2.1 Degree Offerings. The school shall offer instructional programs reflecting its stated mission and goals, leading to the Master of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent professional master s degree in at least the five areas of knowledge basic to public health. The school may offer other degrees, professional and academic, and other areas of specialization, if consistent with its mission and resources. The areas of knowledge basic to public health include the following: Biostatistics collection, storage, retrieval, analysis and interpretation of health data; design and analysis of health-related surveys and experiments; and concepts and practice of statistical data analysis; Epidemiology distributions and determinants of disease, disabilities and death in human populations; the characteristics and dynamics of human populations; and the natural history of disease and the biologic basis of health; Environmental health sciences environmental factors including biological, physical and chemical factors that affect the health of a community; Health services administration planning, organization, administration, management, evaluation and policy analysis of health and public health programs; and Social and behavioral sciences concepts and methods of social and behavioral sciences relevant to the identification and solution of public health problems. a. An instructional matrix presenting all of the school s degree programs and areas of specialization. If multiple areas of specialization are available within departments or academic units shown on the matrix, these should be included. The matrix should distinguish between public health professional degrees, other professional degrees and academic degrees at the graduate level, and should distinguish baccalaureate public health degrees from other baccalaureate degrees. The matrix must identify any programs that are offered in distance learning or other formats. Non-degree programs, such as certificates or continuing education, should not be included in the matrix. The School of Public Health-Bloomington offers five different undergraduate degrees with a total of nineteen different majors, four different masters degrees with a total of twenty-five different majors, and five different PhD majors. Table 2.1.1, the instructional matrix, is provided at the end of this section of the self-study. b. The school bulletin or other official publication, which describes all degree programs identified in the instructional matrix, including a list of required courses and their course descriptions. The school bulletin or other official publication may be online, with appropriate links noted. The 2014-2015 School of Public Health-Bloomington Academic Bulletin is provided as Electronic Resource 2.1.a. 101
c. Assessment of the extent to which this criterion is met and an analysis of the school s strengths, weaknesses and plans relating to this criterion. This criterion is met. Strengths The school offers a diverse array of academic programs that collectively represent a progressive and multidisciplinary approach to addressing the public health challenges of today and tomorrow. The school offers public health designated programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral level, including one major under the BSPH degree, eight concentrations under the MPH degree, and three public health doctoral programs. The school s academic portfolio also includes academic programs designated as other at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral level. While not traditionally considered public health, these academic programs provide students with innovative preparation through both the disciplinary traditions of their curricula and the infusion of knowledge basic to public health into each. As a result, these programs are highly complementary to the public health designated programs and collectively, represent significant efforts to train future generations of professionals who will work toward attaining the goals of public health in interdisciplinary and creative ways. Weaknesses None documented. Future Plans The school continues to explore opportunities to expand its public health designated programs. Currently, efforts are underway to add additional undergraduate majors to our BSPH degree, including those in epidemiology and biostatistics, environmental health, and physical activity. Additionally, faculty are currently engaged in the development of proposals for new concentrations under the MPH degree and online degree programs that are tailored to midcareer public health professionals at both the masters and doctoral levels. 102
Table 2.1.1 Instructional Matrix -- Degrees and Specializations UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM Public Health or Other Degree BACHELOR'S DEGREES Major/Concentration/Focus Area Community Health Public Health Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) Dietetics Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science Human Development and Family Studies Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science Health Education Secondary Teacher Preparation Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science Nutrition Science Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science Safety Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science Youth Development Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science Athletic Training Other Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (BSAT) Exercise Science Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Health Fitness Specialist Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Sport Communication-Broadcast Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Sport Communication-Print Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Sport Marketing & Management Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Teacher Preparation-All Grade Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Human Ecology Other Bachelor of Science in Recreation Public, Nonprofit, & Community Recreation Other Bachelor of Science in Recreation Recreational Sport Management Other Bachelor of Science in Recreation Recreational Therapy Other Bachelor of Science in Recreation Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management Other Bachelor of Science in Recreation 103
Table 2.1.1 Instructional Matrix (continued) GRADUATE PROGRAM Public Health or Other Academic Degrees Professional Degrees MASTER'S DEGREES Specialization/Concentration/Focus Area Behavioral, Social & Community Health Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) Biostatistics Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) Environmental Health Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) Epidemiology Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) Public Health Administration Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) Family Health Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) Physical Activity Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) Professional Health Education Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) Nutrition Science Master of Science in Applied Other Health Science Safety Management Other Master of Science in Applied Health Science School & College Health Education Other Master of Science in Applied Health Science Applied Sport Science Other Master of Science in Kinesiology Athletic Administration/Sport Management Other Master of Science in Kinesiology Athletic Training Other Master of Science in Kinesiology Physical Activity, Fitness & Wellness Other Master of Science in Kinesiology Biomechanics Other Master of Science in Kinesiology Ergonomics Other Master of Science in Kinesiology Exercise Physiology Other Master of Science in Kinesiology Motor Learning/Control Other Master of Science in Kinesiology Outdoor Recreation Other Master of Science in Recreation Park and Public Lands Management (online) Other Master of Science in Recreation Recreation Administration Other Master of Science in Recreation Recreational Sports Administration Other Master of Science in Recreation Recreational Therapy (online) Other Master of Science in Recreation Tourism Management Other Master of Science in Recreation 104
Table 2.1.1 Instructional Matrix (continued) GRADUATE PROGRAM Public Health or Other Academic Degrees Professional Degrees DOCTORAL DEGREES Environmental Health Public Health Doctor of Philosophy Epidemiology Public Health Doctor of Philosophy Health Behavior Public Health Doctor of Philosophy Leisure Behavior Other Doctor of Philosophy Human Performance Other Doctor of Philosophy JOINT DEGREES 2nd Non Public Health Area Jointly with MPH African Studies Caribbean and Latin American Studies Russian and East European Studies Law Degree (joint with MPH) Juris Doctorate 105