ABOUT THE RUTGERS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

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1 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants for admission to the articulated BA/MPH or BS/MPH program must have completed at least 60 but no more than 90 undergraduate credits (at least 20 of which count towards their major requirements) and demonstrated both a mature attitude and superior academic achievement. They must be recommended to the program by their major adviser or college dean. Faculty or college dean letters of recommendation should include a brief description of the student s interests, track record, and statement of maturity. The faculty recommendation should be sent to Christina Miller, the Coordinator of Undergraduate Student Services at Rutgers University s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Ms. Miller will then invite the student for an appointment to discuss the application process. Ms. Miller may be contacted via at millercl@rci.rutgers.edu. Questions regarding the registration process may also be addressed to Christina Miller at the Bloustein School, , or at millercl@rci.rutgers.edu. Students applying to the articulated program should request an application from the Rutgers School of Public Health (see contact information below). Students must submit official transcripts of all prior work, an essay stating their career goals in public health, and letters of recommendation, including one from the Rutgers adviser to the fiveyear program. The GRE requirement is waived. FOR MORE INFORMATION Janet Zamorski, New Brunswick Campus 683 Hoes Lane West, 1st Flr, Rm 135 Piscataway, NJ t f zamorsja@ Students and faculty volunteer at Ronald McDonald House. ABOUT THE RUTGERS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH The serves a vital function in New Jersey. With its faculty and students, the school y Addresses public health issues and how the issues affect length and quality of life; and y Provides an exceptional, high-quality education that is Accessible; Affordable; and Designed to accommodate today s working professionals. In addition to the MPH, Certificate programs; an MS in Biostatistics degree; an MS in Biostatistics- Pharmaceutical Biostatistics degree; an MS in Health Outcomes, Economics, and Policy degree (sponosred jointly with Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy); and PhD and DrPH degrees are offered as well as a number of dual degrees. With educational opportunities offered in New Brunswick, Newark and Stratford, the School is conveniently accessible from across the state. Numerous continuing education opportunities are also available at the school. The evening schedule makes it convenient for students to continue working or gain experience while earning their public health degree or certificate. Students have opportunities to participate in leading public health research. Plus, students can put their public health education into practice through participating in our international health or community service projects, organized by the Student Government Association and V.O.I.C.E.S. (Volunteer Opportunities In Community Engaged Service), a student run organization at the School. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Feb 2014 three campuses statewide Accredited by the BA/MPH or BS/MPH Articulated Degree Program with Rutgers-New Brunswick New Brunswick Campus Newark New Brunswick Stratford Your Partner for Success

2 Master of Public Health Degree The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program can accommodate working professionals or those ready to commit to a full-time program. Most classes on all campuses are offered in the late afternoons/early evenings so students can continue working or gain experience while earning their public health degree. The MPH degree provides students with a clear understanding of the roles of the core disciplines in public health. It also provides students with sufficient knowledge of the theory and terminology used by these disciplines to allow effective participation in interdisciplinary public health efforts and with specialized skills in at least one public health discipline. Your area of specialization should play an important role in your choice of departments and, consequently, in your campus location. MPH DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The MPH degree program at the Rutgers School of Public Health requires 45 credit hours. Full-time students may complete the degree requirements within 1.5 years, but it usually requires two years. Part-time students may take up to six years to complete the coursework but should satisfy the core requirements within 2.5 years of matriculation. MPH Degree Requirements Core Courses 15 credit hours Required Department 9-15 credit hours* Courses Electives 9-12 credit hours* Fieldwork 6 credit hours Total 45 credit hours *varies by department A Head Start on the MPH Degree The is pleased to offer the BA/MPH or BS/MPH articulated degree option for select, highly-qualified undergraduate students with an interest in a public health career. The articulated program, administered through the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, is open to all majors attending Rutgers-New Brunswick. The program allows Rutgers-New Brunswick undergraduate students to take up to 15 graduate core course credits at the New Brunswick Campus toward both degrees while enrolled as an undergraduate paying undergraduate tuition. The graduate credits obtained as an undergraduate from the Rutgers School of Public Health MPH degree program cannot be transferred to other graduate programs. This program provides select students advanced placement in graduate study and allows the School to attract and retain the best students from Rutgers-New Brunswick. NEW BRUNSWICK DEPARTMENTS y Biostatistics: the development and application of statistical reasoning and methods. y Environmental and Occupational Health: the study of environmental and occupational factors that affect communities or workplaces. y Epidemiology: the study of patterns of disease and injury in human populations and its application to the control of health problems. y Health Education and Behavioral Science: addresses the behavioral, social and cultural factors related to individual and population health and health disparities over the life course. y Health Systems and Policy: examines the delivery, quality and costs of health care for individuals and populations. MPH CORE COURSES PHCO 0501: Health Systems and Policy (3 cr) This course introduces the student to the history organization financing, and regulation of medical and public health services in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the social and behavioral factors that shape health, inequalities in health, and health services. PHCO 0502: Principles and Methods of Epidemiology (3 cr) This course introduces students to the study of disease and ill health through their patterns of occurrence in human populations. Approaches to estimating the burden of disease, making inferences about cause of disease and in evaluating primary secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies are presented. PHCO 0503: Introduction to Environmental Health (3 cr) This course explores the way in which particular characteristics of our environment impinge on health. Students examine health problems associated with chemical physical, and biological agents; and how those agents impact food safety, infectious disease, air quality, water quality, and land resources in community and occupational settings. PHCO 0504: Introduction to Biostatistics (3 cr) This course is an introduction to biostatistical concepts and methods commonly encountered by public health professionals. Students are also expected to complete several computer-based exercises for this course. PHCO 0505: Health Education and Behavioral Science in Public Health (3 cr) This course introduces the student to learning and behavioral science principles theories, and practices that provide the framework for the practice of health education.

3 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants for admission must have completed an undergraduate program accredited in the United States or Canada and must have demonstrated superior academic achievement in an appropriate discipline. Each of the following must be submitted: y An application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) [ y Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or its equivalent (e.g., MCAT, GMAT or LSAT); y Official transcripts of all prior work; y An essay on statement of goals for applying to the program; y Two letters of recommendation; and y For international applicants, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and an official course by course evaluation of foreign transcripts. FOR MORE INFORMATION Janet Zamorski, New Brunswick Campus 683 Hoes Lane West, 1st Flr, Rm 135 Piscataway, NJ t f zamorsja@ Rhonda Barnes, BSW, Newark Campus Stanley S. Bergen Bldg, 65 Bergen St, Room 701 Newark, NJ t f barnesrb@ Tina Greco, MSM, Stratford Campus University Educational Ctr 40 East Laurel Rd, Suite 2033 Stratford, NJ t f grecotm@ ABOUT THE RUTGERS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH The serves a vital function in New Jersey. With its faculty and students, the school y Addresses public health issues and how the issues affect length and quality of life; and y Provides an exceptional, high-quality education that is Accessible; Affordable; and Designed to accommodate today s working professionals. In addition to the MPH, Certificate programs; an MS in Biostatistics degree; an MS in Biostatistics- Pharmaceutical Biostatistics degree; an MS in Health Outcomes, Economics, and Policy; and PhD and DrPH degrees are offered as well as a number of dual degree opportunities. With educational opportunities offered in New Brunswick, Newark and Stratford, the School is conveniently accessible from across the state. Numerous continuing education opportunities are also available at the school. The evening schedule makes it convenient for students to continue working or gain experience while earning their public health degree or certificate. Students have opportunities to participate in leading public health research. Plus, students can put their public health education into practice through participating in our international health or community service projects, organized by the Student Government Association and V.O.I.C.E.S. (Volunteer Opportunities In Community Engaged Service), a student run organization at the School. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Feb 2014 three campuses statewide Accredited by the MPH Master of Public Health Degree Program Newark New Brunswick Stratford Your Partner for Success

4 Master of Public Health Degree The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program can accommodate working professionals or those ready to commit to a full-time program. Most classes on all campuses are offered in the late afternoons/early evenings so students can continue working or gain experience while earning their public health degree. The MPH degree provides students with a clear understanding of the roles of the core disciplines in public health. It also provides students with sufficient knowledge of the theory and terminology used by these disciplines to allow effective participation in interdisciplinary public health efforts and with specialized skills in at least one public health discipline. Your area of specialization should play an important role in your choice of departments and, consequently, in your campus location. MPH DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The MPH degree program requires 45 credit hours. Full-time students may complete the degree requirements within 1.5 years, but it usually requires two years. Part-time students may take up to six years to complete the coursework but should satisfy the core requirements within 2.5 years of matriculation. MPH Degree Requirements Core Courses 15 credit hours Required Department Courses 9-15 credit hours* Electives 9-12 credit hours* Fieldwork 6 credit hours Total 45 credit hours *varies by department NEW BRUNSWICK Biostatistics Biostatistics is the development and application of quantitative methods, including statistics, mathematical modeling and computing, to the life and health sciences. Students will be provided with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to undertake meaningful teaching, research and service roles in the biomedical and public health sector. Environmental and Occupational Health The adverse health impacts of environmental pollution is an important policy issue in New Jersey. The public, private and academic sectors are all striving to improve the ability to understand our environments and protect them. Students will develop expertise in environmental health or occupational health; either area may be chosen. Epidemiology Students will develop epidemiological and computing skills that will allow them to undertake meaningful research in the public health sector. Specifically, graduates of this department will be able to assist or lead in studies that describe the distribution of disease in time and place, identify determinants of disease, and perform quantitative evaluation of intervention programs. Health Education and Behavioral Science Students will learn to participate in the formulation of policy, assess and define educational needs of priority populations through diagnostic and consultation skills, develop and successfully implement theory-based health programs, and design and conduct program evaluations. Health Systems and Policy Students will develop an understanding of current health care policies as well as an understanding of the historical context of the organization, financing, and regulation of health care in the US. The department is designed to build upon the skills of health care professionals and others with interests in health care delivery, program planning and evaluation, and health care policy. NEWARK Dental Public Health The Department of Dental Public Health is designed to develop skilled and committed dental health professionals equipped with a broad knowledge of health problems and health delivery. The health professional will be capable of assuming leadership roles in community dental health promotion, dental disease prevention and dental health research programs. Quantitative Methods: Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research and data analysis skills are needed for those who wish to become effective policymakers, program administrators, and public health researchers. Students will develop quantitative, analytical and research skills. An emphasis in either biostatistics or epidemiology is offered as a choice to each student. Urban Health Administration Students will learn to provide leadership in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of organizations and programs that address the public health needs of urban and disadvantaged populations. STRATFORD Health Systems and Policy Students will develop an understanding of current health care policies as well as an understanding of the historical context of the organization, financing, and regulation of health care in the US. The department is designed to build upon the skills of health care professionals and others with interests in health care delivery, program planning and evaluation, and health care policy.

5 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants for admission must have completed an undergraduate program accredited in the United States or its equivalent and must have demonstrated superior academic achievement in an appropriate discipline. Each of the following must be submitted: An application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) [ Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) by international applicants and an official course by course evaluation of foreign transcripts; Official transcripts of all prior work; An essay on statement of goals for applying to the program; and Two letters of recommendation. Applicants should have a strong aptitude for quantitative thinking and an interest in biomedical and public health applications. FOR MORE INFORMATION Bart Holland, PhD, MPH, Program Director, MS in Biostatistics, Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Newark Campus t holland@njms.rutgers.edu Rhonda Barnes, Administrative Coordinator Newark Campus 65 Bergen Street Stanley S. Bergen, Jr. Building, Room 701 Newark NJ t f barnesrb@ ABOUT THE RUTGERS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH The serves a vital function in New Jersey. With its faculty and students, the school Addresses public health issues and how the issues affect length and quality of life; and Provides an exceptional, high-quality education that is Accessible; Affordable; and Designed to accommodate today s working professionals. In addition to the MS in Biostatistics degree (Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Track), Certificate programs; the MPH degree; an MS in Biostatistics degree (on New Brunswick Campus); an MS in Health Outcomes, Economics, and Policy degree (sponosred jointly with Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy); and PhD and DrPH degrees are offered as well as a number of dual degrees. With educational opportunities offered in New Brunswick, Newark and Stratford, the School is conveniently accessible from across the state. Numerous continuing education opportunities are also available at the school. The evening schedule makes it convenient for students to continue working or gain experience while earning their public health degree or certificate. Students have opportunities to participate in leading public health research. Plus, students can put their public health education into practice through participating in our international health or community service projects, organized by the Student Government Association and V.O.I.C.E.S. (Volunteer Opportunities In Community Engaged Service), a student run organization at the School. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey three campuses statewide Accredited by the Master of Science in Biostatistics Degree Program Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Track Newark Campus Newark New Brunswick Stratford Your Partner for Success Feb 2014

6 Master of Science in Biostatistics Degree Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Track The Master of Science in Biostatistics degree program, Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Track, is offered through the Department of Quantitative Methods: Epidemiology and Biostatistics of the School. This program can accommodate working professionals or those ready to commit to a full-time program. The Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Track of the MS in Biostatistics degree is offered on the Newark Campus. Most classes are offered in the late afternoons/early evenings so students can continue working or gain experience while earning their biostatistics degree. The Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Track of the MS in Biostatistics degree is designed to provide qualified students with comprehensive knowledge and technical skills needed for planning and conducting statistical analyses relevant to research and development in the field of pharmaceuticals. In addition, for those graduate students who may intend to continue their studies towards a PhD in biostatistics, the MS in Biostatistics degree, Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Track, will equip them with the necessary training and preparation for further advanced studies and research. MS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The MS in Biostatistics degree, Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Track, requires 36 credit hours. Full-time students may complete the degree requirements within 1.5 years, but it usually requires two years. Part-time students may take up to four years to complete the coursework. MS in Biostatistics Degree Requirements Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Track Core Courses in Public Health 9 credit hours Required Statistical and 21 credit hours Epidemiology Courses Coursework Relevant to Drug 6 credit hours Development Capstone Project Required Total 36 credit hours + capstone Statistical expertise has become more valuable than ever. -Careers Section, Nature, 2/9/12 The sexy job in the next ten years will be statisticians. People think I m joking, but who would ve guessed that computer engineers would ve been the sexy job of the 1990s? Hal Varian, Chief Economist, Google DEGREE COMPETENCIES Upon graduation, a student in the Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Track of the MS in Biostatistics degree will be able to: Develop research protocols to assess public health problems, clinical questions and evaluate public health programs Critically evaluate epidemiological data and findings Communicate results from epidemiologic studies Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of software packages used in epidemiology (e.g., JMP, SAS and Epi-Info) Conceptualize public health or clinical research questions using quantitative methods Identify the principles and limitations of public health screening programs Conceptualize public health or clinical research questions using advanced quantitative methods techniques Understand basics of infectious disease pathology, diagnosis, treatment and identification of risk factors Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical underpinnings of biostatistical methods, sufficient to defend the selection of statistical methods, to modify them to meet varying circumstances, and to understand and apply new methods derived in the future. Compare the advantages and disadvantages, including the risks and benefits, of using various computerized systems for clinical research data bases. Be well-prepared to conform to regulatory and ethical requirements in clinical investigations. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the statistical consultant.

7 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants for admission must have completed an undergraduate program accredited in the United States or its equivalent and must have demonstrated superior academic achievement in an appropriate discipline. Each of the following must be submitted: An application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) [ Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) by international applicants and an official course by course evaluation of foreign transcripts; Official transcripts of all prior work; An essay on statement of goals for applying to the program; and Two letters of recommendation. Applicants should have a strong aptitude for quantitative thinking and an interest in biomedical and public health applications. ABOUT THE RUTGERS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH The serves a vital function in New Jersey. With its faculty and students, the school Addresses public health issues and how the issues affect length and quality of life; and Provides an exceptional, high-quality education that is Accessible; Affordable; and Designed to accommodate today s working professionals. In addition to the MS in Biostatistics degree, Certificate programs; the MPH degree; an MS in Biostatistics-Pharmaceutical Biostatistics degree (Newark Campus); an MS in Health Outcomes, Economics, and Policy degree (sponosred jointly with Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy); and PhD and DrPH degrees are offered as well as a number of dual degrees. With educational opportunities offered in New Brunswick, Newark and Stratford, the School is conveniently accessible from across the state. Numerous continuing education opportunities are also available at the school. Master of Science in Biostatistics Degree Program New Brunswick Campus Newark New Brunswick Department of Biostatistics Faculty, Staff and Students FOR MORE INFORMATION Janet Zamorski, New Brunswick Campus 683 Hoes Lane West, 1st Flr, Rm 135 Piscataway, NJ t f zamorsja@ The evening schedule makes it convenient for students to continue working or gain experience while earning their public health degree or certificate. Students have opportunities to participate in leading public health research. Plus, students can put their public health education into practice through participating in our international health or community service projects, organized by the Student Government Association and V.O.I.C.E.S. (Volunteer Opportunities In Community Engaged Service), a student run organization at the School. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Feb 2014 three campuses statewide Accredited by the Stratford Your Partner for Success

8 Master of Science in Biostatistics Degree The Master of Science in Biostatistics (MS) degree program can accommodate working professionals or those ready to commit to a full-time program. The MS in Biostatistics degree is offered on the New Brunswick Campus. Most classes are offered in the late afternoons/early evenings so students can continue working or gain experience while earning their biostatistics degree. The MS in Biostatistics degree is designed to provide qualified students with comprehensive knowledge and technical skills needed for planning and conducting statistical analyses for studies that are required for evidence-based medicine, epidemiological studies, surveys and public health policy decisions. In addition, for those graduate students who may intend to continue their studies towards a PhD in biostatistics, the MS in Biostatistics degree will equip them with the necessary training and preparation for further advanced studies and research. Students in a biostatistics class. DEGREE OBJECTIVES The objectives of the MS in Biostatistics degree program are to: Educate graduate students to be biostatisticians at the Masters level with the ability to collaborate and consult with researchers of other disciplines in the biomedical and public health sciences; Meet the need for well-trained masters-level biostatisticians in the pharmaceutical industry, medical research institutions and public health organizations in New Jersey and nationwide; and Identify and prepare promising doctoral students in Biostatistics. The Biostatistics discipline emphasizes the concepts underlying the scientific method, and the applications in biomedical data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results. The study of Biostatistics includes: Designs and analysis of experimental studies, including clinical trials, and non-experimental (observational) studies; Theory of probability and statistics; and Statistical computing. MS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The MS in Biostatistics degree program requires 30 credit hours. Full-time students may complete the degree requirements within 1.5 years, but it usually requires two years. Part-time students may take up to four years to complete the coursework. MS in Biostatistics Degree Requirements Core Courses in Public Health 6 credit hours Required Department Courses 24 credit hours Research Paper Required Total 30 credit hours SELECT FACULTY RESEARCH AREAS Primary Full-Time Faculty: Sinae Kim, PhD, Assistant Professor Texas A&M University, 2006 Statistical Methods for High-Dimensional Data in Cancer Research Yong Lin, PhD, Associate Professor Pennsylvania State University, 1997 Pharmacokinetics; Mixture hypotheses & models, cancer phase-i/ii clinical trials; Statistical computing Shou-En Lu, PhD, Assistant Professor Johns Hopkins University, 2001 Multivariate failure times; Clustered data analysis; Design & analysis in cohort & case-control studies Dirk Moore, PhD, Associate Professor University of Washington, 1985 Correlated count data; Genetic epidemiology; Mixture models Pamela Ohman Strickland, PhD, Associate Professor Cornell University, 1997 Clustered failure time data; Analyses for small samples; Categorical analyses; Random effects models Weichung Joe Shih, PhD, Professor and Department Chair University of Minnesota, 1981 Clinical trials; Sequential design & analysis; Hierarchical models; Mid-course adjustment of study designs: Missing data problems

9 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants for admission must have completed an undergraduate program accredited in the United States or Canada and must have demonstrated superior academic achievement in an appropriate discipline. Each of the following must be submitted: y An application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) [ y Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or its equivalent (e.g., MCAT, GMAT or LSAT); y Official transcripts of all prior work; y An essay on statement of goals for applying to the program; y Three letters of recommendation; and y For international applicants, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and an official course by course evaluation of foreign transcripts. ABOUT THE RUTGERS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH The serves a vital function in New Jersey. With its faculty and students, the school y Addresses public health issues and how the issues affect length and quality of life; and y Provides an exceptional, high-quality education that is Accessible; Affordable; and Designed to accommodate today s working professionals. In addition to the PhD and DrPH degrees, the MPH degree; Certificate programs; an MS in Biostatistics degree; an MS in Biostatistics- Pharmaceutical Biostatistics degree; and an MS in Health Outcomes, Economics, and Policy degree (sponsored jointly with Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy) are offered as well as a number of dual degrees. PhD DrPH Doctoral Degree Programs: Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Public Health New Brunswick and Newark Campuses FOR MORE INFORMATION Tina Greco, MSM 683 Hoes Lane West, 1st Flr, Rm 135 Piscataway, NJ t f grecotm@ With educational opportunities offered in New Brunswick, Newark and Stratford, the School is conveniently accessible from across the state. Numerous continuing education opportunities are also available at the school. The evening schedule makes it convenient for students to continue working or gain experience while earning their public health degree or certificate. Students have opportunities to participate in leading public health research. Plus, students can put their public health education into practice through participating in our international health or community service projects, organized by the Student Government Association and V.O.I.C.E.S. (Volunteer Opportunities In Community Engaged Service), a student run organization at the School. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Feb 2014 three campuses statewide Accredited by the Newark New Brunswick Stratford Your Partner for Success

10 Doctoral Degrees: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Students may choose to work towards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at. Some view the PhD as a more research-oriented degree and the DrPH as a more practice-oriented degree. The PhD and DrPH degrees each require 72 credit hours for completion. Candidates for either degree will be required to complete comprehensive written and oral examinations in major and minor areas, if applicable, as well as complete and defend original dissertation research. In addition, students pursuing the DrPH degree will be required to take Fieldwork I and II and complete an MPH degree unless one has already been earned. Through doctoral level research, students will: y Develop expertise on a single topic; y Design and implement a research project; y Integrate and interpret complex data; and y Complete a comprehensive dissertation. Doctoral students are accepted in the following areas: New Brunswick Campus ybiostatistics y Environmental and Occupational Health yepidemiology y Health Education and Behavioral Science y Health Systems and Policy Newark Campus yepidemiology All doctoral students curriculum/academic progress is monitored by the School s Doctoral Committee. DOCTORAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Each student must develop a proposed course of study or curriculum with his or her advisor, meet a residency requirement, fulfill a teaching experience, pass a qualifying exam and defend a dissertation. C urriculum The 72-credit curriculum must include a minimum of 24 credits of doctoral research, as well as specification of a major area of study and the option to select a minor area of study. Each major area has required and elective courses. Students may transfer up to a maximum of 24 credits from another school, following the SPH transfer credit policy. Once developed, the student s curriculum is approved by the relevant department doctoral studies coordinator and the Doctoral Committee Chair prior to the appointment of a Qualifying Examination Committee. A student s entire curriculum, including thesis research and defense, must be completed within nine years of admission to the doctoral degree program. Journal Club/Seminar Requirement Students are required to attend at least 15 seminars or journal clubs during their doctoral studies and make a presentation at a minimum of five of them. These sessions must be planned in advance and approved by the relevant department doctoral studies coordinator. Coordinators PhD CURRICULUM SUMMARY Students seeking the PhD degree must complete 72 credits and must defend a dissertation. Core Courses 6-9 credit hours* Department Courses ~39 credit hours depending on approved curriculum (Course listings are available upon request.) Doctoral Research 24 credits Total 72 credit hours *varies by department develop policies for their departments with respect to the sessions that they require. When approved, appropriate sessions organized for one department may serve students in other departments. Teaching Experience All doctoral students must serve as a teaching assistant for at least one semester. If a student can document sufficient teaching experience at the graduate school level, the Doctoral Committee Chair may waive this requirement. Qualifying Examination The student and the student s advisor are responsible for proposing a Qualifying Examination Committee and providing guidance for the student s exam preparation. The Qualifying Examination includes both a written portion, administered first, and an oral portion. D issertation The student must first develop and defend a dissertation proposal. The proposal should include clearly stated hypotheses or research questions, a literature review, methods and expected results, as applicable. Once approved, the student shall begin the dissertation research. The entire dissertation must be completed and approved prior to the dissertation defense. DrPH CURRICULUM SUMMARY Students seeking the DrPH degree must complete 72 credits and must defend a dissertation. Core Courses 15 credit hours Department Courses ~33 credit hours depending on approved curriculum (Course listings are available upon request.) Doctoral Research 24 credits Fieldwork 6 credit hours (Required if student has not previously earned an MPH degree.) Total 72 credit hours