MPH Student Handbook

2021-22

www.publichealth.uga.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. MPH PROGRAM AT UGA .............................................................................. 1

Mission ....................................................................................................... 1

MPH Academic Affairs Faculty & Staff ............................................................. 1

Student Services ............................................................................................ 1

Registration Clearance for Students who have been advised: ............................ 1

II. MPH COURSEWORK ................................................................................... 2

General Description ..................................................................................... 2

Coursework ................................................................................................ 2

Certificate Programs & Dual Degrees .............................................................. 2

MPH Competencies and Curriculum ................................................................ 4

Change of Concentration Area ....................................................................... 7

Double Concentrations ................................................................................. 7

Transfer of Credit ........................................................................................ 8

Field Placement in Public Health (PBHL 7560) .................................................. 8

Culminating Experience in Public Health ......................................................... 8

III: MPH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .............................................................. 9

Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy ........................................................ 9

Financial Assistance for MPH ....................................................................... 10

IV. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL POLICY MANUAL ................................................. 13

Mission ..................................................................................................... 13

The College of Public Health Mission Statement ............................................. 13

V. DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES ................................................. 14

Departmental Communication ..................................................................... 14

Advising ................................................................................................... 15

Registration .............................................................................................. 16

VI. GENERAL GRADUATE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS .......................................... 17

Degree Requirements ................................................................................ 17

Graduation Procedures ............................................................................... 18

Procedural Requirements for Graduation ...................................................... 20

Cont

inuous Enrollment Policy ...................................................................... 22

Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) ..................................................... 22

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Harassment .............................................................................................. 22

Academic Honesty and Codes of Conduct ...................................................... 23

Probation and Dismissal ............................................................................. 25

Appeal Procedures for Graduate Students ..................................................... 25

Research with Human Participants ............................................................... 26

Graduate Assistants ................................................................................... 27

VII. UGA RESOURCES ................................................................................... 28

Academic Writing and Teaching ................................................................... 28

Computer Consulting Services ..................................................................... 28

Computers ................................................................................................ 28

Employment of Students ............................................................................ 28

Employment of Spouse/Significant Other ...................................................... 28

Financial Aid ............................................................................................. 29

Housing .................................................................................................... 29

Libraries and Student Learning Center ......................................................... 30

Parking Services ........................................................................................ 30

Institute for Behavioral Research ................................................................. 31

UGA MyID, Email ....................................................................................... 31

UGA ID .................................................................................................... 31

University Health Center ............................................................................. 31

UGA Campus Carry Policy ........................................................................... 32

Appendix A: MPH Degree Requirements (by concentration)

Appendix B: Procedural Requirements for Graduation

Appendix C: MPH & Concentration Competencies

Appendix D: Applied Practice Experience-Field Placement Manual

[LAST UPDATED November, 2021]

I. MPH PROGRAM AT UGA

Mission

The mission of the MPH program is to address

the critical need for highly trained public health

professionals by providing an academic and

practice environment in which students of

public health are trained through coursework

and field learning experiences. The 2-year

program is designed for health professionals

who wish to expand their skills, knowledge and

expertise, and for students who wish to build a

career in public health. The Master of Public

Health (MPH) degree is administered through

the Dean’s Office, not individual departments.

MPH Academic Affairs Faculty & Staff

Graduate Coordinator

Erin Lipp, PhD is the Graduate Coordinator for

the MPH program. The Graduate Coordinator is

an appointed faculty member responsible for

admissions, academic development, and

general oversight of the program. Most forms

will require the Graduate Coordinator’s

signature or approval.

MPH Program Coordinator

Mumbi Anderson, EdD, MPH is the MPH

Program Director, a supporting role to the

Graduate Coordinator. She performs daily

functions of administering the program

including maintaining student files and clearing

students for registration. She is also

responsible for recruitment and retention. Any

inquiries about admissions, the program in

general, schedule of classes, etc. can be

directed to her. Rhodes Hall, Rm 205E Email:

mumbi@uga.edu

MPH Practice Coordinator

TBD. As internship coordinator, this person is

responsible for assisting the student in finding

an appropriate

internship site as well as coordinating University

policy with that of the College of Public Health,

and ensuring all paper and course work

completed. She will use field contacts to assist

students in internship sites that interest them.

Rhodes Hall, Rm 105N.

Email: [email protected]

Program Assistant

Lindsey Welton, MA is the support staff to the

MPH Program. She is responsible for

coordinating admissions to the program,

assisting with student questions and general

maintenance of student files. Rhodes Hall, Rm

105F.

Email: linds[email protected]

Student Services

Heather McEachern serves as the information

resource for students, faculty, and staff in the

College of Public Health. She also maintains

undergraduate records and matters related to

the CPH undergraduate programs. She is also

the webmaster for CPH. Rhodes Hall, Rm 105D.

Email: hivey@uga.edu

Registration Clearance for Students who have

been advised:

Adrien Mason is responsible for clearing

students in Health Promotion and Behavior to

Department) and POM (Permission of Major)

classes. Wright Hall, Rm 128.

Email: a drien.mason@uga.edu

Sara Ervin is responsible for clearing students in

Biostatistics and Epidemiology to register, and

clearing students for BIOS/EPID POD

(Permission of Department) and POM

(Permission of Major) classes. B.S. Miller Hall,

Rm 106.

Email: scerv[email protected]

Amanda Cantey is responsible for clearing

students in Health Policy and Management for

registration, and in POD and POM classes for

the HPAM department. Wright Hall, Rm 104.

Email: acole23@uga.edu

Leah Paustian is responsible for clearing

students in the Environmental Health Sciences

department to register and in EHS POD

(Permission of Department) and POM

(Permission of Major) classes.

Environmental Health Science Building, Rm 205.

Email: leah.paustian@uga.edu

Dr. Kerstin Gerst Emerson will serve as the

contact person for students in the Gerontology

concentration, and who wish to register in

GRNT POD (Permission of Department) and

POM (Permission of Major) classes. Hudson

Hall, 101 Spear Road.

Email: emerso[email protected]

Dr. Curtis Harris will serve as the contact person

for students in the Disaster Management

concentration and who wish to register in

DMAN POD (Permission of Department) and

POM (Permission of Major) classes. 105

Bowstrom Road.

Email: [email protected]

II. MPH COURSEWORK

General Description

Students are admitted for the fall semester

each year, and classes are offered at the UGA

campus in Athens. Students choose a

concentration area when they initially apply to

the program. The concentration areas and

programs of study are

(

http://www.publichealth.uga.edu/academics/c

ph_mph.html):

 Biosta

tistics

 Disaster Management

 Environmental Health Science

 Epidemiology

 Gerontology

 Health Policy and Management

 Health Promotion and Behavior

Coursework

The MPH degree requires completion of a

minimum of 44 credit hours. This will include

the field placement, and the culminating

experience (with poster presentation) as

detailed below:

• Five core courses (15 credit hours):

biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental

health science, health policy/management,

and social/behavioral health.

• Concentration area courses (12 to 15 credit

hours)

• Applied Practice Experience (APE) and

Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)

(9 credits)

• E-Portfolio & E-Poster presentation of the

APE & ILE on the final semester

• Electives to complete at least the minimum

44 total credit hours

NOTE: Students must receive a grade of ‘B-’ or

higher in the five core MPH courses and

departments will not accept grades below ‘C’ for

classes taken as undergraduate deficiencies.

Grade

Point Average - To be eligible for graduation,

students must maintain a 3.0 (B) average on the

graduate transcript and on the program of study.

Grades below C will not be accepted.

Certificate Programs & Dual Degrees

Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health

(MSW/MPH)

• The program is a MSW and MPH (Health

Promotion Concentration) Dual Degree.

• 45 credits (Social Work) + 30 credits (Public

Health) + 15 credits (Share or “Double

Count”) for a total of 90 credits towards the

dual degree.

• Students are typically accepted into one

program and then apply during their first

semester for acceptance into the other.

Mast

er of Business/Master of Public Health

(MBA/MPH)

Students typically begin in the MPH program

and then apply during their first semester to the

MBA program. The MBA program will accept

GRE but requires candidates have at least 2

years’ business experience before applying.

Mast

er of Health Administration/Master of

Public Health (MHA/MPH)

Students typically begin in the MPH or

concurrently in both programs. The MHA

program accepts GRE and provides flexibility

with overlap of MPH coursework into MHA

electives. This program is only open to students

in the Health Policy and Management MPH

Concentration.

Juri

s Doctorate/Master of Public Health

(JD/MPH)

Students are typically in the JD program and

then migrate to the MPH during their first year

of study. MPH students interested in this

program must take the LSAT to be considered

for admissions to the law program, and must do

so within their first semester of the MPH

Program.

Doc

tor of Pharmacy/Master of Public Health

(PharmD/MPH)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/ Master of

Public Health (DVM/MPH)

Medical Doctor/Master of Public Health

(MD/MPH)

A student must first be accepted into the

College of Pharmacy Veterinary Medicine, or

Georgia Health Sciences Universities. The

student then applies later in their tenure to the

College of Public Health.

UGA D

ouble Dawgs (BS/MPH) Program

The MPH program partners with specific

undergraduate degree programs to develop an

approved pathway for undergraduates to begin

taking taking graduate coursework no later than

their junior year. Students will typically then be

able to complete graduate coursework within

one year of graduation from being awarded

their Bachelor of Science degree. Students must

enter only approved pathways, and must be

cleared by their undergraduate departments

and the MPH Program before beginning the

MPH curriculum.

Dis

aster Management Certificate

• 18 hours of coursework

https://publichealth.uga.edu/departments/insti

tute-for-disaster-management/

Glo

bal Health Certificate

• 18 hours of coursework

• Attendance in an evening educational

session 4 times per year

http://ghi.publichealth.uga.edu/

Geron

tology Certificate

• 18 hours of coursework, poster

presentation at the annual conference

http://iog.publichealth.uga.edu/

Non

profit Organizations Certificate

• Minimum of 12 hours of coursework

https://online.uga.edu/degrees-

certificates/graduate-certificate-nonprofit-

management-leadership

Wom

en’s Studies Certificate

• 18 hours of coursework

https://iws.uga.edu/graduate-certificate-

womens-studies

• May substitute certain classes with

approval from program advisor

Qual

itative Studies Certificate

• 15 hours of coursework, including

participation in at least one research

seminar, and the successful defense of a

thesis or dissertation that uses qualitative

research methods or a combination of

qualitative and quantitative methods.

https://coe.uga.edu/academics/non-

degree/certificates/qualitative-research

Inf

ectious Disease Certificate

• Students will need to complete a minimum

of five 3-credit hour courses to earn a

Certificate in Infectious Disease

Epidemiology.

https://publichealth.uga.edu/degree/graduate-

certificate-in-infectious-disease-epidemiology/

Hea

lth Informatics Certificate (coming soon)

http://hii.publichealth.uga.edu/academics/

Obesity and Weight Management Certificate

• Requires 16 credits in nutrition, physical

activity, policy and related areas (6 courses)

https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/graduate-

certificate-in-obesity-and-weight-management-

requirements

MPH Competencies and Curriculum

The curriculum for the MPH program is

competency based. Competencies are

knowledge, skills, and abilities that prepare

students for work in a certain area. Students

will master the ‘core competencies’ by taking

the five core MPH courses, and competencies in

their area of concentrations by completing their

concentration area coursework (as shown in

Box 1) and field placement. The competencies

are derived from professional organizations that

guide the field of public health. Examples of

these organizations are: Association of Schools

of Public Health, National Center for Health

Education Credentialing, National

Environmental Health Association, and

Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine.

App

endix C

details these competencies.

Required MPH Core Courses

BIOS 7010 Introduction to Biostatistics I

EHSC 7010 Fundamentals of Environmental Health

EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I

HPAM 7010 Introduction to Health Policy and Management

HPRB 7010 Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health

Required Concentration Courses

Biostatistics (BIOS)

BIOS 7020 Introduction to Biostatistics II

EPID 7020 Introduction to Epidemiology II

BIOS 8050 Intermediate Mathematical Statistics

Choose 2 out of 3:

BIOS 6380 Survival Analysis

BIOS 8110 Categorical Data Analysis

BIOS 8220 Clinical Trials

Epidemiology (EPID)

BIOS 7020 Introduction to Biostatistics II

EPID 7020 Introduction to Epidemiology II

EPID 7100 Current Topics in EPID (1 credit hour)

EPID 7410 Field Epidemiology and Surveillance

Disaster Management (DMAN)

DMAN 7100 Introduction to Disaster Management (Disaster Management I)

DMAN 7200 Disaster Management for Health Professionals (Disaster Management II)

DMAN 7400 Public Health Crisis and Disaster Management (Disaster Management III)

DMAN 7500 Understanding Terrorism and Homeland Security (Disaster Management IV)

Environmental Health Sciences (EHSC).

EHSC 7080 Advanced Environmental Air Quality

EHSC 7490 Advanced Environmental Toxicology

EHSC 7310 Public Health Microbiology

EHSC 8400 Occupational and Environmental Disease

Gerontology (GRNT)

GRNT 7100/E Foundations of Aging

GRNT 6650/E Aging in Society

GRNT 7200/E Lifespan Health Psychology

GRNT8200/E Public Health and Aging

Health Policy and Management (HPAM)

HPAM 7001 Foundations in Health Policy and Management

HPAM 7400

Policy Analysis in Public Health

HPAM 7600

Health Economics

HPAM 7650

Healthcare Finance

HPAM 7700

Management of Public Health Organizations

Health Promotion and Behavior (HPRB)

HPRB 7270 Resource Development and Implementation

HPRB 7470 Program Evaluation in Health Promotion and Health Education

HPRB 7510 Health Promotion Research Methods

HPRB 7920 Theory in Health Behavior

HPRB 7990 Diversity and Social Justice in Public Health

Required Elective Courses**:

Depending on the concentration 5-9 credit hours of electives are required. Students can

choose from courses within the department or take relevant courses from outside the

department. Every elective taken MUST be approved by an advisor PRIOR to registration

and must be pertinent to the students MPH program of study. Independent studies must be

approved by the MPH program coordinator and cannot exceed 6 credit hours.

All MPH students must also fulfill the following courses:

Applied Practice Experience (PBHL 7560, 6 hours): The APE requires 300 clock hours

in and appropriate public health setting. Students choose the site for their APE, with the

assistance of the Academic Advisor and Internship Coordinator. The APE is intended to

be a culminating experience at the end of the students’ coursework.

Integrative Learning Experience (PBHL 7460/7560, 3 hours): The ILE is a

professionalism seminar and APE advisement that is completed under the direction of a

faculty advisor in the final 2 semesters of the program.

**See Appendix A for full departmental requirements and elective options

Note that changes in the programs of study may occur

When selecting courses, the following

guidelines apply:

• Only up to 6 credit hours of independent

studies can count as elective courses for

completing the required 44 credits; the

student’s advisor must approve this course.

Most importantly, independent studies

should only be used when regular courses

are not available.

• Only 6 credits of Applied Practice Experience

(APE) field placement can count toward the

44 credits of the MPH Program of Study.

• The program of study, all electives and the

APE site must be approved by the Advisor.

• The APE site and paperwork must be

completed before any student is permitted

to enter into field placement. All documents

must be approved by the practice

coordinator.

• The products for the APE and ILE require a

proposal and registration prior to the

semester taken.

Carefully

review the checklist for graduation

requirements section of this handbook. For

specific questions about courses, contact the

MPH Program Director at mumbi@uga.edu

Change of Concentration Area

Students can apply to change their

concentration area once they have been

accepted into the MPH program, have

completed at least one semester of coursework,

and received at least a grade of B or better in

the core course of the concentration area that

the student would like to change to.

Departments may have more stringent

guidelines on grades or other requirements

required for acceptance into their department.

Departments may also use other criteria to

evaluate students (prior coursework, a specific

overall GPA in the MPH program, etc.).

Changing concentrations is not an automatic

function; it is an admissions process to which

you are either accepted or denied.

To change concentrations, students should:

1. Complete the Change of MPH

Concentration Area form, by contacting

[email protected]du

to obtain a copy of the

form.

2. Make appointment to speak with and

obtain signature from student’s current

advisor.

3. Submit this form to the department head

of the concentration area to which the

student would like to apply.

4. If the appropriate faculty committee

accepts the student into the

concentration, the department head will

notify the student and sign the form.

5. Submit the signed form to the MPH

Program Coordinator.

PLEASE NOTE: Students who want to change to the

Environmental Health department must have prerequisite

courses on their transcript with sufficient grades to be

eligible to transfer into EHS; these courses are Biology,

Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Microbiology. Students

who want to change to Epidemiology must have sufficient

and strong academic background in Algebra and Statistics.

Double C

oncentrations

If a student chooses to stay an extra year to

receive training in a second concentration area,

he/she must consult with the department to

which he/she is double concentrating in first.

Students who are approved to receive double

concentration must take all major courses for

that concentration area plus an internship in

that concentration area. Students must

complete and turn in the double concentration

area form to the Graduate Coordinator no later

than the semester prior to beginning the

second concentration area coursework.

Transfer of Credit

MPH students may transfer up to six (6) credit

hours from other institutions. Core courses

taken at CEPH accredited schools or programs

are automatically accepted. If a student wishes

to transfer in a course from a non-CEPH

accredited school or program, he/she must

submit the syllabus of that course to the

appropriate department within CPH for

approval. No grade below ‘C’ will be accepted.

If a student has taken more than six (6) hours at

another institution and feels as though he/she

has sufficient knowledge in a particular course

required for their core or concentration, he/she

may petition to waive that course and

substitute it for an upper level course in that

same area.

Please remember that it is generally advisable

to limit transfer credits. Any questions should

be directed to your advisor first, and then to the

Graduate Coordinator.

Applied Practice Experience in Public Health

(PBHL 7560)

MPH students complete a field placement in an

appropriate public health setting (6 credit hours

of PBHL 7560), graded A-F. Sites include, but

are not limited to, hospitals, not for profit

organizations, governmental agencies, and

worksite/for-profit companies. The site is

chosen based on student interest and

competencies that students need to achieve.

Each site must have a mentor who is

credentialed in their area of interest (EHS,

HPRB, HPAM, EPID, BIOS, DMAN, GRNT) or who

has experience in these areas. The site must

have a major project that addresses the

educational needs of the student, and the

amount of work available for the student must

fill at least 300 contact hours.

Each site must enter into a Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) with the University of

Georgia before any field placement work is

approved. After meeting with the academic

advisor, Practice Coordinator (Jacquelyn

Hughes), and site supervisor to discuss possible

sites and availability of a MOU, students will

submit the required paperwork for the field

acement site and identify competencies and

learning objectives to be achieved during the

300

hours. Evaluation of the field placement

will be in the form of two evaluations and a

written report in which students will detail how

they accomplished each learning objective by

the duties, experiences, and tasks they have

performed at the site. For details, read the

Student Applied Practice Manual (Appendix D

OR the CPH-GRAD elc MPH APE Module). If a

conflict arises regarding the selection of field

placement site among the student, the advisor,

and/or the field placement coordinator, and

cannot be resolved between each, the parties in

conflict should send a one-page letter to the

MPH Curriculum Committee explaining the

situation. This committee will make the final

decision.

Students must have at least 18 credits of

coursework in the MPH program before

beginning the field placement; within those 18

credits must be the five MPH core courses.

Students must have approval from the

academic advisor to apply for the field

placement. Please read the complete Applied

Practice Experience Manual included in this

handbook (appendix D or in the elc CPH-GRAD

MPH

APE Module) and also in the college’s

website, www.publichealth.uga.edu

Practice Coordinator: Jacquelyn Hughes,

jacquelyn.hughes@uga.edu.

Integrative Learning Experience in Public

Health (PBHL 7460-7560)

All MPH students will participate in ILE as a part

of their Applied Practice field placement. This is

required for graduation from the program. It is

completed in final 2 consecutive semesters of

the students’ time in the MPH program.

The ILE includes a 1-credit course on

professionalism, and advising for and during

the students Applied Practice Experience. The

completion of an APE proposal, as well as an

e-Portfolio and e-Poster of the site experience

are required. Please be sure to read the

complete ILE Manual (appendix E or in the elc

CPH-GRAD MPH Capstone Module) and also on

the College’s website, https://

publichealth.uga.edu/mph-capstone/.

III: MPH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy

Graduate School Policy

• Students are required by the Graduate

School to maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout

their graduate studies.

• Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.0

for two consecutive semesters are placed

on probation by the Graduate School.

Students must maintain a 3.0 each

semester after they are placed on

probation. If they fall below a 3.0 during

their probationary period, they are

dismissed.

• Should a student be placed on academic

warning or probation, advisement forms

must be completed and signed by the

student’s advisor and the Graduate

Coordinator, before permission to register

is granted.

• Students may be dismissed from the

Graduate School and the MPH program if

they have not made sufficient academic

progress to continue in the program.

• Students are not permitted to graduate if

their GPA falls below 3.0 on the semester

they intend to graduate.

MPH Program Policy

Academic Performance

Students are notified by letter to their

permanent address if they have been placed on

probation by the Graduate School. The MPH

Graduate Coordinator is also notified by letter,

along with the department head within the

student’s concentration. Any student falling

below a 3.0 cumulative GPA during any

semester is subject to review by the CPH

Academic Affairs Office and may risk the

possibility of dismissal from the program. Note:

Students must receive a grade of “B-” or better

in the MPH Core Courses and the Specialization

Area Courses.

INCO

MPLETE GRADES:

• Students may be dismissed from the MPH

program if they have received a total of two

“incompletes” (grade of “I”) during their

MPH course of study, except for those with

hardship cases approved by the VP for

Student Affairs’ office.

• Students must file an Incomplete Form with

the college. This form can be found on

www.publichealth.uga.edu

• Students who fail to remove an “I” within

three semesters, including summer, will

receive an “F” in that course. Once the

grade converts to an “F”, it remains an “F”.

• At the end of each semester the CPH

Academic Affairs Office will monitor student

grades and notify the student (and the

involved faculty or faculty advisor, if

appropriate) of any academic performance

issue(s).

All students must abide by the University’s

aca

demic code of conduct found in “A Culture

of Honesty.” Any student accused of academic

dishonesty has the right to appeal to the CPH

Office of Academic Affairs. Students may be

dismissed from the program if they are

determined to be in violation of this policy. The

full document of “A Culture of Honesty” can be

located at

https://honesty.uga.edu/Academic-

Honesty-Policy/.

Stud

ents may appeal any decision that is made

regarding their academic performance and

academic standing by following the CPH

Appeals Procedure that can be found at the

bottom of the following page:

http://publichealth.uga.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2018/06/CPH_academic_appe

als_policy_2008.pdf/.

Financial Assistance for MPH

In addition to financial aid and fellowship

information provided by the Graduate School,

there are a limited number of research and

teaching assistantships and traineeships

available in the College of Public Health. Faculty

will also nominate outstanding applicants for

highly competitive fellowships offered through

the Graduate School and/or the College of

Public Health. Assistantship opportunities are

most often advertised to individual student

groups by faculty or departments, and when

advertised to the College, appear in the CPH

Friday Newsletter.

The

University of Georgia Office of Student

Financial Aid provides access to a variety of

grants and loans for students in the Graduate

School. For further information and application

forms for all types of financial aid, contact them

at 706-542-6147.

Teaching and Research Assistantships

Purpose

A limited number of graduate assistantships are

available for full-time students. These

assistantships provide in-state tuition rate and a

stipend in return for 13-20 hours of work per

week for faculty of the College of Public Health

or in other departments on campus. A graduate

assistant is a student who assists, under faculty

supervision, functions related to teaching,

research or other services that would otherwise

be performed by regular faculty and staff

members. In so doing, graduate assistants

receive valuable, practical experience in

preparation for future teaching, research, or

administrative responsibilities.

Ass

istantships funded by nonprofit

organizations or government agencies other

than UGA must conform to Graduate School

policies. Students appointed to such positions

work for the sponsoring organizations, but are

under the general supervision of their

departmental faculty. When faculty identify

positions in other agencies, they try to see that

the major duties are related to academic skills

that are a part of the discipline.

Req

uirements

• Mus

t be fully admitted to a graduate

degree program in the College of Public

Health and be enrolled in The Graduate

School.

• Must maintain a 3.0 overall grade point

average (GPA), and generally good

academic standing, including meeting grade

expectations in the core curriculum.

• Must attend the Graduate Teaching

Assistant Orientation; contact Paul Quick in

the Center for Teaching and Learning at

(706)542-0534.

• Must be registered for a minimum of twelve

(12) semester hours in the fall and spring

semesters, including the assistantship

course (BIOS, EPID, EHSC, HPAM, HPRB-

7005 or 9005). If appointed over the

summer as a graduate research or teaching

assistant, the student must be registered

for a minimum of nine (9) hours. Those not

taking summer courses can be paid as a

temporary employee at an hourly rate, as

negotiated by the department.

• Must adhere to the work schedule

determined jointly by the supervisor

(faculty or agency supervisor) and student.

• All teaching assistantships are arranged

through the Graduate Coordinator in each

Department. Research assistantships are

arranged through individual faculty who

provide the assistantship funding. Students

should work with the Graduate Coordinator

in their Department to identify potential

opportunities.

• Students shall be notified in writing of the

terms of the Assistantship. Regardless of

the assistantship funding source, it is the

joint responsibility of the student and hiring

faculty member to provide the Department

Office Manager and CPH Business office

with the appropriate hiring and exit

paperwork before the assistantship can

begin and end. All forms are located on the

CPH website

http://www.publichealth.uga.edu/about/fo

rms

• Once a signed commitment to an

assistantship position has been made, no

change in position can be made without

discussion by and approval of the Graduate

Coordinator of the student’s Department.

Hours

, Fees and Other Issues of Employment

• Graduate assistants are special part-time

employees of the University and should

treat the assistantship as they would a

professional job.

• Graduate assistants are expected to devote

full-time effort to their studies and their

assistantship responsibilities. They are

discouraged from having additional

employment, on or off campus, during the

term for which they are appointed. It is

University policy that no student shall be

permitted to hold more than the

equivalent of one University half-time

assistantship.

• The student is expected to work 13-20

hours per week (depending on their

assistantship appointment) with pay

appropriate to the total hours worked.

Stipends vary depending on percent effort

and degree program.

• Students with graduate assistantships

qualify for a tuition waiver, but are

responsible for program fees,

http://busfin.uga.edu/bursar/bursar_fees_

1819/.

• Assistantships appointed after the first 30

days of a semester (10 days of a summer

term), whose duties terminate before the

midterm date, or whose duties terminate

before they earn the minimum stipend

amount will be billed for full term tuition,

in accordance with the policies of the

Graduate School.

• Assistants who fail to perform their duties

satisfactorily, do not maintain a 3.0 GPA or

other academic requirements, or who fail

to remain in good academic standing may

be terminated from their appointment.

The Department is not obligated to offer

assistantships in succeeding semesters for

students terminated from an assistantship

for these reasons.

• Assistants do not accrue annual or sick

leave, so work missed due to illness should

be made up.

• With the exception of Graduate School

Assistants, general graduate assistants on a

9-month appointment (e.g., all graduate

teaching assistants) are normally not

expected to work during official school

holidays or between semesters. Students

requesting time off for quizzes,

examinations or extended holidays may be

required to make this time up. Work

schedules should be arranged with the

supervisor at the beginning of each

semester.

• Graduate research assistants on 12-month

appointments may be expected to work

during semester breaks, as designated by

their supervisor. Work schedules should

be arranged with the supervisor at the

beginning of each semester.

Place

ment in Assistantships

Eac

h Department makes every reasonable

effort to place students in assistantships that

are consistent with the students’ academic

interests. However, the Department is not

obligated to identify an assistantship that

perfectly matches the student’s interests in

every instance. Also, in some instances it may

be necessary to place a student in an

assistantship designed primarily to fulfill the

Department’s current needs. These positions

will be consistent with the Department’s goal of

developing the student’s abilities through the

assistantship experience. Students who do not

complete assigned assistantships satisfactorily

are not guaranteed additional assistantships in

succeeding semesters, even if this has been

previously promised.

Time

Limitation of Assistantships for MPH

Students

Each Department is committed to supporting as

many MPH students with assistantships as is

possible with available funding. For students in

master’s degree programs who have been

awarded an assistantship, this commitment will

last for a maximum of four semesters

depending upon availability of funding.

Students should recognize that they may not be

funded for assistantships beyond the fourth

semester, and plan accordingly. This time

limitation applies only to MPH students who are

offered assistantships when admitted; the

Department is not obligated to ensure that

assistantships will be arranged for other MPH

students who desire them, although we make

every reasonable effort to assist these students

to obtain assistantships. Successful placement

in an assistantship does not obligate the

Department to fund these students in

succeeding semesters.

Othe

r Issues

• Assistantships are usually for a set time

commitment. Any student considering a

change in assistantship before the end of

the agreed time period must consult with

his/her academic advisor and the CPH

Graduate Coordinator.

• Some assistantships may require the

student to adhere to a dress code

commensurate with the respective

assignment.

• Some assistantships may require travel;

work at odd hours, or flexibility of hours. A

graduate assistant should be very clear

with his or her supervisor about the time

he or she can be available, but understand

that attending class and fulfilling academic

obligations should be the highest priority.

• No graduate assistant is expected to work

more than the agreed upon hours.

However, graduate assistants are

encouraged to look for opportunities to

attend meetings, seminars, etc., which will

enhance his or her learning or

development of specific skills. These

activities may or may not be included in

the paid hours of the assistantship.

• Open communication is a key to good

working relationships as a graduate

assistant. Supervisors are willing to

accommodate assistant needs, but must be

aware of the needs. Remember,

supervisors of students are in charge and

are responsible for setting graduate

assistant work schedules.

• Assistantships will not be offered to satisfy

any academic requirements, including

practice requirements and

thesis/dissertation research.

• Students who withdraw from a course

should be aware of the fact that a

reduction in their course load because of

withdrawal may affect their assistantship,

financial aid, and/or full-time student

status. Plans for course withdrawal should

always be discussed with supervisors prior

to any formal action taking place.

2020

http://www.grad.uga.edu/

IV. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL POLICY

MANUAL

Mission

Graduate degrees at UGA are ultimately under

the supervision of the Graduate School. From

the Graduate School website

(http://www.grad.uga.edu/

“The Graduate School coordinates the graduate

programs of all schools and colleges of the

University. Matters of policy and procedure are

determined by the graduate faculty through the

graduate council. The graduate faculty consists

of faculty members appointed by the President

on the basis of productive research, effective

teaching, and other creative activities. The

policies adopted by the graduate council are

administered by the dean of the Graduate

School.

In addition to the Graduate School policies and

procedures, the graduate degree programs

within the CPH have developed their own set of

guidelines to compliment the Graduate School.

Please read through all of your handbooks

carefully, as you are ultimately responsible for

knowing policy and procedure from both the

Graduate School and the CPH.

The Graduate School Administration:

• Interim Dean- Ron Walcott, Ph.D.

• Assistant Dean- Judy Milton, M.Ed.

The College of Public Health Mission

Statement

The College of Public Health (CPH) at the

University of Georgia (UGA) promotes health in

human populations through innovative

research, exemplary education, and engaged

service dedicated to preventing disease and

injury within the state and around the world.

Colle

ge of Public Health Administration:

• Dean- Marsha Davis, PhD

• Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and

Student Services- Erin Lipp, PhD

• Associate Dean for Research-Timothy

Heckman, PhD

• Assistant Dean for Strategic Planning and

Assessment-Jessica Muilenburg, PhD

• Assistant Dean for Outreach,

Engagement, and Diversity-Grace

Bagwell-Adams, PhD

CPH

is composed of four academic

departments, and three institutes. See Box 1 on

the following page for mission statements and

contact information.

Box 1. Mission Statements of the

Departments, Institutes, and Center

Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EPID & BIOS)

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

trains public health professionals in the use of

epidemiological principles and biostatistical

methods and conducts innovative research to

address existing and emerging public health

issues. Department Head, José F. Cordero, Ph.D.

Environmental Health Sciences (EHSC)

The mission of the Environmental Health Science

Department is to conduct innovative research to

improve human health, wellbeing, and quality of

natural and working environments, and to provide

exemplary education and training for future

Environmental Health professionals. Department

Head, Jia-Sheng Wang, Ph.D.

Health Policy and Management (HPAM)

The mission of the Department of Health Policy

and Management (HPAM) is to advance the health

of the public by developing leadership expertise

and promoting an evidence-based approach to

public and private policy making in health and

medicine. Interim Department Head, Stuart

Feldman, Ph.D.

Health Promotion and Behavior (HPRB)

The Department of Health Promotion and

Behavior, through its teaching, research, and

service initiatives, generates knowledge about the

social and behavioral determinants of health and

applies that knowledge to the design, delivery and

evaluation of disease prevention and health

promotion programs. Department Head, Nathan

Hansen, Ph.D.

Global Health Institute (GLOB)

The Global Health Institute at the University of

Georgia seeks to identify best practices of health

care throughout the world, to support their

dissemination, adaption, and then their adoption

throughout the world, in order to improve health

care for all. Director, Christopher Whalen, MD

Institute of Disaster Management (DMAN)

The Institute for Health Management and Mass

Destruction Defense is a team of internationally

recognized experts in fields such as emergency

management, Weapons of Mass Destruction,

disaster modeling, and public health. Director,

Cham Dallas, Ph.D.

Institute of Gerontology (GRNT)

The Institute of Gerontology has a proven

commitment to older adults. For almost fifty

years, it has served the citizens of Georgia with

courses, training, and service. We also circulate

the product of our efforts to a global audience of

scholars and policy makers. Our cadre of faculty

affiliates makes this extensive outreach possible.

We look forward to the next fifty years of meeting

the evolving needs of older adults and society.

Interim Director, Mary Ann Johnson, Ph.D.

V. DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES &

PROCEDURES

Departmental Communication

Each department, institute, and center has an

administrative assistant, who is often the

primary point of contact for student requests or

faculty. If a student has questions related to

their departments, the dept. administrative

assistant can oftentimes assist.

Dr. Curtis Harris – Disaster Management

105 Bowstrom Road

Email: [email protected]

Leah Paustian– Environmental Health Science

Environmental Health Science Bldg, Room 205

Email: Leah.Paustian@uga.edu

Sara Ervin-Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Miller Hall, Room 106

Email: scerv[email protected]

Dr. Kerstin Emerson - Gerontology

Hudson Hall, Room 100

Email: [email protected]

Allison Mixon-Health Promo & Behavior Wright

Hall, Room 128

Email: apmixon@uga.edu

Amanda Cantey-Health Policy and Management

Wright Hall, Room 111B

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Juliet Sekandi – Global Health

Rhodes Hall, Room 105M

Email: [email protected]

Email. Students must have a university email

account, even if they have a personal email

account. Students will need this email account

to register for courses and access courses that

use eLearning Commons. Students receive their

MyID username when they apply to UGA. It is in

the format of initials followed by 5 digits (e.g.

Adam John Smith would be ajs12345). Email

addresses are the students’ MyID followed by

the email domain (e.g. aj[email protected]).

Students can access their UGA email account

from anywhere in the world, at

http://ugamail.uga.edu/.

Students can change their automatically

generated email address and passwords by

clicking HERE or visiting,

http://eits.uga.edu/access_and_security/myid/.

The UGA email will be added to several graduate

student emailing lists: MPH, CPH, Graduate

School, and concentration area. The Graduate

Coordinator, student services team, and the

Dean use these lists to communicate with

students. If you would like to forward these

emails to another account: open your UGA email

account, click on “Options” on the upper right

side, select ‘ALL options’, then click on “Forward

your Email” in the menu to the right of the

screen. To begin forwarding, simply follow the

instructions. Make sure that go into your

myUGA email account periodically and delete old

messages as the UGA email space is limited and

will not deliver messages once mailbox space is

full.

eLe

arning Commons. eLearning Commons is an

online e-learning system (http://elc.uga.edu/)

used by most instructors for their courses.

Websi

te: Pertinent forms, information, and

documents are placed on CPH Website for easy

access. Please click HERE

or visit the Current

Students menu option on

https://publichealth.uga.edu/current-students/.

Advi

sing

1. Students are assigned an Advisor in their

area of concentration.

2. The Advisor (sometimes referred to as

‘major professor’), in conjunction with the

student, is responsible for:

• Developing and updating the tentative

program of study

• Monitoring problems related to the

completion of the degree (e.g.,

deficiencies, probation, incompletes,

etc.)

• Approving overloads

• Filing forms in accordance with

Graduate School and departmental

regulations (e.g., transfer of credits,

approval of formal program of study,

admission to candidacy)

• Guiding research

• Approving elective courses and APE field

placement site

• Assisting in student development of

Resume, e-Portfolio, and APE e-Poster. .

• Signing off on final program of study, to

be submitted in final semester, for

graduation.

3. Students are responsible for monitoring

their progress throughout the program.

Students will initiate meetings with their advisors

prior to registration and will adhere to the

deadlines for registration, filing forms with their

degree program office and filing forms with the

Graduate School.

Registration

1. Regi

stration Overview. Registration via

computer is available at any time during the

university’s registration periods, on

ATHENA

. Computers are available in labs

across campus, and students may register

at any location (on or off campus) where

they can link into the internet. For

registration instructions, click

HERE or visit,

http://wiki.eits.uga.edu/help/index.php/At

hena.

2. Reg

istration Terms. Registration for Fall

classes occurs each spring semester, and

registration for Spring and Summer classes

will now occur each Fall semester. Students

receive their assigned registration tickets

around early October for the Fall and Early

March for Spring. Students’ registration

ticket can also be accessed via their

ATHENA

registration menu.

3. Regi

stration Times. Students are assigned

registration periods each semester and

notified via email by the registrar’s office a

few weeks prior to the beginning of

registration. The exact dates and times for

these phases for the current term are noted

in the Key Dates within the Schedule of

Classes. Generally, pre-registration for

Spring and summer semesters is mid-

October and pre-registration for Fall is early

April. Please register at the earliest date

possible! Early registration will help avoid

problems when trying to add classes later

on.

4. Pre

liminary Steps. Before registration, take

these steps to make registration easier:

• Meet with advisor. Meet with the

Advisor to plan a schedule. Prior to the

advising appointment, check for any

special authorizations or prerequisites

to courses.

• Check Course Authorizations. Check

the Schedule of Classes for any special

permission needed to register for a

class (e.g., Permission of Department—

POD), and see the appropriate

department to obtain permission. CPH

students do NOT need any special

authorization for CPH required courses,

but may need authorization for specific

elective courses.

• Check Course Prerequisites. Many

departments block registration to

students who have not met

prerequisites. See the current Graduate

Bulletin for course prerequisites:

http://www.bulletin.uga.edu/coursesH

ome.aspx.

• Check for Flags. Go to the ATHENA

Registration Main Menu to check for

flags. Students with flags on their

record for a given term will not be

permitted to register until flags have

been cleared. Students may have flags

for unpaid parking tickets, unpaid

University Health Center fees, library

fees, tuition problems, etc.

• Clear to Register. After the advisor has

authorized the courses to take (via

signing a registration form), contact the

administrative assistant for your

DEPARTMENT to have him/her clear

you. You MUST be cleared for each

semester (fall, spring, & summer),

before you can access courses.

5. Waiving Classes. As a general rule, classes

will not be waived. If a student can prove

that he/she has met with competency a

required course, he/she may obtain

approval to opt out of that class and take an

upper-level course in that same

concentration area. All petitions for

waivers must be in accordance with the

CPH Waiver Policy, which can be found on

Publichealth.uga.edu or by contacting

cphadm@uga.edu

and requesting more

information.

Mail

box. Student mailboxes are located in each

department. Please contact your department

administrator for information on the frequency

of use by faculty/staff, and for those

departments not listed below, the location.

Frequently used boxes can be found

departmentally, in the following rooms:

• Environmental Health Science, EHS Bldg,

Room 206

• Health Promotion and Behavior, Wright

Hall, Room 102D

• Health Policy and Management, Wright

Hall, Room 102D

• Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Miller Hall

Change of address. Students who change

address or phone number must communicate

this change to the Graduate Coordinator AND to

the Graduate School through ATHENA. To

change your address in ATHENA simply login

and select the Personal Information menu

option. This menu also includes links to

changing name, social security number and

updating emergency contacts. Make changes

and click on Update Data. Students who fail to

communicate this change of address may miss

important mail from the Graduate School,

including their diploma.

Bull

etin Boards. The departmental bulletin

boards or televised bulletin boards contain

diverse announcements. Check these bulletin

boards for posted deadlines, information on

new courses, job opportunities, study abroad

programs, and other announcements. Consult

with department staff for the location.

VI. GENERAL GRADUATE SCHOOL

REQUIREMENTS

Degree Requirements

The University of Georgia Graduate School

(http://www.grad.uga.edu

) has detailed

requirements for graduation. Below is a

summary of the main requirements. However,

for additional information please check their

website. Any changes in University polices will

override the requirements stated below.

1. Gra

de Point Average. To be eligible for

graduation, the student must maintain a 3.0

(B) average on the graduate transcript and a

3.0 (B) average on the program of study. No

grade below C will be accepted. (NOTE:

Students must receive a grade of ‘B-’ or

higher in the five core MPH courses and

departments will not accept grades below

‘C’ for classes taken as undergraduate

deficiencies.)

2. Tim

eline to Complete Courses. The student

must complete all coursework credited

toward the graduate degree within 6 years

of the first semester of registration of

courses. Extension of time may be granted

only for conditions beyond the control of

the individual.

3. Transfer of Credits. With proper approval,

master students may transfer up to 6

semester hours of credit for graduate

courses taken at other schools. The student

must have taken these courses in the past 6

years. No grade below “B” may be

transferred. The courses to be transferred

may not have been used in a degree

program at another institution. Transferred

grades are not used in calculating

cumulative grade point averages. The

advisor will need a copy of the syllabus

from those courses to determine if there is

a clear match in learning objectives from

both institutions. Specific degree programs

may have more stringent rules when

accepting transfer credits. Please refer to

your degree specific handbook and speak

with the department head for additional

information. Transfer credit instructions

and forms can be found by clicking HERE

visiting http://grad.uga.edu//wp-

content/uploads/2014/11/body_reqtrfcre.p

df.

4. Incomplete Grades. The grade

“Incomplete” (“I”) indicates that the

student was doing satisfactory work but, for

non-academic reasons beyond control

(usually medical in nature), was unable to

meet the full requirements of the course.

Currently the “Incomplete” must be

resolved within a maximum of 3 semesters.

The student must develop a timeline with

the professor, as faculty members may not

be available certain semesters. When an

incomplete is not removed, the “I”

automatically becomes an “F.” Once an “I”

converts to an “F,” it will remain an “F.” It

is the student’s responsibility to monitor

the conversion deadline. Students are not

allowed to graduate with an “Incomplete”

grade on their transcript. The form for filing

an Incomplete with an instructor can be

found by visiting

www.publichealth.uga.edu. You may also

send a request to [email protected]u.

Graduation Procedures

(for additional information, see next section

‘what do I need to do to graduate’)

1. If

a student hasn’t done so by graduation

semester, s(he) MUST visit The Graduate

School’s Website to view all deadline dates

for graduation documents,

(

http://grad.uga.edu/index.php/current-

students/important-dates-deadlines/). This

must be done no later than the first week in

the semester that a student intends on

graduating.

2. Program of Study. Masters students must

submit an electronic Program of Study form

to the Graduate School the semester they

intend to graduate. This form is located on

each student’s GradStatus.uga.edu account

and should be completed no sooner than

the last year of matriculation, as changes to

programs of study are common. The advisor

must work of the degree requirements prior

to the student’s completion of the form.

The electronic signatures must then be

obtained from the MPH Program Director

and the College’s Graduate Coordinator.

The program of study is a list of all of the

courses that will be used towards

graduation. Do not include assistantship

hours in this form (7005, 9005). This form

enables the graduate school to make sure

the student has completed all of the hours

and courses needed for graduation. Please

complete the ‘Non-doctoral Professional

Degree Program of Study’ Form. Graduating

students will receive updates on deadlines

for submission of forms, graduation

requirements, and all other pertinent

information on the College’s listserv. It is

the responsibility of the STUDENT to be

sure to read all emails from the UGA

Graduate School and CPH Academic Affairs

faculty/staff.

3. Appli

cation for Graduation. A student must

apply for graduation no later than Friday of

the second full week (the first full week for

summer) of classes in the semester of the

anticipated graduation date to permit the

Graduate School to review the student’s

file. This is also the due date for the

Program of Study. These deadlines are

published on the Graduate School Web site

for three semesters in advance. Students

must be enroll for a minimum of 3 hours

during the semester in which degree

requirements are completed and the

student graduates.

4. Late Filing for Graduation. A graduate

student who misses a graduation deadline

by failing to file the Application for

Graduation, Program of Study Form will

have the option of paying a single fee of

$50 (check or money order in U.S. dollars)

for late processing of all required forms. A

completed Late Filing for Graduation Form,

all required graduation forms, and the late

fee payment must be submitted to the

Graduate School Office of Enrolled Student

Services within 45 calendar days of the

original deadline. After the 45 day late

period, no students will be added to the

commencement roster for the current

semester.

5. Change in Graduation Date. If a student

cannot complete degree requirements in

the semester for which a graduation

application was submitted, the student

should log into ATHENA and click to ‘View

Graduation Term’. From there is an option

to remove the existing graduation term

(athena.uga.edu

). It is likely that the

student will need to wait until the beginning

of the following term to Apply for

Graduation for that subsequent term. The

student may also notify the Graduate

School of the student’s intent by e-mail to

[email protected]. Should a student

neglect to notify the Graduate School of

failure to complete degree requirements,

the student's name may be removed from

graduation status. The student and

graduate coordinator will be notified of this

action. It will then be necessary for the

student to reapply for graduation in

ATHENA. The Graduate School’s Website

provides all deadline dates for each

semester (see

http://grad.uga.edu/index.php/current-

students/important-dates-deadlines/). If a

registered professional master's student is

unable to complete degree requirements to

meet graduation deadlines for the semester

but is able to complete the requirements

before Phase II registration of the next

semester, no enrollment is required for the

new term. If, however, all degree

requirements have not been completed

prior to the beginning of Phase II, a student

will be required to register for a minimum

of three hours of credit and pay the

applicable tuition and fees.

6. Gra

duation Clearance. When all degree

requirements have been successfully

completed, the student's file is cleared for

graduation. Under ordinary circumstances,

this process occurs when the grades for the

final semester are received. The grade of U

as a terminal grade in 7300, 9300, or GRSC

9270 is not acceptable. The same ruling

applies for courses titled technical report,

applied project, seminar, special problems,

field placement, practicum, and research

courses when these are degree

requirements. Graduate students must

have a cumulative graduate course average

of at least 3.0 to graduate (this includes all

graduate courses attempted, whether or

not they are used on the program of study

for the current degree). A student will not

be allowed to graduate with an incomplete

grade on the transcript if conversion of the

incomplete grade to F will drop the

student's grade point average below a 3.0.

Procedural Requirements for Graduation

 Talk to your Advisor regularly about your courses (no less than 44 credits and must include PBHL

7460 1-credits, 7560 2-credits, and PBHL 7560 6-credits).

 Make sure Internship (PBHL 7560) requirements have been fulfilled. Talk to Jacquelyn Hughes if

you have questions or concerns ([email protected]).

 Talk to your Adviser about your APE and ILE products (e-Portfolio and e-Poster). Formalize

submission

dates for drafts and all final documents on the final semester of your MPH Program.

When

your final semester begins, follow the steps below:

1. All graduation related forms are due in the first week of classes for summer graduates, and the

second for fall/spring. Please keep abreast of these important deadlines! Go to

https://grad.uga.edu/index.php/current

-students/important-dates-deadlines/

2. Apply for graduation via Athena. Login to your student portal and follow the Graduation Tab on

the home screen. https://sis-ssb-prod.uga.edu/PROD/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage

a. Your major is PUBLIC HEALTH

b. Your Degree is MPH

c. Check your transcript to make sure the correct concentration is listed. If it is not, email

[email protected].

d. Apply for graduation no later than the end of the second week of classes during the

graduation semester (first week for summer graduates).

3. Submit the “Degree Requirements” document to your advisor (found in your MPH Handbook) to

make sure all requirements have been completed. Your advisor should 1) double check that the

courses listed in the Program of Study match courses you’ve taken, and 2) any substitutions that

were previously approved are also documented (follow up with an email for your records).

4. Go online to complete the “Program of Study (Non-Doctoral Professional Degrees)”

http://grad.uga.edu/index.php/current-students/forms/

Follow these instructions exactly:

• Fill in personal information to access the online form-

• Department: Public Health, College of

• Degree Objective: Non-Doctoral Professional

• Major/Degree: Public Health - MPH

• Area of Emphasis: Your Concentration(s)

• List all the courses, hours, grades, terms and years as they are listed on your transcript.

Example: Applied Practice Experiencie course will be PBHL 7560, 6.0 hours

• For courses you’re currently taking, leave the grade blank but be sure to list the courses!

• Leave the Grad Students Only? box blank (this is not for MPH students)

• Departmental requirements are ONLY used for replacements or exceptions to the core

curriculum, such as Directed studies (i.e. 8910, 7100, 7300) or substitute courses.

• DO NOT list 7005 courses used for assistantship; they do not count towards graduation.

• Major Professor Name: Mumbi Anderson

• Do NOT list any course with grade below C. Final GPA must be 3.0 or above.

• YOU MUST have a minimum of 44 credit hours.

• DOUBLE CHECK COURSE NUMBERS AND GRADES BEFORE SUBMITTING FOR

APPROVAL!!!

5. Check email from the Graduate School regularly to ensure submission was approved. The

approval process may take up to 7 days.

Continuous Enrollment Policy

All enrolled students pursuing a graduate

degree at the University of Georgia must

maintain continuous enrollment until

completion of all degree requirements

(

http://grad.uga.edu/index.php/current-

students/policies-

procedures/academics/enrollment-policy/).

Continuous enrollment is defined as registering

for a minimum of three (3) credits in at least 2

semesters per year (Fall, Spring, Summer) until

the degree is attained or status as a degree-

seeking graduate student is terminated.

Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA)

UGA assigns the following values to each letter

grade

(

http://www.bulletin.uga.edu/PlusMinusGradin

gFAQ.html):

A =

4.0

A- = 3.7

B+ = 3.3

B = 3.0

B- = 2.7

C+ = 2.3

C = 2.0

C- = 1.7

D = 1.0

F = 0.0

Harassment

UGA prohibits any member of the faculty, staff,

administration, student body, or visitors to

campus, whether they be guests, patrons,

independent contractors, or clients from

harassing and/or discriminating against any

other member of the University community

because of that person’s race, sex (including

sexual harassment), ethnic or national origin,

religion, age, disabled status, status as a

disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era,

or sexual orientation. Incidents of harassment

and discrimination will be met with appropriate

disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal

from the University. The UGA Non-

discrimination and Anti-harassment Policy is

found at

https://eoo.uga.edu/policies/non-

discrimination-anti-harassment-policy.

Students who believe they are being harassed

or discriminated against are encouraged to

consult the Graduate Coordinator, Department

Head, or the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Sex

ual harassment. Unwelcome sexual

advances, requests for sexual favors, and other

verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature,

becomes sexual harassment when:

1. Sub

mission to such conduct is made

either implicitly or explicitly a term or

condition of an individual's employment

or status in a course, program or

activity;

2. Submission or rejection of such conduct

by an individual is used as the basis for

employment or educational decisions

affecting such individual; or

3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect

of interfering with the individual's work

or educational performance; of creating

an intimidating, hostile, or offensive

working and/or learning environment;

or of interfering with one's ability to

participate in or benefit from an

educational program or activity.

The

UGA Non-discrimination and Anti-

harassment Policy states:

“When one party has a professional

relationship towards the other, or stands in a

position of authority over the other, even an

apparently consensual sexual relationship may

lead to sexual harassment or other breaches of

professional obligations. The University

prohibits all faculty and staff, including graduate

teaching assistants, from pursuing sexual

relationships with undergraduates whom they

are currently supervising or teaching.”

“The University also strongly

discourages sexual relationships between

faculty or administrators and graduate,

professional students and/or employees whose

work they supervise. Anyone involved in a

sexual relationship with someone over whom

he or she has supervisory power must recuse

himself or herself from decisions that affect the

compensation, evaluation, employment

conditions, instruction, and/or the academic

status of the subordinate involved.” For more

information, please visit:

https://eoo.uga.edu/policies/non-

discrimination-anti-harassment-policy.

Academic Honesty and Codes of Conduct

Students at the University of Georgia are

responsible for maintaining and adhering to the

strictest standards of honesty and integrity in

every aspect of their lives. Honesty in academic

matters is a large part of this obligation.

Specific regulations governing student academic

conduct are contained in the UGA Student

Handbook and in the UGA culture of honesty

policy:

https://honesty.uga.edu/Academic-

Honesty-Policy/.

The

Office of Judicial Programs, located in

Memorial Hall, maintains and publishes the

Code of Conduct for the University of Georgia.

They are responsible for processing violations of

conduct regulations, which includes providing

false information to a University Official or

University office. The Code of Conduct can be

found at http://www.conduct.uga.edu/

No student shall perform, attempt to perform,

or assist another in performing any act of

dishonesty on academic work to be submitted

for academic credit or advancement. A student

does not have to intend to violate the honesty

policy to be found in violation. For example,

plagiarism, intended or unintended, is a

violation of this policy.

Academic Dishonesty

The following acts by a student are examples of

academically dishonest behavior:

a. Plagiarism - Submission for academic advancement

the words, ideas, opinions or theories of another

that are not common knowledge, without

appropriate attribution to that other person.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the

following acts when performed without appropriate

attribution:

i. Copying information directly from a

website and using it as the student’s

own work without citation.

ii. Directly quoting all or part of another

person's written or spoken words

without quotation marks, as

appropriate to the discipline;

iii. Paraphrasing all or part of another

person's written or spoken words

without notes or documentation within

the body of the work;

iv. Presenting an idea, theory or formula

originated by another person as the

original work of the person submitting

that work;

v. Repeating information, such as statistics

or demographics, which is not common

knowledge and which was originally

compiled by another person;

vi. Purchasing (or receiving in any other

manner) a term paper or other

assignment that is the work of another

person and submitting that term paper

or other assignment as the student's

own work.

b. Unauthorized assistance - Giving or

receiving assistance in connection with any

examination or other academic work that

has not been authorized by an instructor.

During examinations, quizzes, lab work, and

similar activity, students are to assume that

any assistance (such as books, notes,

calculators, and conversations with others)

is unauthorized unless it has been

specifically authorized by an instructor.

Examples of prohibited behavior include,

but are not limited to, the following when

not authorized:

i. Copying, or allowing another to copy,

answers to an examination;

ii. Transmitting or receiving, during an

examination, information that is within the

scope of the material to be covered by that

examination (including transmission orally, in

writing, by sign, electronic signal, or other

manner);

iii. Giving or receiving answers to an

examination scheduled for a later

time;

iv. Completing for another, or allowing

another to complete for you, all or

part of an assignment (such as a

paper, exercise, homework

assignment, presentation, report,

computer application, laboratory

experiment, or computation);

v. Submitting a group assignment, or

allowing that assignment to be

submitted, representing that the

project is the work of all of the

members of the group when less than

all of the group members assisted

substantially in its preparation;

vi. Unauthorized use of a programmable

calculator or other electronic device.

c. Lying/Tampering - Giving any false information

in connection with the performance of any

academic work or in connection with any

proceeding under this policy. This includes, but

is not limited to:

i. Giving false reasons (in advance or

after the fact) for failure to complete

academic work. This includes, for

example, giving false excuses to an

instructor or to any University official

for failure to attend an exam or to

complete academic work;

ii. Falsifying the results of any

laboratory or experimental work or

fabricating any data or information;

iii. Altering any academic work after it

has been submitted for academic

credit and requesting academic credit

for the altered work, unless such

alterations are part of an assignment

(such as a request of an instructor to

revise the academic work);

iv. Altering grade, lab, or attendance

records. This includes, for example,

the forgery of University forms for

registration in or withdrawal from a

course;

v. Damaging computer equipment

(including removable media such as

disks, CD’s, flash drives, etc.) or

laboratory equipment in order to

alter or prevent the evaluation of

academic work, unauthorized use of

another's computer password,

disrupting the content or accessibility

of an Internet site, or impersonating

another to obtain computer

resources;

vi. Giving or encouraging false

information or testimony in

connection with academic work or

any proceeding under this policy;

vii. Submitting for academic

advancement an item of academic

work that has been submitted (even

when submitted previously by that

student) for credit in another course,

unless done pursuant to authorization

from the instructor supervising the

work or containing fair attribution to

the original work.

d. Theft - Stealing, taking or procuring in any

other unauthorized manner (such as by

physical removal from a professor's office

or unauthorized inspection of computerized

material) information related to any

academic work (such as exams, grade

records, forms used in grading, books,

papers, computer equipment and data, and

laboratory materials and data).

e. Other - Failure by a student to comply with

a duty imposed under this policy. However,

no penalty is imposed under this policy for

failure to report an act of academic

dishonesty by another or failure to testify in

an academic honesty proceeding

concerning another.

Any behavior that constitutes academic

dishonesty is prohibited even if it is not

specifically listed in the above list of

examples.

Probation and Dismissal

Graduate School Policy

• Students may be dismissed from the

Graduate School and from CPH degree

programs if they have not made

sufficient academic progress to

continue in the program. The Graduate

School requires that students maintain

a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout their

graduate studies.

• Students with a cumulative graduate

course average below 3.0 will receive a

warning letter from the Graduate

School explaining the probation

procedure. If a student's graduate

course average is below 3.0 for two

consecutive terms, the student will be

placed on academic probation by the

Graduate School. While on probation,

students must have at least 3.0 for the

semester graduate average each

succeeding semester. Probation status

ends when the student's cumulative

graduate course average reaches at

least 3.0. If a student makes below a 3.0

semester graduate course average

while on probation, s/he is dismissed

from the Graduate School.

• Whe

n students repeat a graduate

course, the last grade will be utilized to

calculate the cumulative graduate

average that is used for probation,

dismissal, admission to candidacy and

graduation. Grades of S, U, and I will

not be used in calculating the

cumulative graduate average. However,

when a grade of I converts to F, this

may result in an action of probation or

dismissal for the semester in which the

conversion takes place, even if the

student is not registered for that

semester.

• Stu

dents who are dismissed by the

Graduate School may not apply for

admission to another graduate program

offered by the University. Students who

are dismissed by the Graduate School

for academic reasons may appeal the

dismissal to the dean of the Graduate

School. The appeal must be submitted

to the dean within 30 calendar days

following receipt of the notice of

dismissal. Information concerning the

appeal process may be obtained in the

Graduate School.

• Afte

r the “warning letter” and after

being placed in probation, the student,

the Graduate Coordinator, and the

advisor will meet to develop a written

plan of action, which must be

forwarded to the Graduate School.

• Stud

ents may be dismissed from the

program due to academic dishonesty

issues. Please read

Academic Honesty

and Codes of Conduct section in this

manual.

Appea

l Procedures for Graduate Students

The University of Georgia and the College of

Public Health (CPH) have established a process

for appealing decisions regarding academic

matters in which a student disagrees with the

decision rendered (e.g., grade disputes,

termination from a program, and other

grievances). Links to appeals policies can be

found by visiting https://t.uga.edu/4d1

Additionally, please refer to the Graduate

School’s policies which can be found

HERE or by

visiting (http://grad.uga.edu/index.php/current-

students/policies-

procedures/academics/appeals/).

Grade Appeals

The College of Public Health assures all students

the right to due process in the appeal of any

performance evaluation (e.g., course grade) or

other academic decision. The Student Appeals

Policy and Procedures set forth in this

document apply to all students enrolled in

classes or programs in the College of Public

Health (CPH) at The University of Georgia. The

appeals process provides for an impartial

review of a grading or other academic decision

that is alleged to be capricious, arbitrary or

discriminatory. This policy does not apply to

petitions for a waiver of established policy or

procedure from curricular and/or programmatic

requirements. All students may obtain

assistance in interpretation of appeals policies

and procedures in the CPH Office of Academic

Affairs and Student Services.

For

specific steps, please read the CPH policy.

Link can be found on the bottom of this page:

https://t.uga.edu/4d1

Not

e that all grade appeals are done through

the Department and College of the instructor’s

primary affiliation. Thus, courses taken in other

colleges will be resolved following that college’s

policies.

Waiver of established policy or curriculum

requirement

Students who would like to request a waiver of

a required course or policy should first contact

their advisor and present justification for the

course waiver. If approved, the request must be

routed to the MPH Program Coordinator for

final approval. Students who have achieved the

competencies of a required CPH course—

through previous studies—can petition to take

an advanced course in the same area of studies.

This will be a department level decision

according to where the requested course is

housed.

Program Dismissal Appeals

A student who has not made sufficient progress

towards completion of the degree may be

dismissed by the department or by the College

of Public Health at the end of any semester.

Students may appeal the decision for dismissal

from a program to the Dean of the College of

Public Health within 30 days of being notified of

this decision. The Dean will make a decision

based on the advice of a CPH committee. If the

student does not accept the decision of the

Dean, the student may appeal to the Graduate

School, following the appeals procedures stated

in the Graduate Coordinator’s Handbook,

located HERE or (

http://grad.uga.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2015/01/handbook.pdf).

Conflict Resolution

If a conflict between a student and faculty

member should arise, the student should

adhere to the following CPH protocol:

7. Speak directly with the instructor or faculty

member in an attempt to resolve the

conflict.

8. If step one does not solve the problem,

speak directly to the Graduate Coordinator

(if it is a problem related to your degree

program) or to the Department Head where

the faculty member is housed.

9. If step two does not solve the problem,

speak directly with the Associate Dean for

Academic Affairs.

Research with Human Participants

As a matter of University policy, research

projects involving human participants cannot be

carried out until a complete research protocol

describing the project has been submitted and

approved. This policy applies to all research,

regardless of whether or not it is funded.

Human participation is considered to be

involved even if the data used were collected by

others, and there is no contact with the

participants. The policy extends to all projects

involving faculty, staff, students or facilities of

the University, including research performed by

students as part of their degree or class

requirements. For students' projects, the Major

Professor is responsible for overseeing that the

project is approved. Approval is necessary for

any type of research in any area of study (e.g.,

marketing research, behavioral or psychological

studies, research involving children in

classrooms, and on-the-street interviews).

The

detailed guidelines of this policy and the

forms necessary to obtain approval of a

research protocol are available in the Office of

the Vice President for Research, 612 Graduate

Studies Building. Questions concerning these

guidelines may be directed to that office.

Projects involving no risk to participants can

usually be approved expeditiously, but it is

recommended that the forms be submitted well

in advance of beginning the research and, if

applicable, prior to submitting a proposal for

external funding. All key personnel performing

research with human participants must

complete the CITI training. More information

can be found at:

https://research.uga.edu/hrpp/citi-training/

Graduate Assistants

Course Load

Graduate assistants—teaching and research—

occupy dual roles; they are both students at the

University and temporary student employees of

the University. Graduate students holding

assistantships that requires from one-third to

one-half time service:

• Must attend all college-wide functions as

announced by the Dean’s office. This

includes meetings with the Dean, MPH

Program Coordinator, CEPH staff, guest

lecturers, poster sessions, etc.

• Must register each semester of their

assistantship for 3 credits in a 7005

course (HPRB, EHSC, etc.), which

corresponds to assistantship hours.

These courses may not be used to satisfy

a student's program of study.

• Must register for a minimum of 12 credit

hours each semester (which must include

7005 course).

• May enroll up to a maximum course load

of 18 semester hours (which must include

7005 course). Only in exceptional cases

students may exceed the maximum

course load, but they must obtain written

approval from their Advisor and the Dean

of the Graduate School. The MPH

Graduate Coordinator may sign the

overload request in the absence of the

student's Advisor. Courses audited are

not counted when considering maximum

and minimum course load requirements.

• Must register for a minimum of 9 credit

hours during the summer semester

(which must include 7005 course), if they

are on an assistantship during the

summer. Graduate assistants who do not

receive a stipend during the summer, but

opt to register and receive the reduced

tuition, must register for a minimum of 3

credit hours. Summer semester rules for

maximum load for an 8-week summer

session is 18 hours.

** Plea

se note that programs or departments

may have additional policies and procedures

that students are to comply with. Please check

the handbook for your specific degree program.

Tuition Waiver

To be eligible to pay a reduced tuition, holders

of assistantships must (1) be hired for at least

13 hours per week, and (2) be paid at the

approved rate for graduate assistants in the

particular school or college in which they are

employed.

Mandatory Health Insurance

A student health insurance policy is available for

all UGA students; however, the following

groups of UGA students are REQUIRED to have

health insurance:

o Graduate International Students

holding "F" or "J" visa status.

o Graduate Students enrolled in

programs that require proof of

health insurance.

o Graduate Students receiving

Qualified Graduate Assistantships.

o Graduate Students receiving

Qualified Fellowships.

o Graduate Students receiving

Qualified Training Grants.

Stu

dents who have private health insurance can

opt out of UGA Health Insurance; this process

must be done every semester. Visit

http://www.uhs.uga.edu/

for more information

regarding policies and coverage.

VII. UGA RESOURCES

Academic Writing and Teaching

Writing and teaching are skills that can be

learned and can be improved. Every student

should take advantage of UGA resources that

help to improve our writing and teaching skills.

• Visit the UGA Writing Center for help on

writing and teaching skills at:

http://writingcenter.english.uga.edu/

• Visit the Center for Teaching and Learning

(CTL) at http://www.isd.uga.edu/

for

teaching aids. They also have special help

for teaching assistants.

Com

puter Consulting Services

The University of Georgia Enterprise

Information Technology Services (EITS)

(http://www.eits.uga.edu/

) offers a number of

services regarding the use of computers.

Com

puters

Computer labs are located in EHS building room

104, and Rhodes Hall room 018. An additional

computer lab is located in Russell Hall but is not

supported by the College of Public Health.

Generally, these labs have Macintosh and IBM-

PC computers. Twenty-four access to the

computer labs is possible via a proxy ID for

buildings in which the computers are housed.

For proxy access, please complete the forms

HERE

and submit to the administrator listed.

The lar

gest computer lab on the UGA campus,

as well as assistance for computing and library

needs, is at the Student Learning Center. For full

details on CPH supported computer labs,

software and operating hours, please click HERE

or visit,

https://publichealth.uga.edu/directory/adminis

trative-offices/cphoit/. The University also hosts

a virtual lab (vLab) where students can access

certain software and platforms from any device.

Information and links for the vLab can be found

HERE, or by visiting

http://eits.uga.edu/support/vlab/.

Employment of Students

Please check the Student Employment Office at

http://career.uga.edu/job_search/jobs/part_ti

me_on_campus.

Also check the Student Handbook for

employment opportunities at:

http://dos.uga.edu/handbook.html

Please note: Students holding assistantships

are limited in the number of hours that they can

hold concurrent hourly rate employment on

campus.

Employment of Spouse/Significant Other

Professional, semi-professional, and clerical

positions are available on the University

Campus. For further information, contact the

Human Resources Department at:

http://www.hr.uga.edu/

. Additionally, some

teachers and teacher aide positions may be

available in surrounding school districts, as well

as in the many private schools and nursery

schools located in the area (consult an Athens

phone book for these addresses and phone

numbers). Inquiries regarding public school

openings should be directed to:

• Clarke County Schools:

http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/

• Jackson County Schools:

http://www.jackson.k12.ga.us/

• Oconee County Schools:

http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/

• Oglethorpe County Schools:

http://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/

• Madison County Schools:

http://www.madison.k12.ga.us/

Sou

rces of employment in the health related

area include nursing homes, retirement and life

care communities, and physician offices

(consult an Athens phone book for specifics).

Additionally, job openings can be found in the

following hospitals:

• Athens Regional Medical Center:

http://www.armc.org/

• St. Mary’s Hospital:

http://www.stmarysathens.org/

For in

formation about all hospitals, check:

http://www.healthcarehiring.com/hospitals_ge

orgia.html

Chec

k the local Athens news outlets—

• The Athens-Banner Herald, local

newspaper:

http://www.onlineathens.com/

• The Red and Black, free UGA

newspaper:

http://www.redandblack.com/

• The Flagpole Magazine, free local

magazine: http://flagpole.com/

Financial Aid

The departments offer assistantships involving

teaching responsibilities, research, and special

services. To receive a reduced tuition, the

graduate assistant must be hired a minimum of

13 hours per week and be paid at the approved

rate for that college. The compensation is

based on degree level and the number of hours.

Students should check with the department

Graduate Coordinator for details. The Graduate

School offers assistantships and fellowships,

which are awarded on university-wide

competitive basis.

Out-o

f-state students not supported by an

assistantship may apply to the Graduate School

for a waiver of out-of-state tuition. Please see

the College of Public Health Graduate

Coordinator for details.

The

University participates in the Federally-

sponsored Work/Study Program. Based on

evidence of financial need, students may qualify

for this program and be assigned to a variety of

responsibilities around the campus. This

program permits the student to work 10-25

hours per week. Approval of the Graduate

School is required for work hours and course

load.

The

University has a large number of loan funds

to assist students, which are administered by

the Office of Financial Aid located in the

Academic Building. Please check the

stipulations regarding their use.

Any

student desiring information regarding

financial aid should explore these possibilities

with the Financial Aid staff at:

http://www.uga.edu/osfa/

Housing

The university offers graduate student housing

for single individuals, as well as individuals with

families. Please check:

https://housing.uga.edu/site/register_famgrad

for housing options on the main campus.

For

housing specific to Public Health Students,

visit

https://housing.uga.edu/site/register_medical_

partnership. This housing option is on the

Health Sciences campus and is reserved for

Public Health and Medical Students ONLY. Units

may be leased for an individual family or can be

shared between TWO residents. Both residents,

however, must be public health or medical

students. All University housing assignments are

made according to the date the completed

housing application and deposit are received.

The

Department of University Housing

maintains a bulletin board (on first floor of

Russell Hall) that is used to advertise off-

campus rental housing (apartments, houses,

duplexes, trailers, rooms, and roommate ads).

Additionally, the Department of Housing has

compiled an apartment listing handout. For

more information, contact the Department of

University Housing. Additionally, listing and

inserts (such as the Apartment Blue Book;

Rental Community Guide) in the local

newspapers, as well as notices on bulletin

boards located around campus, may be helpful

in locating available housing.

Depart

ment of University Housing

University of Georgia, Russell Hall

Athens, GA 30602-5575

Phone: (706) 542-1421 | Fax: (706) 542-8595

https://www.housing.uga.edu/

Libraries and Student Learning Center

The University of Georgia Library is the largest

university library in the state and is a member

of the Association of Research Libraries. Thus,

the Library is equipped to provide

comprehensive services to students involving

nationwide resources for both curricular and

research needs. Numerous online books and

journal articles can be retrieved at:

http://www.libs.uga.edu/

. The principal

libraries on campus are:

• Main Library (on North Campus) 706/ 542-

3251

• Science Library (on South Campus) 706/

542-0698

• Miller Learning Center (North Campus,

electronic library) 706-542-7000

• Special Collections Libraries-visit

http://www.libs.uga.edu/scl/

for

information on the three libraries and their

offerings.

• Student Learning Center 706/ 542-7000.

Please visit this center at

http://www.slc.uga.edu/

. It provides

numerous resources for students.

Additional libraries can be found by visiting

http://www.libs.uga.edu/locations/main

Park

ing Services

Campus is divided up into permit required areas

and short-term pay lots. Permits are distributed

based on a unique priority system that takes

into account factors such as cumulative hours

for students, and years of service for

employees. Customers should expect to ride

the free bus and/or walk. It is unrealistic to

expect to find parking right outside the dorm or

building. Time management skills and

scheduling around transportation requirements

are necessary for a campus the size of UGA.

Everyone must display a parking permit at all

times on campus for the assigned lot.

Information on registration for parking is sent

via email to all students. Check myUGA email

frequently. For more information:

http://www.parking.uga.edu/

Healt

h Sciences Campus (HSC) contains permit

lots as well as visitor parking. Additionally, a

campus bus route transports students between

South Campus and HSC every 20 minutes. The

HSC permit allows students to park in any

location on the campus. For HSC parking map,

visit

https://tps.uga.edu/sites/default/files/docs/hsc

.pdf.

Institute for Behavioral Research

This institute provides assistance to researchers

in terms of survey design, data coding, data

analysis, statistical consultations, grant support,

manuscript submission assistance etc.

Information can be found at:

https://oibr.uga.edu/

. The Center charges for

these services. The College also provides

research design and data analysis services via

the Biostatistics department, additional

information can be obtained by contacting Dr.

Stephen Rathbun at

[email protected].

UGA MyID, Email

Official university e-mail communications to

students will be sent to the student's UGAMail

account. In order to create an email account, a

student must first have a UGA MyID. Please

access this website in order to create an

account:

https://eits.uga.edu/access_and_security/myid/

This MyID can be used to log onto email,

eLearning Commons and some computer labs

on campus.

UGA ID

All students need a UGA Card to withdraw

books from the library, access HSC buildings

after hours, the Ramsey Center, purchase

student tickets to university events, and get into

dining halls and residence halls. To obtain a

UGA card, complete a Student Application Form

at the Cashier’s Window in the Tate Student

Center. Bring a photo identification and proof

of registration. The Cashier’s Window is open

9:30-4:00 Monday-Friday during regular

academic semesters. For details, check:

www.uga.edu/ugacard

. Students who need to

have access to the Coverdell Building or HSC

buildings after office hours will need to get a

Proximity Card. Contact Diane Baird, in the

Dean’s Office (dsbai[email protected]), for details.

UGA

ID Number:

Although students will use the social security

number for class registration and University

payrolls, the UGACard will have a 16 digit

identification number that will remain the

entire time at UGA.

• The first six digits are alike on all UGA ID

cards (627541). This is the UGA identifier.

• The next nine digits are the ID number. It

will begin with 810 followed by six unique

numbers assigned to the student.

• The last digit is the issue number. This

number will change each time the student

replaces the card.

• For access to services where that use a

keypad rather, students MUST enter the 10

digit ID number (beginning with 810 or 811

and include the current issue number at the

end).

Car

d Security and Hand Scanning:

After the UGACard Office produces a card, the

staff will scan the student’s hand to create

access security for the card. This feature will

prohibit another person from using the card to

access University services.

University Health Center

The University Health Center is a state-of-the-

art outpatient healthcare facility that provides a

large number of medical services to students.

They have specialty care clinics and

departments for a range of services including:

• Allergy

• Dental

• Dermatology

• Massage Therapy

• Physical Therapy

• Radiology

• Sports Medicine

• Travel Clinic

• Urgent Care

• Vision

• Women’s Services

Chec

k their website at:

http://www.uhs.uga.edu

UGA C

ampus Carry Policy

House Bill 280, commonly known as the

“campus carry” legislation, took effect on July 1.

While current law already allows license-

holders to keep weapons secured in motor

vehicles, beginning on July 1, House Bill 280

allows anyone who is properly licensed in the

State of Georgia to carry a handgun in a

concealed manner on property owned or leased

by public colleges and universities, with some

exceptions as explained below. It will not allow

any other type of gun to be carried around

campus; nor will it allow handguns to be carried

openly. (House Bill 280 does not apply,

however, to institution-sponsored events or

excursions away from campus on property not

owned or leased by a University System

institution.)

The sta

tute defines concealed as “carried in

such a fashion that does not actively solicit the

attention of others and is not prominently,

openly, and intentionally displayed except for

purposes of defense of self or others.” A

license-holder therefore may carry a handgun

while it is substantially (“but not necessarily

completely”) covered by an article of clothing

he or she is wearing, or contained within a bag

(“of a nondescript nature”) he or she is carrying,

or in another similar manner that generally

keeps it out of the view of others.

There a

re a number of exceptions to the new

law that limit the places on campus where

handguns may be carried. Even license-holders

may not carry a handgun into the following

locations on college/university-owned or leased

property:

· Buildings and property used for athletic

sporting events. This exception

includes stadiums, gymnasiums and

similar facilities in which

intercollegiate games are staged (but

does not extend to so-called

“tailgating” areas where fans may

congregate outside the gates of the

sports facility). It does not extend to

student recreation centers and similar

facilities that are not used for

intercollegiate games.

· Student housing facilities including

residence halls and similar buildings

where students live such as fraternity

and sorority houses. (Note that any

housing that is not on property owned

or leased by a University System

institution is not covered by House Bill

280.)

· Spaces – including any room,

continuous collection of rooms or

outdoor facility – that are used for

preschool or childcare. In order to

qualify, preschool and childcare spaces

must have controlled access (meaning

access via personnel stationed at the

door or an electronic mechanism)

limited to authorized people.

· Rooms and other spaces during the

times when they are being used for

classes in which high school students

are enrolled, whether through dual

enrollment and programs such as

Move On When Ready or through

college and career academies or other

specialized programs such as Early

College. License-holders who want to

carry handguns to class will need to

visit the institution’s registrar or other

designated employee, who after

verifying their enrollment status will

tell them which of their classes, if any,

have high school students enrolled.

Institutions shall not, however, keep

any listing of those who inquire. (Note

also that the names of enrolled high

school students may not be revealed

in accordance with applicable privacy

laws.) It is the responsibility of license-

holders to seek out this information

and make themselves aware of which

classrooms fall within this exception.

· Faculty, staff and administrative offices.

This exception includes offices and

office suites occupied by faculty, staff

and administrators but does not

include more general public common

spaces outside of those areas.

· Rooms during the times when they are

being used for disciplinary proceedings

of any kind, including those regarding

students, faculty or staff. These would

include any meetings or hearings that

are part of the University System’s or

the institution’s sexual misconduct,

student conduct, dispute resolution,

grievance, appeals or similar

processes.

Under the new law, it is a misdemeanor crime

for a license-holder to carry a handgun “in a

manner or in a building, property, room, or

space in violation of” these provisions. Doing so

also may be a violation of the institution’s

student code of conduct and personnel rules. It

will be the responsibility of those license-

holders who choose to carry handguns on

campus to know the law and to understand

where they can go while carrying. Institutions

will not provide gun storage facilities or erect

signs outside restricted areas.

is incumbent upon each of us to follow the

law. Students, faculty and staff should not

attempt themselves to monitor or to enforce

compliance with the statute by those who do

carry handguns. Only law enforcement

personnel, including the University System’s

more than 800 POST-certified officers, will be

responsible for enforcing the law. If others have

concerns or questions, they should contact their

campus law enforcement departments. In the

coming weeks, the University System Office of

Safety and Security will be providing training to

campus law enforcement officers.

Appendix A: MPH Degree Requirements

Departmental Requirements Overview ........................................................................................................ 2

Biostatistics ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Disaster Management ................................................................................................................................... 5

Environmental Health Science ...................................................................................................................... 8

Epidemiology................................................................................................................................................. 9

Gerontology ................................................................................................................................................ 10

Health Policy and Management .................................................................................................................. 11

Health Promotion and Behavior ................................................................................................................. 12

Departmental Requirements Overview

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is administered through the College of Public Health,

not individual departments. Students can choose one of seven concentrations, and must

complete all requirements for the concentration as well as the College. All MPH students must

fulfill the following requirements:

MPH Core Courses: All MPH students must successfully complete the five MPH core courses for

a total of 15 credit hours. Grades in these courses cannot fall below B-.

Departmental Core Courses: There are 9-15 credit hours of courses specific to concentrations.

Total required hours are determined by the departments, and cannot vary in requirements

unless approved by the department head and MPH graduate director. Grades in these courses

cannot fall below B-.

Departmental Electives: Depending on the concentration 5-9 credit hours of electives are

required. Students can choose from courses within the department or take relevant courses

from outside the department. Every elective taken MUST be approved by an advisor PRIOR to

registration and must be pertinent to the students MPH program of study. Independent studies

must be approved by the MPH program coordinator and cannot exceed 6 credit hours.

Applied Practice Experience (PBHL 7560, 6 hours): The APE requires 300 clock hours in and

appropriate public health setting. Students choose the site for their APE, with the assistance

of the Academic Advisor and Internship Coordinator. The APE is intended to be a culminating

experience at the end of the students’ coursework.

Integrative Learning Experience (PBHL 7460/7560, 3 hours): The ILE is a professionalism

seminar and APE advisement that is completed under the direction of a faculty advisor in the

final 2 semesters of the program. APE and ILE works can begin prior to the final semester as

independent studies but cannot count towards elective hours.

To view the degree requirements for a particular concentration, please click on the title in the

menu item on the previous page and you will be directed to that section.

Course Substitution Policy: Students with an undergraduate degree major in Health

Promotion can waive the HPRB 7010 course and substitute the course with an upper level

concentration within their current MPH concentration.

Students with an undergraduate degree major in EHSC can waive the EHSC 7010 course and

substitute the course with an upper level concentration within their current MPH

concentration.

Students with an undergraduate minor in Public Health, Environmental Health Science, Health

Policy & Management or Health Promotion are NOT permitted to waive any 7010 courses or

substitute for upper level courses. The courses contained in the minor program of study do not

sufficiently or adequately cover disciplinary content enough to justify waiving 7010 courses. It is

also a concern that accreditation standards may be compromised if non-majors are permitted

to waive MPH courses.

Biostatistics

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion

of an internship (6 credits), and culminating experience (3 credits). The curriculum comprises

the following areas and courses:

MPH Core Requirement Courses: 15 credit hours

• BIOS 7010 Introductory Biostatistics I

• EHSC 7010 Fundamentals of Environmental Health

• EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I

• HPAM 7010 Introduction to Health Policy and Management

• HPRB 7010 Social & Behavioral Foundations in Public Health

Biostatistics Core Requirements: 15 credit hours

• BIOS 7020 Introductory Biostatistics II

• EPID 7020 Introduction to Epidemiology II

• BIOS 8050 Intermediate Mathematical Statistics

Choose 2 out of 3:

• BIOS 6380 Survival Analysis

• BIOS 8110 Categorical Data Analysis

• BIOS 8220 Clinical Trials

Biostatistics Electives*: minimum 5 credit hours

The following is a sample of suggested electives for an MPH concentration in Biostatistics:

• BIOS 7100 Biostatistical Applications for the Pharmaceutical & Biotech. Industries

• BIOS 7400 Research Data Management and Computing

• BIOS 8100 Case Studies in Nonlinear Biostatistics

• BIOS 8130 Multivariate Design for Public Health

• BIOS 8150 Spatial Epidemiology

• EPID 8150 Spatial Epidemiology

• BIOS 8200 Biostatistical Consulting I

• STAT 6230 Applied Regression Analysis

• STAT 6240 Sampling and Survey Methods

• STAT 6290 Nonparametric Methods

• STAT 6520 Mathematical Statistics II

• STAT 6630 Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics I

• STAT 6640 Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics II

Disaster Management

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion

of an internship (6 credits), and culminating experience (3 credits). The curriculum comprises

the following areas and courses:

MPH Core Requirement Courses: 15 hours

BIOS 7010 Introduction to Biostatistics I

EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I

EHSC 7010 Foundations of Environmental Health

HPAM 7010 Introduction to Health Policy and Management

HPRB 7010 Social and Behavioral Foundations

Dis

aster Management Core Requirements: 12 hours

DMAN 7100 Introduction to Disaster Management (Disaster Management I)

Provide an in-depth overview of the principles of disaster management. This will include the history of

disaster management, examination of the four phases of disaster management, introduction to Federal

emergency management functions, and learning basic disaster terminology.

DMAN

7200 Disaster Management for Health Professionals (Disaster Management II)

This course will provide students with the theory and hands-on experience needed to perform as a

Public Health Professional in disaster management drills and exercises and real-world emergencies. This

course will include development of discussion and operations based disaster exercises following the

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program framework, Core Disaster Life Support (CDLS) and

Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) training and certification, and American Red Cross basic First Aid

certification.

DMAN

7400 Public Health Crises and Disaster Management (Disaster Management III)

Students will receive case study analysis, historical perspective, and modern risk assessment for the

analysis and management of man-made and natural disasters that have occurred nationally and

internationally. Students will gauge the response efforts by considering the strengths of the response

and lessons learned that can be applied to future disasters. There will also be a hands-on introduction

to the modeling and simulation software that allow disaster managers to predict affected populations

and infrastructure-based response to specific events.

DMAN

7500 Understanding Terrorism and Homeland Security (Disaster Management IV)

The course is a multidisciplinary, comprehensive exploration of contemporary terrorism and

counterterrorism that helps develop knowledge and skills needed to critically assess and respond

effectively to terrorism and terrorist incidents. This course begins with the history of terrorism to gain

foundational understanding of the definition of the term, it then delves into the various typologies of

terrorism, and culminates with addressing counterterrorism and counterintelligence strategies in the

United States. As part of the course students will research terror cells from around the world to

understand differences in how they form, are funded, their tactics, and how they are monitored.

Dis

aster Management Electives*: minimum 8 credit hours

See page two for elective options

The following is a list of recommended electives for an MPH concentration in Disaster Management

DMAN 8900 Special Topics in Disaster Management

DMAN 8910 Problems in Disaster Management

HPAM 8500 Comparative Global Health

HPAM 7400 Public Health Law

HPAM 8400 Policy and Economic Analysis in Public Health

HPAM 8550 Comparative Global - Nation

HPAM 8820 Global Health Policy

HPAM 8700 Management of Public Health Organizations

HPAM 8800 Leadership in Public Health

HPRB 6610 Health Communication

HPRB 7040 Program Evaluation in Health Promotion and Health Education

EHSC 6490 Environmental Toxicology

EHSC 6400 Environmental Issues in the Developing World

EHSC 7410 Global Environmental Health: Focus on Developing Countries

EHSC 8110 Chemical and Microbial Risk Assessment

EPID/HPAM 7700 Public Health Ethics

EPID 8515/L Modeling Infectious Diseases

EPID 8610 Principles and Practices in Global Epidemiology

INTL 8280 Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict

INTL 8290 Strategic Intelligence

INTL 8200 Special Topics in International Relations

INTL 8210 International Organizations

INTL 8230 International Conflict

GEOG 6370 Geographic Information Science

JRMC 7355 Health and Medical Journalism

JRMC 7356 Advanced Health and Medical Journalism

JRMC/SPCM 7611 Health Advocacy in a Multicultural Society

JRMC/SPCM 7612 Medical Interviewing and Information Dissemination

JRMC 8160 Special Topics in Public Relations (usually Media and Public Health)

JRMC/SPCM 8165 Public Health Communication

JRMC 8170 Risk Communication

PADP 7360 Managing Government Performance

PADP 7500 Local Government Management

PADP 7540 Productivity Improvement in Local Government

PADP 7900 Managing Volunteers in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors

PBHL 8100 Current Topics in Public Health

SPCM/JRMC 8165 Public Health Communication

MIBO/IDHIS/PHSI 8260 Global Perspectives on Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases (1hr)

POLS 9200 Intelligence and National Security

SPCM 6310 Communication Strategies in Government

SPCM/HPRB 6610 Health Communication

SPCM/JRMC 7611 Health Advocacy in a Multicultural Society

SPCM/JRMC 7612 Medical Interviewing and Information Dissemination

SPCM 8610 Seminar in Health Communication

SPCM/JRMC 8165 Public Health Communication

EDES 4270E/6270E Online Environmental Geographic Information Systems

Environmental Health Science

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion

of an internship (6 credits), and culminating experience (3 credits). The curriculum comprises

the following areas and courses:

MPH Core Requirement Courses: 15 hours

BIOS 7010 Introduction to Biostatistics I

EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I

EHSC 7010 Foundations of Environmental Health

HPAM 7010 Introduction to Health Policy and Management

HPRB 7010 Social and Behavioral Foundations

Environmental Health Science Core Requirements: 12 hours

Air Quality

EHSC 7080 Advanced Environmental Air Quality

Water Quality

EHSC 7490 Principles of Toxicology

Environmental Microbiology

EHSC 7310 Public Health Microbiology

Occupational Health

EHSC 8400

Occupational and Environmental Disease

Examples of Public Health Electives*: minimum 8 hours

EHSC 7550 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

EHSC 7410 Global Environmental Health

EHSC 7900 Integrative Global Environmental and Public Health Issues

EHSC 8210 Cancer Etiology and Prevention

EHSC 8250 Biomarkers: Public Health, Clinical and Environmental Tox Applications

EHSC 8460/L Environmental Genomics

EHSC 8550 Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology

EHSC 8650 Advanced Environmental Chemistry

EHSC 8800 Special Problems in Environmental Health

DMAN 7100 Introduction to Disaster Management

EPID 8070 Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology

HPAM 7400 Public Health Law

Epidemiology

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion

of an internship (6 credits), and culminating experience (3 credits). The curriculum comprises

the following areas and courses:

MPH Core Requirement Courses: 15 hours

BIOS 7010 Introduction to Biostatistics I

EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I

EHSC 7010 Foundations of Environmental Health

HPAM 7010 Introduction to Health Policy and Management

HPRB 7010 Social and Behavioral Foundations

Epidemiology Core Requirements: 10 hours

EPID 7020 Introduction to Epidemiology II

BIOS 7020 Introduction to Biostatistics II

EPID 7100 Current Topics in Epidemiology (1 credit hour)

EPID 7410 Field Epidemiology and Surveillance

Electives: minimum 10 credit hours

Any regular 7000 or 8000 level EPID or BIOS course can be used to fulfill the elective

requirements. Suitable 7000 and 8000 level courses outside the department can also be taken

as elective. In general, other courses within CPH are acceptable and courses across the

university are acceptable if they cover areas pertinent to Epidemiology. Before taking any such

electives, discuss them with your advisor and departmental graduate coordinator to obtain

approval.

Gerontology

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion

of an internship (6 credits), and culminating experience (3 credits). The curriculum comprises

the following areas and courses:

MPH Core Requirement Courses: 15 hours

BIOS 7010 Introduction to Biostatistics I

EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I

EHSC 7010 Foundations of Environmental Health

HPAM 7010 Introduction to Health Policy and Management

HPRB 7010 Social and Behavioral Foundations

Gerontology Core Requirements: 12 hours

All students must complete the following 4 foundations course (3 credit hours each):

GRNT 7100/7100E Foundations of Aging

GRNT 6650/6650E Aging in Society

GRNT 7200/7200E Lifespan Health Psychology

GRNT 8200/8200E Public Health and Aging

Gerontology Electives: minimum 9 credit hours

The following is a list of recommended electives for an MPH concentration in Gerontology.

Other courses may be approved with the permission of the Graduate Coordinator

GRNT 6720/6750E Mental Health and Aging

GRNT 7400/7400E Cognition and the Aging Brain

GRNT 7500/7500E Smart Technology in an Aging Society

GRNT 7900/7900E Applied Aging Research

GRNT/EPID 8400 Epidemiology of Chronic Disease

EPID 8300 Epidemiology of Aging

SOWK 6142 Social Work with Older Adults

HPAM 8400 Policy and Economic Analysis in Public Health

HPAM 8700 Management of Public Health Organizations

HPRB 7470 Program Evaluation in Health Promotion

ECHD 8380 Optimal Experience, Adaptation, and Aging

FDNS 6560/6560E Nutrition, Health, and Aging

FDNS 8530-8550 Nutrition and Disease Processes I, II

KINS 6320 Exercise and Aging

Health Policy and Management

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion

of an internship (6 credits), and culminating experience (3 credits). The curriculum comprises

the following areas and courses:

MPH Core Requirement Courses: 15 hours

BIOS 7010 Introductory Biostatistics I

EHSC 7010 Fundamentals of Environmental Health

EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I

HPAM 7010 Introduction to Health Policy and Management

HPRB 7010 Social & Behavioral Foundations in Public Health

Heath Policy and Management Core Requirements: 13 hours

Foundations in Health Policy and Management

Policy Analysis in Public Health

Health Economics

Healthcare Finance

HPAM 7001

HPAM 7400

HPAM 7600

HPAM 7750

HPAM

7700

Management of Public Health Organizations

Health Policy and Management Elective Courses: Minimum of 9 hours

Health Policy and Management offers a variety of approved HPAM electives throughout the

year. These include:

HPAM 7050 Health Policy and Obesity

HPAM 7760 Public Health Law & Ethics

HPAM 8300 Research Methods in Health Policy

HPAM 7410 Health Informatics I

HPAM 8450 Policy Evaluation in Public Health

HPAM 8750 Quality Improvement in Health

HPAM 8800 Leadership in Public Health

HPAM 8890 Strategic Management in Health Care Organizations

In addition, graduate level electives in BIOS, DMAN, EHSC, EPID, and GRNT may be used as

electives with the approval of your advisor. It is your responsibility to make sure the electives

you choose will be approved by your advisor. Other courses may be accepted as electives

with prior written approval from academic advisor.

Health Promotion and Behavior

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion

of an internship (6 credits), and culminating experience (3 credits). The curriculum comprises

the following areas and courses:

MPH Core Requirement Courses: 15 hours

BIOS 7010 Introductory Biostatistics I

EHSC 7010 Fundamentals of Environmental Health

EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I

HPAM 7010 Introduction to Health Policy and Management

HPRB 7010 Social & Behavioral Foundations in Public Health

Heath Promotion and Behavior Core Requirements: 15 hours

HPRB 7270 Resource Development and Implementation

HPRB 7470 Program Evaluation in Health Promotion and Health Education

HPRB 7510 Health Promotion Research Methods

HPRB 7920 Health Behavior

HPRB 7990 Diversity and Social Justice in Public Health

Health Promotion Elective Courses: Minimum of 5 hours

Health Promotion and Behavior offers a variety of approved electives throughout the year.

Please contact your advisor for assistance in choosing electives offered in both the Department

and throughout the University. It is your responsibility to make sure the electives you choose

will be approved by your advisor and the HPRB Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Jessica Muilenburg.

Appendix B: Procedural Requirements for Graduation

 Talk to your Advisor about your courses (no less than 44 credits and must include PBHL 7460, and PBHL

7500).

 Make sure APE (PBHL 7560) field requirements have been fulfilled. Talk to Jacquelyn Hughes if you

have questions or concerns ([email protected]).

 Talk to your Adviser about your ILE e-Portfolio & e-Poster requirements for the final semester.

Formalize submission dates for drafts and all final documents.

When y

our final semester begins, follow the steps below:

1. All graduation related forms are due in the first week of classes for summer graduates, and the second

for fall/spring. Please keep abreast of these important deadlines! Go to

https://grad.uga.edu/index.php/current-students/important-dates-deadlines/

2. Apply for graduation via Athena. Login to your student portal and follow the Graduation Tab on the

home screen. https://sis-ssb-prod.uga.edu/PROD/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage

a. Your major is PUBLIC HEALTH

b. Your Degree is MPH

c. Check your transcript to make sure the correct concentration is listed. If it is not, email

[email protected].

d. Apply for graduation no later than the end of the second week of classes during the

graduation semester (first week for summer graduates).

3. Submit the “Degree Requirements” document for your concentration (found in your MPH Handbook)

to your advisor. Your advisor should 1) double check that the courses listed in the Program of Study

match courses you’ve taken, and 2) any substitutions that were previously approved are also

documented (follow up with an email for your records).

4. Go online to complete the “Program of Study (Non-Doctoral Professional Degrees)”

http://grad.uga.edu/index.php/current-students/forms/

Follow these instructions exactly:

• Fill in personal information to access the online form-

• Department: Public Health, College of

• Degree Objective: Non-Doctoral Professional

• Major/Degree: Public Health - MPH

• Area of Emphasis: Your Concentration(s)

• List all the courses, hours, grades, terms and years as they are listed on your transcript.

Example: Applied Practice Experience course will be PBHL 7560, 6.0 hours

• For courses you’re currently taking, leave the grade blank but be sure to list the courses!

• Leave the Grad Students Only? box blank (this is not for MPH students)

• Departmental requirements are ONLY used for replacements or exceptions to the core

curriculum, such as Directed studies (i.e. 8910, 7100, 7300) or substitute courses.

• DO NOT list 7005 courses used for assistantship; they do not count towards graduation.

• Major Professor Name: Mumbi Anderson

• Do NOT list any course with grade below C. Final GPA must be 3.0 or above.

• YOU MUST have a minimum of 44 credit hours.

• DOUBLE CHECK COURSE NUMBERS AND GRADES BEFORE SUBMITTING FOR APPROVAL!!!

5. Check email from the Graduate School regularly to ensure submission was approved. The approval

process may take up to 7 days.

MPH Core Competencies

Upon completion of the five core MPH courses, students should be able to:

Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health

1. Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health

practice

2. Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given

public health context

3. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-

based programming and software, as appropriate

4. Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice

Public Health & Health Care Systems

5. Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and

regulatory systems across national and international settings

6. Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine

health and create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community

and societal levels

Planning & Management to Promote Health

7. Assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities’ health

8. Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of

public health policies or programs

9. Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention

10. Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management

11. Select methods to evaluate public health programs

Policy in Public Health

12. Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics

and evidence

13. Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for

influencing public health outcomes

14. Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health

in diverse populations

15. Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity

Leadership

16. Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a

vision, empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding decision making

Appendix C: MPH Core and Concentration Competencies

17. Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community

challenges

Communication

18. Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors

19. Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through

oral presentation

20. Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content

Interprofessional Practice

21. Perform effectively on interprofessional teams

Systems Thinking

22. Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue

Biostatistics Core Competencies

Upon completion of the Biostatistics core courses, students with a

concentration in Biostatistics will be able to:

1. Use an understanding of public health research, practice and

ethics to inform biostatistical practice.

2. Collaborate in the design of public health surveys and

biomedical experiments.

3. Describe concepts of probability, random variation, and

commonly used probability distributions.

4. Carry out and communicate exploratory data analyses

including the production of tabular summaries, graphical

displays and descriptive statistics.

5. Select the appropriate statistical procedure for statistical

analysis based on study objectives, study design, and the

types of variables involved.

6. Apply common statistical procedures including simple and

multiple regression, analysis of variance, analysis of

contingency tables, nonparametric methods, logistic

regression, and survival analysis using at least one statistical

software package.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of assumptions underlying common

statistical procedures, apply appropriate diagnostic methods,

and understand the consequences of violations of model

assumptions.

8. Communicate orally and in writing descriptions of common

statistical procedures, results of statistical analyses, and

conclusions from such analyses.

Disaster Management Core Competencies

Upon completion of the core courses, students with a concentration in

Disaster Management will be able to:

Explain methods of insuring community health and safety

preparedness

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of an all-hazards

framework for disaster planning and mitigation

Apply strategies for sharing information with internal and external

partners

Apply principles of crisis and risk communication

Identify the roles and relationships among federal, tribal,

state, and local governments and non-governmental

organizations

Describe psychosocial consequences likely to be experienced by

public health workers and community members

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of triage systems in a disaster or

public health emergency

Demonstrate proficiency in the provision of health system surge

capacity for the management of mass casualties in a disaster or

public health emergency

Demonstrate proficiency in the management of mass fatalities in

a disaster or public health emergency

10.

Demonstrate proficiency in the initiation, deployment, and

coordination of national, regional, state, local and institutional

incident command and emergency operations systems

11.

Analyze the ethical challenges faced by public health workers and

public health organizations

Environmental Health Core Competencies

Upon completion of the Environmental Health core courses, students

with a concentration in Environmental Health will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the basic mechanism by which environmental

and occupational pollutants impact health (i.e., the linkage of

pollutants’ source, media, and receptor and health effects).

2. Analyze and interpret environmental and occupational data.

3. Compare approaches for assessing, preventing and controlling

environmental hazards that pose risks to human health and

safety.

4. Specify current environmental risk assessment methods.

5. Illustrate relevant factors that affect susceptibility to adverse

health outcomes following exposure to environmental hazards

6. Assess general mechanisms of toxicity in eliciting a toxic

response to various environmental exposures

7. Distinguish federal and state regulatory programs, guidelines

and authorities that control environmental health issues

Epidemiology Core Competencies

Upon co

mpletion of the Epidemiology core courses, students with a

concentration in Epidemiology will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of current and emerging

major public health issues related to communicable and non-

communicable disease.

2. Apply the basic terminology and definitions of epidemiology in

oral presentations and written reports.

3. Critically review and summarize epidemiologic literature.

4. Access and utilize epidemiologic data available at the state,

national and international level.

5. Demonstrate the understanding of basic epidemiologic study

designs.

6. Identify and be able to apply surveillance methods used in

both infectious and chronic diseases.

7. Be able to draw appropriate inference from epidemiologic

data.

8. Be sensitive to social, cultural and ethnic differences that

may influence the conduct and execution of epidemiologic

studies.

9. Possess knowledge of the development of epidemiology and

the historical contributions of the discipline to public health.

Gerontology Core Competencies

Upon completion of the core courses, students with a concentration in

Gerontology will be able to:

Relate biological theory and science to understanding senescence,

longevity, and variation in aging

Relate psychological theories and science to understanding

adaptation, stability, and change in aging.

Relate social theories and science of aging to understanding

heterogeneity, inequality, and context of aging

Adhere to ethical principles to guide work with and on behalf of older

persons

Develop a gerontological perspective through knowledge and self-

reflection.

Promote older persons’ strengths and adaptations to maximize well-

being, health, and mental health.

Promote quality of life and positive social environment for older

persons.

Employ and generate policy to equitably address the needs of older

persons

Health Policy and Management

Upon completion of the core courses, students with a concentration

in Health Policy and Management will be able to:

Formulate the policy process for improving the health

status of populations.

Assess evidence-based principles of program planning,

development, budgeting, management and evaluation in

organizational and community initiatives.

Demonstrate leadership and communication skills for

building partnerships.

Appraise PH problems in terms of magnitude, person, time, and place.

Apply the core functions of assessment, policy development, and

assurance in the analysis of public health problems and their

solutions.

Analyze the effects of political, social, and economic policies on

public health systems at the local, state, national, and

international levels.

Describe the legal and ethical basis for public health and health

services.

Apply quality and performance improvement concepts to

address organizational performance issues.

Apply “systems thinking” for resolving organizational problems.

Health Promotion and Behavior Core Competencies

Upon completion of the core courses, students with a concentration in Health

Promotion and Behavior will be able to:

1. Use

theory of behavior and social change to inform the development,

implementation, and evaluation of health interventions for targeted

populations

2. Develop procedures and training materials to implement effective health

promotion interventions that take into account cultural competence

3. Construct research hypotheses and design a study to test these hypotheses

in accordance with ethical considerations

4. Determine the appropriate statistical analyses to examine different types of

health promotion research questions and to conduct program evaluations

5. Understand the tenets of social justice as they apply to program

development, implementation, and evaluation

Table of Contents

STATEMENT OF GOALS .............................................................................................. 3

PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE TRACK .......................................................................... 3

PUBLIC HEALTH APPLIED RESEARCH TRACK ........................................................ 7

PBHL 7560 GRADING ..................................................................................................12

INCOMPLETE (I) GRADE .............................................................................................13

E-POSTER REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................14

E-POSTER PRESENTATIONS .....................................................................................14

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY ....................................................................17

HUMAN SUBJECTS IN STUDENT CLASS PROJECTS ..............................................18

APPENDIX 1 – MPH CORE COMPETENCIES .............................................................21

APPENDIX 2–SAMPLE PBHL 7460 TOPICAL OUTLINE ............................................23

APPENDIX 3–SAMPLE PBHL 7560 TOPICAL OUTLINE ............................................24

APPENDIX 4–APE APPLIED PRACTICE SAMPLE REGISTRATION FORM ..............25

APPENDIX 5–APE APPLIED RESEARCH SAMPLE REGISTRATION FORM ............32

APPENDIX 6: SAMPLE COMPREHENSIVE SITE PROFILE RUBRIC .........................41

APPENDIX 7: SAMPLE MANUSCRIPT RUBRIC .........................................................45

MPH Applied Practice & Integrative Learning Experience

Statement of Goals

The Applied Practice Experience (APE), and Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) must be

completed in the last two consecutive semesters of the MPH program. These combined

experiences are the comprehensive documentation of the student’s command of the MPH

Foundational Competencies (see Appendix 1), as well as Concentration Competencies. These

combined activities are required for accreditation by the Council on Education in Public Health

(CEPH) and are also the Graduate School’s Non-thesis equivalent of the mastery of a student’s

academic discipline. The academic courses in which the student must be enrolled are titled

PBHL 7460 and PBHL 7560, and the student must enroll for one semester of PBHL 7460 and

two consecutive semesters of 7560, for a total of 9 academic credits on the MPH program of

study.

Public Health Practice Track

The Professional Seminar

The Public Health Professional Seminar is a 1-credit course taken as a pre-requisite to the

practice experience. This series of professional development exercises exposes graduate

students in the college of public health to competencies related to communication,

interprofessional development and leadership. Upon completion, students will earn a

professionalism certificate. It is recommended that this course be taken alongside the APE

advisement course, the semester prior to graduation. The course syllabus and topical outline is

located in eLC CPH-GRAD (See sample topical outline in Appendix 2). The first and last sessions

of this class are dedicated to informing students about the APE process and preparing them for

the practice experience, and are led by the Practice Coordinator.

The Integrative Learning Experience

The public health APE advisement is a 2-credit course taken as a pre-requisite to the applied

practice experience, and must occur the semester immediately before the field experience. In

this course, the student identifies the agency or organization, by the midpoint of the semester.

At that point, the placement proposal is initiated and the final document must be approved

and submitted to applicable parties by the end of the term.

During the course of the semester, students must follow the weekly activities and meetings

outlined on the syllabus to ensure that they are following the timeline for placement activities.

At the completion of the term, students will have met with the academic advisor and the

Practice Coordinator at defined periods of the semester, to ensure relevant milestones have

been achieved. Meetings and activities are outlined on the syllabus and eLC CPH-GRAD at the

beginning of each term.

During the PBHL 7560-2 Credit APE-Advisement course, students will craft and submit the

Following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Preliminary ePortfolio

• Approved APE Proposal

Once all products are successfully completed in the APE advisement course, the student is

prepared for the field experience, which is to occur during the final semester of the MPH

program.

Applied Practice Experience (APE) Proposal

Once a site is identified, the APE Proposal is completed, and must contain the site's

information, a

s we

ll as th

e MPH Foundational and Concentration Competencies that the

student must identify and map to deliverables and assigned duties. A sample proposal is

included in Appendix 4, and the fillable PDF can be downloaded from APE-ILE Module of the

eLC CPH-GRAD course.

The student may also begin the Comprehensive Site Profile, which will include the

identification of a defined public health problem, the defined methodology in which to address

the problem at the chosen agency, and the identification of specific MPH core competencies

and learning objectives. These competencies and learning objectives must be mapped to the

final product(s) and scope of work that the student and site preceptor outline in the APE

proposal. Examples of products include policy analyses; program development,

implementation, evaluation; agency data analysis and public health research; strategic

communications and messaging, health education and promotion; data mining and

management, environmental and occupational risk analysis, development of protocols,

procedures, manuals, and occupational/industrial policies, or project management. The

Comprehensive Site Profile is due at the completion of the practice experience that occurs the

following semester. Use the Rubric in Appendix 6 to complete the profile.

Students will use the products developed during their APE to serve as the foundation for the

final deliverables as well as the e-Poster Presentation. To assure that the ILE deliverables and e-

Poster requirements are met, the student MUST discuss the contents of the e-Portfolio, and

the e-Poster, during the APE proposal phase.

The Applied Practice Experience

The Public Health culminating experience is an extended 6-credits of PBHL 7560, the final

semester of the MPH program. during this term, the student is on site completing 300

contact hours of field experience, conducting relevant public health work. Working alongside

a site supervisor, the student will develop their defined products, create an e-Poster and

finalize the e-Portfolio by including these items in the final submission

• Field Experience Products

• Midterm and final evaluations

• Final

e-Portfolio

• Comprehensive Site Profile

• E-Poster

• Final Presentation

Requirements and Deadlines

All deadlines are communicated to students via the MPH Graduate Student listserv, and via

individual email correspondence once the student has successfully enrolled in the PBHL 7560

course during the final semester. If a student is not on the listserv or does not check inbox

regularly, important deadlines and information could be missed. It is essential that the MPH

Practice Coordinator has updated email contact and that the student be sure to stay abreast of

all email communication from the CPH Office of Academic Affairs.

Deadlines to consider:

Two

Semesters

prior to

Field

Experience

• Registration for PBHL 7460 Occurs the semester prior to the last year

in the MPH. A sample timeline for the traditional 2-year program of

study is to register for the course in the spring of year-1.

• Similarly, registration for PBHL 7560 2-credits occurs the semester

prior to the last year. Most students should plan to take this course

alongside PBHL 7460. Thus a 2-year student will likely register the

spring of year-1. Both courses begin the semester before the field

experience.

Semester

Prior to

Field

Experience

• Students must finalize their placement by the midpoint of the

semester, during their PBHL 7560 2-credit advisement course.

• Students must finalize the APE Proposal by the end of the term.

• Students must submit the working version of their ePortfolio by the

end of the term.

Semester

during Field

Experience

• During the APE term, students will be required to submit a midterm

evaluation. Site supervisors will also submit a midterm evaluation.

• During the APE term, students are required to submit a final

evaluation. Site supervisors also submit a final evaluation.

• Students must track their hours and submit a time log, signed by the

site supervisor, upon completion of the requisite 300 hours.

• During the APE term, students will draft their Comprehensive Site

Profile.

PBHL 7560

Required

Products

• To successfully pass all courses, students must have submitted a

resume/CV, Comprehensive Site Profile, final ePortfolio, ePoster, time

log, all evaluations, and the APE products.

• To pass all courses, students must attend the MPH ePoster Showcase

at the end of the term.

The e-Poster is to be presented to the college, in the final week of the MPH program. The final

documents for the APE and ILE are

expected exemplify the rigor and quality of a professional work

product that the site is able to use in a meaningful way.

During the PBHL 7560-6 Credit ILE course, students will craft and submit the following products:

Meeting all deadlines outlined above is crucial to the successful completion of the APE and

ILE. The final products must be acceptably formatted, professional, comprehensive, and

must be an exhibition of the student’s integration of the MPH Foundational Competencies as

well as Concentration Competencies.

The entire process must also be monitored by an

academic advisor and the MPH Practice Coordinator.

All students must complete the PBHL 7560 for 6-credit hours in a single semester and must

obtain a final grade no lower than a B- from the assigned faculty advisor or mentor. If

requirements are not completed, students must accept an Incomplete grade and register for

a minimum of 3-credits of GRSC course, within 3 semesters, in order to graduate.

Public Health Applied Research Track

The Professional Seminar

The Public Health Professional Seminar is a 1-credit course taken as a pre-requisite to the

applied research experience. This series of professional development exercises exposes

graduate students in the college of public health to competencies related to communication,

interprofessional development and leadership. Upon completion, students will earn a

professionalism certificate. It is recommended that this course be taken alongside the APE

advisement course, the semester prior to graduation. The course syllabus and topical outline is

located in eLC CPH-GRAD.

The Integrative Learning Experience

The public health APE advisement is a 2-credit course that initiates the 2-semester timeline for

the applied research experience, and must begin the semester prior to graduation. In this

course, the student identifies a mentor and reader for applied research experience. The reader

must be a faculty member in the College and the instructor of record for the two PBHL 7560

courses, for a total of 8-credits. The student should be first author, but in the event that this is

not possible, the student must discuss the scope of their involvement in the research and detail

this agreement in the proposal, for approval.

The Journal must be identified with all formatting specifications intended to meet their

requirements. Additionally, the content of the article must be related to the work completed

during the student’s research with faculty (at least one co-author must be the student’s Primary

Reader). Because of the lengthy period typically required to prepare a manuscript, the student

must have discussed with the primary reader well in advance of the semester of the proposal’s

due date and it is highly recommended that the student have had at least one additional

semester of directed study course work related to the project.

During the PBHL 7560-2 Credit APE-Advisement course, students will craft and submit the

following products:

• Approved Applied Research Proposal

• The Literature Review

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Preliminary e-Portfolio

Applied Practice Experience (APE) Proposal

An approved APE Proposal Form must be signed and kept in the student’s files. A complete

proposal is to include a project title, problem statement, detail of project and how the student

will address the selected MPH Foundational and Concentration Competencies. See Appendix

5 for sample proposal, and the fillable PDF is located in the APE-ILE Module on eLC CPH-GRAD.

The semester BEFORE the student is to register for the ILE (PBHL 7560), he or she must first

prepare a project proposal that is to be reviewed and approved by the student’s Faculty

Reviewer. The reviewer can be the student’s academic advisor OR the student research mentor

or co-investigator. If a student wishes to have a faculty member outside of his/her department

be a reviewer, then a secondary reviewer within the student’s department should also be

selected to participate in all reviews, approvals, and signatures throughout the Integrative

learning experience. This is not required, but is recommended, to ensure the synthesis of the

MPH Competencies are adequately practiced and documented.

The Faculty Reviewer and MPH Practice Coordinator must approve the APE Applied Research

Proposal by signing the Proposal Form. In the case that a student feels that modification of the

proposal is necessary, the student must communicate first with the Faculty Reviewer, obtain

approval to modify, and then submit a signed revised APE Proposal Form to the MPH Practice

Coordinator. The Faculty Reviewer must carefully consider the timeline for completion from the

time of proposed revision before approving any changes to the proposal.

The APE Applied Research Proposal is due to the Faculty Reviewer midpoint of the semester

during the PBHL 7560 APE Advisement course. Students take this course a semester prior to

their completion term. Thus, the proposal is due the semester PRIOR to students graduation

term. The fillable APE Applied Research Proposal Form can be found on the eLC CPH-GRAD

course. Proposal submission dates and the dropbox are also posted on CPH-GRAD at the start

of each term.

The student is responsible for completing the APE Project via the instructions included in the

APE Manual, and must follow the approved proposal closely and thoroughly.

Exhibited Understanding of Competencies

A comprehensive paper documenting the student’s APE experience and his/her understanding of

the core areas of public health.

An Integrative experience is one that requires a student to synthesize and integrate knowledge

acquired in coursework and other learning experiences and to apply theory and principles in a

situation that approximates some aspect of professional practice or research. It must be used

as a means by which faculty judge whether the student has mastered the body of knowledge

and can demonstrate proficiency in the required competencies. It is essential that the APE

Project be planned and implemented to assure that the student applies skills from across the

curriculum and demonstrates synthesis and integration of MPH Foundational Competencies as

well as Concentration Competencies.

The Applied Practice Experience

The PBHL 7560 ILE is an extended 6-credits of PBHL 7560 during the student’s final semester.

The student completes their research and finalizes their manuscript, to prepare for submission

to the identified journal.

The final manuscript must comply with the following guidelines:

• The manuscript must be prepared in the style of the scientific journal, including section

headings, page number limits, and citation style.

• The student must be the first author of the article. The names of all authors, in the

order submitted to the journal, and the name of the journal (with volume, page

numbers, and date if known) must be given as a footnote to the title on the first page of

the manuscript.

• Evidence of permission to use articles (e.g., graphs, figures) that have been published or

accepted for publication must be included. The student is responsible for securing

• The final report should be the length of the recommended format defined by the journal

of interest. Very short journal articles however, (e.g., teaching techniques of the Journal

of School Health) should be accompanied by an additional review of the literature.

• The manuscript, whether submitted or not, must be approved as publishable quality

manuscript by the faculty mentor.

• The final grade is assigned at the point that the manuscript is considered publishable.

Note: Some faculty members recommend that students who prepare a manuscript using data

from a faculty member’s research sign a contract stating the length of time expected for

submission of the article for publication as first author. The contract is established for the

benefit of maintaining a professional relationship between student and primary reader and

details of expectations of student responsibilities including edits, resubmissions, and timelines

should be clearly outlined.

Students will use the applied research experience to develop the manuscript as well as the e-

Poster Presentation. To ensure that the ILE manuscript and e-Poster requirements are

successfully met, the student must discuss the contents of the e-Portfolio, and the format of

the e-Poster, during the APE proposal phase.

Requirements and Deadlines

All deadlines are communicated to students via the MPH Graduate Student listserv, and via

individual email correspondence once the student has successfully enrolled in the PBHL 7560

course during the final semester. If a student is not on the listserv or does not read email

regularly, important deadlines and information could be missed. It is essential that the MPH

Practice Coordinator has updated email contact and that the student be sure to stay abreast of

all email communication from the CPH Office of Academic Affairs.

Deadlines to consider:

Two

Semesters

prior to

Applied

Research

Experience

• Registration for PBHL 7460 course occurs the semester prior to the last

year in the MPH program. A sample timeline for the traditional 2-year

program of study is to register for the course in the spring of year-1.

• Similarly, registration for PBHL 7560 2-credits occurs the semester

prior to the last year. Most students should plan to take this course

alongside PBHL 7460. Thus a 2-year student will likely register the

spring of year-1. These courses begin one semester prior to

graduation.

Semester

Prior to

Applied

Research

Experience

• In the PBHL 7560 2-credit course, students must submit their

Resume/CV and APE proposal for applied research by the midpoint of

the semester.

• Students must submit the literature review and a working version of

their ePortfolio by the end of the term.

Semester

during

Applied

Research

Experience

• During the first half of the APE term, students will be required to

attend a check-in session with the MPH Practice Coordinator.

• During the APE term, students are required to submit a final

evaluation. Faculty Reviewers also submit a final evaluation.

• Final draft of the manuscript must be approved for submission by the

end of the term. The Faculty Reviewer or student may initiate the

email to the Practice Coordinator, with all parties included.

PBHL 7560

Required

Products

• To successfully pass all courses, students must have submitted a

resume/CV, publishable manuscript, final ePortfolio, ePoster, and all

evaluations.

• To pass all courses, students must attend the MPH ePoster Session at

the end of the term.

Meeting all deadlines is crucial to the successful completion of the APE and ILE. The final

products must be acceptably formatted, professional, comprehensive, and must be an

exhibition of the student’s comprehension of the MPH Foundational Competencies and

Concentration Competencies. The entire process must also be monitored by an academic

advisor and the MPH Practice Coordinator.

All students must complete the PBHL 7560 for 6 credit hours in a single semester and must

obtain a final grade no lower than a B- from the assigned faculty advisor or mentor. If

requirements are not completed, students must accept an Incomplete grade and register for a

minimum of 3-credits of GRSC course, within 3 semesters, in order to graduate.

To exhibit comprehension and mastery of the core areas of public health, the student and

Faculty Advisor will base the rubric around the MPH core competencies. The team will

identify learning objectives to analyze the problem, the solution, and the relevance of the

problem to the public health agenda of improving population level health.

MPH Foundational Competencies:

Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health

1. Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in

public health practice

2. Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a

given public health context

3. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics,

computer-based programming and software, as appropriate

4. Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice

Public Health & Health Care Systems

5. Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health

and regulatory systems across national and international settings

6. Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism

undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at

organizational, community and societal levels

Planning & Management to Promote Health

7. Assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities’ health

8. Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or

implementation of public health policies or programs

9. Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention

10. Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management

11. Select methods to evaluate public health programs

Policy in Public Health

12. Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles

of ethics and evidence

13. Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and

partnerships for influencing public health outcomes

14. Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will

improve health in diverse populations

15. Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity

Leadership

16. Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include

creating a vision, empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding

decision making

17. Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or

community challenges

Communication

18. Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors

19. Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing

and through oral presentation

20. Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public

health content

Interprofessional Practice

21. Perform effectively on interprofessional teams

Systems Thinking

22. Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue

Document Submission Procedures

Communication regarding deadlines and policies are sent to students via the MPH student

listserv and email. Submission deadlines and dropboxes are posted on eLC CPH-GRAD at the

beginning of each term.

The student will submit a preliminary version of the e-Portfolio and e-Poster no later than 3

weeks prior to the university’s published last day of class for that particular semester (click here

for UGA’s academic calendar). From that point, the student is responsible for making any

suggested changes to the documents, based on advisor’s recommendations, and submitting the

FINAL document for approval three days prior to the scheduled e-Poster session (typically held

on reading day each semester or the final day of classes in Summer terms). The full

recommended timeline is also included on the APE proposal.

Students must be sure to submit all documents to the MPH Practice Coordinator as well as the

Faculty Reviewer, on the posted submission period, via eLC CPH-GRAD. These documents

MUST be submitted no later than 3-days PRIOR to the scheduled e-Poster session.

All files must be saved as a PDF and PPT, and titled as follows:

LAST NAME-Year-CONCENTRATION AREA-TitleWords.pdf

Example: SMITH-2000-HPB-SmokingCessation.pdf

PBHL 7560

Grading

The student must earn a grade of B- or above in all APE and ILE courses. If the student fails to

successfully complete any portion of the APE Project requirements (i.e. proposal, document

submissions, or poster presentation), the student will receive a grade of incomplete.

To approve the final project, advisors must grade all components using the rubric that was

established at the proposal stage. The final grade will be based on UGA’s plus/minus A-F scale.

Because of the scaled grading, students and advisors are encouraged to establish clear and

concise grading parameters at the beginning of the semester to ensure the student is familiar

and comfortable with all expectations.

It is important that students adhere to meeting and submission deadlines posted on the PBHL

7460 and PBHL 7560 Syllabi. To the extent that advisors and reviewers are comfortable,

scheduling meetings to discuss progress in proposals and products should be made well in

advance of the proposed meeting timelines to ensure availability and consideration.

It is not acceptable for either student or reviewers to submit documents and not permit

sufficient period for feedback/grading/final submission. Thus, all parties are encouraged to

adhere to dates that are communicated by the MPH Practice Coordinator, at the beginning of

the semester.

Students are expected to submit all drafts and final electronic documents to eLC by the

established deadlines each semester. Final products and manuscripts are due three days prior

to scheduled ePoster sessions each term.

In the event that a student receives a grade below B- on PBHL 7560, the student must enroll

for a GRSC course in the subsequent semester to fulfill all required elements. The student is not

permitted to resubmit the same documents used during the previous semester, and must

complete REVISED or entirely different final products.

Incomplete (I) Grade

If a student does not graduate because s/he received an incomplete (I) grade, s/he will be

required to enroll for a minimum of three hours during the semester in which these

requirements are completed. The student cannot register for PBHL 7560 again, and the "I"

grade is not included in the grade point average computation. The student must instead

must notify the MPH program coordinator, who then contacts the Graduate School in writing

or by e-mail of the student's name, MyID number, and the requirement that is to be

completed. Graduate School staff will place the student on an access list for the course and will

assign a grade of "S" or "U" depending on whether the student completes the requirements

sufficient to remove the incomplete and have an official passing grade assigned by the Faculty

Advisor. The student will then be cleared to graduate on the semester that the incomplete is

removed and a final grade change of B- or above is submitted by the Faculty Advisor.

If the student does not complete the final requirement, s/he will be required to register for

GRSC 9270 each semester that an attempt is made (for a maximum of three semesters) until

degree requirements are completed. If an "I" is not satisfactorily removed after 3 semesters,

the "I" grade will be changed to an "F" by the Registrar. To submit the final grade, the instructor

follows the electronic change of grade process via the registrar’s office (click here).

e-Poster Requirements

During the semester in which the student is registered for PBHL 7560, it is mandatory that the

student present an electronic poster (e-Poster) of the APE Project during the designated

presentation day towards the end of the semester. Generally, this presentation day occurs

during the university’s published reading day (last day of class in summer terms). The student is

encouraged to invite his/her advisor and all readers to the presentation. It is up to the student

to create and present the e-poster on this day, and the quality of the e-poster is included as a

portion of the APE Project as well as the ILE final grade.

Any absences or incomplete submissions are considered an incomplete for the PBHL 7560

course and the student will be required to fulfill the requirements in a subsequent semester.

An e-Poster utilizes a monitor and computer to display multimedia versions of a poster. It takes

less space in the presentation space, and offers an opportunity to more effectively convey

information that would not necessarily be possible with a traditional printed poster. Dynamic

visual elements such as videos, slide shows, animated charts or graphs, scrolling text, or 3D

rotation of a model can be used to enhance visualization to attract interest of attendees.

APE Poster Presentations will exclusively display e-Posters. The designated space will be

equipped with tables and outlets for each student to have a personalized space to display the

work and yield questions or discussions. Students will be required to electronically submit their

e-Poster to the MPH Practice Coordinator 3 business days prior to the designated poster

session. Students must also bring printed copies of their slides for patrons to collect. Slides can

be printed 2-3 per page for handouts. In the event that large gatherings are not permitted,

these e-Posters will be prerecorded, posted to eLC’s Kaltura page, and will launch for viewing

on the designated session.

e-Poster Presentations

E-Poster Session:

The in-person presentations will take place in a designated space on HSC campus and each

student will have a table equipped with a display monitor and access to their e-poster file

available for display. Each student is expected to be present for the duration of the

presentation schedule and should be prepared to have a brief oral presentation ready for

visitors interested in hearing more about the presented work. Paper copies will be handed out

to each guest by staff, but students should have a few copies available at their tables as well.

Students are expected to be present by your monitor and interact with attendees during the

scheduled timeslot for presentations.

E-Posters will additionally be shown throughout the day in a continuous loop, on the day of

presentations in all of the College’s e-Bulletin Boards. e-Posters will also be posted on the

college’s web site. These e-Posters will be posted for future presenters to view as well.

Virtual e-Poster Showcase:

In the event of cancellation of the poster session due to unforeseeable circumstances or

inclement weather, a Virtual e-Poster Showcase will be launched online and audiences will be

able to visit the site to view and comment on student presentations. In lieu of the in-person

event, the student will be required to submit the following:

1. An abstract that is no more than 250 words in length and contains the following:

a. Purpose-a few sentences explaining why you studied this topic and its relevance

to public health.

b. Methods-a few sentences outlining the methods you used to conduct your

research. May include research design, data collection methods, process or

analysis.

c. Results- the findings of your study.

d. Interpretation-a discussion of your results. What your results mean.

e. Conclusion-a final sentence that explains the significance of your findings.

2. A pre-recorded video file of your e-Poster Presentation

a. Create your e-Poster by following the instructions below.

b. Create a short video to accompany your poster. The video should highlight the

Significant parts of the e-Poster that you also detail in your abstract.

c. You may film just the poster with your audio or include yourself in the video. If

you include yourself, please make sure that your e-Poster is legible and is the

primary focus on your screen. While recording, do not try to adjust the images or

change the primary focus. Keep the visual image the same throughout your

recording.

d. Make sure that the content is clear and concise, that your audio can be heard,

and that th e-Poster is completely legible. If you use multiple slides, time the

change to slide to be in sync with your audio.

e. When your recording is complete, upload the video file to the google drive or

eLC Assignment Dropbox. You will receive instructions on the upload format and

platforms via email, 2 weeks prior to the submission date.

Failure to submit these products (including abstract and video file in the event of a Virtual e-

Poster Showcase) will result in an ‘I’ Grade for PBHL 7560.

e-Poster Session Equipment Specifications

• The College will provide a Laptop with Digital Display Monitor

• Software and saved presentation will be preloaded on the designated laptop

• Presentation file must be in PowerPoint or Prezi

• Video Player: VLC Media Player preferred. Media that does not display properly on the

College’s larger monitors will be deleted prior to presentation start date. Please be sure

that any media on slides is not essential to the presentation, but is supplemental in

nature.

e-Poster General Guidelines

• Recommended font size for all slides: 28pt or larger.

• Slide/Poster size: 40.97×23.04, which is a 16:9 ratio.

• Not to exceed three slides.

• If multiple pages are used, slides/pages need to either be timed or the “mouse click”

option should be chosen for each slide/page to advance. Timed slides/pages can be set

at 30 second intervals.

• Videos, animations, graphs and images can be embedded into your e-poster slides.

Check that all embedded material works properly on the device you will be using on the

day of presentation. For your sanity it is recommended that embedded material NOT be

essential to your presentation. If embedded materials fail to load, lag in time, or do not

work with the monitors in the lobby, they will be discarded. Do not spend valuable time

attempting to upload embedded material during your time with visitors.

• For In-Person sessions, there is no audio allowed in the e-Poster file. Virtual sessions,

however, will require a video recording of your presentation.

• Embedded video may be displayed in the following formats:

o .mov, .mp4, .m4v, mpeg

• Layout needs to be in the landscape orientation

• Presentations with embedded videos should be saved as a PPTX file and the video files

should be submitted along with the presentation

• Avoid use of red or green fonts as they are difficult to read

• Your e-Poster should be self-explanatory

• Your e-Poster should be in English

• The slide text should include your hypothesis, methods, results and conclusions.

• You may include a separate references file printed for visitors, but do not need to

include it as a part of your e-Poster.

• If a Virtual e-Poster Showcase takes place, an abstract and video file must accompany

submission of the e-Poster file.

A note to Apple Macintosh users: Please do not use “drag-and-drop” to insert pictures into

Microsoft PowerPoint files, as graphs and images would not be displayed properly. Using the

INSERT command from the menu will virtually eliminate these issues. If you create your

presentation on a MAC, it is imperative that you ensure your presentation is compatible with

a PC. For the e-Poster Session, please bring your e-Poster presentations on a flash drive as a

backup.

Please ensure you have permission to use all graphics that appear in your e-Poster. Do not

assume an image taken off the internet is free to use.

Resources

• To learn more about how to prepare an e-Poster:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273521377_How_to_Make_an_Effective_e-

Poster

• Templates and samples can be found on our website at:

https://publichealth.uga.edu/current-students/poster-templates/ and

https://publichealth.uga.edu/mph-APE/

• For logos, we recommend TIFF files.

• For images, we recommend JPEG files.

Please note that you may ONLY use approved UGA logos. No logo images can be altered

for content, color, or style. Approved UGA logos can be downloaded at,

http://brand.uga.edu/downloads. CPH logos can be downloaded at

https://www.publichealth.uga.edu/cphlogos/download.

Academic Integrity and Honesty

Students cannot work in pairs or groups for any portion of their Integrative experience, nor are

students to borrow any content provided to them as examples of exemplary work by past

students. Students must be careful in citing all non-original work appropriately and should read

UGA’s Academic Honesty Policy prior to beginning their Integrative experience.

Human Subjects in Student Class Projects

(click here for policy on IRB website)

Definitions

Class Projects or Activities. Course assignments/projects conducted by students for training and

education in the use of particular methods (e.g., qualitative research methods), devices or

equipment with no intent to contribute to generalizable knowledge.

Generalizable. Activities designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge are

those designed to draw general conclusions (i.e., knowledge gained from a study may be

applied to populations outside of the specific study population), inform policy, or generalize

findings.

Human Subject or Participant. A living individual about whom an investigator (whether

professional or student) conducting research obtains: (1) data through intervention or

interaction with the individual, or (2) identifiable private information.

Human Subjects Research. A systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to

generalizable knowledge that involves gathering/obtaining data about living individuals through

intervention or interaction with the individual or by obtaining identifiable private information

about the living individual.

Interaction. Includes communication or interpersonal contact between investigator and

subject.

Intervention. Includes both physical procedures by which data are gathered (for example,

venipuncture) and manipulations of the subject or the subject’s environment that are

performed for research purposes.

Research. A systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation,

designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.

Systematic Investigation. For the purposes of this policy, a systematic investigation is an activity

that involves a prospective study plan which incorporates data collection, both quantitative and

qualitative, and data analysis to answer a study question or prove/disprove a hypothesis.

Policy

The IRB will NOT review classroom projects or activities as defined above. Class projects are

generally conducted for education or training solely to fulfill a course requirement; as such, an

element of the definition of research—the intent to develop or contribute to generalizable

knowledge—is lacking so these activities do not meet the regulatory definition of research.

Therefore, as a rule, student class assignments do not fall under the jurisdiction of the IRB and

will not require an IRB application, approval, or oversight.

For a class project or activity to be research that will require IRB review, it must be designed

with the intent to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. Most classroom activities

are designed to teach or educate and have no such intent. However, when class projects or

activities are intended to collect information systematically with the intent to develop or

contribute to generalizable knowledge, the project or activity meets the definition

of research and will fall under the jurisdiction of the IRB. The intent to publish or otherwise

disseminate the results of the activity is one clear indication that the activity is regulated as

research.

Accordingly, masters or doctoral theses publishable work involving human participants are

considered human subjects research and must be submitted for IRB review.

Faculty and Student Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the course instructor to determine whether an assigned project

involving human participants can be classified as a course-related student project. Faculty

should contact the Human Subjects Office if assistance in making this determination is needed.

Faculty who require students to do course-related projects assume responsibility for the

conduct of those projects and for ensuring that the rights and welfare of participants are

protected. This includes discussing the general principles of ethical research with human

subjects with the class prior to the initiation of the project. It also includes reviewing student

research plans and monitoring research activities to ensure that human participants are

protected. At a minimum, best practices include informing participants of the voluntary nature

of participation and employing measures to protect privacy and confidentiality, if applicable.

The completion of the CITI on-line IRB training by the students who will conduct the projects is

also highly recommended.

Finally, instructors/advisors must convey to students that the data may not be used or shared

beyond the circumstances described below:

1. In the classroom;

2. If the project involves gathering data from or about a company, agency, or organization,

the data/results are shared only with that company, agency, or organization; and/or

3. Project results are presented at departmental, interdepartmental, or college seminars

designed to exhibit coursework or to continue the learning process related to

presentations.

Disclosure to Participants

All students conducting projects under this policy must disclose important information to the

participants. If an Informed Consent Document or Consent Cover Letter is used, the following

will be included:

1. The student identifies him/herself as a UGA student who is performing the activity to

fulfill a course requirement, and the course is specifically identified.

2. The name and contact information for the course instructor or supervising faculty

member to contact for questions is provided.

3. The persons who have access to the individual data and/or summarized results are

specified (e.g., instructor only, company/agency/organization).

4. Participants are informed that their participation is completely voluntary, that they do

not have to participate in the study if they don’t want to, and that they can stop

participating at any time.

5. The disclosure should not state that the project has been approved by the UGA IRB.

Future Use of Data

It is very important that careful consideration be given to the possibility of any publication,

presentation, or use of any collected data for future research studies. Retroactive approval

cannot be granted for studies conducted without IRB approval. For example, if a class project

was conducted without IRB approval and resulted in unexpected but important findings or data,

those findings or data may not be presented at a national meeting or used in a future project or

research study.

Reference(s)

Protection of Human Subjects, Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 46.

Questions: Please contact the Human Subjects Office (706-542-3199 or [email protected]du) for any

questions or guidance related to this policy.

Appendix 1 – MPH Foundational Competencies

Upon completion of the five core MPH courses, students should be able to:

Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health

1. Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice

2. Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health

context

3. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based

programming and software, as appropriate

4. Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice

Public Health & Health Care Systems

5. Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory

systems across national and international settings

6. Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and

create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community and societal levels

Planning & Management to Promote Health

7. Assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities’ health

8. Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health

policies or programs

9. Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention

10. Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management

11. Select methods to evaluate public health programs

Policy in Public Health

12. Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and

evidence

13. Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing

public health outcomes

14. Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse

populations

15. Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity

Leadership

16. Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision,

empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding decision making

17. Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges

Communication

18. Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors

19. Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral

presentation

20. Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content

Interprofessional Practice

21. Perform effectively on interprofessional teams

Systems Thinking

22. Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue

APPENDIX 2–Sample PBHL 7460 Topical Outline

Session

Time

Topic/Task

Week 1 8am – 8:50am Field Placement Information Session

Week 2 No Class

Complete Clifton’s Strength’s Assessment

Week 3 4pm-7pm Clifton’s Strengths Assessment Workshop

Week 4-7

No Class

Schedule Individual meetings with MPH Practice

Coordinator and Faculty advisor

Week 8 8am – 8:50am

Case-study (leadership, management, conflict

management)

Week 9 8am – 8:50am Case-study (ethics, cultural competence)

Week 10-12

No Class

Schedule Individual meetings with MPH Practice

Coordinator and Faculty advisor

Week 13 4pm-7pm Clifton’s Strengths Assessment Workshop

Week 14-15 No Class

Schedule Individual meetings with MPH Practice

Coordinator and Faculty advisor

Week 16 8am – 8:50am

Field Placement Briefing & submission of final

documents

APPENDIX 3–Sample PBHL 7560 Topical Outline

Week

Topic/Activity

1 Activity: Prepare resume/CV

2 Activity: Resume or CV draft submission

3 Synchronous session: Introduction to Wordpress

4 Meeting: Advisor to discuss e-Portfolio

Meeting: Practice Coordinator for placement

Activity: Resume or CV final submission

6 Meeting: Practice Coordinator for placement

7 Synchronous session: PH APE Panel

8 Synchronous session: PH Career Panel

9 Activity: E-Portfolio draft submission

10 Activity: E-Portfolio & APE final review

11 Activity: Career Services (preparing for the field)

12 Activity: E-Portfolio and APE final submission

13 Meeting: Advisor meets with student to finalize APE proposal

14 Meeting: Advisor meets with student to approve APE proposal

15 Synchronous Session: Field Information Briefing

16 Meeting: Optional final individual meetings for field preparation

APPENDIX 4–APE APPLIED PRACTICE SAMPLE REGISTRATION FORM

APE REGISTRATION FORM

To be submitted the semester PRIOR to field placement.

It is

essential that you save your own copy of this proposal, to return to it multiple times and

to share with others. Once completed, you will be required to share with multiple parties for

signature approval.

Prior to completing this proposal, please make sure you have reviewed the APE-ILE Manual and

understand the appropriate steps for identifying the site and obtaining prior authorization for

the content you will detail in this document.

It is also recommended that you review, draft, and share the initial drafts of this document

BEFORE sending your final proposal to your site supervisor for signatures, to ensure you

accurately and succinctly cover all aspects of your proposed experience. Sections include; the

student profile, site and supervisor profile, MPH-Foundational Competency mapping,

Concentration Competency mapping, the Comprehensive Site Profile, and the required

authorizations and signatures.

It is recommended that you use the fillable PDF document, to simplify obtaining e-signatures. If

you have difficulty completing, saving, or sharing the fillable PDF, this documents. The Fillable

PDF file can be downloaded from the APE-ILE Module in ELC CPH-GRAD.

Student Details:

First, Mi

ddle, and Last Name: ________________________________________________________________

Email: _____

____________________________ (81X): _____________________________________

Addr

ess: _______________________________ Semester of Placement: _______________________

_______________________________

_______________________________ Year of Placement: ___________________________

Concentration: __________________________ Dual Degree (if applicable): ____________________

Site Details:

Agency Name: ________________________________

Division/Unit: _________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

Type of

Agency or Organization:

o Non profit

o Governmental

o For Profit

o Hospital

o Other ____________________________________

Site supervisor's information:

Supervisor's Name: ____________________________

Title: ________________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________

Supervisor Qualifications:

Degrees Earned: _______________________________

Field or Discipline: ______________________________

Licenses/Certifications: ________________________

Years of Relevant Experience: ___________________

Site Profile:

Please use this section to provide details of your agency/organization

What is the agency's Mission?

What are the agency's Vision, Goals and/or Core Values?

What specific public health problem do you intend to focus on at the agency? You may identify multiple

topi

cs if needed.

Please describe the products you will create and how these products will help the agency in addressing

the problem(s) you identified above?

Please use this section to identify the MPH Foundational Competencies and Concentration

Competencies that you intend on addressing, as well as the learning objectives that you will map to

each competency. You should reference your intended products and expected duties within each

learning objective.

Competency 1:

Learning Objective 1:

Competency 2:

Learning Objective 2:

Competency 3:

Learning Objective 3:

Competency 4:

Learning Objective 4:

Competency 5:

Learning Objective 5:

Please Identify at least ONE Concentration Competency and learning outcome:

Concentration

Competency 1:

Learning Objective 1:

* Please use the Rubric provided in Appendix 6 to complete your Comprehensive Site Profile during

your placement.

The following signatures confirm that I completed this proposal with the guidance of

my academic

advisor and site supervisor. My signature and my supervisor's signature are required, and the signed

proposal is to be routed to the MPH/DrPH Practice Coordinator, Margaret McCallister. When this

proposal is approved by Ms. McCallister, I will be cleared for the PBHL 7560 APE course, for 6-credits.

Throughout practice experience, I will rout all email communications to the the Practice Coordinator at

[email protected].

The APE minimum requirement is 300 hours. If the supervisor changes or additional supervisors are

named during the course of the placement, I must resubmit the proposal with new signatures. If

significant changes in the learning objectives or tasks occur, they must be submitted in writing to the

MPH/DrPH Practice Coordinator prior to implementation. Email to mp[email protected].

Please complete the following section only if you have discussed this proposal with your academic

advisor, and have obtained approval to proceed:

o I have received approval: YES NO

o My Advisor's Name: ________________________________________________

o My Advisor's email Address: __________________________________________

Student Signature: My signature below indicate

s that I have discussed this proposal with my academic

advisor as well as the site supervisor. The learning objectives and proposed tasks have been outlined, and

I agree with the proposed learning objectives and related practice activities.

Sign: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Site Supervisor Signature: My signature below indicates that I have discussed with the student the

placement learning objectives and proposed tasks, and that I agree with the proposed learning objectives

and related internship activities.

Sign: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Practice Coordinator Signature: My signature below indicates that I have approved all APE

docume

nts. Upon receipt of the Comprehensive Site Profile, I will assign the PBHL 7560 course to the

student and communicate information and deadlines to the student and supervisor throughout the

APE term.

Sign: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________

PBHL 7560 Course Information

Things to do this semester:

Congratulations on completing your APE Proposal for the Applied Practice Track. You will be

cleared to register for 6-credits of PBHL 7560, under your faculty advisor. An email

confirmation containing the Course Reference Number (CRN) will be sent within 24 hours.

Mark your calendar! You must attend the APE Briefing the final week of classes, this

semester. To find that date, review the topical outline in your PBHL 7560 APE Advisement

syllabus. The date is also posted on eLC CPH-GRAD.

Things to do next semester:

Remember to begin your Comprehensive Site Profile at the start of your placement, and

submit your final copy prior to the final day of semester classes. The final document

submission date and dropbox will be posted on eLC CPH-GRAD, at the start of next

semester.

• The Comprehensive Site Profile should contain the site's mission, vision and values,

summary of financial health, and a robust description of the populations it serves. 1-

page maximum.

• The Profile should contain an analysis of the public health problem that you will

address during your time at the site. Clearly identify the problem(s), provide an

epidemiological scope of the problem(s) and the significance of this problem to the

community that your site serves. You must also detail how you have practiced and

integrated your FIVE MPH Foundational Competencies. You must also map at least

ONE Concentration Competency to your final products. 6-page maximum.

• Detail the methods that your agency uses to address this problem, and the methods

that you employed to address this problem. Please map your methods to your

assigned duties and deliverables. 3-page maximum.

• The outline and grading rubric for the Comprehensive Site Profile is located in your

APE/ILE Manual.

Mark your calendar!Remember to continue working on your ePortfolio as well as your

ePoster Presentation, throughout the semester. Both will be due the final week of classes.

The final submission date and Dropbox will be posted on eLC CPH-GRAD, at the start of next

semester.

Mark your calendar! The ePoster Session takes place on Reading Day in the Fall and Spring

semesters, and the first day of finals, in the summer semester.

The APE is complete once you have submitted your ePortfolio, Comprehensive Site Profile,

and ePoster, and attended the MPH ePoster Session, at the end of the semester.

APPENDIX 5–APE APPLIED RESEARCH SAMPLE REGISTRATION FORM

It is essential that you save your own copy of this proposal, in order to return to it multiple times and to

share with others. Once completed, you will be required to share with multiple parties for signature

approval.

Prior to completing this proposal, please make sure you have reviewed the APE-ILE Manual and

understand the appropriate steps for identifying the site and obtaining prior authorization for the content

you will detail in this document.

It is also recommended that you review, draft, and share the initial drafts of this document BEFORE

sending your final proposal to your Faculty Reviewer for signatures, to ensure you accurately and

succinctly cover all aspects of your proposed experience. Sections include; the student profile, manuscript

profile, MPH-Foundational Competency mapping, Concentration Competency mapping, and the required

authorizations and signatures.

It is recommended that you use the fillable PDF document, to simplify obtaining e-signatures. If you have

difficulty completing, saving, or sharing the fillable PDF, this documents. The Fillable PDF file can be

downloaded from the APE-ILE Module in ELC CPH-GRAD.

APE REGISTRATION FORM

To be submitted the semester PRIOR to PBHL 7560 enrollment. First draft is due Midterm date and final draft is due

during the early registration period

First

, Middle, and Last Name:

Email:

(81X):

Semester of Completion: Year of Completion:

MPH

Concentration: Dual Degree (if applicable):

Draft M

anuscript Date: Final Manuscript Date:

Name

of Faculty Reviewer:

CPH

required dates for Manuscript Submission:

‾ 4 weeks before classes end, student submits first drafts of Manuscript and ePoster to reviewer;

‾ 2 weeks before classes end, reviewer returns final edits to student for revisions;

‾ Last week of classes, student submits final manuscript and ePoster to reviewer for grading;

‾ Three days prior to e-Poster session, student must have poster, final manuscript submitted to the MPH

Program Director (Mumbi Okundaye).

‾ Reviewer must confirm manuscript completion via email, prior to the MPH Virtual Showcase.

‾ Please note: Reviewers can only approve a manuscript that is ready for submission.

Stu

dents must communicate these tentative submission dates, and obtain approval, at the start of the term. In the

event that students cannot meet the established deadlines, written notice is required, and a revised submission

schedule must be approved by the reviewer. Failure to adhere to established deadlines will result in an Incomplete

or Failure of PBHL 7560.

If a st

udent fails to meet APE requirements, including the mandatory e-Poster session, enrollment and tuition

payment for a minimum of three credit hours the following semester is required, in order to complete the process

at the conclusion of that semester. Additional graduation requirements and dates can be found at

www.uga.edu/gradschool/academics/deadlines.html.

Working Title or Topic:

Inte

nded Publication:

Publi

cation’s parameters:

Tentative Submission Date:

Over

view of the topic, target population, and scope of the public health problem (1-page):

Identify the specific learning objectives for your applied research that you plan on addressing in your applied

research and manuscript. These learning objectives should be directly related to a minimum of five MPH

Foundational Competencies. You may begin by listing the competency and then briefly describing how you

intend to address that competency via a learning objective:

Competency 1:

Learni

ng Objective 1:

Com

petency 2:

Learning Objective 2:

Competency 3:

Lea

rning Objective 3:

Com

petency 4:

Learning Objective 4:

Competency 5:

Lea

rning Objective 5:

Pleas

e map at least ONE Concentration Competency with learning Objectives:

Com

petency 5:

Lea

rning Objective 5:

Provide a detailed grading rubric or outline. It may be useful to use the parameters established by your

publication. The sample in Appendix 7 may also be used, by indicated this preference below:

FACULTY APPROVAL

The following signatures confirm that I completed this proposal with the guidance of my faculty

reviewer. My signature and my reviewer's signatures are required, and the signed proposal will be

routed to the MPH/DrPH Practice Coordinator, Margaret McCallister. When these three signatures are

obtained, I will be cleared for the PBHL 7560 APE course, for 6-credits.

If significant changes in the manuscript details, timeline, or learning objectives occur, they must be

submitted in writing to the MPH/DrPH Practice Coordinator prior to implementation. I will Email

Margaret McCallister at [email protected], to confirm the process or submit revised documents.

Please complete only if you have discussed this proposal with your academic advisor in detail, and have

obtained approval to proceed:

o I have received approval: YES NO

o My Advisor's Name: ________________________________________________

o My Advisor's email Address: __________________________________________

Student Signature: My signature below indicates that I have discussed this proposal with my academic

advisor as well as the site supervisor. The learning objectives and proposed tasks have been outlined, and

I agree with the proposed learning objectives and related practice activities.

Sign: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Site Supervisor Signature: My signature below indicates that I have discussed with the student the

placement learning objectives and proposed tasks, and that I agree with the proposed learning objectives

and related internship activities.

Sign: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Practice Coordinator Signature: My signature below indicates that I have approved all APE documents.

Upon receipt of the Comprehensive Site Profile, I will assign the PBHL 7560 course to the student and

communicate information and deadlines to the student and supervisor throughout the APE term.

Sign: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________

PBHL 7560 Course Information:

Congratulations on completing your APE Proposal for the Applied Research Track. You will be cleared to

Course Reference Number (CRN) will be sent within 24 hours.

You must attend a check-in session 2-weeks after the start of next semester. The date and zoom link will

be posted on eLC CPH-GRAD at the start of the term.

Mark your calendar!Remember to continue working on your ePortfolio throughout the semester, as well

as your ePoster Presentation. Both will be due the final week of classes. The final submission date and

Dropbox will be posted on eLC CPH-GRAD, at the start of next semester. An email confirming the

successful completion of your manuscript must been emailed to Margaret McCallister, at

[email protected]. You may initiate the email communication by copying bothyour reviewer and

Ms. McCallister, with confirmation of successful completion.

Mark your calendar! The ePoster Session takes place on Reading Day in the Fall and Spring semesters,

and the first day of finals, in the summer semester.

The APE is complete once you have submitted your ePortfolio, manuscript, and ePoster, and attended

the MPH ePoster Session, at the end of the semester.

MyID: _________________

Final Grade: ____________

APPENDIX 6: SAMPLE COMPREHENSIVE SITE PROFILE RUBRIC

Student: ______________________________________ Email:________________________

Faculty Advisor: ________________________________

Draft Submission Date: ______________________ Final Submission Date:_________________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS:

Format: The APE e-Portfolio and e-Poster should be created on approved platforms. Sites such as WordPress or BlogSpot may be used

for ePortfolios. Students typically utilize Powerpoint or Prezi as their preferred e-Poster format. Final Profile should be in PDF format.

Once approved, the e-Poster and e-Portfolio must be submitted to the MPH Practice Coordinator for final approval.

References. References should follow the APA style. Reference list should be typed using single spacing and in alphabetical order.

The Comprehensive Site Profile and e-Poster should contain the following components:

STANDARD

EVALUATION*

REVIEWER’S COMMENTS

Introduction

• Site’s Vision, mission, values are clear and coherent

• Site’s history is well researched and documented

• Chronology contains significant milestones that are

identified by the site-preceptor or other site

administrators as meaningful to the site’s history

• Site’s public health mission is introduced, as a part

of the introductory content

• Identified MPH Foundational and Concentration

Competencies are discussed



Exceeds all criteria (10 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (8 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (7 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (6 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (4 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

Background

• Site’s public health objectives are presented clearly

and in an informative tone

• Good analysis of the identified public health problem

and target population

• Details provided are relevant to the identified public

health problems

• Details are sufficient in understanding context, scope,

and depth of the site specific public health problems

and goals

 Exceeds all criteria (10 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (8 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (7 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (6 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (4 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

Review of the Literature

• Depth of literature related to the site specific public

health problems is detailed

• Explains theory and existing evidence clearly

• Accurately and effectively sites from varying authors

• References align with the focus of the identified

public health problems

• References are sufficient in understanding the

identified problems

 Exceeds all criteria (25 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (22 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (20 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (18 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (10 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

Identified Deliverables

• Well written, detailed description of intended, and

actual deliverables

• Role in producing deliverables is clearly detailed

• Description of the way in which deliverables

contributed to the site’s public health agenda and

overall mission

• Description of the outcomes for the target

population, audience, or community served are

detailed

 Exceeds all criteria (25 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (22 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (20 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (18 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (10 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

Results & Discussion

• Goals are correctly documented and summarized

• Outcomes clearly connect to original objectives

• Comprehensive discussion of impact on agency

mission and target audience, population or

community is presented

• Limitations experienced are identified

• Barriers identified by the site for meeting needs of

the target population are described

• Synthesis of identified MPH Foundational and

Concentration Competencies is detailed

 Exceeds all criteria (10 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (8 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (7 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (6 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (4 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

References

• Included sufficient references to thoroughly address

the identified public health problems, target

population, and scope of work.

• Included peer-reviewed, scientific references or

referenced chapters from relevant books

• Used referencing style correctly and without need for

revision

 Exceeds all criteria (10 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (8 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (7 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (6 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (4 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

Poster / e-Poster Quality (10)

• Title and Sections of poster’s content are listed

• Appropriate information is included in each section

• Information is consistent with comprehensive site

profile

• Graphs/tables/charts are labeled, and appropriately

depict intended information

• Overall quality of content is acceptable

 Exceeds all criteria (10 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (8 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (7 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (6 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (4 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

* Each section’s points are continuous. Accumulated points for all sections receive the following letter grade:

A 94-100 A-90-93 B+ 87-89 B 84-86 B- 80-83 C+ 77-79 C 74-76 C- 70-73 D 65-69 F below 65

Requirements for the Comprehensive Site Profile

Remember to begin your Comprehensive Site Profile at the start of your placement, and submit your final copy prior to the final day of

semester classes. The final document submission date and dropbox will be posted on eLC CPH-GRAD, at the start of next semester.

• The Comprehensive Site Profile should contain the site's mission, vision and values, summary of financial health, and a robust

description of the populations it serves. 1-page maximum.

• The Profile should contain an analysis of the public health problem that you will address during your time at the site. Clearly

identify the problem(s), provide an epidemiological scope of the problem(s) and the significance of this problem to the community

that your site serves. You must also detail how you have practiced and integrated your FIVE MPH Foundational Competencies. You

must also map at least ONE Concentration Competency to your final products. 6-page maximum.

• Detail the methods that your agency uses to address this problem, and the methods that you employed to address this problem.

Please map your methods to your assigned duties and deliverables. 3-page maximum.

• The outline and grading rubric for the Comprehensive Site Profile is detailed on page 43. Please follow each section's requirements

for the maximum points possible.

MyID: _________________

APPENDIX 7: SAMPLE MANUSCRIPT RUBRIC

Student: ______________________________________ Email:________________________

Faculty Advisor: ________________________________

Draft Submission Date: ______________________ Final Submission Date:_________________

Final Grade: ____________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS:

Format: The APE e-Portfolio and e-Poster should be created on approved platforms. Sites such as WordPress or BlogSpot may be

used for ePortfolios. Students typically utilize Powerpoint or Prezi as their preferred e-Poster format. Final Manuscript should be

in PDF format.

References. References should follow the APA style. Reference list should be typed using single spacing and in alphabetical order.

The Manuscript and e-Poster should contain the following components:

STANDARD

EVALUATION*

REVIEWER’S COMMENTS

Abstract and Introduction

• Background/rationale is clear and coherent

• Subject matter is well researched and documented

• Theoretical concepts are well defined and

integrated

• Objectives and outcomes are well supported by

current literature

• Identified MPH Foundational and Concentration

Competencies are discussed

 Exceeds all criteria (10 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (8 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (7 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (6 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (4 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

Background

• Background is presented clearly and is informative

• Good analysis of the problem

• Details provided are relevant to the identified

problem and study

• Details are sufficient in understanding context,

scope, and depth of the problem

 Exceeds all criteria (10 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (8 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (7 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (6 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (4 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

Review of the Literature

• Explains theory and existing evidence clearly

• Accurately and effectively sites from varying

authors

• References align with the focus of the study

• References are sufficient in understanding the

identified problem

 Exceeds all criteria (25 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (22 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (20 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (18 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (10 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

Method

• Well written, detailed description of methods

• Methods are appropriate for research question

• Data analysis is adequate and appropriate for

research question

• Interpretation of analysis is accurate, appropriate,

and can be replicated

 Exceeds all criteria (25 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (22 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (20 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (18 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (10 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

Results & Discussion

• Goals are correctly documented and summarized

• Results clearly connect to original objectives and

research question

• Findings can be related to or compared with

previous research

• Comprehensive discussion is presented

• Possible Limitations or Future Implications are

identified

• Synthesis of MPH Foundational and Concentration

Competencies are discussed

 Exceeds all criteria (10 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (8 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (7 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (6 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (4 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

References

• Included sufficient references to thoroughly address

the problem, research question and body of work.

• Included peer-reviewed, scientific references or

referenced chapters from relevant books

• Used referencing style correctly and without need

for revision

 Exceeds all criteria (10 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (8 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (7 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (6 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (4 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

Poster / e-Poster Quality (10)

• Title and Sections of poster’s content are listed

• Appropriate information is included in each section

• Information is consistent with manuscript

• Graphs/tables/charts are labeled, and appropriately

depict intended information

• Overall quality of content is acceptable

 Exceeds all criteria (10 pt max)

 Meets all criteria (8 pt max)

 Meets w/ minor exceptions (7 pt max)

 Meets w/ major exceptions (6 pt max)

 Does Not Meet Expectations (4 pt max)

Total Points earned ______________

* Each section’s points are continuous. Accumulated points for all sections receive the following letter grade:

A 94-100 A-90-93 B+ 87-89 B 84-86 B- 80-83 C+ 77-79 C 74-76 C- 70-73 D 65-69 F below 65