What is Public Health An interdisciplinary effort that

What is Public Health? An interdisciplinary effort that addresses the physical, mental and environmental health concerns of communities and populations. Its focus is on prevention of injury and disease in populations rather than centering on a single individual.

What can I do with a graduate degree in public health?

Community Health and Prevention • Cancer Center Health Educator • HIV/AIDS Asst. Program Director • Evaluation Specialist, Governor’s Office for Children

Epidemiology and Biostatistics • Database Manager, CDC • Epidemiology Program Coordinator, Merck • Maternal and Child Health Epidemiologist

Environmental and Occupational Health • Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Director • Pollution Control Director • EPA Researcher

Health Management and Policy • Public Administration Analyst, Institute for Health Policy Studies • Hospital/Clinic Administrator • Group Health Co-op Project Mgr.

School vs. Program of Public Health • Offers more concentrations and specializations • Additional degree offerings • Doctoral programs • More career flexibility

Benefits of Accreditation • Promotes societal health and safety through rigorous educational preparation • Meets acceptable standards established by the profession • Increases career options and mobility • Determines eligibility for federal funding and student financial aid

About Drexel University 1891: Anthony J. Drexel founds the Drexel Institute 1919: Curriculum incorporates Co-operative education 2002: Drexel acquires the College of Nursing and Health Professions, the College of Medicine, and the School of Public Health from MCP Hahnemann University 2009: The Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento begins offering graduate programs, including Executive MPH

Drexel Campuses • University City Main Campus • Center City Campus • Queen Lane Medical Campus • Sacramento Center for Graduate Studies

Mission The mission of the Drexel University School of Public Health is to promote the health of communities through an integrated program of education, research, service and practice.

SPH Leadership Marla J. Gold, MD Dean, Drexel SPH Professor, Dept. of Health Management and Policy Research Interests – HIV/AIDS, LGBT health disparities 4 Academic Departments - 44 faculty 9 Research Centers

Community Health and Prevention Ann Klassen, Ph. D Professor and Chair Social determinants of chronic disease Departmental research interests – LGBT health, HIV/AIDS, vulnerable populations, maternal and child health, tobacco prevention

Environmental and Occupational Health Arthur Frank, MD, Ph. D Professor and Chair Asbestos, mesothelioma, occupational health Departmental research interests – emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene, safety climate assessment, environmental determinants of health, housing and health

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Seth Welles, Ph. D, Sc. D Interim Department Chair and Professor HIV/AIDS risk among sexual minorities Departmental research interests – Autism, Infectious disease, cardiovascular epidemiology, nutrition and obesity, aging

Health Management and Policy John Rich, MD, MPH Professor and Chair Urban violence, men’s health, racial disparities Departmental research interests – managed care, health policy and law, public health infrastructure, hunger and poverty

Research Centers and Projects AJ Drexel Autism Institute • Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation (EARLI) Biostatistics Service Center for Academic Public Health Practice • Pennsylvania Public Health Training Center for Health Equality Center for Hunger Free Communities • Witnesses to Hunger Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication • National Resource Center for Advancing Emergency Preparedness Center for Non-violence and Social Justice Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends (FIRST) Program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health

Degree Programs • MPH • Biostatistics • Community Health and Prevention • Environmental and Occupational Health • Epidemiology • Health Management and Policy • Executive MPH • MS – Biostatistics • Dr. PH – Community Health and Prevention • Dr. PH – Health Policy and Social Justice • Ph. D – Epidemiology • MD/MPH Program • JD/MPH Program • Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics • Certificate in Global Health • Certificate in LGBT Health

Certificate Programs Global Health Certificate 4 courses and 1 summer institute • Proseminar in Global Health Ethics • Public Health in Developing Countries • Globalization, Development and Comparative Health Systems • Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health Ongoing discussion series/seminars Fieldwork (practicum) experience LGBT Certificate Aims to help improve the health and well-being of LGBT communities Recognizes that sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, race and economic status play integral roles in health 3 online courses • Studying Rare or Hidden Groups • LGBT Health Disparities • Intersectional Perspectives

Global Health Certificate

Full-time MPH Program • • Two-year program 64 quarter credit hours Prepares students for an array of public health careers and doctoral programs MPH students specialize in: • Biostatistics • Community Health and Prevention • Environmental and Occupational Health • Epidemiology • Health Management and Policy

Year I Fall • Introduction to Public Health • Biostatistics • Prevention Principles and Practices I Winter • Introduction to Epidemiology • Environmental and Occupational Health • Public Policy Spring • Prevention Principles and Practices II • Management, Leadership, Assurance and Health Services • Public Health Elective • First Year Practicum

Year II • Four required courses within student’s concentration area • Three electives approved by department (electives can be taken either within the school or within other departments of the university) • Community-Based Master’s Project

Community-based Learning • 5 -week, 120 -hour practicum with a community partner at end of Year 1 • 8 -month Community-Based Master’s Project (CBMP) throughout Year 2 or summer Global Health Field Experience (GHFE) • By graduation, a full-time MPH student spends almost 600 hours with a community partner.

Community-based Master’s Project • 1 ½ - 2 days per week with a partnering organization • Consistent with student’s interest • Students will identify a public health issue as it relates to their organization and propose a possible solution • Defense at the end of the academic year

Sample of Practicum and CBMP Partnering Organizations • The Food Trust • Philadelphia Department of Public Health • Fox Chase Cancer Center • St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children • Planned Parenthood • Merck Research Laboratories • Philadelphia Fire Department • Pennsylvania Health Law Project

Sample Project Titles “Assessing Food Access in Strawberry Mansion” “Coordination of Medical and Dental Care for HIV-Positive Patients in Community Health Centers in Philadelphia” “Operations of the Medical Examiner: A Descriptive Study” “The Development of a Sexual Health Curriculum Utilizing Community Engagement and Social Media” “The Effects of Chronic Wasting Disease on the State of Pennsylvania” “Assessing Barriers to Safety in Residential Construction Workers” “Best Practices of Fall Prevention Programs for Seniors”

MS in Biostatistics • Two year program • 57 credit hours • Basic public health coursework with advanced study in biostatistics and epidemiology • Data analysis project with paper and defense • Strong computational background required

Executive MPH Program • • • 21 -month program Fast-paced, intensive program for working professionals Students are health care professionals and career changers Develops public health leaders Classes meet one Friday and Saturday per month (2 nd weekend of each month) • Eleven curriculum blocks, 42 credit hours

Dr. PH and Ph. D Programs • • • 60 quarter credit hours beyond the required masters for Dr. PH 69 credits for Ph. D program Three to five years to completion Basic graduate coursework in methods, design, and health and human rights Advance doctoral coursework Comps, candidacy exam, dissertation proposal, dissertation and defense

Full-time MPH Admissions Process • Rolling admissions for Fall entry • Completed application from the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) available at www. sophas. org • Transcripts • GREs (SOPHAS code – 7890) • World Education Service evaluation (for international applicants) • Three (3) reference letters – preferably from faculty • Personal statement • Resume • IELTS/TOEFL scores (non-native English speakers only) • GMAT/LSAT/MCAT also accepted • Course in statistics highly recommended

2012 Entering MPH Class • • 971 applications 137 first-year students 3. 21 average undergraduate GPA 1090 GRE Under new GRE score scale, scores at the 50 th percentile or above is considered competitive • • • 42% from under-represented minority groups 78% female, 28% male Age range, 21 -44 – average age, 24 25 states – PA, NJ, NY, MD, MA (top states) 3 foreign countries – China, India and Nigeria

Executive MPH, MS and Doctoral Programs Admissions Process • • Completed application available at www. drexel. edu/em/grad Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended World Education Service evaluation (for international applicants) Three (3) reference letters • 2 reference letters for Executive MPH program Essay Resume/CV IELTS/TOEFL scores (non-native English speakers only) Office results from the GRE (code 2194)

Program Specific Requirements Executive MPH • June 30 th application deadline for Fall • Minimum 3 years of work experience required in a professional setting • Essay discussing your interests in public health and how this degree will allow you to achieve your professional goals MS Biostatistics • June 30 th application deadline for Fall entry • Baccalaureate degree in a quantitative or scientific field preferred • Calculus 1, 2 and Linear Algebra required

Doctoral Program Requirements • Ph. D program application deadline – December 15 th • Dr. PH program deadlines • Early decision – January 15 th • Regular decision – March 15 th • MPH or related degree required • Evidence of applied research • Area of dissertation interest • In-person or telephone interview required for all finalists

Student Life • Total enrollment - 455 students • Students participate in numerous extra-curricular activities within SPH and the entire university • Student Government Organization • Departmental Clubs • Intramural sports • Free fitness center memberships • Close proximity to local Philadelphia attractions • Philadelphia Museum of Art • Pennsylvania Convention Center • Reading Terminal Market • Independence National Historical Park

Tuition and Financial Aid For the 2012 -13 academic year, tuition rates are as follows: • Full Time (2 -year) MPH program: $970 per credit • Executive MPH program: $1, 200 per credit • MS in Biostatistics: $970 per credit • Doctoral Programs (Dr. PH and Ph. D): $990 per credit • Most doctoral students receive some type of tuition funding Merit based scholarships (Full-time MPH and MS in Biostatistics) • $7, 000 - $17, 000 per year • Student Loans • Stafford, Perkins, Grad Plus Financial Aid Office will cover a students’ full financial need including tuition and fees, living expenses, books and other miscellaneous costs

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Questions? Drexel University – School of Public Health Bellet Building 1505 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215 -762 -4110 sphadmissions@drexel. edu Colleen Baillie Director of Enrollment cpb 32@drexel. edu