Community Health Education at Arcadia University Global Perspectives Personal Attention Real-World Integrative Learning Experiences

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1 Global Perspectives Personal Attention Real-World Integrative Learning Experiences Faculty Director Andrea Crivelli-Kovach, PhD, MA., MCHES Professor and Director of Community & Global Public Health Programs, College of Health Sciences Faculty Andrea Crivelli-Kovach PhD, MA. MCHES Professor Katherine Isselmann DiSantis, PhD., MPH, Assistant Professor Laura Lessard, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor Adjunct Faculty Rashidah Abdul-Khabeer, PhD, Program Planning Brandon Becker, MPH, Epidemiology, Biostatistics Theresa Clark, MPH, HIV, STDs, Human Sexuality, Family, Community Health Education Maryann Hughes, MBA., Health Care Management and Systems Diane Koser-Seltzer, MA, RN, CANP, Stress Management Marie Manzo, Clinical Psychologist, Family Dierdre McKee, M.P.H., Grant Writing, Public Health Practice Christen Rexing, PhD, MPH, Health Policy, Research Methods Robert McKenna, Ph.D. MSHE, Human Sexuality, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Natasha Patterson, MPH, Social and Behavioral Sciences Jamie Pfister, MPH, International & Global Health Alison Tartaglia, MSPH, Nicotene Addiction, Chronic Trauma and Health, Global Health Communications Mita Saksena, PhD, International Health & Human Rights Ramona Salotti, MPH, RN, Occupational Health, Disaster Preparedness, Research Methods Sheryl Thomas, M.P.H., International and Global Health, Women s Health Theresa Villucci, MPH, Research Methods Master s Degrees Master of Arts Degree in Community Health Education (M.A.H.E.) Master of Science Degree in Community Health Education (M.S.H.E.) Dual Degree Programs: Master of Science in Health Education and Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant) Master of Science in Health Education and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology About the Master of Health Education Degree Preparation for community public health professions Capstone projects that integrate practice and research Optional internship that gives students firsthand experience working in a community health setting Option to incorporate more of an international focus in the degree with specific course selections and an international or global focus for the internship and capstone project. The Master of Arts in Health Education (M.A.H.E.) is designed for school health and physical education teachers, school nurses, and community health educators. It provides a breadth of knowledge in heath and trains health educators to assess needs and to plan and implement programs within the school and community settings. In addition, students are trained to coordinate health education programs and to act as resources and communication links for health education needs and concerns. The Master of Science in Health Education (M.S.H.E.) focuses on health education, health promotion, and research in various settings including educational, community, health care, Arcadia University Graduate Catalog

2 and occupational/worksite. It affords students the opportunity to increase their depth of knowledge in health, behavioral science, and research methods and program evaluation. These degrees educate community health education professionals to promote the health of individuals, families, communities, and the environment. This is accomplished through a program that integrates education, research, and practice in a global environment. The goals of the Health Education programs are the following: Educate community health education professionals and develop the skills needed to promote health within communities. Provide an academic environment that integrates community health education with research and practice. Enhance the understanding of the connection between health status and human rights. Translate knowledge into practice through collaborative service projects both domestically and internationally. This can be accomplished through internships and clinical rotations with community-based organizations, clinics, and local health departments. Employ scientific investigation to advance public health knowledge of the relationship between health and the structural environment within which individuals live and work. The Health Education degree is offered through the College of Health Sciences. Admission to the Master of Health Education Program Applications to the HE Program are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students may apply for admission to the program beginning in Fall, Spring, or Summer. Applications must be complete before they are reviewed for admission to the program. In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate students, the following program-specific requirements must be met: 1. A completed graduate application including personal statements, to be completed online at 2. A bachelor s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of 2.8 or better in the major course of study. 3. One official transcript from each college, university or professional school attended. Transfer credits included on a transcript must include grades earned; if not, an official transcript from the original school must be submitted. Transcripts must be sent from the issuing school in a sealed envelope and contain the appropriate signatures and seals to be considered official. 4. Three letters of recommendation, at least one from a professor (if a recent graduate) and one from a health professional. 5. Knowledge of the profession through work or volunteer experience. 6. International applicants should visit for detailed information on admission requirements and application procedures. TOEFL/IELTS results are required for all students for whom English is a second language or who have not earned degrees or diplomas from post-secondary institutions in Englishspeaking countries (e.g. the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand). A course-by-course evaluation of all transcripts by an independent evaluation service based in the United States is required. Expenses (Dual degree program expenses are listed under the specific programs.) Tuition: ( ) $720 per credit Fees: Deferred Payment: $40 Audit: $720 per course Parking: $30 per semester (fall and spring) before 4 p.m. No charge after 4 p.m. Arcadia University Graduate Catalog

3 Degree Requirements for the M.S.H.E. in Community Health Education (36 Required Courses (24 PBH 501 PBH 510 PBH 520 PBH 530 PBH 640 PBH 560 PBH 630 PBH690 Electives (12 PBH 500 PBH 572 PBH 573 PBH 575 PBH 576 PBH 578 Social Determinants of Health and Disease Health Care Systems Statistical Methods in Health Sciences Theories and Principles of Health Behavior and Health Education Research Methods and Design in Health Education Issues in Community and Environmental Health Program Planning and Evaluation for Health Professionals Capstone Research Project Seminar I in Health Education The History and Practice of Public Health Concepts of Mental Health and Mental Illness Human Sexuality Family in Contemporary Society Drug Use and Abuse Stress: Use and Misuse PBH 581 PBH 582 PBH 583 PBH 584 PBH 585 PBH 587 Nutrition: Science, Policy and Controversies International Health and Human Rights Contemporary Health Topics Women s Health Disaster Preparedness Violence and Injury Prevention Death and Dying Sexual & Gender Minority Health Issues Successful Grant Writing Health Policy, Law and Bioethics Global Health Communications (pending approval) Degree Requirements for the M.A.H.E in Community Health Education (36 Required Foundation Courses (6 PBH 520 One of the Following: PBH 640 ED 508 Statistical Methods in Health Sciences Research Methods & Design for Health Professionals (3 Ethnography for Educational Practitioners Required Core Courses (12 PBH 501 PBH 530 Social Determinants of Health and Disease (3 Theories and Principles of Health Behavior and Health Education (3 Arcadia University Graduate Catalog

4 PBH 560 PBH 630 Capstone PBH 690 Electives (15 Issues in Community and Environmental Health (3 Program Planning and Evaluation for Health Professionals Health Education Capstone Project Seminar I PBH 500 The History and Practice of Public Health PBH 510 Health Care Systems (3 PBH 572 Concepts of Mental Health and Mental Illness (3 PBH 573 Human Sexuality PBH 575 Family in Contemporary Society PBH 576 Drug Use and Abuse PBH 578 Stress: Use and Misuse PBH 581 Nutrition: Science, Policy & Controversies PBH 582 International Health and Human Rights PBH 583 Contemporary Health Topics Women s Health Disaster Preparedness Violence and Injury Prevention Death and Dying Sexual & Gender Minority Health Issues PBH 584 Successful Grant Writing PBH 585 Health Policy, Law and Bioethics PBH 587 Global Health Communications Certification Upon completion of the Health Education Degree, students are eligible to sit for the National Certifying Exam for Health Education Specialists (CHES). This certification is recognized by many employers and is recommended to demonstrate mastery of a specific skill set as a Health Education Professional. Information regarding the test is available online through the National Credentialing of Health Education Specialists website (NCHES). Degree Requirements for the Dual Degree: Master of Science in Health Education and Master of Medical Science (MMS: Physician Assistant) This dual degree option in Health Education and Medical Science prepares students to integrate their knowledge of public health, along with program development, implementation and evaluation skills, to their training as Physician Assistants for work in medical settings and within community centers. Course Requirements and sequencing are available by contacting the Director of the Program. Admission to this dual degree program requires the applicant to meet the admission criteria for both the MSHE Program and the MMS (PA) program. See Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant) section of the Graduate Catalog for admission requirements for the MMS Degree. All Course Descriptions are listed in the Master of Public Health catalog. Arcadia University Graduate Catalog

5 Degree Requirements for the Dual Degree: Master of Science in Health Education and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) This dual degree option in Health Education and Counseling Psychology prepares students to integrate their knowledge of public health, along with program development, implementation and evaluation skills, to their training as Counseling Psychologists for work in clinical and community settings. Course Requirements and sequencing are available by contacting the Director of the Program. Admission to this dual degree program requires the applicant to meet the admission criteria for both the MSHE Program and the MACP program. See Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology section of the Graduate Catalog for admission requirements for the MACP Degree. All Course Descriptions are listed in the Master of Public Health Catalog Arcadia University Graduate Catalog

6 Dual Degrees: Public Health and Counseling Global Perspectives Personal Attention Real-World Integrative Learning Experiences Coordinators Eleonora Bartoli, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Director of Counseling Andrea Crivelli-Kovach, Ph.D., M.A., MCHES, Professor and Director of Community & Global Public Health Programs Dual Degree Program Master of Public Health and Master of Arts in Counseling Master of Science in Health Education and Master of Arts in Counseling About Arcadia s Dual Degree Program in Public Health (Health Education) and Counseling This dual degree will enable practitioners to implement both individual and systemic change in the mental health and public health fields, by integrating the tools of the counseling psychologist with the tools of public health. The Master of Arts in Counseling allows students to become licensed as professional counselors. The Master of Public Health (Health Education) Degree educates community health professionals to promote the health of individuals, families, communities, and the environment. This is accomplished through a program that integrates education, research, and practice in a global environment. The Master of Arts in Counseling educates and socializes students to become practitioners skilled in the art of behavior assessment and change. This is accomplished through a program that integrates theory and practice (both within and outside of the classroom) from the beginning of the program. Part-time and full-time options Some courses offered online Dual degree candidates must be accepted to each of the programs in order to enroll in the dual degree (one common application will be provided). With dual degrees, students gain knowledge in two fields as they prepare for their professional careers. Arcadia s College of Health Sciences has nationally recognized health programs that make the world a laboratory by providing realworld, integrative learning experiences. Graduate programs use evidence-based research and project-based learning to prepare health professionals for a rapidly changing global environment. Applied and pro bono clinical research, clinical rotations, public health internships, international fieldwork, and multicultural assessment are threaded through the curricula. Graduate students also conduct research and publish with expert faculty in many fields. The mental health needs of individuals and the community are inextricably linked with socio-economic factors such as poverty, lack of access to health care services, and inadequate education. These negative forces profoundly impact an individual s ability to seek and maintain adequate physical and mental health, and in turn prevent individuals from advocating for themselves to access essential resources. While Counseling prepares students to identify lifestyle factors that may lead to increased risk for serious mental health problems, the focus of the training is on the individual, rather than on a population, and on remediation, rather than prevention. In contrast, the Master of Public Health degree explores the frequency, distribution, and social determinants of public health related issues within human populations with a focus on prevention. This dual degree enables practitioners to implement both individual and systemic change in the mental health and public health fields by integrating the tools of counseling with the tools of public health. In this dual degree program, students explore the relationship between mental health conditions on an individual level on the one Arcadia University Graduate Catalog

7 Dual Degrees: Public Health and Counseling hand, population health and the health of communities on the other. Students are challenged to participate in meaningful internships, develop critical analyses, propose effective solutions, and contribute substantively to the current dynamics linking individual health with the health of communities. There are multiple opportunities for students to work in situations that will allow them to combine their Counseling clinical training with their Public Health communitybased internship requirement. Students earn 78 credits in this three-year program. The M.P.H. program is accredited by the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH). The Counseling program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council (MPAC). Community Health (MPH and MS in Health Education): Goals and Objectives: The Master of Public Health & Health Education degrees educate community health professionals to promote the health of individuals, families, communities, and the environment. This is accomplished through a program that integrates education, research, and practice in a global environment. The goals of the Community Health program are to: Educate community health professionals and develop the skills needed to promote health within communities. Provide an academic environment that integrates community public health education with research and practice. Translate knowledge into practice through collaborative service projects both domestically and internationally. This can be accomplished through internships with community-based organizations and local health departments. Employ scientific investigation to advance public health knowledge of the relationship between health and the structural environment within which individuals live and work. accomplished through a program that integrates theory and practice (both within and outside of the classroom) from the beginning of the program. The program is structured to develop professional level competence in: Communication and listening Critical and analytical thinking Interpersonal and cultural sensitivity Understanding self through introspection and realistic self-critique Adhering to professional, ethical and legal standards and behaviors Generating and testing hypotheses about human behavior Understanding the theories and techniques of counseling and behavior change Using counseling skills in individual and group settings Integrating and applying assessment, diagnostic, consultation and educational strategies Dual Degree Goals and Objectives: The goals of the dual degree program are as follows: Arcadia students will have opportunities to learn about public health and counseling principles from a global perspective. Arcadia students will have the opportunity to integrate their public health education with their clinical counseling training through the use of community projects/internships that will enhance their clinical and community-based skills both within the United States and internationally, if desired. The dual degrees will give students a greater understanding of the scope of public health issues surrounding individual patients and their relationships to their families and their larger communities. The dual degrees will combine the advocacy agendas proposed by both the public health and counseling field to most effectively address patients problems. M.A. Counseling Goals and Objectives: The Master in Counseling educates and socializes students to become practitioners skilled in the art of behavior assessment and change. This is Arcadia University Graduate Catalog

8 Dual Degrees: Public Health and Counseling Admission to the Dual degree Program in Public Health (Health Education) and Counseling Dual degree candidates must be admitted to each of the programs in order to enroll in the dual degree program. Deadline for Summer and Fall admission is January 15 th. Deadline for Spring admission is September 15 th. Program-Specific Admission Requirements The following requirements must be met: 1. A graduate application, including personal statements, to be completed online at 2. A bachelor s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or better. 3. One official transcript from each college, university or professional school attended. Transfer credits included on a transcript must include grades earned; if not, an official transcript from the original school must be submitted. Transcripts must be sent from the issuing school in a sealed envelope and contain the appropriate signatures and seals to be considered official. 4. Completion of at least three Psychology courses, to include Introductory Psychology, with grades of B or better in each. 5. Three letters of recommendation. The letters must be of a professional not personal nature and one a health professional. If the student has been out of school five years or less, at least one letter must come from a professor. 6. Graduate AdmissionTest scores are not required of applicants with an earned master s degree in a related field. Test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the MCAT taken within the past five years are required for all other applicants except for applicants to the dual Counseling and Health Education program who have a GPA greater than a Knowledge of the Public Health profession through work or volunteer experience. 8. An interview with the Counseling department (by invitation only). 9. International applicants should visit for detailed information on admission requirements and application procedures. Official results from the TOEFL or IELTS are required for all students for whom English is a second language except for nonnative speakers of English who hold degrees or diplomas from postsecondary institutions in Englishspeaking countries (e.g. the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand). A course-by-course evaluation of all transcripts by an independent evaluation service based in the United States also is required. Expenses Students are billed on a per-credit basis based on the number of credits they enroll for in a given semester. Information on current costs is available at Financial aid is available to assist qualified students in covering tuition and related expenses, as well as living costs. Students enrolled for at least six credits per semester can apply to receive up to $20,500 annually through the Federal Direct Stafford Loan at a fixed interest rate. In addition to the Stafford Loan, students can choose to borrow either a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan or a private alternative student loan to cover remaining expenses if necessary. Graduate assistantships also may be available to those enrolled full-time (9 credits or more per semester) who qualify. For more information on available financial aid and how to apply, visit and click on Graduate. Requirements for the Dual Degree in Public Health and Counseling (78 credits; 42 credits for the M.A.C. program and 42 credits for the M.P.H. program, with 6 credits shared; 36 credits for the MSHE program, with 6 credits shared) Arcadia University Graduate Catalog

9 Dual Degrees: Public Health and Counseling Dual Degrees: Master of Arts in Counseling (M.A.C.) and Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)/M.S. Health Education Note: The sequencing of courses is presented here based on a full-time schedule, but many students can complete this combined degree on a part-time basis on a schedule to be arranged with the advisers. YEAR 1 (6 PBH 530 PBH 640* Theories and Principles of Health Behavior and Health Education (3 Research Methods and Design in Public Health (3 *PBH 640 counts as the research methods course for both programs (12 PBH 501 PBH 600 Social Determinants of Health and Disease (3 Introduction to Epidemiology PY 572* Concepts of Mental Health and Mental Illness (3 PY 516 Human Development: Life Span PY 587 Practicum (0 *PY 572 counts as one PBH elective (3 and PBH 695 will count as one PY elective. (12 PBH 560 PBH 620 Issues in Community and Environmental Health (3 Introduction to Biostatistics PY 586* Theories and Techniques of Counseling PY 500 Education and Career Counseling: Mental Health Counseling *PY 586 counts as one PBH elective (3. YEAR 2 PBH 510 Health Care Systems (Online) YEAR 2 (9 PBH 630 Program Planning and Evaluation for Health Professionals PY 570 Professional Issues in Counseling PY 620 Advanced Counseling Techniques YEAR 2 (12 PBH 645 PBH 689 Evaluation of Public Health Programs: Case Studies Community Health Internship PY 626 Assessment in Counseling PY 688 Cultural Bases of Counseling YEAR 3 (6 PY 610 Group Counseling (3 PY 574 Clinical Psychopharmacology (3 YEAR 3 (9 PBH 695* Public Health Capstone Project Seminar I (3 PY 630 Counseling Internship (6 YEAR 3 (9 PBH 696 Public Health Capstone Project Seminar II (3 PY 631 Counseling Internship (6 Arcadia University Graduate Catalog