBS5. Appropriately apply behavioral science
methods to evaluate behavioral
interventions
380.611 Fundamentals of Program Evaluation
4 3
rd
1
st
Course of Study
Students will also be required to:
1) Attend the Seminar for MPH Concentration in SBS (5550.853) for 1 credit in 1
st
term and the Seminar for MPH
Concentration SBS II (550.854) for 1 credit in 2
nd
term.
2) In addition to the two-credit seminar, students are expected to complete a minimum of 18 credits, based on courses
selected from the Competency Table, plus elective course selected from the list of courses shown below
Additional Elective Courses
Course
Credits
Onsite
Online
Theory
221.688
Social & Behavioral Foundations of Primary Health Care
4
3
rd
; Su
410.613
Psychosocial Factors in Health & Illness
3
3
rd
410.612
Sociological Perspectives on Health
3
1
st
410.650
Introduction to Persuasive Communications: Theories & Practice
4
2
nd
, WI
330.661
Social & Psychological Development Processes in the Etiology of Mental
Disorders
(Instructor consent required for all students.)AUDITED ONLY
3 3
rd
410.652
Interpersonal Influence in Medical Care
2
4
th
410.657
Communication Strategies for Sexual Risk Reduction (Prerequisite: 140.621-2 or
equivalent)
3 4
th
Research and Evaluation
380.612
Applications in Program Monitoring and Evaluation (Prerequisite: 380.611)
4
4
th
309.616
-.617
Introduction to Methods for Health Services Research and Evaluation I and II
(Cannot take this as a single course; counts as two courses)
4 3
rd
and 4th
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Course
Credits Onsite Online
410.615
Research Design in Social & Behavioral Sciences (Prereq: one terms biostatistics
or consent of instructor)
3 2nd
221.645
Large-Scale Effectiveness Evaluations of Health Programs (Prereq: knowledge of
basic biostat & epi)
4 2nd 4th
410.631
Introduction to Community-Based Participatory Research: Principles and
Methods
3 2
nd
550.601
Implementation Research and Practice (3 units)
3
2
nd
2nd
224.690
Qualitative Research Theory and Methods
3
3
rd
1st
Intervention Design and Implementation
410.630
Implementation & Sustainability of Community-Based Health Programs
3
4th
410.651
Health Literacy: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Communication
3
3rd
2nd
221.661
Project Development for Primary Health Care in Developing Countries (Prereq:
220.601 and consent of instructor)
4 4th
410.663
Media Advocacy and Public Health: Theory and Practice
3
4
th
301.645
Health Advocacy
3
4th
Capstone Experience:
For the MPH Capstone, students focus on a specific health behavior problem and work through one of the following skill
sets, in partnership with a community organization or agency:
• Grant writing
• Comprehensive literature review
• Intervention design/implementation
• Program evaluation
• Formative Research Protocol
• Ethnographic/Qualitative Research Protocol
• Research Project Addressing Social and Behavioral Issues in Health
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A.12. WOMEN’S AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (WRH) CONCENTRATION
Faculty Concentration Directors
Concentration Director Department Telephone Email
Donna Strobino, PhD
Professor
Population, Family & Reproductive Health x2-5451 dstrobi1@jhu.edu
Saifuddin Ahmed, PhD
Professor
Population, Family & Reproductive Health 410-614-4952 s[email protected]
Educational Objectives:
The MPH concentration in Women’s and Reproductive Health (WRH) focuses on understanding the general and
reproductive health status of women, determinants of their health status, research approaches to study women’s and
reproductive health, and preventive strategies, health services interventions and programs to address women’s health and
well-being, as well as the health of their newborns. Students may choose to focus on women’s, reproductive or perinatal
health, either in the US or global settings.
Competencies Table:
Women’s and Reproductive Health
Concentration Competencies
Course Meeting Competency
Credits Onsite Online
WRH1. Assess the principal health concerns
for women or mothers and newborns, the
associated population
-
based risk factors, and
the relative impact of each risk factor.
380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology
OR
4 4
th
380.765 Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the
Health of Women, Infants, and Children
OR
3 4
th
380.666 Women’s Health
OR
3 3
rd
380.668
International Perspectives o
n Women, Gender, and
Health
WRH2. Apply a life course framework to
understanding the determinants a woman’s or
reproductive health concern and population
strategies to address the health concern.
380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health
4 1
st
2
nd
WRH3. Evaluate strategies to promote
population health,
including the policies and
programs that address health concerns and
behavior for women or mothers and
newborns.
380.624 Maternal and Child Health Legislation and
Programs
OR
4 2
nd
2
nd
380.665 Family Planning Policies and Programs
OR
4 3
rd
380.667 Women’s Health Policy
OR
3 4
th
380.768 Selected Topics in Women’s Health and Women’s
Health Policy
OR
4 1
st
380.765 Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the
Health of Women, Infants, and Children
3 4
th
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Women’s and Reproductive Health
Concentration Competencies
Course Meeting Competency
Credits Onsite Online
WRH4. Critique health services and systems
delivery strategies used to address women
and reproductive health concerns.
380.661 Clinical
Aspects of Maternal and Neonatal Health
OR
3 3
rd
380.760 Clinical Aspects of Reproductive Health
OR
3 3
rd
221.627 Issues in the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal
Mortality in Low Income Countries
4 2
nd
WRH5. Evaluate research approaches to
understanding woman’s or reproductive
health concerns and the implications of the
research
380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology
OR
4 4
th
380.662 Critiquing the Research Literature in Maternal,
Neonatal, and Reproductive Health
4 2
nd
380.601
Critically Evaluating the Science for Policy and
Practice
2 SI
Course of Study
Students must also select one or two additional courses if less than five courses are taken from the above list. The below
courses are also electives for students in the concentration.
Course #
Course Name
Credits On-site Online
380.744
Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and Child Health Internet only
3 1
st
380.655
Social and Economic Aspects of Human Fertility
3 2
nd
380.749
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
3 4
th
380.762
HIV Infection in Women, Children and Adolescents
4 4
th
380.663
Gender
-Based Violence Research, Practice and Policy: Issues and Current Controversies 3 3
rd
4
th
120.620
Fundamentals of Reproductive Biology
3 2
nd
Capstone Experience:
The MPH capstone experience in Women’s and Reproductive Health is an opportunity for students to apply the
competencies and skills acquired through coursework and other related educational activities (e.g. practicum). Most students
fulfill the capstone by undertaking independent work with a concentration-affiliated faculty. The project may involve, but is
not limited to, undertaking a data analysis, literature review with a focus on policy and programmatic implications, or an
analysis of a public health problem using the problem-solving paradigm or other related conceptual model. Students
register for the 2 credit MPH Capstone Course (xxx.800) in the 4th term. Students may also take an additional 1 to 4
credits of special studies research (xxx.840 with their capstone advisor) for the capstone experience, beginning as early as
the 2nd term under the direction of the student’s capstone advisor. A written product and a formal presentation are
required.
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Capstone Presentation:
The MPH concentration in Women’s and Reproductive Health Capstone presentations will be held during a separate
evening session prior to the Saturday Capstone Project Symposium. Students who present at the WRH concentration session
are not required to present at the Saturday Capstone Symposium, but they must attend the symposium.
Maternal and Child Health Certificate:
Students in the Women’s and Reproductive Health concentration may also pursue the Maternal and Child Health
Certificate. However, there are additional course requirements outside the concentration requirements to complete the
certificate, although for many students it will be only one additional course.
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MPH Goals Analysis
MPH Goals Analysis
The purpose of the MPH Individualized Goals Analysis requirement is to:
• Describe the goals and competencies which you aim to achieve during your program.
• Plan your MPH education early in your program with the support and guidance of your academic network adviser.
• Serve as a springboard for discussion of career opportunities as the program progresses.
• The Goals Analysis should be updated as you make changes in focus and direction throughout the MPH program.
The required Goals Analysis will be completed as part of the Introduction to MPH Studies course and consists of two parts:
•
Part 1 – Self-Assessment: Complete a self-assessment by:
1. Rating your current skill levels for the Schoolwide and MPH core competencies. Identify the core competencies
that you wish to focus on and those that are particularly relevant to your professional future.
2. In your reflection, briefly explain what knowledge, skills, and experiences you bring to the program. Identify
your goals for the MPH by explaining what you hope to gain in terms of knowledge, skills, professional and
personal contacts, and any additional experiences. This information should be reviewed with your academic
network adviser.
•
Part 2 – Curriculum Planning: Students should work with their academic network adviser to complete their curriculum
plan and submit the online Core Curriculum Confirmation Form to the MPH Program office.
1. Develop a term-by-term tentative course plan for your entire MPH program, including the five general
competencies and corresponding courses that you will be completing. Your course plan should include the
required courses, electives, and special studies you intend to take and when you plan to complete these courses.
2. Once your term-by-term plan has been created, complete the Core Curriculum Confirmation Form, indicating
your core course selections and your 5 general competency selections. In the reflection section of the form, list
any potential plans for a practicum experience and the specific skills you hope to develop through the
practicum. Also, briefly describe one or more capstone topics of interest and possible capstone faculty mentors.
3. Once you have submitted the Core Curriculum Confirmation Form, then add your Biostatistics sequence selection
and your general competency selection to your Degree Audit. This is required for degree completion and
graduation. If during your MPH program, your biostatistics sequence or general competency selections change
(including joining or leaving a concentration), you must update your Degree Audit to reflect these changes. All
courses that are linked to your 5 general competencies must be completed for degree and graduation
eligibility.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT THEIR DEGREE AUDIT IS UP TO DATE
THROUGHOUT THEIR PROGRAM.
Goals Analysis Key Dates
Part
June 2022 Entry
(Part-time/Online)
July 2022 Entry
(Full-time/Onsite)
Nov 2022 Entry
(Part-time/Online)
Jan 2023 Entry
(Part-time/Online)
March 2023 Entry
(Part-time/Online)
Part 1 Due: July 1, 2022 Due: July 29, 2022 Due: Nov 30, 2022 Due: Jan 31, 2023 Due: April 20, 2023
Part 2 Due: Aug 26, 2022 Due: Sept 26, 2022 Due: Dec 23, 2022 Due: March 17, 2023 Due: July 1, 2023
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Planning Your Curriculum
MPH students have flexibility in choosing courses and putting together their academic schedule of courses. Students can mix
and match online courses and on-site courses at our East Baltimore campus
Part-time/Online MPH Program students can also take advantage of the intensive learning Institute courses in Baltimore,
Washington, DC and Barcelona, Spain.
Course Directory and Academic Calendar
The School’s course directory is at http://www.jhsph.edu/courses and should be used for planning as it has the most up to
date course information. Students should familiarize themselves with the academic calendar for the term dates and
registration periods
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-calendar/2022-2023
Course Load and Time Commitment
Each credit represents, on average, about a three to four-hour time commitment during each week of the eight-week term.
Most part-time students take approximately six credits per term. A course load of about eight credits per term is the
maximum reasonable course load for someone who is working full-time during that term. Students who matriculated part-
time are welcome to take a full-time load in any term when they do not have other significant time commitments. No student
may exceed twenty-two credits in a single term.
Most full-time student take approximately sixteen to eighteen credits per term. No student may exceed 22 credits in a
single term per School policy. It is not recommended to take this many credits as it is a very heavy course load to complete
in an 8-week term.
The following information is helpful as a guide to determine how many credits you can accommodate in a term.
One academic credit at BSPH during the regular 8-week term consists of one hour of classroom learning activities and at
least 2 hours of homework per week. This totals a minimum of 24 hours of coursework during the term. As you will most
likely be taking courses that are 2-3 credits (or more), you could be looking at 9 hours/week or more for one class.
Credits
Classroom
Hrs/Week
Homework
Hrs/Week
Total
Hours/Week
Total Hours/Term
(8 weeks)
1 1 2 3 24
2 2 4 6 28
3 3 6 9 72
16 16 32 48 384
17 17 34 51 408
18 18 36 54 432
How many hours in a week can you set aside to do course-related work?
► How much time do you have available to spend on coursework on weekdays? (X Hours)
► How much time do you have available to spend on coursework per weekend? (Y Hours)
► X + Y = the number of hours you have available to spend on coursework per week.
For example, 2 hours each weekday except Friday (8 hours) and 4 hours on Sat and on Sunday (8 hours) = 16 hours per
week (on average in an 8-week term)
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Part-time Student Scenario: You work full-time and have about 15-20 hours per week to study
► Use the broad guideline “3 hours of study work per week for each one (1) credit”
► 15 hours available each week: 15 hours per week/3 hours of coursework per credit = 5 credits;
► 18 hours available each week: 18 hours per week/3 hours of coursework per credit = 6 credits;
► 21 hours available each week: 21 hours per week/3 hours of coursework per credit = 7 credits.
If you have 15-20 hours available in a week to study, you can take up to 5-7 credits of coursework.
Sequencing your curriculum
•
The Public Health Policy/Problem Solving core and the Epidemiology core must be completed during the first year of
study.
•
The remaining required core area courses should be completed early in the program.
•
If elective courses have prerequisites, these will be listed in the course description.
•
Some course content, such as biostatistics, is delivered in a specific sequence of courses.
•
Certificates may have specific sequences that participants should follow.
•
The practicum requirement can be completed at any time after completing the Tools of Public Health Practice
requirement.
•
The capstone is to be completed at the end of the program.
Choosing electives
All students will need to select elective courses to complete the minimum of 80 credits needed for degree completion. Here
are some resources to utilize in choosing electives:
•
Your academic network adviser
•
The course listings in the School’s Online Course Directory. Searches in the online course directory can be done by
using key words for search terms that pertain to your areas of interest, or search by department.
•
The MPH Concentrations. Even if not pursuing a Concentration, the course listings within each Concentration area can
be helpful to students in selecting some elective courses in a given subject area.
•
The certificate programs offered by BSPH. The School offers certificate programs in specific areas of study. MPH
students may pursue a certificate program as some certificate programs may be completed online and through
institute courses. For more information, visit:
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-programs/certificate-
programs and contact the faculty sponsors of the certificate programs listed on the website
On-campus Work in the Intensive Institutes
Students in the Part-time/Online MPH Program have the opportunity to take accelerated courses in the On-site Intensive
Institutes. These courses provide valuable opportunities for personal networking and interaction among students, faculty,
and staff. These institutes make it more convenient for students who are working full-time to take advantage of the on-site
opportunities.
Important information for international students:
As of April 2022, the part-time/online MPH program does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship.
If an international student wishes to study in the US, they must be enrolled in a full-time/onsite program. If an international
student in the part-time/online MPH program wishes to study onsite in the US, they must transfer into the full-time/onsite
program and complete the program in that format.
Students should contact the MPH Program Office if this is something that they would like to do.
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Summer Institutes in Baltimore
The Summer Institutes offer short intensive courses in the following areas:
•
Health Behavior and Society
•
Health Policy & Management
•
Environmental Health
•
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
•
Injury Prevention
•
Mental Health
•
Tropical Medicine
•
American Indian Health
•
Health Emergencies in Large Populations
The course schedules for the various Summer Institutes are typically published online in February.
Global Tobacco Control Institute in Baltimore
Two weeks of intensive courses held in Baltimore in October, considered to be part of 1
st
Term. Offerings are for students
pursuing the Global Tobacco Control Certificate.
Fall Institute in Barcelona, Spain
Fall Institute is comprised of several short courses offered in November and is part of 2
nd
Term. While the Institute is hosted
by the Health Policy & Management Department, the courses offered are from multiple departments and the offerings
vary from year to year. Courses are held at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona and taught in English. The schedule is
typically available in late June. It is generally difficult for students to take courses in both Term 2 and the Fall Institute as
there is a significant overlap in course dates.
Winter Institute in Baltimore
A variety of one- and two-week course are offered in January. Typically, the offerings include courses in Data Analysis,
Tropical Medicine, Native American Health, Health Emergencies, Quality Improvement, and Health Communication, among
others. The schedule is typically available in September.
Winter Institute in Washington, DC
All-day courses from one to four days long, pertaining to Health Policy, are offered in January. Courses are held at a
Johns Hopkins satellite campus in the DuPont Circle area of Washington. The schedule is typically available in September.
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Practicum Experience in Population-based Health
About the Practicum
The intent of the MPH practicum requirement is to engage students in activities aligned with their career goals,
as well as activities that demonstrate application of public health concepts and critical thinking relevant to the
student’s area of specialization. Students should seek out activities that further develop their skill set and add
new tools to their professional toolkit. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to provide
evidence of application of these skills to potential employers.
Organizations or agencies that can serve as practicum sites may include local and state public health
agencies, community-based organizations, international non-governmental agencies and organizations, data
coordinating centers for clinical trials, and BSPH Centers. The Practicum Experience must have some
engagement in the larger public health practice implications of the work. This could be completed in a
variety of ways, as appropriate to the individual projects. Some examples include, but are not limited to,
collaboration with others (e.g., end users, data collectors, etc.) to provide/prepare for data analysis and
interpretation, partnerships with other public health organizations (e.g., state health department, community
organizations) related to study design or implementation; and obtaining input on the work from stakeholders
(population impacted by project, other professionals/researchers completing similar work).
Activities completed prior to matriculation into the MPH program do not count towards the MPH practicum
requirement.
Helpful Links
Practicum Website – https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-practicum/Pages/default.aspx
Practicum Opportunity Site – https://my.jhsph.edu/Resources/SearchTools/pos/Pages/home.aspx
Practicum Examples – https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-
practicum/examples/Pages/default.aspx
All practicums must be fully completed, and all evaluations and deliverables submitted by the following dates:
May graduates: May 1
st
prior to graduation
August graduates: August 1
st
prior to graduation
December graduates: December 1
st
prior to graduation
*Dual-degree students – please refer to the chart on practicum requirements for deadlines specific to your program
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General Criteria for MPH Practicum
The following criteria reflect the minimum practicum requirements. A practicum experience:
1)
Applies public health skills and competencies. Students identify the public health skills and competencies relevant
to their area of interest that are most beneficial to their career advancement. Students apply these skills and
competencies in concert with knowledge gained from their coursework.
2)
Is framed and carried out within a public health practice context with an established organization or agency.
The practicum is a population-level focused project conducted in a practice context. Students may engage in activities
at an individual level, but the primary purpose of the experience is to gain population-level practical experience at
an established organization or agency. Students cannot solely complete screenings, administer surveys, perform
calculations, etc., but must be engaged in the larger public health practice context of the activities, as well as become
familiar with the organization’s overall purpose and decision-making process. A literature review or data analysis
project alone will not meet the practicum requirement. The student must obtain input from the partnering organization
and/or from the stakeholders beyond their preceptors alone (e.g., population impacted by project, other
professionals/researchers completing similar work), and incorporate this feedback to help inform the development of
their practicum work products/deliverables. There must be a clear link to how the practicum project makes an impact
on the targeted population. Students should also develop a deeper understanding of the organization’s mission,
hierarchy and practices, as well as the challenges faced (funding, politics, efficiency, etc.) in achieving desired goals.
3)
Is supervised by a qualified preceptor. The practicum preceptor must be qualified to evaluate the student’s
professional competence and supervise the student throughout the project. The preceptor is directly engaged in the
population-level focused practicum activities. Preceptors can be from an organization outside of Johns Hopkins (e.g.
community-based organization, health department, private corporation, etc.), or a BSPH faculty member if the
faculty member is directly engaged with or is the lead on a project that meets the practicum criteria. The preceptor
works with the student to develop project learning objectives and work products/deliverables, and guides and
monitors the student’s progress and achievement. The student’s Academic Network Adviser may provide additional
assistance if warranted.
4)
Is a significant experience (minimum of 100 hours). The practicum requirement is administered and tracked by the
School’s MPH Practicum Team. Students must have their proposed practicum project(s) approved prior to initiating
their experience. The practicum requirement can be met in a variety of ways including a single experience or a
combination of experiences. Students may work independently or in a team; in team settings, each student must have
distinct contributions and responsibilities. Activities must be completed during the MPH program to be able to count
towards the MPH practicum requirement.
5)
An evaluated experience. Preceptors will evaluate students on the achievement of defined learning objectives and
work products/deliverables. Additionally, students will reflect on and evaluate their overall practicum experiences,
particularly as they relate to their career goals. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in courses with a practicum
component that are taken towards fulfilling the requirement. Students who register for practicum special studies
credits are required to earn a "pass" for the experience to count towards the practicum requirement.
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Competency-based Learning Objectives for MPH Practicum
Students will need to identify distinct learning objectives for the practicum that address learning and application in at
least five competencies from the list below.
Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health
•
Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice
•
Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context
•
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software,
as appropriate
•
Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice
Public Health & Health Care Systems
•
Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national
and international settings
•
Discuss how structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health
equity at organizational, community and societal levels
Planning & Management to Promote Health
•
Assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities’ health
•
Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health policies or programs
•
Design a population-based policy, program, project, or intervention
•
Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management
•
Select methods to evaluate public health programs
Policy in Public Health
•
Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence
•
Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes
•
Advocate for political, social, or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations
•
Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity
Leadership
•
Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others,
fostering collaboration and guiding decision making
•
Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges
Communication
•
Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors
•
Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation
•
Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content
Interprofessional Practice
•
Perform effectively on interprofessional teams
Systems Thinking
•
Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue
Other
• Students have the option of defining up to 2 additional competencies which would count towards the minimum 5 required
competencies.
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Steps to Completing the MPH Practicum
All Students must submit and have a Practicum Learning Plan approved prior to initiating a practicum experience. If
completing multiple experiences, a separate learning plan is required for each experience.
1.
Identify general learning objectives for the practicum, to fit your overall academic goals, during the Goals
Analysis process. Complete the practicum section of the MPH Goals Analysis. For each practicum
experience, a student is recommended to identify at least 5 competencies to address (please see th
e
“
Competency-based Learning Objectives for MPH Practicum” section).
2.
Complete course 300.615.81 The Tools of Public Health Practice (1 credit) or 300.603.98: The Tools of
Public Health Practice and Decision Making (3 credits). This course is a prerequisite for the practicum and
includes a pre-assessment of current perceived strengths and opportunities for further development.
3.
Find a practicum opportunity, or set of opportunities, to suit your goals (please see the “Finding Practicum
Opportunities” section for more detail regarding the range of opportunities). For full-time students, it is best
to begin identifying opportunities around the start of 1
st
term of the MPH year. For students completing the
d
egree part-time, it is best to start identifying opportunities early in the second year in the program.
4.
If you choose a course-based practicum, register for the course and submit the Practicum Learning Plan
for the course to receive approval to apply the course towards your MPH practicum requirement.
Students in a course-based practicum can then skip to step 9.
5.
In conference with your prospective preceptor, develop a Practicum Learning Plan that outlines your
academic goals for the experience, proposed timeline and work products/deliverables, as well as your
role and responsibilities at the organization where the practicum will take place.
6.
Submit your Practicum Learning Plan via the web-based form. Approval is required before you can begin
working on a project and counting hours towards your practicum. The approval process generally
takes 1-2 weeks from time of submission, and you will hear back from the practicum team once this process
is complete, and/or if additional information is required. Once approval is received, you may begin your
practicum.
7.
Registration for practicum credits for a customized practicum experience is optional unless required by
t
he hosting organization/preceptor (please see “Registering for a Customized Practicum Experience”
section).
8.
Complete and submit a Progress Report at the mid-point of the practicum experience (both student and
preceptor complete a Progress Report)
.
9.
After you have completed your experience, report what you did, reflect on your experience, and share
a
t least 2 distinct work products/deliverables from your practicum via the Practicum Final Report. You
must be able to demonstrate achievement of your selected competencies through your deliverables. Both
student and preceptor complete a Final Report. Final reports and deliverables are due 2 weeks afte
r
c
ompletion of the practicum experience.
All the above steps must be completed for each practicum experience completed.
A
ll forms and reports are accessible on the Practicum website:
https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-practicum/Pages/default.aspx
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Ways to Complete the Practicum Requirement
To meet the practicum requirement, the total practicum hours must be at least 100 hours; one may
combine multiple experiences of less than 100 hours, to meet the total.
Completion of the required 300.615 or 300.603 Tools of Public Health Practice course with a grade of C or
higher will earn students 10 practicum hours.
BSPH approved courses with a practicum component
Some courses have a real-world practice component, connecting students to outside organizations/agencies. In some
cases, the course is centered on a fully developed practice experience that fulfills the practicum requirement for all
students who complete the course (i.e.: Baltimore Community Practicum 550.864, PHASE Internship 308.851.01, and
Applied Health Policy Experience: Health Policy Internship 308.852.) Other courses may have limited availability or
may not fully meet the 100-hour minimum requirement.
For courses that do not fulfill the entire 100-hour practicum requirement, students must combine experiences to
complete the practicum requirement in full. Students are expected to complete courses in their entirety with a final
letter grade of “C” or better to count towards the practicum requirement.
Students must submit a Practicum Learning Plan at the beginning of the course to document that they are taking
the course to fulfill their practicum requirement. Please use the following link to view the most current listing of
approved practicum courses: https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-practicum/courses/Pages/default.aspx
Customized Practicum Experiences
Students may complete customized practicum experiences coordinated by a BSPH faculty member or in partnership
with an outside non-BSPH preceptor.
Projects with a BSPH faculty member: Projects are developed and coordinated by the BSPH faculty member who may
or may not serve as the Preceptor (e.g. in conjunction with a course, research study, grant, etc.). Some potential
practicum projects with faculty may be established projects and are listed on the Practicum Opportunity Site. Students
can also arrange other experiences with a faculty member.
Projects with an outside non-BSP
H preceptor: Projects can be developed in other settings through their own
connections, networks, prior work experience, etc. According to the CEPH accreditation document, “Applied practice
experiences may involve governmental, non-governmental, non-profit, industrial and for-profit settings or appropriate
university-affiliated settings. To be appropriate for applied practice experience activities, university-affiliated settings
must be primarily focused on community engagement, typically with external partners. University health promotion or
wellness centers may also be appropriate.”.
1
Examples of customized projects include but are not limited to:
• programmatic cost effectiveness analysis;
• policy analysis and recommendations development with a local health department;
• budget impact analysis of the financial consequences of adoption of a new vaccine,
• qualitative and quantitative data analysis of poor health outcomes for a specific population;
• health curriculum planning and development of health education materials.
All projects require review and approval of the Practicum Learning Plan prior to beginning work on the project.
1
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Finding Practicum Opportunities
Students may utilize the resources below as a starting point to identify practicum experiences. In addition to these
resources, students are encouraged to explore opportunities through networking; information sessions and events;
personal and BSPH-related connections including alumni and mentors; previous and/or current employers; speaking
with academic network advisers and other faculty (see faculty directory); exploring the Centers and Institutes directory;
and connecting with outside agencies and organizations.
Practicum Opportunity Site – Office of Public Health Practice and Training
https://my.jhsph.edu/Resources/SearchTools/pos/Pages/home.aspx
The Practicum Opportunity Site (POS) lists various potential practicum opportunities (including projects with outside
organizations, with BSPH faculty, and practicum courses) that have been identified and vetted by the School’s
Practicum Team. We recommend:
• Being selective in your contact with preceptors and the number of applications you submit;
• Reviewing your options carefully in advance and only contacting those that represent your strongest interests;
• Limiting your initial contact to no more than 3 preceptors.
Important Note: For practicum projects identified through the Practicum Opportunity Site, students must still complete a
Practicum Learning Plan to have the practicum approved as meeting the MPH practicum requirement.
SOURCE
https://source.jhu.edu/
SOURCE is the community engagement and service-learning center for the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Schools of
Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine. Its mission is to engage the JHU health professional schools and Baltimore
communities in mutually beneficial partnerships that promote health and social justice. There are multiple ways to
engage in a practicum experience through SOURCE supported activities, including the SOURCE Service Scholars
program, Baltimore Action Projects, Connection Community Consultants, and working directly with a SOURCE partner
organization on a project. NOTE: Not all SOURCE projects meet the practicum requirements. Subscribe to the SOURCE
Weekly Service Scoop to learn more about the latest community involvement opportunities in Baltimore City
(
http://source.jhu.edu/programs-and-events/service-scoop/).
Office of Public Health Practice and Training
https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/Pages/default.aspx
The Office of Public Health Practice and Training (Practice Office) is a schoolwide office dedicated to promoting
excellence in public health practice at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. It works in partnership with
students, staff, faculty, academic departments, centers, programs, community partners and alumni. The Practice Office
also coordinates the MPH practicum. Any questions pertaining to the MPH practicum should be directed to the MPH
Practicum Coordinator in the Practice Office. The MPH Practicum Coordinator can provide feedback/guidance on
project ideas and also holds regular office hours throughout the year, during which students can drop by for advice.
Paulani Mui, MPH Practicum Coordinator
615 N. Wolfe Street, E2532
Baltimore, MD 21205
pract[email protected]
Certificate Programs
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-programs/certificate-programs
Some certificate programs may include their own practicum requirement in their curriculum. Please check with the MPH
practicum coordinator if you are interested in pursuing a certificate-based practicum, as not all certificate practicums
can be used to fulfill the MPH practicum requirement. Students interested in applying a certificate practicum towards
the MPH practicum requirement would be responsible for complete all MPH practicum-related paperwork and
evaluations in addition to certificate-related paperwork and documentation.
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Eligibility Considerations for International Full-time MPH Students:
Full-time MPH international students must verify with OIS their eligibility for a practicum opportunity outside of
Baltimore before applying for it. Information on eligibility for CPT is detailed on the OIS website:
https://ois.jhu.edu/Immigration_and_Visas/F1_Student/F-
1_Training_and_Employment/Curricular_Practical_Training/ and questions must be directed to O[email protected].
Practicum Requirement for Residency and Dual Degree Programs
Practicum Requirement
Deadline for Completion
General Preventive Medicine Resident/Occupational Medicine Resident Program
• Must complete practicum separate from their clinical rotations & residency
training activities.
• Can elect to complete practicum during MPH program year OR apply rotation
activities completed during the 2
nd
year of the GPMR/OMR residency, assuming
all practicum requirements are met.
• All students must submit the Practicum Learning Plan and receive approval
prior to starting their practicum. All students must also complete the Practicum
Final Report and share at least 2 work products/deliverables upon finishing
their practicum.
If reporting on activities during the
MPH program, final reports are due
May 1 of year 1.
If reporting on activities during the 2
nd
year of the GPMR/OMR program, final
reports are due May 1 of year 2.
MBA/MPH
• MBA/MPH students may opt to use their MBA internship to fulfill the MPH
practicum requirement, upon approval from the MPH Practicum Team.
• MBA/MPH students may also choose to follow the same process as all other
MPH students and identify a practicum unrelated to their MBA internship.
• All students must submit the Practicum Learning Plan and receive approval
prior to starting their practicum. All students must also complete the Practicum
Final Report and share at least 2 work products/deliverables upon finishing
their practicum.
Final reports are due March 1 of the
year you intend to graduate.
MSW/MPH
• MSW/MPH students are required to complete an extensive supervised field
experience as part of their MSW program. This may fulfill the MPH practicum
requirement, upon approval from the Practicum Team. Alternatively, students
may identify a practicum during their MPH year. Only these approved activities
may count towards the MPH practicum requirement.
• All students must submit the Practicum Learning Plan and receive approval
prior to starting their practicum. All students must also complete the Practicum
Final Report and share at least 2 work products/deliverables upon finishing
their practicum.
If reporting on activities during the
MPH program, final reports are due
May 1 of year 1 (same academic year
in which you matriculated).
If reporting on activities during the 2
nd
year of the MSW program, final
reports are due May 1 of year 2.
JD/MPH
• All JD/MPH students must complete the MPH practicum during the 11-month
MPH program and follow the same process as all other MPH (non-dual-degree)
students.
• All students must submit the Practicum Learning Plan and receive approval
prior to starting their practicum. All students must also complete the Practicum
Final Report and share at least 2 work products/deliverables upon finishing
their practicum.
Final reports are due May 1 of the
academic year in which you
matriculated.
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Registering for a BSPH Approved Course with a Practicum Component
If connecting with a practicum experience through one of the approved practicum courses, a student must register for
the course but does not need to register for additional special studies.
A list of currently offered courses that have an approved practicum component can be found here:
https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-practicum/courses/Pages/default.aspx
. This list will be updated as
the year progresses, so please check back regularly to see if a course is being offered.
The number of practicum hours associated with each course varies. Some courses may fully fulfill the practicum
requirement, while others range from 25-75 practicum hours. You may opt to combine multiple practicums to meet the
100-hour requirement; this can be via multiple practicum courses from the list, or a combination of customized and
course-based practicum experiences.
Please note: Courses on the list are subject to change. Please check the course directory or reach out to the course
instructor directly to confirm the most up-to-date offering prior to enrolling, including course format (e.g., onsite-only,
hybrid, or fully online).
Registering for a Customized Practicum Experience
Students who find their own customized practicum opportunities have the option to register for practicum credits, but this
is not required. * Students who choose to register are allowed to spread credits across multiple terms in alignment with
their practicum timeline. Students must still complete the required practicum steps as described on the “Steps to
Completing the MPH Practicum” section.
*Some organizations or preceptors may require academic credit registration in order for you to complete your practicum with them
- in these cases registration would be required.
Students cannot register for practicum credits for customized practicum experiences until after their
Practicum Learning Plan has been approved.
The approval will include specific instructions on what to register for.
More information about practicum credit registration can be found on the Practicum website:
https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-practicum/process/Pages/default.aspx
Calculating Credits for Customized Practicum Experiences
If registering, you should register for one credit for each 32 hours of total practicum work per term.
In other words, for one term:
32 practicum hours (4 hours per week) = 1 credit
64 practicum hours (8 hours per week) = 2 credits
96 practicum hours (12 hours per week) = 3 credits*
*Tools of Public Health Practice course will earn students 10 practicum hours.
Linking the Practicum and Capstone Project
The practicum and the capstone are two distinct requirements of the MPH program. The capstone project is an academic
requirement that integrates the experience with the overall MPH curriculum and the practicum is an applied public
health experience. However, the two requirements can be linked. The practicum experience may include group projects
while the capstone must be an individual effort. If a student is interested in linking the requirements, the student should
discuss this as early as possible with their Academic Network Adviser, Capstone Adviser, and the MPH Practicum
Coordinator to ensure that a linkage is appropriate and that the two requirements are distinct. For more information
and examples of capstone and practicum linkages, please visit:
https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-
practicum/practicum-capstone/Pages/default.aspx
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MPH Capstone Project
Overview
The MPH Capstone project is a requirement for graduation for students in the Master of Public Health Program and is to be
completed at the end of the program. The MPH Capstone is an opportunity for students to work on public health projects
that are of interest to them. The goal is for students to synthesize, integrate and apply the skills and competencies they
have acquired throughout the entire MPH program. Completion of the MPH capstone project requires completion of either
260.710-
Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals or 260.720 - Communication Primer for Public Health
Sciences, and both a written and oral component to your project.
The project must be the student’s own work and is meant to utilize the skills/knowledge that they have gained during the
MPH program. If a student is a member of a group project or working with a faculty member on a group project, the
student can only use their own individual work from that project as the basis for their capstone.
The project is done under the direction of a BSPH faculty member, the MPH capstone adviser. The capstone adviser will
often be the student's academic network adviser but does not have to be. Students can identify another faculty member to
supervise the capstone, if more appropriate. The capstone adviser must have a primary or joint appointment in the
School of Public Health. Department affiliation for any faculty member in the School can be determined by going to the
Faculty Directory at https://publichealth.jhu.edu/faculty/directory/list. If you are uncertain as to your capstone adviser’s
departmental affiliation, check with your capstone adviser or the MPH Program office.
After identifying a capstone adviser and capstone topic, students are expected to communicate regularly with their
capstone adviser about their progress. The iterative process between a student and capstone adviser is an important
component in the development and completion of the written project. Please see the capstone completion timeline for
specific deadlines.
Requirements
The following five items are required for MPH Capstone project completion:
1) 260.710 Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals OR 260.720: Communications Primer for the Public
Health Sciences
Students must complete either 2
60.710: Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals OR 260.720:
Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences as part of the MPH Capstone requirement. Students can
complete these courses at any time during their MPH program but must be completed no later than the term prior to
their capstone presentation. For example, if you plan to present your capstone project in May (Term 4), you must
complete 260.710 or 260.720 no later than Term 3, prior to your capstone presentation.
2) MPH Capstone - Course Number and Registration
Students are required to register for the 2-credit MPH Capstone course number in the term that the project will be
completed – this includes both the written and oral components. More information can be found in the Registering for
MPH Capstone section.
3) MPH Capstone – Paper
To satisfy the written component, a student must write a paper. The paper must include:
•
An executive summary or structured abstract (limited to 300 words) and references
•
While there are no formal guidelines on the length of the paper, it is expected that the paper will be
approximately 20 pages (ranging between 15-25 double-spaced pages, font size 12).
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Students who have formally joined an optional MPH concentration should follow any additional specific concentration
area requirements for the MPH capstone for that concentration.
The
final, capstone adviser approved paper, must be uploaded into the MPH Capstone CoursePlus Drop Box by the
posted deadline.
4) E
nd of Program Goals Analysis Assessment
The purpose of the End of Program Goals Assessment is to reflect on your MPH experience and to reassess your
competency levels. Students will complete a survey, consisting of a reflection section and self-assessment rating your
end of program skill levels for the Schoolwide and MPH core competencies. In the reflection section, briefly explain
what knowledge, skills and experiences you met or achieved during the program as related to the Goals Analysis
that was submitted at the start of the program. Once the survey is completed, download the pdf version and upload
it into the MPH Capstone CoursePlus Drop Box by the posted deadline.
5) MPH Capstone - Oral Presentation
Students are required to give a 15-minute oral presentation (10-minute presentation/5-minute discussion)
summarizing their capstone project. Students in the Part-time/Online MPH program have the option of presenting
online in August, December or May or at the in-person Symposium in May. Full-time/Onsite MPH Program students
are expected to present at the in-person Symposium in May. Students participating in MPH concentrations sometimes
present in an alternate venue that is designated by the concentration directors. In rare cases, students may, wit
h
a
pproval of their BSPH faculty capstone advisers, be permitted to present at an alternate venue such as a scientific
meeting or academic conference.
Pl
ease note that the oral capstone presentation cannot be a poster presentation at a professional meeting.
Possible Forms that the Capstone Project May Take
The capstone project can take many forms including one of the designs below, an expansion of a course, or an internship or
practicum opportunity. The overarching principle used to determine if a capstone project is suitable is whether it provides
students the opportunity to apply the skills and competencies acquired in the MPH program to a problem likely to be
encountered in public health practice. The topic and format of the capstone project is flexible and is developed through
discussions between the student and capstone adviser. Some examples of formats or designs for the capstone project
include:
L
iterature Review
The capstone project would be an analysis of an important public health problem through a survey of current literature on
the topic. The project would include sections that clearly describe and assess the problem and its magnitude, evaluate its
causes and determinants, and discuss prevention and intervention strategies.
Program Plan
The capstone project would involve the development of a plan to implement a public health program. It would address
critical issues such as management, fiscal, ethical and logistical issues.
Pr
ogram Evaluation
The capstone project would involve the evaluation/monitoring of an existing public health program, such as process
evaluation, monitoring of outputs and outcomes, impact assessment, and/or cost analysis.
Poli
cy Analysis
The capstone project would involve analysis of the public health implications of a current or proposed policy. The project
could include perspectives on economics and financing, need and demand, politics/ethics/law, or quality/effectiveness.
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Research Proposal
The capstone project would simulate a grant proposal or research plan. The project would include a clear statement of the
research question, the specific aims of the proposal, review of literature, study design, methods of analysis, implications and
significance of the work. The research question would be one that is encountered in professional work such as the evaluation
of a public health intervention.
Research Report
The capstone project could involve the collection, analysis, and/or interpretation of data to address a public health
problem. The project could include sections on the research question, study design, data collection procedures, data
analysis, interpretation, and significance of findings.
Secondary data analysis
Typically, the capstone research report is in the form of a secondary data analysis, using an existing data set. Please note
that the appropriate IRB approval may need to be obtained for any project that uses data gathered from human subjects.
Even in cases where the data is de-identified, a determination should be sought from the IRB office (see IRB section for
further information).
Primary data analysis
Work for the MPH capstone can also involve the collection of data. Data collection for a capstone is usually in the context
of an ongoing study. It is typically not feasible to initiate a new study involving primary data collection and requires
special approval in the rare cases where feasible (see IRB section below for further information).
Using a course project to build an MPH capstone project
Some courses in the School of Public Health require projects that could serve as a basis for an MPH capstone project.
Students may use their work from any project-oriented course as a starting basis for their capstone but must build and
expand on it for the final capstone project. Building on a project from a course may be helpful to some students because it
provides additional structure and support. If a project from a course is used as a starting point for the capstone, the
previous work must be placed in the list of references and the adviser will need a copy of the student's original paper.
There are numerous courses in the School that are project oriented which could serve as a starting point for the capstone.
Steps for Getting Started and Completing the Capstone Project
Step 1: Identify a capstone adviser and project.
You should start by identifying a BSPH faculty member whose research interests and expertise are in the topic area and/or
methodology that you wish to pursue and is available to advise the project. Your academic network adviser may serve as
your capstone adviser. Your academic network adviser is a good initial resource for discussing your areas of interests for
your project and may refer you to other BSPH faculty members whose expertise better matches the type of project that
you wish to pursue. Another helpful strategy is to inquire with several BSPH faculty members about any current work of
theirs that may lend itself to a potential capstone project.
Step 2: Determine with your capstone adviser whether the project involves “human subjects research”. Once you know where
the project data will be coming from, you should complete the online ‘IRB Worksheet’
(http://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1GrF6WBUcNFZCV6)
to determine what additional steps (if any) are needed
in regard to securing IRB approval for your project or documenting the existing approval.
Step 3: Submit the online MPH Capstone Information Form.
Submission of this form is done approximately two terms prior to the completion of the project. You will need to indicate
such information as the name of your capstone adviser, a working title, and the type of project.
http://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aW5K2s4h2TFghmd
.
Step 4: Submit capstone outline to capstone adviser.
This submission will ensure that you and your capstone adviser have a mutual understanding of the scope of your project.
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Step 5: Complete the bulk of work on your project, submit first draft of paper and register for the 2-credit capstone course
number.
Discuss an overall timeline for completing the various sections of your paper with your capstone adviser i
n preparation for
submission of a first draft for their review. The first draft is due to your capstone adviser about five weeks before the final
deadline for submission of the approved paper. This time allows for revisions to occur in preparation for the final
submission. Communicating with your capstone adviser about your progress is critical during this phase. This is the time to
discuss any issues or concerns that you are encountering as you progress with your work. Register for the two credit MPH
Capstone course number in your final term when you will be presenting your project (both written and oral components).
Step 6: Submit final draft of paper to capstone adviser for approval.
This submission will be reviewed by your capstone adviser for any final edits and recommendations to be made for
final approval and submission to the CoursePlus Dropbox.
Step 7: Submit final, capstone adviser approved paper and End of Program Goals Analysis Assessment to the CoursePlus drop
box
Obtain confirmation from your capstone adviser of
their final approval of your paper. Then, submit the final, approved
paper and the End of Program Goals Analysis Assessment survey to the drop box. Your capstone adviser will submit an
online approval of your paper directly to the MPH office. Your capstone adviser does not need to review or approve your
End of Program Assessment. Students may not participate in the oral presentation unless the capstone adviser’s approval, final
paper, and End of Program Goals Analysis Assessment survey are received on time. Papers submitted without capstone adviser’s
approval will not be accepted.
Step 8: Give an oral presentation of your project.
Only after the final paper and capstone adviser’s approval are submitted, you will complete the oral
component of the capstone project by giving a 10-minute presentation of your project followed by 5 minutes
for Q&A discussion.
Step 9: Capstone Course Completion and Grading
The MPH Program office will submit grades for the MPH Capstone course: A “Pass” grade for all students that
submit an approved capstone paper and End of Program Assessment survey and complete the oral presentation
requirement; and an “Incomplete” grade for those students who do not complete the capstone project requirements
in the term for which they are registered. In this case, once all capstone project requirements have been completed,
the grade will be changed to “I/P”.
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Capstone Project Timeline
Specific Capstone due dates for the current academic year can be found online at:
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-programs/masters-degrees/master-of-public-health-
mph/curriculum/mph-capstone-schedule
Timeline for online presentations, August session (Part-time/Online MPH Program students only)
Complete 260.710 or 260.720
No later than 4
th
Term
Submit online Capstone Information Form
By early May
Submit outline to capstone adviser
By late May
Register for capstone course for Summer Term See academic calendar
Submit first draft of project to capstone adviser
By 3rd week of June
Submit final draft of project to capstone adviser By 3rd week of July
Upload only the capstone adviser approved final paper and End of
Program Goals Analysis to drop box. Unapproved papers will not be
accepted.
By one week before presentation date
Give oral presentation
August (see website for current year’s date)
Timeline for online presentations, December sessions (Part-time/Online MPH Program students only)
Complete 260.710 or 260.720
No later than 1
st
Term
Submit online Capstone Information Form
By late August
Submit outline to capstone adviser
By 3rd week of September
Register for capstone course for Term 2
See academic calendar
Submit first draft of project to capstone adviser
By 3rd week of October
Submit final draft of project to capstone adviser
By mid-November
Upload only the capstone adviser approved final paper and End of
Program Goals Analysis to drop box. Unapproved papers will not be
accepted.
By one week before presentation date
Give oral presentation
December (see website for current year’s dates)
Timeline for online presentations, May sessions (Part-time/Online MPH Program students only)
Complete 260.710 or 260.720
No later than 3
rd
Term
Submit online Capstone Information Form
By early December
Submit outline to capstone adviser
By early February
Register for capstone course for Term 4
See academic calendar
Submit first draft of project to capstone adviser
By mid-March
Submit final draft of project to capstone adviser
By mid-April
Upload only the capstone adviser approved final paper and End of
Program Goals Analysis to drop box. Unapproved papers will not be
accepted.
By one week before presentation date
Give oral presentation
May (see website for current year’s dates)
Timeline for in-person presentation at May Capstone Symposium
Complete 260.710 or 260.720
No later than 3rd Term
Submit online Capstone Information Form
By early December
Submit outline to capstone adviser
By early February
Register for capstone course for Term 4 By mid-March
Submit first draft of project to capstone adviser
By late March
Submit final draft of project to capstone adviser By 3rd week of April
Upload only the capstone adviser approved final paper and End of
Program Goals Analysis to drop box. Unapproved papers will not be
accepted.
By one week before presentation date
Give oral presentation
May (see website for current year’s date)
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Timeline for presentation at alternate venue
Students presenting at an alternate venue must adhere to the schedules above, as per the time of year in which the project
is completed. Deadlines for completion of the oral presentation are August online, December online, or the May symposium
date, depending on the period in which the student is graduating.
Anticipated Graduation Acceptable Alternate Venue Presentation Dates
May Between March and May Capstone Symposium
August Between June and Online MPH Capstone Session in August
December Between October and Online MPH Capstone Session in December
Please note that the oral capstone presentation cannot be a poster presentation at a professional meeting.
Registering for the MPH Capstone
In addition to completing either 260.710: Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals
or 260.720:
Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences, students are required to register for the 2-credit MPH Capstone
course number in their final term before graduation when the project will be completed and presented – this includes
both the written and oral components of the project. For most full-time program students, this will be in Term 4. This may
vary for students in the part-time/online program. Students anticipating a May graduation should register for the 2-credit
MPH Capstone course number in Term 4; an August graduation – Summer Term; and December graduation – Term 2.
The MPH Capstone course numbers are xxx.800. The 3-digit prefix number is determined by the primary department of
the BSPH faculty capstone adviser (see list of departments below). The capstone adviser must have a primary or joint
appointment in the School of Public Health. Department affiliation for any faculty member in the School can be determined
by going to the Faculty Directory at http://www.jhsph.edu/faculty/directory/list/. If you are uncertain as to your capstone
adviser’s departmental affiliation, check with your adviser.
MPH Capstone numbers (2 credits required for MPH)
Capstone adviser’s department Capstone Number
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology PH.120.800
Biostatistics
PH.140.800
Environmental Health and Engineering
PH.186.800
Epidemiology
PH.340.800
Health, Behavior & Society
PH.410.800
Health Policy & Management
PH.300.800
International Health
PH.220.800
Mental Health
PH.330.800
Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
PH.260.800
Population, Family & Reproductive Health
PH.380.800
The MPH Capstone course number is not an actual course. It is the course number that students register for to receive credit and
a passing grade for their capstone work.
If a student’s capstone adviser determines that the student should register for additional academic credits for the capstone
project prior to the term of completion, the student should register for these as special studies research credits (typically
totaling 1-3 credits) with the capstone adviser.
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pecial Studies/Research course numbers (1-3 credits optional, must be approved by the capstone adviser)
Capstone adviser’s department
Course Number
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
PH.120.840
Biostatistics
PH.140.840
Environmental Health and Engineering
PH.188.840
Epidemiology
PH.340.840
Health, Behavior & Society
PH.410.840
Health Policy & Management
PH.300.840
International Health, Health Systems
PH.221.840
International Health, Human Nutrition
PH.222.840
International Health, Disease Control
PH.223.840
International Health, Social & Behavioral
PH.224.840
Mental Health
PH.330.840
Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
PH.260.840
Population, Family & Reproductive Health
PH.380.840
Resources/Support for Capstone Projects
Capstone Teaching Assistants
Teaching assistants will be available to consult on such issues as data analysis, content, and thinking through your project.
The teaching assistants will have office hours during which students may meet with them or correspond with them by phone,
email, or Zoom.
Librarians
Donna Hesson, MLS
Available for a Zoom meeting by appointment. Please schedule a meeting via email.
Welch Library Online Tutorials
The Welch Library’s website offers tutorials on various aspects of referencing, finding online resources, preparing
presentations, grant writing, etc. at https://browse.welch.jhmi.edu/teaching-learning-resources/welch-library-videos
Student Handbook on Referencing
The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with an overview of the school’s standards and expectations regarding
referencing and citation.
https://my.jhsph.edu/Offices/academicaffairs/Research/Documents/Student%20Referencing%20HandbookREVISED.pdf#se
arch=Student%20Handbook%20on%20Referencing
Fo
r additional guidance on referencing rules, formats, and styles, students can check the Chicago Manual of Style
(https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html), or the American Psychological Association Style Guide to
Electronic References (https://apastyle.apa.org/learn/faqs/style-guide-
differ?_ga=2.92822109.137521177.1614357460-1696208564.1614357460).
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BSPH Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval for an MPH Capstone
The BSPH IRB Office (https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/institutional-review-board-irb) is charged with
assuring that human subject research studies conducted in the school comply with internal school policies and external
regulations designed to protect human subjects. All students who plan to do human subjects research must have IRB
approval before working with human data or samples and/or before contacting human subjects. “Human subjects research”
is broadly defined to include any activity involving living humans that seeks to test a hypothesis or answer a scientific
question. This can include both secondary data analysis and research involving direct contact with subjects.
T
o determine if your project involves human subjects research, complete the IRB Worksheet at
http://jhsph.us2.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1GrF6WBUcNFZCV6. This worksheet will indicate any a
dditional required to
properly document IRB approval of your project.
If a student is listed as a researcher on an ongoing, IRB-approved study at an external institution (other than JHU), the
student must submit the following to the BSPH IRB Office at [email protected]:
a
. BSPH IRB Determination Request Form (Primary [New] Data Collection or Secondary Data Analysis)
b. Copy of the institution IRB approval letter that lists the student as an investigator
c. Copy of the IRB-approved research study protocol
More information about student projects and the IRB can be found on their website at https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-
and-services/institutional-review-board-irb/student-research
The following resources are available to assist students with their IRB questions:
•
Navigating the IRB: A Primer for Students and Postdoctoral Fellows https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-
services/institutional-review-board-irb/student-research (click on the “Student Manual” link on this page). This online
IRB Office publication is designed to provide additional information about the IRB process.
• I
RB Worksheet at http://jhsph.us2.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1GrF6WBUcNFZCV6. This is an aid in determining if
your project involves human subjects research and requires IRB approval.
Additional assistance is available from Ms. Tobey McGuiness at the IRB Office: [email protected].
Please make sure that you have completed the IRB Worksheet before contacting the IRB Office.
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Examples of Capstone Projects from Previous Years
Examples of projects from previous years are available online, at https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-
programs/masters-degrees/master-of-public-health-mph/curriculum/mph-capstone-schedule , under Step 1 and Step 5. The
examples provided show the breadth of possible topics and formats of the capstone project. In addition, binders with
copies of capstone project papers completed by students from previous years are available at the MPH Program office
(Room W1015, Wolfe Street Building).
Capstone Honors and Awards
The MPH Capstone Awards Committee bestows special honors to the best overall capstone projects. Nominations are
accepted from capstone advisers. The winners will be selected by the awards committee based on the written project. Each
capstone award winner receives a plaque for excellence. The student with the single overall best capstone project will also
receive a $500 award.
MPH Field Experience Fund Award
The MPH Field Experience Fund awards can be used to develop an MPH capstone project or to have a population- based
practicum experience. The award is intended primarily to provide support for students during the Winter intersession
period to develop their practicum and/or capstone project. For example, the award could be used for travel to collect
data or to obtain a direct hands-on practical public health experience. The awards can be used for individual field
experiences ($750/domestic or $2,000/international awards) or group field experiences involving multiple students
($6,000 per group project/$2,000 per student maximum.) An application for the award consists of a short paper outlining
the capstone project or the practicum experience and how the funds will be used. The application must have the signed
signature of a Hopkins faculty member as well as an off-site preceptor.
The MPH Field Experience award recipients will each submit a 2-page written summary of their experiences and present a
poster at the Annual Global Health Day in the spring.
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Getting Advice, Mentoring, and Your Questions Answered
Academic Advising Network
Each MPH student is assigned to an Academic Advising Network. The roles of the Academic Network Advisers are to
provide both group and individual mentoring and foster interaction and shared knowledge within a network identified by
a common interest area. They will address questions about courses and activities related to student interests and goals. The
Academic Network Advisers will suggest elective coursework, seminars, activities with centers, and provide
recommendations of faculty to serve as possible capstone advisers. They also will assist students with the completion of
their Goals Analysis and Curriculum Plan.
Advice on Program or School Policies/Procedures
Students should use the MPH Program Office staff as a source for advice on the day-to-day details of the program,
questions regarding program requirements, school policies or administrative procedures.
Questions about Student Services
For specific questions about academic rules and regulations, especially concerning registration, financial aid or student
billing and accounts, please consult the BSPH Student Services website at https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services
.
Questions/inquiries can be submitted to the Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management (SEAM) by submitting
the SEAM online form found at
https://support.sis.jhu.edu/case/.
Advice about Personal or Other Issues
Other non-academic issues may come up during your program. If personal issues arise and you think you may benefit from
some form of counseling, the Student Assistance Program is available. For more information, contact (443) 287-7000.
Website: http://jhsap.org
Finally, if an issue comes up and you just don’t know where to turn, please contact the MPH Program Office
(mphprog@jhu.edu
, 410-955-1291, Room W1015, Wolfe Street building) and we can help triage it for you.
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MPH Student Societies and Student Assembly MPH Co-Officers
There are two student-run organizations that play a critical role in the MPH Program and the School as a whole. The
societies serve as an academic, professional, and social vehicle to stimulate discussion, provide tangible experiences, and
enhance involvement and interaction among students, faculty, and alumni with similar public health interests. Another
important student role is that of the two Student Assembly MPH Co-Officers. These individuals are the MPH class
representatives to the School’s Student Assembly.
M
PH students interested in leadership roles for the class are encouraged to run for one of the many offices for these
societies. More information about the officer positions, events and programming from previous years, service trips, etc., will
be provided early in the summer.
T
he John B. Grant Global Health Society provides a home for both U.S. and international MPH students with an interest in
global health issues. Students come together with faculty and alumni to discuss current health problems in developing
countries and to explore solutions to those health problems. This environment helps students select curricula that will enable
them to design, implement, and evaluate programs and projects in developing countries. It also facilitates student
networking with alumni and others in international health careers and helps to prepare MPH students for their careers
overseas.
For more information, contact: [email protected]
T
he Anna Baetjer Society for Public Health Practice serves as an academic, professional, and social home for MPH students
interested in programs aimed at solving a broad range of problems affecting the health of populations. These programs
focus on the areas of population and family health sciences, mental health and substance abuse, infectious and chronic
diseases, environmental factors in health, and the organization, utilization, and effectiveness of health service delivery
systems. The Society also works to enhance the process of effective advocacy and find ways to facilitate constructive
change – in short, how to make a difference.
Each year, the societies:
• Sponsor speaker events and seminars
• Organize educational and career trips
• Promote student networking with alumni, faculty, and various national and international organizations
For more information, contact: [email protected]du
T
he Student Assembly (SA) allows representation of both part-time and full-time MPH students. MPH Co-Officers represent
the MPH class to the MPH Office, Student Assembly, and School and have the following primary roles:
1) liaison between the MPH class and the MPH program administration (full-time and part-time student
r
epresentatives)
2) partner with MPH students and societies to enrich the MPH class through networking and community building
activities (full-time and part-time student representative s)
3) chair the Student Assembly Elections Committee for both the fall and spring elections (full time studen
t
representative only)
The first two roles require approximately 2-10 hours per week and consists of providing ongoing support and assistance as
well as coordinating services & events to the MPH class. The third role (full-time representative) requires managing the SA
school-wide elections during the fall and spring; each election time requires approximately 6 hours per week for one
month. The MPH Co-Officers also attend monthly SA Executive Board meetings.
F
or more information contact: sasph.presiden[email protected]
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B
SPH and JHU Offices and Contact Information
Career Services
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-student-affairs/career-services
Tel: 410-955-3034
Fax: 410-502-9809
Email: JHSPH.care[email protected]du
•
Career coaching for students and alumni
•
Help in preparing a public health resume
•
A robust database of public health jobs and internships
•
Information about employers
•
Access to a growing network of public health professionals
Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
http://ctl.jhsph.edu/help/
•
CoursePlus
•
Coursera
•
Introduction to Online Learning Module
•
Computer and technology requirements for BSPH eLearning sites
Disability Support Services
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/about/key-commitments/inclusion-diversity-anti-racism-and-equity-idare/student-disability-services
Tel: (410) 955-3034
Fax: (410) 502-9809
Email: jhsph.dss@jhu.edu
•
Review of disability documentation
•
Arranging accommodations
International Services
https://ois.jhu.edu/
Tel: 667-208-7012
Email: internationalservices@jhmi.edu
•
Immigration and student visa issues (including I-20 forms)
•
Travel signatures
•
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
T
he OIS website also provides some information related to taxes, drivers’
licenses and social security numbers for international students.
JHSAP (Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program)
http://www.jhsap.org/
Tel: 443-287-7000
Toll Free: 866-764-2317
Fax: 410-502-0404
Email: j[email protected]
•
Short-term counseling
•
Crisis response
•
Healthy relationship support
•
School-life coaching and
adjustment
•
Educational workshops
BSPH Information Technology
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-information-technology
Phone: 410-955-3781
•
JHSPH ID
•
Laptop Recommendations
•
On-Campus Printing
•
Multimedia Studio
•
MyJHSPH Portal System
•
BSPH Wireless Network
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JHU Information Technology
http://www.it.johnshopkins.edu/gettingstarted.html
East Baltimore campus: 410-955-HELP (4357)
http://it.johnshopkins.edu/help/
•
JHED ID
•
JHU Email
•
Purchasing computers and software
•
Virus Protection
•
University-wide wireless connection
Student Enrollment and Account Management (SEAM)
https://support.sis.jhu.edu/case-home
Tel: 877-419-5131
Virtual or In-person meetings:
https://seam.jhu.edu/contact/
•
Billing, payments and refunds
• Pay your tuition
• Account balance/bill inquiry
• Refund inquiry
• Third party payer
• Student tax information
• Federal Work Study
• Loan Forgiveness and
Repayment Assistance
•
Course registration
• Register for classes
• Add/Drop inquiries
• Change grading system
• Difficulty registering
• Apply for graduation
• Alert holds
• Health Insurance inquiry
• Request diploma
• Interdivisional Registration
• Update student information
• Veteran Benefits
• Verify enrollment or degree
• Financial Aid
• Apply for Financial Aid
• Check status of financial aid
application
• Evaluate financing options
SOURCE
https://source.jhu.edu/
Tel: 410-955-3880
Fax: 410-502-2736
Email: SOURCE@jhu.edu
•
Information on opportunities for community involvement, including special
studies, capstones, internships, federal work-study, and volunteer positions
•
Personal advising for individual students and student organizations
•
Listings of community service opportunities in Baltimore
•
Volunteer listserv and Weekly Service Scoop (subscribe!)
•
Programs on the history of East Baltimore and tours of the community
•
Preparation programs for working in the community
Student Life
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-student-affairs/student-life
Tel: 410-502-2487
Fax: 410-502-9809
Email: jhsph.divers[email protected]du
•
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
•
Personal Development Coaching
•
Non-academic advising and support
Welch Library
https://welch.jhmi.edu/
Donna Hesson, MPH Informationist
Tel: 410-955-3028
Email: dhesso[email protected]du
•
Guidance on accessing and utilizing library resources
•
Tutorials on various aspects of referencing, finding online resources,
preparing presentations, grant writing, etc.
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Policy for BSPH Graduate Student Sick Leave
Please note this policy is for students who are studying in a full-time program.
All students receiving a fellowship/stipend from BSPH for full-time study while enrolled in a Master's or PhD program at the
School are entitled to 15 days (three weeks) paid sick leave per year. Days may be used for a student's own sickness or to
care for a family member. Unused days may not be carried over into the following 12-month period and are not payable
upon departure.
When a student takes sick leave, they should notify their academic faculty adviser and keep them as up to date as
feasible. At its discretion, the department or adviser may require the student to submit verification of the need
for sick leave from their healthcare provider to the University Health Service Center for review. Any documents containing
a student's medical information must be kept separate from their academic file. Extended absences (more than two weeks)
must be reported by the student and the adviser to the Department Administrator as quickly as possible. If the illness
requires an extended absence, the student may apply for a leave of absence.
APPENDIX
SUMMER TERM INFORMATION
Table of Contents
Summer Curriculum Overview 2
Optional Summer Course Electives 3
Introduction to MPH Studies 4
Master Summer Schedule of MPH Activities and Events 5-6
Hopkins and The Baltimore Community 7
The Power of Public Health: Wednesday Welcome Sessions 8
Core Curriculum, Optional MPH Concentrations, and Customized Program of Study 9
BSPH Certificate Programs 10
A1
Summer Curriculum Overview
During the first summer term of study, new full-time MPH students will take the following courses in July and
August:
180.601.01: Environmental Health (5 credits)
Meghan Davis, John Groopman, Brian Schwartz & Jon Links
340.601.01: Principles of Epidemiology (5 credits)
Rosa Crum, David D. Celentano & Jennifer Anne Deal
300.610.01: Public Health Policy (4 credits)
Joshua Sharfstein
380.755.01: Population Dynamics and Public Health (2 credits)
M.E. Hughes
300.615.01: The Tools of Public Health Practice (1 credit)
Beth Resnick and Paulani Mui
550.860.92: Academic and Research Ethics at JHSPH (0 credits) [Required]
550.867.01: Introduction to MPH Studies (0 credits)
The course includes summer faculty advising sessions with faculty; discussion sessions and enrichment
seminars, and core requirement and concentration information sessions. Students will complete the MPH
Individualized Goals Analysis Self-Assessment and Course-by-Course Curriculum Plan.
A2
Optional Summer Course Electives
All full-time MPH students are pre-registered for the summer courses totaling 17 credits. Students considering enrollment in an
additional elective course for the summer are strongly encouraged to consider the following factors prior to making their
decision:
• The emphasis of the summer term is on the required courses in which you are already enrolled. Consider the schedule
a
nd workload for these courses. Do you have the additional time/energy to dedicate to another course? Consider th
e
ot
her people/activities in your life outside of school that you have already made a time commitment to this summer.
• Learning more about the academic environment in the School of Public Health will also begin this summer. Th
e
U
niversity system in the United States differs from those in other countries. Course requirements and workload
expectations may be different from what you have encountered previously. Allow yourself sufficient time this summer
to adjust to your new academic setting.
• In addition to coursework, the summer term offers opportunities to attend other optional program sessions, as well as
meet and network with your fellow MPH classmates. You’ll want to have time to enjoy this aspect of the program too.
• Be sure to also allow yourself time to adjust and get acclimated to your “new home”. If this is your first time t
o
Ba
ltimore and/or the United States, you’ll have lots to learn and discover about the city and our country. In addition t
o
c
oursework, this will be part of your learning experience this summer. You’ll want to learn how to navigate around
campus and the city of Baltimore and be able to participate in campus activities or other fun happenings in the city.
Finding a balance between work and “play” is important!
T
he following are the course electives that are available during the summer term, they are all online courses: (You must have
already completed the Introduction to Online Learning (IOL) course to be eligible to enroll in any of the following offerings):
Summer Term Online Courses
221.606.81 Training Methods and Continuing Education for Health Workers (4 credits)
221.688.81 Social & Behavioral Foundations of Primary Health Care (4 credits)
300.750.81 Teaching, Learning and Leading – in the Classroom, in the Workplace and in the Community (1 credit)
312.617.81 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (3 credits)
390.750.71 Introduction to Clinical Research (2 credits)
550.630.81 Public Health Biology (3 credits)
552.601.84 Foundational Principles of Public Health (0.5 credits) *
552.603.84 The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing a Population's Health (0.5 credits) *
552.608.84 Biologic, Genetic and Infectious Bases of Human Disease (0.5 credits) *
552.609.84 Psychological and Behavioral Factors That Affect a Population's Health (0.5 credits) *
552.610.84 The Social Determinants of Health (0.5 credits) *
552.611.84 Globalization and Population Health (0.5 credits) *
*
Offered from August 1 to August 28
St
eps required to add a summer course:
Discuss the additional course selection with your Summer Faculty Advisor when you meet on June 30th and obtain their
approval to add the course to your summer schedule.
A
dd the course via SIS online registration at https://sis.jhu.edu/sswf/ during the summer add/drop period.
(Add July 5 -July 11. Drop July 5-July 18)
H
elpful Course Information Links:
Introduction to Online Learning (IOL): https://courseplus.jhu.edu Course Directory: https://www.jhsph.edu/courses
A3
Introduction to MPH Studies
Course Faculty: Summer Faculty Advisors and MPH Academic Coordinator
Format: Discussion sessions with summer faculty group advisors; enrichment seminars, information sessions,
Goals Analysis required assignments.
Learning Objectives
• Introduce students to the MPH educational program
• Introduce students to basic concepts on various aspects for approaching a population-based health
problem
• Enable students to articulate national and international perspectives of public health problems
• Provide a structured process for MPH students to plan their educational program through th
e
c
ompletion of the Individualized Goals Analysis
Course Requirements
Students are required to:
1. Attend all Summer Faculty Advising meetings and other Introduction to MPH Studies information
sessions.
2. Submit Customization\Concentration Election Form by July 22
nd
.
3. Complete the MPH Individualized Goals Analysis Part 1 Self-Assessment assignment by July 29
th
.
4. Complete the MPH Individualized Goals Analysis Part 2 Curriculum Plan assignment by September
26
th
(faculty academic advisor approval required prior to submission).
Met
hod of Student Evaluation
Students will be evaluated (Pass\Fail) on their attendance and participation at the Summer Faculty
Advising meetings and the other Introduction to MPH Studies information sessions, in addition to completing
both assignments (Parts 1&2) of the MPH Individualized Goals Analysis requirement.
Schedule of Introduction to MPH Studies Sessions
See the Summer Calendar of Events for a listing of required attendance meetings and information sessions
(marked in bold). All activities will be conducted in-person..
A4
Summer Schedule of MPH Activities and Events
***Attendance required for activities in Bold***
M
on., June 27
th
: 9:00am-4:00pm: New Full-time MPH International Student Welcome & Information Day, Feinstone Hall
Th
urs., June 30
th
: 8:00am-4:30pm – MPH Orientation (Day 1)
12:00-2:00pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Summer Faculty Advising Lunch Meetings
(various locations)
F
ri., July 1
st
: 8:30am-5:00pm MPH Orientation (Day 2)
3:00-5:00pm Ice Cream Social, Gallery/Wall of Wonder
M
on., July 4
th
: HOLIDAY – NO CLASSES
Tue
s., July 5
th
: First day of class:
9:00-10:00am – Intro. to MPH Studies: Welcome to First Day of Classes
11:00-11:50am – Intro to MPH Studies: Library Orientation, Sommer Hall
W
ed., July 6
th
: 11:00am-12:00pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Academic Ethics Overview: Jon Vernick, Office of Academic
Integrity, Sommer Hall
12:00-12:15pm – Lunch pick-up in Anna Baetjer (W1030)
12:15-1:20pm – Intro to MPH Studies: Faculty Group Advising Activity (various locations)
Th
urs., July 7
th
: 11:00am-12:30pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Core Curricular Choices, Part I, Sommer Hall
3:30-4:30pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Core Curricular Choices, Part II, Sommer Hall
F
ri., July 8
th
: 10:00am-12:00pm – Intro to MPH Studies: RefWorks\Database Searching, Sommer Hall
Tue
s., July 12
th
: 11:00am-12:30pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Concentrations/Customization Fair, Anna Baetjer & Wall of Wonder
1:30-3:30pm – Nancy Kass, ScD: Public Health Ethics I
Th
urs., July 14
th
: 11:00am-11:45am – MPH Student Societies Information Session, Sommer Hall
12:00-12:15pm – Lunch pick-up in Anna Baetjer (W1030)
12:15-1:30pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Summer Faculty Advising Lunch Meetings
(various locations)
Mon., July 18
th
: 10:00am-12:00pm – SOURCE Bus Tour - Registration req’d at so[email protected]u
Tue
s., July 19
th
: 10:00-12:00 – SOURCE Bus Tour - Registration req’d at source@jhu.edu
1:00-3:00pm – SOURCE Bus Tour - Registration req’d at source@jhu.edu
F
ri., July 22
nd
: CUSTOMIZATION & CONCENTRATION ELECTION FORMS DUE
Mon., July 25
th
: 12:00pm-1:00pm – “Community Involvement: Dispelling Myths, Providing Tips” SOURCE Panel Discussion,
Sommer Hall
Tue
s., July 26
th
: 11:00-12:00pm – PhD & DrPH Alumni Panel, W2030 Paul
1:30-3:20pm – Jeffrey Kahn, PhD: Public Health Ethics II
Th
urs., July 28
th
: 11:00-12:00pm – MPH Societies Officers Election Talks, Sommer Hall
S
at., July 30
th
: SOURCE- MPH Day of Service
Tues
., Aug 2nd: 11:00am-12:00pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Practicum Session, Sommer Hall
1:00-2:00pm – Careers in Global Health, Becton-Dickson (W1020)
Th
urs., Aug. 4
th
: 11:00am-12:00pm – Intro to MPH Studies: Capstone Info. Session (1), Sommer Hall
Tue
s., Aug. 9
th
: 11:00am-12:00pm – Alumni Speaker Series: Mentors & Networking, Becton-Dickinson (W1020)
1:00-2:30pm – Certificate Fair: Mentors & Networking, Anna Baetjer and Wall of Wonder
A5
Thurs., Aug. 11
th
: 12:15-1:30pm – Introduction to MPH Studies: Summer Faculty Advising Lunch Meetings, Lunch Not Provided
Tue
s., Aug. 16
th
: 11:00am-12:00pm – Alumni Speaker Series Panel for International Students, Becton Dickinson (W1020)
F
ri., Aug. 26
th
: 1
st
TERM REGISTRATION ENDS and LAST DAY OF SUMMER TERM
Mon., Aug. 29
th
: 1
st
TERM INSTRUCTION BEGINS
UPCOMING KEY DATES
MPH Leadership Retreat for the newly elected MPH officers
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Goals Analysis Key Dates
Part 1 Due: July 29, 2022
Part 2 Due: Sept 26, 2022
Capstone Presentation Timeline for Full-time presentations at May Capstone Symposium, May 13, 2023
Complete 260.720: Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences (This is
only applicable to students who matriculated in June 2019 and later)
No later than 3rd Term
Submit Capstone Information Form
By November 18, 2022
Submit final capstone outline to capstone advisor
By February 3, 2023
Submit first draft of project to capstone advisor
By March 17, 2023
Register for capstone course for 4th Term
By March 17, 2023
Submit final draft of project to capstone advisor
By April 14, 2023
Upload only the capstone advisor approved final paper and slides to drop
box. Unapproved papers will not be accepted.
By May 1, 2023
Give oral presentation
Saturday, May 13, 2023
A6
Hopkins and the Baltimore Community
MPH students, as public health students, have an intention to serve the public. They are part of the BSPH
community and can collaborate with communities in Baltimore. To learn more about the communities
surrounding JHSPH, its history, the role of Hopkins in the community and the many opportunities for student
involvement, students can look to SOURCE, the community engagement and service-learning center serving
the JHU health professional schools, as well as other programs and offices in the School of Public Health
which collaborate with local organizations to improve health disparities in our city.
Working with Baltimore community-based organizations on volunteer or practicum experiences can be
facilitated through involvement with SOURCE, the Urban Health Institute (UHI), and other offices. Service-
learning opportunities, such as the Baltimore Community Practicum course (BCP), will be introduced at
Orientation. Information about BCP and other practicum experiences will be presented in a virtual
information session on August 2, 2022.
Join our SOURCE East Baltimore Bus Tour on July 18 and 19, 2022 and learn more about our hyper-local
community partner sites on this engaging tour! We will provide information about the history between JHU
and East Baltimore, as well as issues impacting our East Baltimore community. The bus tour will be led by
SOURCE’s Community Consultant, Glenn Ross.
Students can also learn more about opportunities for community involvement, as well as the history of
Hopkins’ relationship with Baltimore, by attending SOURCE virtual events. To stay connected and receive
announcements each week, subscribe to SOURCE's email newsletter, known as the SOURCE Service Scoop,
by sending an email to SOURC[email protected] with “Subscribe” in the subject line, and indicating enrollment as
an MPH student. Visit SOURCE online at http://SOURCE.jhu.edu to learn more.
The MPH Day of Service in the East Balti ore Community is Saturday, July 30, 2022.
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The Power of Public Health:
Hybrid Wednesday Welcome Sessions
Wednesday Welcome Sessions - Summer 2022
(These sessions are part of the 300.615 Tools of Public Health Practice Class. All zoom links for the sessions
will be posted in the Tools of Public Health Practice Courseplus site.)
J
oin us for the hybrid Wednesday Welcome Series to learn more about ongoing work at the School and
meet others across the Bloomberg School Community!
A
ttendance (on-site, online, or watching the recording) at any one of the following 3 sessions is required as
part of the Summer 300.615 Tools of Public Health Practice course. Extra credit is offered for those
students that attend or watch additional Wednesday Welcome sessions (see details in the Courseplus site).
All sessions will be hybrid (Zoom links for each session are posted in the Tools of Public Health
Practice Courseplus site.) After each session, there will be both onsite and zoom options for informal
discussion to connect with others across the Bloomberg community.
The Power of Public Health: Hybrid Wednesday Welcome Series
Hosted by the Office of Public Health Practice
Date/Time:
All sessions are
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. EST
Session Title
July 13
th
Meet the 3 Deans: Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of the Johns Hopkins
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Where:
Hybrid (In-person in Sommer Hall (E2014, Wolfe St Building))
This session will feature 3 deans of the School of Public Health:
Current Dean Ellen
MacKenzie and former Deans Michael Klag and Alfred Sommer.
July 20
th
Inclusion, Diversity,
Anti-Racism, and Equity: IDARE Efforts at the Johns Hopkins
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Where:
Hybrid (In-person in Becton Dickinson (W1020, Wolfe St Building))
The IDARE session will feature a discussion
on the work being done across the school and
in the community to address inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and equity.
July 27
th
Mental Health as a Priority
in our Work AND in our School Community
Where:
Hybrid (In-person in Becton Dickinson (W1020, Wolfe St Building))
This
session will feature a discussion on the importance of mental health and well-being
in
our public health work and in the BSPH community.
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Core Curriculum, Optional MPH Concentrations, and Customized Program of Study
The MPH core curriculum and associated choices are described in the Core Curriculum of this manual. MPH students may
either elect an optional concentration area or customize their program of study.
Students will make this selection by Friday, July 22 by submitting the electronic Customizing/Concentration Election Form.
Information about your interests and goals that you indicate on this form will assist in making your faculty academic network
advisor assignment.
The educational objectives, course of study, and capstone experience requirements for each concentration are described in
the Customized/Concentrations Appendix A. Specific questions concerning each concentration should be directed to the
concentration faculty directors at the Concentrations/Customization Fair on July 12th. Students who customize their program
of study complete the core MPH requirements and choose elective courses for the remaining credits to complete their degree.
More information about the concentrations and customizing your program of study can be found in the Concentration Section
of this manual.
For the 2022-23 academic year, students can select one of the following areas:
• Customized Program of Study
• Aging & Public Health
• Child & Adolescent Health
• Epidemiologic & Biostatistical Methods for Public Health & Clinical Research
• Food, Nutrition & Health
• Food Systems and Public Health
• Global Environmental Sustainability & Health
• Health Leadership & Management
• Health Systems & Policy
• Humanitarian Health
• Infectious Diseases
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Women’s & Reproductive Health
Core Curricular Choices Sessions
Part One: Thursday, July 7
11:00am – 12:30pm
Part Two: Thursday, July 7
3:30 – 4:30pm
Key Deadlines:
July 22: Customizing/Concentration Election Forms
Due
November 8: Deadline for changing from certain
concentration areas to another.
No switches allowed after Drop period for 3rd
Term for Customized Program of Study.
When changing from a concentration to a
customized course of study, students must notify
Janet Carn and the Concentration Directors.
CUSTOMIZATION/CONCENTRATION
FAIR
Tuesday, July 12:
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Certificate Programs
The School offers certificate programs in specific areas of study. Concentrations and certificate programs differ in that
concentrations are intended specifically for MPH students and incorporate faculty advising and the capstone experience
within the concentration. MPH students may pursue a certificate program; however, a student in a concentration area should
check with the concentration directors to ensure that there is no substantial overlap between the concentration and certificate
requirements. For more inf., see Certificate Programs and contact the faculty sponsors of the certificate programs listed on
the website.
There will be a “Certificate Fairs” throughout the summer where faculty will be available to discuss specific certificates and
other areas of interest. This is an excellent way to network with faculty. Please see certificate options below:
• Adolescent Health**
• Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain*
• Bioethics
• Climate and Health
• Clinical Trials**
• Community-Based Public Health (CBPH)
• Demographic Methods
• Environmental and Occupational Health**
• Epidemiology for Public Health Professionals
• Food System, Environment & Public Health**
• Evaluation: International Health Programs
• Gender and Health
• Gerontology
• Global Health**
• Health and Human Rights
• Healthcare Epidemiology & Infection Prevention &
Control
• Health Communication
• Health Disparities and Health Inequality
• Health Education
• Health Finance & Management** see note below
• Hearing Loss*
• Humane Sciences and Toxicology
• Humanitarian Health
• Injury and Violence Prevention
• Leadership for Public Health and Healthcare**
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer
(LGBTQ) Public Health
• Maternal and Child Health
• Mental Health Policy, Economics & Services
• Ophthalmology*
• Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
• Population and Health
• Product Stewardship for Sustainability**
• Public Health Advocacy
• Public Health Economics
• Public Health Informatics**
• Public Health Preparedness
• Public Health Training for American Indian Health
Professionals
• Public Mental Health Research
• Quality, Patient Safety and Outcomes Research**
• Rigor, Reproducibility, and Responsibility in
Scientific Practice
• Risk Sciences and Public Policy
• Surgery*
• Tropical Medicine
• Vaccine Science and Policy
* MPH Interest Group (not a certificate)
** Can be completed completely online
Note - Not available to students in the MPH Health Leadership & Mgmt. Concentration
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