Master of Public Health

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General Catalog Information
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  • Level
  • Department*
  • Name of Program*
    Master of Public Health
    Master of Public Health
  • Description*

    The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the evolving field of public health. A transformative journey designed to empower future leaders in tackling complex health challenges and fostering community well-being both locally and globally. The MPH is an online degree carefully crafted to address a wide range of critical topics, ensuring that you are prepared to meet the challenges of today and shape the future of public health.

  • Before answering the following question, please verify that the program being proposed fits the critera for the type of program you have selected.  These criteria can be found in the glossary of academic terms. (A link will be added here when it is available)

  • Type of Program*
  • If Other, please specify
  • Has this proposal received ARMC approval?*
  • Program Type*
  • CIP Code. Codes can be found at: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/browse.aspx?y=55
    51.2201
    51.2201
  • Total credit hours for the program (this includes GEP, electives, cores, etc.)
    42
    42
    Number of credit hours in the program that are from our current inventory of courses
    3
    3
  • Number of credit hours that are redesigned or revised courses that have been updated for the new program
    Number of credit hours that are completely new courses created for the program
    39
    39
  • Prospective Curriculum*

  • Attach a list of the courses necessary to complete the proposed program. 

    If this is a change to an existing program, indicate new courses and/or structure as well as current courses and/or structure. You may do so either by including two lists or by including one list with changes indicated.

  • Essential Learning Outcomes
    Upon completing the MPH program, students will be able to: 1. Grasp Public Health Fundamentals: Understand the core ideas and theories of public health, its history, and its role in enhancing health and preventing diseases within communities and globally. 2. Evaluate Health Influences: Analyze the various factors – such as biology, society, environment, and behavior – impacting health, identifying major contributors to health inequalities. 3. Apply Epidemiology Techniques: Utilize epidemiological methods to study disease patterns, interpret health trends, and gauge the outcomes of public health actions. 4. Conduct Effective Research: Plan, execute, and interpret public health research using appropriate methods, encompassing data collection and analysis. 5. Assess Health Policies and Systems: Examine health policies and systems to uncover avenues for enhancement, taking into account the influence of political, economic, ethical, and social factors. 6. Utilize Biostatistics Techniques: Employ statistical tools to analyze health data, decipher research findings, and make informed decisions within public health practice. 7. Promote Health and Prevent Disease: Devise and implement proficient strategies to encourage health and prevent diseases across diverse populations, considering cultural and societal nuances. 8. Public Health Leadership: Demonstrate effective leadership skills in public health settings, including the ability to initiate change, manage resources, and adapt to evolving healthcare landscapes.
  • Rationale for Program or change*

    MPH graduates are in demand.  Due to the current pandemic, that demand has only continued to rise.  Out of BSHS students surveyed the current interest to pursue, a MPH by BSHS students is 82.9 %. Employment opportunities are growing with the growing healthcare support and community and social service occupations. SSU has health science and behavioral health certificate that will not only serve the public, but is a desired degree.

    National Demand: 32% projected growth in the field with 51,800-job opening projected each year. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)

    State Demand: Current 850 jobs listed (Indeed, 2021)

    Local Demand: 670, jobs listed within 100 miles of SSU (Indeed, 2021)

    We have a natural feeder program with the BSHS

  • Proposed date for Program or change*
    Fall 2025
    Fall 2025
  • How will this proposal affect other departments/programs/courses? Attach documentation*

    STAT 5130 will be utilized for the MPHP program, the impact would require offering the course. We will collaborate with the Math department for out need. 

  • Specify the effects on teaching load, institutional resources, and subsidy level.*

    Two fulltime BSHS faculty will move to MPHP opening a BSHS full-time position with unment course load taught by adjuncts. 

    *Note from ARM proposal from Provost: 

    • There is need for one new FT faculty hire (not two as the proposal stated). The hire would be for BSHS (with Alice Stephens and Leeann Denning leading the MPH program); search for this position in 2024-2025, with start in Fall 2025. This will modify the budget as originally proposed.
  • If applicable, please record the names of other initiators who contributed to this proposal
    Alice Stephens
Assessment (if applicable)
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  • Describe the assesment plan for this program
    • MPHP Program Outcome Mapping Assessment: Assessment tools TBD in program development pre-test assessment and posttest-assessment will be included.  
    • Graduate surveys. 
  • Data Analysis

    Gathered through pre-test assessment and posttest-assessment adn survey results. Enterence and Exit Assesment plan attached. 

  • How will the results of assessment be used for program review?

    Will assist with achieving accedation and ensure students reach graduation. 

Staffing Qualifications (Required for New Programs)
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  • Describe the number and qulifications of full-time faculty that will be involved in this program. This should include a list of current faculty who would be involved and their relevant areas of expertise. This should also include a list of areas of expertise that would be required in additional faculty.
    PHP only: Primary instructional faculty must meet ALL FOUR requirements outlined below: • Employed full-time as faculty members at the home institution/university. The program uses the university’s definition of “full-time.” • Have regular responsibility for instruction in the program as a component of employment. • Individuals whose sole instructional responsibility is advising individual doctoral or research students do not meet CEPH’s definition of primary instructional faculty. • Spend a majority of time/effort (i.e., 0.50 FTE or greater) on activities associated with the program, including instruction. Research and service effort should also be included in the FTE allocated to the program if the research or service projects impact the program and its students. The program defines FTE allocations consistently and transparently and can clearly account for all time, effort and instructional or other responsibilities spent on degree programs outside the unit of accreditation. CEPH accreditation required minimum: Programs employ, at a minimum, three primary instructional faculty.
  • Provide specific information on the number and qualifications of part-time faculty that would be used in the proposed program.
    None at this time.
Facilities and Support Services (Required for New Programs)
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  • Explain how the proposed program will utilize existing facilities and equipment and descibe what impact that could have on existing programs.
    No new facilities and equipment are required Online Library will be similar to all online Will work with Wiley agreement
  • Describe additional facilities, equipment, and facility modifications that will be required for the new program.
    None
  • Indicate here if there are any institutional plans for facilities, equipment, or facility improvements that will meet needs of the proposed program.
    Alice and Leeann will need to be jointly appointed to the Graduate School. Mariah upon on completion of doctorate.
  • Describe any library resources that would need to be added to our library to support the proposed program. This includes print and non-print material, equipment, and personnel. If there are standards for these resources established by an accreediting body or professional society that will review this program, be sure to indicate these standards in your answer.
    MPH databases MPH ebook MPH electronic journals

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