Master of Public Health Program Manual 2023-2024 Full-time

Master of Public Health

Program Manual

2023-2024

Full-time

TABLE OF CONTENTS 
BSPH Academic Calendar ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 
MPH Executive Board ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 
MPH Program Office ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 
Program Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 
Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
Foundational Public Health Knowledge and Competencies ...................................................................................... 7 
Summary of Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 9 
Academic Standards ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 
Academic and Research Ethics at BSPH ...................................................................................................................... 11 
MPH Core Curriculum ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 
Listing of MPH Core Course Options .......................................................................................................................... 12 
Online Plus and Dual Degree Programs – Additional Course Requirements ...................................................... 18 
Modifications of Core Course Requirements ............................................................................................................. 20 
General Competencies Requirement ........................................................................................................................... 21 
Customized Program of Study Competency List ........................................................................................................ 22 
Interprofessional Education Requirement .................................................................................................................... 32 
MPH Customized Program of Study and Optional Concentrations ............................................................................. 33 
Customized Program of Study. .................................................................................................................................... 33 
MPH Concentration Areas ............................................................................................................................................. 34 
Aging and Public Health ......................................................................................................................................... 36 
Child & Adolescent Health ..................................................................................................................................... 39 
Epidemiologic & Biostatistical Methods for Public Health & Clinical Research ............................................ 42 
Food, Nutrition & Health. ........................................................................................................................................ 45 
Food Systems............................................................................................................................................................. 48 
Global Environmental Sustainability & Health ................................................................................................... 51 
Health Leadership & Management ....................................................................................................................... 54 
Health Systems & Policy. ......................................................................................................................................... 57 
Humanitarian Heath ................................................................................................................................................. 60 
Infectious Diseases .................................................................................................................................................... 63 
Social & Behavioral Sciences in Public Health .................................................................................................... 67 
Women’s & Reproductive Health .......................................................................................................................... 70 
MPH Goals Analysis ............................................................................................................................................................ 73 
Planning Your Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................... 74 
Course Directory and Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................... 74 
Course Load and Time Commitment............................................................................................................................ 74 
Sequencing Your Courses .............................................................................................................................................. 75 
Choosing Electives ........................................................................................................................................................... 75 
On-Campus work in the intensive institutes ................................................................................................................ 75 
Practicum Experience in Population-based Health .......................................................................................................... 77 
About the Practicum ....................................................................................................................................................... 77 
Helpful Links ..................................................................................................................................................................... 77 
General Criteria for MPH Practicum .......................................................................................................................... 78 
Competency-Based Learning Objectives for MPH Practicum ................................................................................ 79 
Steps to Completing the MPH Practicum .................................................................................................................... 80 
Ways to Complete the Practicum Requirement ........................................................................................................ 81 
Finding Practicum Opportunities .................................................................................................................................. 82 
Eligibility Considerations for International Full-time MPH Students ...................................................................... 83 
Practicum Requirement for Residency and Dual Degree Students ........................................................................ 83 
Registering for BSPH Approved Courses with a Practicum Component ............................................................... 84 
Registering for a Customized Practicum Experience ............................................................................................... 84 
Linking the Practicum and Capstone ........................................................................................................................... 84 

MPH Capstone Project ........................................................................................................................................................ 85 
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 85 
Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................... 85 
Possible Forms that the Capstone Project May Take ............................................................................................... 87 
Steps for Getting Started and Completing the Capstone Project ........................................................................ 88 
Capstone Project Timelines ........................................................................................................................................... 89 
Registering for the MPH Capstone .............................................................................................................................. 90 
Resources/Support for Capstone Projects ................................................................................................................. 91 
BSPH Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval for an MPH Capstone .............................................................. 92 
Examples of Capstone Projects from Previous Years .............................................................................................. 93 
Capstone Honors and Awards ..................................................................................................................................... 93 
MPH Field Experience Fund Award ............................................................................................................................ 93 
Graduation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 94 
Getting Advice, Mentoring, and Your Questions Answered .......................................................................................... 96 
BSPH and JHU Offices and Contact Information ........................................................................................................... 97 

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MPH Program Office

SUMMER INSTITUTES BEGIN…………………………………………………………………………………………

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY………………………………………………………………………………………….

Part-time/Online MPH New Student Orientation ……….……………………………………………………………

Summer Institute Registration Begins ………..………………………………………..……………………………….

Summer Institute Registration Ends ……………………………………………………………………………………

Summer Institute Add/Drop dates vary depending on length of course:

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/accelerated-learning-institutes/summer-institutes/registration

Juneteenth Holiday Recess …………………………………………………………………………………………..

T May 30

M May 29

Sun June 4

M Feb 13

F May 26

M, June 19

Incomplete Contract Period (https://registrar.jhu.edu/incomplete-grade-contract) .................................................................. T May 30 – F Aug 25

SUMMER TERM M July 3 – F Aug 25

1ST TERM M Aug 28 – M Oct 23

2ND TERM W Oct 25 – F Dec 23

2023-2024 BSPH ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR

Summer Term Registration Begins .......................................................................................................................................................... M April 3

Summer Term Registration Ends…………………………………………………………………………………… F June 30

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION ........................................................................................................................................................... Th June 29 – F June 30

INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ............................................................................................................................................................ T July 4

Instruction Begins for Summer Term ..................................................................................................................................................... M July 3

Summer Term Add Period (full term courses) ..................................................................................................................................... M July 3 – F July 7

Summer Drop Period (full term courses) ............................................................................................................................................ M July 3 – FM July 14

Last Day to Make Summer Term Registration Changes .................................................................................................................F Aug 11

Incomplete Contract Period (https://registrar.jhu.edu/incomplete-grade-contract/) ................................................................. F Aug 11 – F Aug 25

Last Class Day of Summer Term ........................................................................................................................................................... F Aug 25

Grades Due for Summer Term .............................................................................................................................................................. F Sept 1

Term Registration Begins .................................................................................................................................................................... M Apr 10

Term Registration Ends ........................................................................................................................................................................ F Aug 25

Instruction Begins for 1

Term ................................................................................................................................................................. M Aug 28

Add Period ................................................................................................................................................................................................. M Aug 28 – F Sept 1

Drop Period ................................................................................................................................................................................................ M Aug 28 – F Sept 8

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY .............................................................................................................................................................................. M Sept 4

Last Day to Make Term 1 Registration Changes ................................................................................................................................ M Oct 9

Last Class Day 1

Term ............................................................................................................................................................................ M Oct 23

Incomplete Contract Period (https://registrar.jhu.edu/incomplete-grade-contract/) ................................................................ M Oct 9 – M Oct 23

Grades Due for Term 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................... F Nov 3

Term Registration Begins ................................................................................................................................................................... M Apr 10

Term Registration Ends ...................................................................................................................................................................... F Oct 20

Instruction Begins for 2

Term ................................................................................................................................................................ W Oct 25

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ..................................................................................................................................................................W Nov 22 – Su Nov 26

Last Day to Make Term 2 Registration Changes ................................................................................................................................ F Dec 8

Incomplete Contract Period (https://registrar.jhu.edu/incomplete-grade-contract/) .................................................................... F Dec 8 – F Dec 22

Last Class Day of 2

Term ...................................................................................................................................................................... F Dec 22

Grades Due for Term 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................... W Jan 5

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3RD TERM M Jan 22 - F Mar 15

4TH TERM M Mar 25 – F May 17

Term Registration Begins ................................................................................................................................................................. M Nov 13

Term Registration Ends ................................................................................................................................................................. F Jan 19

Instruction Begins for 3rd Term ............................................................................................................................................................. M Jan 22

Drop Period.............................................................................................................................................................................................. M Jan 22 – F Feb 2

Last Day to Make Term 3 Registration Changes .............................................................................................................................. F Mar 1

Incomplete Contract Period (https://registrar.jhu.edu/incomplete-grade-contract/) ................................................................ F Mar 1 – F Mar 15

Last Class Day of 3

Term .................................................................................................................................................................... F Mar 15

SPRING RECESS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………M Mar 18 - F Mar 22

Grades Due for Term 3 ......................................................................................................................................................................... F March 29

Term Registration Begins ................................................................................................................................................................. M Nov 13

Term Registration Ends ..................................................................................................................................................................... F Mar 22

Instruction Begins for 4

Term ............................................................................................................................................................... M Mar 25

Drop Period.............................................................................................................................................................................................. M Mar 25 – F Apr 5

Last Day to Make Term 4 Registration Changes .............................................................................................................................. F May 3

Incomplete Contract Period (https://registrar.jhu.edu/incomplete-grade-contract/) ................................................................ F May 3 – F May 17

Last Class Day of 4

Term .................................................................................................................................................................... F May 17

Grades Due for Term 4 ......................................................................................................................................................................... F May 31*

* Grades Due for graduating students ........................................................................................................................................F May 17

Public Health Convocation Ceremony .................................................................................................................................................. TBD

University Commencement Ceremony ................................................................................................................................................... Th May 23

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-calendar/2023-2024

WINTER INSTITUTES …………………………………………………………………………………………

Part-time/Online MPH New Student Orientation ………………………………………………………………

MLK Jr. HOLIDAY …………….…………………………………………………………………………………

Winter Institute Registration Begins …………………………………………………………………………

Winter Institute Registration Ends ……………………………………………………………………………

Winter Institute Add/Drop Dates vary based on length of course:

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/winter-institute/registration-credits-tuition-fees-and-cancellation-policies

Incomplete Contract Period

(https://registrar.jhu.edu/incomplete-grade-contract/) …………………………

Grades Due for Winter Institute ……………………………………………………………………………….

W Jan 2 – F Jan 19

S Jan 7

M Jan 15

M Oct 2

F Dec 29

T Jan 2 – F Jan 19

F Jan 26

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MPH Program Office

MPH Executive Board

The Johns Hopkins MPH Program is governed by the MPH Executive Board composed of faculty from all departments

of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Marie Diener-West

MPH Program Chair

Professor, Biostatistics

mdiener@jhu.edu

Randy Bryant

MPH Associate

Chair

Professor, Biochemistry & Molecular

Biology

fbryant1@jhu.edu

David Chin

MPH Associate

Chair

Distinguished Scholar, Health Policy &

Management

dchin5@jhu.edu

Rosa Crum

MPH Associate

Chair

Professor, Epidemiology

rcrum1@jhu.edu

Meghan Davis

MPH Associate

Chair

Associate Professor, Environmental Health

& Engineering

mdavis65@jhu.edu

David Dowdy

Vice Dean for

Education,

Ex-Officio

Associate Professor, Epidemiology

ddowdy1@jhmi.edu

Dylan Jackson

MPH Associate

Chair

Assistant Professor, Population, Family &

Reproductive Health

dylan.jackson@jhu.edu

Sukon

Kanchanaraksa

MPH Associate

Chair

Director, Center for Teaching & Learning

Senior Scientist, Epidemiology

skanchan@jhu.edu

Ryan Kennedy

MPH Associate

Chair

Assistant Professor, Health, Behavior &

Society

rdkennedy@jhu.edu

Gary Ketner

MPH Associate

Chair

Professor, Molecular Microbiology &

Immunology

gketner1@jhu.edu

Sabriya Linton

MPH Associate

Chair

Assistant Professor, Mental Health

slinton1@jhu.edu

John McGready

MPH Associate

Chair

Senior Scientist, Biostatistics

jmcgrea1@jhu.edu

Andrea Ruff

MPH Associate

Chair

Associate Professor, International Health

aruff1@jhu.edu

Jon Vernick

MPH Associate

Chair

Professor, Health Policy & Management

jvernic1@jhu.edu

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MPH Program Office

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

615 N. Wolfe Street

Room W1015

Baltimore, MD 21205

410-955-1291 (phone); 888-548-6741 (toll free)

410-955-4749 (fax)

mphprog@jhu.edu

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/mph

Staff

Paul Whong

Senior Program Manager

pwhong@jhu.edu

Sharese Essien

Sr. Admissions Coordinator

sessien1@jhu.edu

Hannah Gleason

Program Coordinator

hgleaso1@jhu.edu

Jacob Shaw

Sr. Academic Coordinator, Part-time/Online Students

jshaw46@jhu.edu

April Tong

Academic Coordinator, Part-time/Online Students

atong1@jhu.edu

Jill Janofsky

Academic Coordinator, Full-time Students

jjanofs2@jhu.edu

Pam Sodano

Sr. Administrative Coordinator

psodano1@jhu.edu

Zi Li Strzelecki

MPH Special Projects Coordinator

zstrzel1@jhu.edu

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Program Overview

Objectives

The overarching goal of the MPH Program is to provide students with a population perspective on health. The Johns

Hopkins MPH Program is designed to:

• prepare students to tackle current and emerging global public health problems

• provide students with critical multidisciplinary training to help solve global health problems

• equip students with foundational public health knowledge and competencies

Students are required to complete a core MPH curriculum that comprises approximately 45-50 of the 80 credits required

for graduation. Students have flexibility to customize the remaining elective credits of their curriculum to their areas of

interest to achieve an appropriate balance between depth and breadth.

Foundational Public Health Knowledge

All MPH students will attain grounding in foundational public health knowledge as measured by the following learning

objectives:

Profession & Science of Public Health

• Explain public health history, philosophy, and values

• Identify the core functions of public health and the 10 Essential Services

• Explain the role of quantitative methods and sciences in describing and assessing a population’s health

• Explain the role of qualitative methods and sciences in describing and assessing a population’s health

• List major causes and trends of morbidity and mortality in the US or other community relevant to the school or

program

• Discuss the science of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in population health, including health

promotion, screening, etc.

• Explain the critical importance of evidence in advancing public health knowledge

Factors Related to Human Health

• Explain effects of environmental factors on a population’s health

• Explain biological factors that affect a population’s health

• Explain genetic factors that affect a population’s health

• Explain behavioral and psychological factors that affect a population’s health

• Explain the social, political and economic determinants of health and how they contribute to population health and

health inequities

• Explain how globalization affects global burdens of disease

• Explain an ecological perspective on the connections among human health, animal health and ecosystem health (e.g.,

One Health)

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Foundational Public Health Competencies

All MPH students will demonstrate achievement of the following competencies:

Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health

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

• Select quantitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context

• Select qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context

• Analyze quantitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming, and software, as

appropriate

• Analyze qualitative data using computer-based programming and software, as appropriate

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

Public Health & Health Care Systems

• Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health, and regulatory systems across

national and international settings

• Discuss how 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

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

• Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health policies or

programs

• Design a population-based policy, program, project, or intervention

• Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management

• Select methods to evaluate public health programs Policy in Public Health

• Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence

• Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health

outcomes

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

populations

• Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity

Leadership

• Apply principles of leadership, governance, and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others,

fostering collaboration and guiding decision making

• Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges

Communication

• Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors

• Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation

• Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content

Interprofessional Practice

• Perform effectively on interprofessional teams

Systems Thinking

• Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue

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Program Overview

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all degree requirements will be met.

Summary of Graduation Requirements

• A minimum of 80 credits are required for graduation. Students must complete the MPH core curriculum as detailed in

the next section entitled “MPH Core Curriculum.”

• At least 60 of the 80 credits must be completed in formal coursework that is not special studies, i.e. independent

studies.

• At least five general competencies from the Customized Program of Study/Concentration Competencies must be

completed.

• All courses that are part of the core curriculum must be taken for a letter grade, if the course is offered for a letter

grade.

• All students are required to complete their individualized MPH Goals Analysis as part of the Introduction to MPH

Studies course during their first term of registration in the program.

• All students must complete the MPH Practicum requirement, including course 300.615.

• All students must complete an MPH Capstone Project (xxx.800), along with course 260.710 or 260.720.

• Students are required to complete 550.860 Academic and Research Ethics at BSPH during their first term of

registration in the program.

• All students must maintain minimum academic standards and have satisfactory grades as detailed in the Academic

Standards section.

Note: A repeated course may only count once toward the 80-credit requirement. Classes taken for audit do not count

towards the 80-credit requirement for graduation.

Special Note on Courses Taken at BSPH While Not Formally Matriculated as an MPH Degree Seeking Student: A limited

number of course credits taken at Johns Hopkins prior to matriculation into the MPH Program (e.g., up to 16 as a special

student and 40 credits from another degree program) can be applied toward the 80 total credits, provided the courses

were completed not more than 5 years prior to the date of matriculation into the MPH Program.

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Academic Standards

Students must meet minimum academic standards to remain in the MPH Program. A student’s failure to meet any of the criteria

below is grounds for being placed on academic warning and/or being dismissed from the program.

To maintain good academic standing in the MPH program, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point

average (GPA) of 2.75. Students with a GPA falling below 2.75 will be placed on academic warning and will have

one term, or 12 additional credits of coursework, to raise the GPA to 2.75 or above. These courses must be taken

for a letter grade when offered for a letter grade. Students not meeting the 2.75 minimum after one term may be

granted additional term(s) on academic warning if academic progress has been shown in the cumulative GPA.

Students on academic warning must meet with their academic network adviser and their MPH Academic Coordinator

prior to registering for courses. Students with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.75 may not register for more than 18

credits per term. Any repeated courses count towards this 18-credit limit.

Note: Students with less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA are not eligible to enroll in the Biostatistics 620 course series or

the Epidemiology 750 course series.

A student who earns a “D”, “U”, or “F” grade in a course that meets a core requirement must, at the next opportunity,

make a second attempt to complete the core requirement either by repeating the same course or by completing

another course that meets the same core requirement (if available).

Students must complete the Public Health Policy/Problem Solving core, the Epidemiology core, and the Public Health

Practice core requirement within the first twelve months of matriculation into the MPH program.

Students must complete the Goals Analysis within the set timeframe during the first two terms of the program.

Students must progress toward degree completion in four years or less, as per their Goals Analysis plan. If additional

time is required to complete the degree, it is a student’s responsibility to contact in writing (email communication is

sufficient) their academic network adviser and their MPH Academic Coordinator to request an extension beyond the

four-year limit. An extension request should be submitted to their academic network adviser and their MPH Academic

Coordinator at least one term prior to the end of the 4-year limit. If no extension has been requested before the

four-year limit, a registration hold will be placed on the student’s account. No further course registration will be

allowed until the extension request is submitted and approved.

Students may not accrue more than 9 credits of “incomplete” coursework at any given time. Students exceeding this

limit must immediately contact their academic network adviser and their MPH Academic Coordinator in writing (email

communication is sufficient) to discuss their academic situation. Students may not be permitted to register for subsequent

terms until the incompletes have been resolved.

Students who are inactive (not enrolled in courses) for two terms or more without notifying their MPH Academic

Coordinator of their academic plans may be withdrawn from the program. Students who do notify in writing (email

communication is sufficient) their MPH Academic Coordinator and academic network adviser of their circumstances

may suspend enrollment, if they otherwise have met all other academic standards.

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Academic and Research Ethics at BSPH

Maintaining the highest level of academic and research integrity is an important responsibility of our faculty and students.

To help achieve this goal, all students are required to complete the 550.860 Academic and Research Ethics at BSPH course.

The course examines academic and research ethics at BSPH through a series of online interactive modules:

•

Focuses on information about the academic ethics code and responsible conduct of research at the School.

•

Explores issues of academic integrity such as proper ethical conduct and referencing, and discusses

violations such as plagiarism and cheating, relative to case studies that illustrate situations faced by students

and faculty in the academic setting.

•

Addresses topics that include responsible conduct of research, authorship, data management, data

ownership, guidelines for professional conduct, research fraud or scientific misconduct, federal and

institutional guidelines related to research using human and animal subjects and ethical issues involving

vulnerable subjects in research.

Students are automatically registered into the Academic and Research Ethics course (PH.550.860) when they matriculate into

the MPH program. All BSPH students are required to complete this non-credit course by the end of the period in which they

are registered.

The BSPH Policy and Procedure Memorandum for Students for Academic Ethics can be found at

https://my.jhsph.edu/Resources/PoliciesProcedures/ppm/PolicyProcedureMemoranda/Students_01_Academic_Ethics_063018

.pdf

Student Handbook on Referencing The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with an overview of the school’s

standards and expectations regarding referencing and citation.

https://my.jhsph.edu/Offices/AcademicIntegrity/Documents/Referencing%20Handbook.pdf#search=student%20referencing

%20handbook

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Core Curriculum

Course schedules are subject to change.

It is the student’s responsibility to check the Online Course Directory for the most up to date information.

Please check the Online Course Directory for the most up-to-date course listings at http://www.jhsph.edu/courses

MPH Core Curriculum

The core curriculum consists of core course areas and general competencies. All MPH graduates will demonstrate public

health competencies that are informed by the critical disciplines in public health:

• biostatistics

• epidemiology

• social and behavioral determinants of health

• management sciences

• public health problem-solving

• computer applications

• demography, environmental health

• biological sciences

• public health policy

• cross-cutting and emerging public health areas

Students can apply the skills and competencies acquired during the program to practical public health problems through the

MPH practicum experience and the MPH capstone project.

The tables on the following pages list courses that satisfy the foundational knowledge and public health competency

core areas and when they are offered. While not a formal course, students are also required to complete the MPH Practicum

Experience (please see Practicum Experience in Population-based Health section).

Listing of MPH Core Curriculum Course Options

2023-2024 Academic Year Course Schedule (subject to change)

Course

Title

Credits

Onsite

Online

ASSESSING POPULATION NEEDS (choose one)

221.688

Social and Behavioral Foundations of Primary Health Care

Su, 3

222.642

Assessment of Nutritional Status (note prerequisite)

224.689

Health Behavior Change at the Individual, Household and Community

Levels

318.623

Social Policy for Vulnerable Populations in the US

nd*

380.640

Children in Crisis: An Asset-Based Approach to Working with Vulnerable

Youth

410.613

Psychosocial Factors in Health and Illness

410.614

A New View: Improving Public Health Through Innovative Social and

Behavioral Tools and Approaches

SI*

410.616

Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health

SI*

410.620

Program Planning for Health Behavior Change

WI*, SI

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Core Curriculum

Course

Title

Credits

Onsite

Online

410.654

AND

410.655

Health Communication Programs I: Planning and Strategic Design AND

Health Communication Programs II: Implementation and Evaluation

AND

410.683

Global Perspectives in LGBT Health (note prerequisite)

rd*

BIOLOGIC AND GENETIC FACTORS (552.608 is required)

552.608

Biologic, Genetic and Infectious Bases of Human Disease

0.5

, 2

, 3

BIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH (choose one)

Appropriate for all students. Provides a broad introduction to public health biology:

183.631

Fundamentals of Human Physiology

260.636

Evolution of Infectious Disease

550.630

Public Health Biology

Su, 4

550.631

Biological Basis of Public Health

550.844

Current Issues in Public Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Response

For students possessing considerable breadth of biological competence, subject to concurrence of the adviser:

120.603

Molecular Biology of Pandemic Influenza

120.620

Fundamentals of Reproductive Biology

120.627

Stem Cells & the Biology of Aging & Disease (note prerequisite)

182.640

Food-and-Water Borne Diseases

187.610

Public Health Toxicology

222.641

Principles of Human Nutrition

223.689

Biologic Basis of Vaccine Development (note prerequisite)

260.603

Biology of the Next Pandemic

260.606

Major Global Infectious Diseases: Prospects for Control

260.631

Immunology, Infection & Disease

260.635

Biology of Parasitism

260.650

Vector Biology & Vector-borne Diseases

260.656

Malariology

rd*

340.612

Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control

SI, 3

340.646

Epidemiology & Public Health Impact of HIV & AIDS

340.654

Epidemiology & Natural History of Human Viral Infections

340.744

Adv. Topics on Control & Prevention of HIV/AIDS

380.761

STI’s in Public Health Practice (note prerequisite)

CAPSTONE PROJECT (Choose either 260.710 or 260.720. xxx.800 is required)

260.710

Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals

, 4

260.720

Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences

SI, 1

, 2

, WI,

, 4

xxx.800

MPH Capstone (required)

Su, 2

, 4

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Course

Title

Credits

Onsite

Online

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES (choose one)

222.654

Food, Culture and Nutrition

224.692

Methods in Formative Research and Human Centered Design for

Intervention Development (note prerequisite)

300.860

Special Studies/Research: the Media and the Message: What Public Health

Needs to Know About the News

301.645

Health Advocacy

308.604

Effective Writing for Public Health Change

TBA

380.620

A Coalition-Based Smart Approach to Public Health Advocacy

308.701

Media Interviews and Applied Public Health Communications

317.610

Risk Policy, Management and Communication (note prerequisite)

4th

410.650

Intro to Persuasive Communications: Theories & Practice

, WI

WI*

410.651

Health Literacy: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Communication

410.654

AND

410.655

Health Communication Programs I: Planning and Strategic Design

AND

Health Communication Programs II: Implementation and Evaluation

AND

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (180.601 is required)

180.601

Environmental Health

SI, Su

SI*, 3

FOUNDATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE (ALL the following courses are required)

552.601

Foundational Principles of Public Health

0.5

Su, 1

, 2

, 3

552.609

Psychological and Behavioral Factors that Affect a Population’s Health

0.5

Su, 1

, 2

, 3

552.610

The Social Determinants of Health

0.5

Su, 1

, 2

, 3

552.611

Globalization and Population Health

0.5

Su, 1

, 2

, 3

HEALTH EQUITY (choose one)

188.694

Health of Vulnerable Worker Populations

305.684

Health Impact Assessment

318.623

Social Policy for Vulnerable Populations in the US

330.661

Social, Psychological and Developmental Processes in the Etiology of Mental

Disorders

380.604

Life Course Perspectives on Health

st*

, 2

410.600

Fundamentals of Heath, Behavior and Society

st*

INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (BOTH 552.625 and 550.602 are required and must be taken in the terms as listed below)

OPTION 1:

552.625 &

550.602

Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health

Interprofessional Education Event

0.5

OPTION 2:

552.625 &

550.602

Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health

Interprofessional Education Event

0.5

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Course

Title

Credits

Onsite

Online

INTRODUCTION TO MPH STUDIES

550.867

Introduction to MPH Studies

SI, 2

, WI, 4

LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT (choose one)

221.602

Applications in Managing Health Organizations in Low-and-Middle-Income

Countries

312.600

Managing Health Services Organizations

312.601

Fundamentals of Management for Health Care Organizations (note

prerequisite)

312.655

Organizational Behavior and Management

312.700

Leading Organizations

SI, 1

312.703

Learning Organizations & Knowledge Management

410.622

Strategic Leadership Principles and Tools for Health System Transformation i

Developing Countries

380.883

Lessons in Leadership: Applications for Population, Family and Reproductive

Health

NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION (BOTH 552.623 AND 552.624 are required)

552.623

Principles of Negotiation and Mediation for Public Health Professionals

0.5

, 2

, 3

552.624

Applications of Negotiation and Mediation for Public Health Professionals

0.5

, 2

, 3

POPULATION DYNAMICS (380.775 is required)

380.755

Population Dynamics and Public Health

PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY/PROBLEM SOLVING (choose one) Must be completed during the 1st year of the MPH Program

300.610

Public Health Policy

550.608

Problem Solving in Public Health

SI*, 3

PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE (choose one) Must be completed during the 1st year of the MPH Program

300.615

Tools of Public Health Practice

Su, 3

QUALITATIVE METHODS (choose one)

224.690

Qualitative Research Theory and Methods

550.604

Qualitative Reasoning in Public Health

, 2

552.603

The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing a

Population’s Health

0.5

Su, 1

, 2

, 3

QUANTITATIVE METHODS (Must complete requirements for BOTH Biostatistics and Epidemiology)

BIOSTATISTICS (choose one complete sequence) No switching permitted between Biostatistics sequences.

Courses must be taken in sequence

Provides conceptual understanding of statistical ideas and methods; limited calculations: Must complete both courses

140.611

Statistical Reasoning in Public Health I

SI, 1

140.612

Statistical Reasoning in Public Health II

SI, 2

Covers statistical concepts and calculations for data analysis; develops statistical computing skills: Must complete all three courses

140.621

Statistical Methods in Public Health I

140.622

Statistical Methods in Public Health II

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Course

Title

Credits

Onsite

Online

140.623

Statistical Methods in Public Health III

Presents statistical methods for advanced students. Requires knowledge of calculus/linear algebra: Must complete all four courses

140.651

Methods in Biostatistics I

140.652

Methods in Biostatistics II

140.653

Methods in Biostatistics III

140.654

Methods in Biostatistics IV

EPIDEMIOLOGY (choose one) Must be completed during the 1st year of the MPH Program

340.601

Principles of Epidemiology

340.721

Epidemiologic Inference I

SI, 1

, 3

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING (choose one)

221.602

Applications in Managing Health Organizations in Low- and Middle-Income

Countries

312.603

Fundamentals of Budgeting and Financial Management

SI, 1

, 2

, 3

318.625

Management of Non-Profit Organizations

552.621

Basic Resources Management for Public Health

, 3

552.622

Creating, Implementing and Monitoring Budgets for Projects and Programs

SI, 1

, WI, 3

SYSTEMS THINKING (choose one)

221.654

Systems Thinking in Public Health

552.626

Systems Thinking: Concepts and Methods

0.5

, 4

GENERAL COMPETENCIES (choose five competencies from the Customized Program of Study/Concentration Competencies and the

corresponding courses)

Please refer to the General Competencies section for more information

Competency 1

Competency 2

Competency 3

Competency 4

Competency 5

*The biostatistics 140.611-612 sequence (Statistical Reasoning in Public Health I-II) can be supplemented by the Data Analysis Workshops

I-II (140.613-614) and Advanced Data Analysis Workshop (140.620), which are offered in our intensive learning institutes. Taken

sequentially, this biostatistics sequence (140.611-612) and data analysis workshops cover statistical concepts and calculations for data

analysis and develop statistical computing skills.

Abbreviation Key

SI = Offered in Summer Institute Term

SI* = Offered online in Summer Institute Term with online/synchronous lectures

Su = Offered in Summer Term

Su* = Offered in Summer Term with online/synchronous lectures

= Offered in Term 1

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* = Offered in Term 1 with online/synchronous lectures

= Offered in Term 2

nd*

= Offered in Term 2 with online/synchronous lectures

FI = Offered in Fall Institute in Barcelona, Spain

= Offered in Term 3

* = Offered in Term 3 with online/synchronous lectures

WI = Offered in Winter Institute Term

WI* = Offered in Winter Institute Term with online/synchronous lectures

= Offered in Term 4

* = Offered in Term 4 with online synchronous lectures

No = Not offered in this format

TBA = To be announced

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Please note that the MPH will be awarded upon completion of the JD degree. Students should submit a BSPH

graduation application in January/February of the year that they’ll earn the JD.

Online Plus and Dual Degree Programs – Additional Course Requirements

Part-time/Online MPH: Online Plus Program

Students in the Part-time/Online MPH: Online Plus format are required to complete the same MPH program requirements

as well as completing a minimum of 4 credits of onsite coursework in Baltimore, MD.

International students within the Part-time/Online MPH: Online Plus format, please take note of the following:

• I-20 applications are possible for taking four or more credits of instruction during the summer or winter institute in

Baltimore.

• I-20 applications require four or more credits of instruction in two consecutive weeks for each visit.

• I-20 cannot be issued for instruction during an 8-week term. If an international part-time student wishes to take

onsite courses during an 8-week term, they may transfer to the full-time program to complete their remaining

requirements onsite as a full-time student.

JD/MPH

Completion of the following additional course requirements is needed for MPH completion:

• 306.650 Public Health and the Law

• One of the following elective courses in ethics and public health:

180.638 Animals in Research: Ethics

221.616 Ethics of Public Health Practice in Developing Countries

221.666 Introduction to American Indian Health Research Ethics

306.601 Introduction to Bioethics in Public Health Practice and Research

306.655 Ethical Issues in Public Health

306.663 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Services Management

306.665 Research Ethics and Integrity: U.S. and International Issues

700.625 Bioethics and the Law

700.601 Foundations of Bioethics

700.602 Hot Topics in Bioethics

700.603 Introduction to Ethical Theory

700.604 Methods in Bioethics

700.605 Critical Reasoning for Bioethics

700.621 Ethics in Clinical Practice: Fundamentals, Problems and Approaches

700.622 Bioethics, Human Rights, and Global Health

700.630 Food Ethics

700.632 Ethics, Policy, and Emerging Biomedical Technologies

700.643 Understanding Addiction: Philosophy, Science, Ethics

700.665 Introduction to Ethics of U.S. and International Human Subject Research

700.667 Catastrophe Ethics: How to Respond to Public Health Disasters

700.668 Nutrition Equity and Ethics

MBA/MPH (CEIBS)

There are no additional MPH core course requirements for MBA/MPH-CEIBS students.

MD/MPH

There are no additional MPH core course requirements for MD/MPH students.

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Please note that the MPH will be awarded upon completion of the MBA degree. Students should submit a BSPH and

Carey graduation application in January/February of the year that they’ll earn both degrees.

Please note that the MPH will be awarded upon completion of the MSW degree. Students should submit a BSPH

graduation application in January/February of the year that they’ll earn the MSW.

MPH/MBA (Carey)

Completion of the following additional course requirements is needed for MPH completion:

Health Insurance course – select one of the following courses:

• 309.620 Managed Care and Health Insurance

• 309.670 Comparative Health Insurance

• 221.652 Financing Health Systems for Universal Health Coverage

The Biostatistics core requirement will be completed by the following courses (4 courses required):

• 140.621 Statistical Methods in PH I or BU.920.621 Data Science: Statistics

• 140.622 Statistical Methods II

• 140.623 Statistical Methods III

• BU.920.623 Data Science: Big Data Consulting Project

MPH Core Requirements That Are Fulfilled by MBA Curriculum for MPH/MBA (Carey) students:

• Communication Strategies- fulfilled by BU.920.601 Business Communication

• Leadership, Governance, and Management- fulfilled by BU.920.713 Ethical Leadership or BU.920.723 Ethics of

Business of Health

• Negotiation and Mediation- fulfilled by BU.920.633 Behavioral Science: Negotiating Collaboratively I

• Resource Management and Budgeting- fulfilled by BU.920.604 Finance

MPH/MSW

There are no additional MPH core course requirements for MPH/MSW students.

MPH/Residency- General Preventive Medicine and Occupational Medicine

There are no additional MPH core course requirements for residency students.

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All other core requirements must be completed with the approved course options ONLY.

Modifications of Core Course Requirements

In some exceptional circumstances, students may be granted a modification of some core requirements if they can

demonstrate and document that they have previously acquired the associated core competencies. Even if a modification is

granted of a core course, a minimum of 80 credits are still required for graduation.

Modifications or exceptions can only be granted in the following core areas:

Core Area

Modification Requirement

Contact

Biostatistics

Requires taking an examination.

Dr. Marie Diener-West,

mdiener@jhu.edu.

Epidemiology

Requires taking an examination

Ms. Allyn Arnold,

aarnold2@jhu.edu

Biology and Public Health

To request a core course substitution, submit the title of

the desired BSPH course, name of instructor, textbook

used, a summary of course syllabi, and grade received

if you already completed the course.

Dr. Gary Ketner,

gketner1@jhu.edu

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General Competencies Requirement

In addition to fulfilling the Foundational Public Health competencies through completion of the MPH core requirements, all

students must select 5 general competencies that they will develop as part of the MPH program.

• Students who are customizing their program of study will select 5 general competencies from the Customized

Program of Study General Competency List section.

• Students who elect to pursue an MPH Concentration will be fulfilling the 5 competencies outlined by that specific

concentration. Reference the MPH Customized Program of Study and Optional Concentrations section.

The competencies will be met by completing one of the corresponding, approved courses listed for each.

All courses taken to fulfill the general competencies must be taken for letter grading unless the course(s) is only offered for

Pass/Fail grading.

Your general competency selections must be noted as part of your Goals Analysis: Part 2 – Curriculum Planning which will

be completed as part of the Introduction to MPH Studies course. Courses selected to fulfill your 5 general competencies

must be completed for graduation eligibility.

• This decision should be made in consultation with your academic network adviser.

• Please note that a single course may satisfy both an MPH core competency and a general program competency.

• Please note that a single course may satisfy more than one general program competency.

As you progress through the MPH program, if your general competency course selections change, you must notify your MPH

Academic Coordinator and submit a new Core Curriculum Confirmation Form to reflect these changes.

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Course schedules are subject to change.

It is the student’s responsibility to check the Online Course Directory for the most up to date information.

Please check the Online Course Directory for the most up-to-date course listing.

http://www.jhsph.edu/courses

Customized Program of Study General Competency List

2023-2024 Academic Year Course Schedule (subject to change)

Comp.#

General Competency

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

APH1

Evaluate how the biology of aging

influences late-life vulnerability.

330.623 Brain & Behavior in Mental

Disorders

APH2

Assess life-course perspectives

and frameworks for studying

aging systems.

380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health

*, 2

APH3

Select appropriate research methods

and metrics that account for the

complexities

associated

with

the

gerontological study of aging adults.

340.616 Epidemiology of Aging (note

prerequisite)

SI,1

APH4

Evaluate interventions, programs, and

policy to improve the health of diverse

aging populations.

309.605 Health Issues for Aging Populations

APH5

Develop trainees’ critical thinking, oral

communication skills, and knowledge

of issues integral to interdisciplinary

aging research.

330.840 Special Studies and Research Mental

Health

AND

140.840 Special Studies and Research

Biostatistics

CAH1

Assess principal health concerns for

the child and adolescent population,

the associated population-based risk

factors, including demographic and

environmental factors, and the

relative impact of each risk factor.

380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health

380.744 Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and

Child Health

*, 2

CAH2

Evaluate strategies, interventions,

and programs to promote child and

adolescent health, including health

services and systems delivery

strategies used to address health

concerns in the child and adolescent

population.

380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health

380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and

Politics in the United States: The Impact on

Maternal, Child and Family Health

*, 2

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General Competency

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

CAH3

Apply frameworks specific

to child and adolescent

health for improving the

health of the child and

adolescent population.

380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health

380.744 Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and

Child Health

380.624 Maternal and Child Health Legislation and

Programs

, 2

CAH4

Examine political and social

influences on child and

adolescent health.

380.624 Maternal and Child Health Legislation and

Programs

380.725 The Social Context of Adolescent Health

and Development

CAH5

Propose strategies to promote

child and adolescent health

through policy advocacy and/or

program development and

implementation.

380.624 Maternal and Child Health

Legislation and Programs

380.725 The Social Context of Adolescent Health

and Development

EBM1

Compare and contrast

epidemiologic study designs

(cohort, case-control, clinical

trial) and identify questions that

can be appropriately answered

with these different designs.

340.722 Epidemiologic Inference II

340.752 Epidemiologic Methods II

, 4

EBM2

Link appropriate analytic

models with public health

research questions and

epidemiologic study designs.

340.753 Epidemiologic Methods III

EBM3

Distinguish the summary

measures of association (linear

and logistic regression

coefficient expressing average

change, odds, ratio, risk

difference, risk ration)

applicable to retrospective and

prospective study designs.

140.612 Statistical Reasoning II

140.622 Statistical Methods in Public Health II

140.654 Methods in Biostatistics IV

SI, 2

SI*, 2

EBM4

Formulate and correctly

interpret a multivariable

survival regression (Poisson

or Cox) model to estimate a

health effect while

minimizing confounding and

identifying possible effect

modification.

140.612 Statistical Reasoning II

140.623 Statistical Methods in Public Health III

140.654 Methods in Biostatistics IV

SI, 2

SI*, 2

EBM5

Summarize the results of a

regression model (linear, logistic,

or survival) and write a

description of the statistical

methods, results, and main

findings for a scientific report.

140.613 Data Analysis Workshop I AND 140.614

Data Analysis Workshops II

140.624 Statistical Methods in Public Health IV

140.654 Methods in Biostatistics IV

SI, WI

SI*, WI*

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General Competency

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

FNH1

Define the role of foods, nutrients

and nutrition for human health

and for disease risk and

prevention

For those more generally interested in

population-level nutrition:

222.641 Principles of Human Nutrition

For those with wish to understand nutrient

metabolism, health, and disease in a public

health context:

222.651 Nutrients of Biological Systems (note

prerequisite)

For those who wish to understand diet in the

primary and secondary prevention of chronic

diseases:

222.652 Nutrition in Disease Treatment and

Prevention (note prerequisite)

FNH2

Characterize political, social, and

economic influences affecting

nutrition and well-being

222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy (note

prerequisite)

380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics in

the United States: The Impact on Maternal, Child

and Family Health

FNH3

Identify the governmental and

non- governmental organizations

and processes involved in the

development of public health

nutrition initiatives

222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy (note

prerequisite)

380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics in

the United States: The Impact on Maternal, Child

and Family Health

FNH4

Identify appropriate methods for

studying food consumption and

nutritional status and the use and

interpretation of nutritional data

222.642 Assessment of Nutritional Status (note

prerequisite)

222.647 Nutrition Epidemiology

FNH5

Evaluate opportunities and

approaches to advance nutrition

and health through public health

initiatives and policies

222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy (note

prerequisite)

222.649 International Nutrition (note prerequisite)

222.664 Food Insecurity and Nutrition: Partnering

with Community Organizations to Make Changes

380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics

in the United States: The Impact on Maternal,

Child and Family Health

180.620 Food Systems and Public Health

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General Competency

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

FS1

Define and describe the concepts

of food systems, food security,

food system sustainability, and

resilience.

180.620 Food Systems and Public Health

FS2

Use a systems perspective to

propose an evidence-based food

system intervention

180.620 Food Systems and Public Health

FS3

Apply principles of

OneHealth to case studies in

food production

180.606 Case Studies in Food Production and

Public Health

180.635 Seafood and Public Health: Global

Trade, Nutrition, and the Environment

FS4

Apply an equity lens to food

systems challenges and/or

interventions

180.655 Baltimore Food Systems: A Case

Study of Urban Food Environments

180.644 Food System Resilience to Disasters:

Covid-19, Climate Change, and Beyond

180.605 Food Systems Practicum

FS5

Evaluate benefits and tradeoffs of

existing or proposed policy-based

strategies to address food systems

challenges.

180.606 Case Studies in Food Production and

Public Health

180.644 Food System Resilience to Disasters:

Covid-19, Climate Change, and Beyond

180.635 Seafood and Public Health: Global

Trade, Nutrition, and the Environment

GESH1

Define climate change and

describe multiple ways climate

change will have an impact on

public health to both a scientific

and lay audience.

180.611 The Global Environment, Climate

Change and Public Health

GESH2

Define behaviors related to climate

change and environmental

sustainability, identify factors that

affect them, and design a behavior

change intervention to address

either climate change or

environmental sustainability.

224.689 Health Behavior Change at the

Individual, Community and Household Levels

GESH3

Effectively communicate a

position/opinion on a climate

and/or sustainability topic.

188.688 Global Environmental Sustainability and

Health Seminar

Note: students must enroll in this course for both

2nd and 4th term

, 4

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General Competency

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

180.620 An Introduction to Food Systems and

Public Health

GESH4

Characterize the role of food

systems in sustainability and the

environment

180.606 Case Studies in Food Production and

Public Health

180.655 Baltimore Food Systems: A Case Study

of Urban Food Environments (consent required)

GESH5

Apply principles of systems-

thinking to understand the various

causes and effects of climate

change on the environment and

public health

180.611 The Global Environment, Climate Change

and Public Health

HLM1

Evaluate leadership styles as

applied to self, organizations, and

the impact on organizational

performance.

312.700: Leading Organizations

SI, 1

HLM2

Identify tools and techniques to

build, maintain, and evaluate high

performance teams.

312.702 Leading Change: Building and

Empowering Teams

HLM3

Explain the relationship between

a commitment to self-

development including continuing

education, networking, reflection

and personal improvement and

leadership effectiveness.

312.700: Leading Organizations

SI, 1

HLM4

Apply the concepts and tools of

quality management to design

and improve a healthcare delivery

system contextualized for diverse

socioeconomic contexts and

addressing the barriers to access,

clinical quality and patient

perspectives, and socioeconomic

equity.

221.722: Quality Assurance Management

Methods for Developing Countries

SI, 1

HLM5

Collate relevant data and

information and analyze and

evaluate this information to

support effective decision-making

or recommendations.

312.604: Quantitative Tools for Managers

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General Competency

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

HSP1

Assess the role of those health systems

in addressing contemporary public

health issues such as expanding health

coverage, financial hardship, vulnerable

populations, and system reform

221.646 Health Systems in LMIC (note

prerequisite)

221.652 Financing Health Systems for

Universal Health Coverage (note

prerequisite)

300.651 Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare

System

, 4

221.650 Health Policy Analysis in LMIC

222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy (note

prerequisite)

HSP2

Assess the role of policy or law in

addressing contemporary public health

300.600 Introduction to Health Policy

issues and problems in a selected field

300.712 Formulating Policy: Strategies and

Systems of Policymaking in the 21

Century

306.650 Public Health and the Law

180.620 Introduction to Food Systems and

Public Health

221.650 Health Policy Analysis in LMIC

HSP3

Identify and apply data, evidence,

models and expert knowledge in

assessments, policy analyses and/or

testimony to inform public health

policies and interventions

300.712 Formulating Policy: Strategies and

Systems of Policymaking in the 21st

Century

301.645 Health Advocacy

, 4

305.684 Health Impact Assessment (HIA)

(note prerequisite)

317.600 Introduction to the Risk Sciences

and Public Policy

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General Competency

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

221.652 Financing Health Systems for

Universal Health Coverage (note

prerequisite)

313.641 Introduction to Health Economics

313.643 Health Economics (note

prerequisite)

313.790 Introduction to Economic

Evaluation

Apply economic tools and principles,

HSP4

such as revenue sources, cost-

effectiveness, and supply & demand,

to health systems and/or public health

policy interventions.

Use evaluation tools to assess the

impact of health systems and/or public

health policy interventions

221.645 Large-Scale Effectiveness

Evaluation of Health Programs

*, 4

HSP5

221.620 Applying Summary Measures of

Pop. Health to Improve Health Systems

221.638 Health Systems Research &

Evaluation in Developing Countries (note

prerequisite)

SI*, 4

300.713 Research and Evaluation Methods

for Health Policy

HH1

Humanitarian Landscape: Students will

demonstrate knowledge of the current

global humanitarian context, including

the most significant emergencies,

comparative impacts of conflict and

natural disasters, and key global trends

in humanitarian response and

financing.

221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian

Emergencies

HH2

Humanitarian Architecture:

Demonstrate working knowledge of

humanitarian architecture, including

key organizations, international and

UN systems, and sectors, including

health, WASH, shelter, nutrition, food

security, and protection.

221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian

Emergencies

HH3

Ethics and Human Rights: Demonstrate

working knowledge of core

humanitarian and human rights

principles, treaty instruments, and

codes of ethical conduct in

humanitarian settings.

221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian

Emergencies

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General Competency

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

HH4

Project Planning and Implementation:

Students will be able to demonstrate

basic skills in humanitarian project

design, planning and implementation,

including awareness of appropriate

interventions and how to

contextualize them in operational

settings.

221.613 Introduction to

Humanitarian Emergencies

HH5

Operationalization: Students will be

able to demonstrate how to critically

assess and synthesize information,

prioritize decisions and actions, and

communicate these decisions and

actions effectively.

221.695 Seminar in Humanitarian Health

All four terms are required.

Students not based in Baltimore may register for

the .41 section of the course and attend the

synchronous sessions remotely.

0.5

, 2

, 4

*, 2

*, 4

ID1

Assess the epidemiology of major

Infectious diseases of humans

340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

(note prerequisite)

340.668 Topics in Infectious Disease

Epidemiology

ID2

Categorize the immunology of pathogen

infections and their disease expression

550.603: Fundamentals of Immunology

260.631: Immunology, Infection, and

Disease

260.611: Principles of Immunology I

ID3

Develop and evaluate strategies such as

surveillance and diagnostics to identify

infectious diseases

340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

(note prerequisite)

340.668 Topics in Infectious Disease

Epidemiology

ID4

Compare and contrast the clinical

presentations, microbiology, and

pathogenesis of infections of global

public health significance

223.682 Clinical and Epidemiologic Aspects

of Tropical Diseases

550.630 Public Health Biology

Su, 4

340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

(note prerequisite)

ID5

Assess strategies to eliminate and

prevent infectious diseases

340.668 Topics in Infectious Disease

Epidemiology

Comp.#

General Competency

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

SBS1

Understand health, behavior and society

within a socioecological and multi-level

perspective, and how individual factors

such as socioeconomic status, sexual and

gender identities, as well as community

level factors, like community assets affect

health behavior change and outcomes

410.600 Fundamentals of Health, Behavior

and Society

224.689 Health Behavior Change at the

Individual, Household and Community Levels

SBS2

Appropriately identify, select and apply

fundamental behavioral science theories

to study health problems and behavior

change interventions in diverse

populations

410.600 Fundamentals of Health, Behavior

and Society

224.689 Health Behavior Change at the

Individual, Household and Community Levels

SBS3

Have a working knowledge of program

planning frameworks to design public

health programs and interventions

410.620 Program Planning for Health

Behavior Change

224.692 Methods in Formative Research and

Human Centered Design for Intervention

Development (note prerequisite)

, WI

SI*, WI*,

SBS4

Appropriately describe what and how

to conduct formative research, such

as a needs assessment, to inform and

plan health behavior change

interventions/programs

410.620 Program Planning for Health

Behavior Change

224.692 Methods in Formative Research and

Human Centered Design for Intervention

Development (note prerequisite)

, WI

SI*, WI*,

SBS5

Appropriately apply behavioral

science methods, such as process and

impact evaluations, to evaluate

behavioral interventions

380.611 Fundamentals of Program Evaluation

WRH1

Assess the major health concerns for

women or mothers, newborns, and

infants, the associated population-based

risk factors, and the relative impact of

each risk factor.

380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal

Epidemiology (note prerequisite)

380.765 Preventing Infant Mortality and

Promoting the Health of Women, Infants,

and Children (note prerequisite)

380.666 Women’s Health

380.609 Women’s Health: Disparities and

Equity Implications

SI*

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Online

WRH2

Apply a life course framework to

understanding the determinants a

woman’s or reproductive health concern

and population strategies to address the

health concern.

380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health

WRH3

Evaluate strategies and frameworks to

promote population health, including

the policies and programs that address

health and family planning concerns and

behavior for women or mothers and

newborns.

380.624 Maternal and Child Health

Legislation and Programs

380.665 Family Planning Policies and

Programs

380.667 Women’s Health Policy

380.768 Selected Topics in Women’s Health

and Women’s Health Policy

WRH4

Critique health services and

systems delivery strategies used to

address women and reproductive

health concerns such as maternal

mortality and morbidity and

preterm/low birth weight births.

380.661 Clinical Aspects of Maternal and

Neonatal Health

380.760 Clinical Aspects of Reproductive

Health

221.627 Issues in the Reduction of

Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Low

Income Countries

WRH5

Evaluate study designs and

methods to understanding

woman’s or reproductive health

concerns and the implications of

the research

380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal

Epidemiology (note prerequisite)

380.662 Critiquing the Research Literature in

Maternal, Neonatal, and Reproductive

Health

380.601 Critically Evaluating the Science for

Policy and Practice

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Interprofessional Education Requirement

Interprofessional education (IPE), defined as learning about, from and with other learners, is a critical educational

approach to preparing learners for health care today and a very rewarding experience.

The IPE requirement consists of completing the following:

•

552.625 Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health

AND

•

550.602 Interprofessional Education Activity

Students in the Full-time/Onsite MPH program are expected to complete the IPE requirement with the

following onsite option:

•

credit) in Term 1.

•

a live IPE Event.

After registration you will choose the synchronous IPE Event date which will occur in early November.

The IPE event will be attended by BSPH MPH students, students from the Johns Hopkins School of

Nursing (JHSON) and School of Medicine (JHSOM), as well as Pharmacy students from the Notre

Dame of Maryland University.

This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know students from

different health care programs and participate in an interdisciplinary group while discussing an

important health care topic.

Students in the Part-time/Online MPH program may complete the IPE requirement with the above, onsite

option or with the following online option:

•

Term 3.

•

The IPE Event in Term 3 will be fulfilled by completing an online IPE module.

IPE Competencies:

1) Collaborate as a member of an interprofessional team to address a case study related to multiple facets of

the opioid epidemic.

2) Participate in de-briefing the dynamics of your role as well as effectiveness of your team in

addressing the social determinants of the opioid epidemic.

3) As a team, prepare a list of priority questions to be presented to an expert panel to furtheryour

knowledge and preparation as future health professionals related to the opioid epidemic.

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Program

30-35

credits

45-50

credits

Core credits

Elective credits

MPH with Optional

Concentration

18-20

credits

10-17

credits

45-50

credits

Core credits

Elective credits

Concentration

credits

MPH CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM OF STUDY AND OPTIONAL MPH CONCENTRATIONS

Typically, 45-50 credits of an MPH student’s curriculum are based on courses from the required core curriculum. The

remainder of the total of 80 credits required for graduation will be elective credits and can be completed either through a

customized program or through one of twelve multidisciplinary concentration areas.

MPH Customized Program of Study

The MPH customized program is for students who desire an understanding of a broad spectrum of public health problems.

It is designed for students who want versatility in designing their MPH course electives and may have academic objectives

that do not fit precisely into the concentration areas. Students who customize their program of study complete the core MPH

requirements and then choose elective courses for the remaining credits (approximately 30-35) in consultation with their

Academic Network Adviser (ANA).

MPH Concentration Areas

There are 12 multidisciplinary concentration areas. The concentration areas are designed for students wishing to have a

guided curriculum in an area and the opportunity to interact with other students and faculty who share similar academic

interests. Students who elect a concentration complete the core MPH requirements and then complete the concentration

required courses (approximately 20 credits) as specified by the concentration curriculum. Students then choose elective

courses for the remaining credits (approximately 10-17 credits) in consultation with their Academic Network Adviser (ANA).

The pie charts below illustrate the approximate distribution of academic credits associated with a customized plan or an

optional concentration. The exact number of credits varies depending on the courses chosen to satisfy core requirements

and the specific requirements of the concentration.

Choosing to Customize or Electing a Concentration

The decision to customize one’s program or elect a concentration area depends on the individual student. Specific questions

concerning each concentration should be directed to the concentration faculty directors.

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When to join a Concentration:

Full-time/Onsite MPH Program students:

Full-time/Onsite MPH students can elect to join a Concentration during the Summer Term after starting the MPH

program.

To officially join a concentration during the Summer Term, full-time/onsite MPH students must complete the

Concentration Election Form at: https://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9NQGjEykUzokya.

After the Summer Term, students may switch into a new concentration by doing the following:

1) Students must meet the 1st term requirements for that concentration that they wish to join.

2) Students must receive approval from the Concentration Directors to join the Concentration

3) Notify the MPH Academic Coordinator of their intent to switch into a concentration by the end of the Term 2

course drop period.

4) Students must complete the Concentration/Customized Program of Study Change Form by the end of the Term

2 course drop period at: https://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07oxzDR5h3qmD8W

Students in a concentration can switch to a customized program of study through the end of the Term 3 course drop

period by doing the following:

1) Students must notify the Concentration Directors of their decision to leave the Concentration.

2) Students must notify the MPH Academic Coordinator of their intent to switch into a customized program of

study by the end of the Term 3 course drop period.

3) Students must complete the Concentration/Customized Program of Study Change Form by the end of the Term

3 course drop period at: https://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07oxzDR5h3qmD8W

Part-time/Online MPH Program students:

Students in the Part-time/Online MPH program who can complete all the formal Concentration requirements,

including attending any daytime on-campus activities and/or completing any live/virtual requirements may

participate in one of the optional concentration areas. The live/onsite requirements could include regular meetings

with the Concentration Directors, courses, meetings and/or seminars. Students who wish to join a formal

concentration will first need to consult with the Concentration Directors early in their MPH program to ensure all

requirements can be completed.

Part-time/Online students can elect to join a Concentration at any point during their program.

To officially join a concentration, part-time/online MPH students must do the following:

1) Students must first receive approval from the Concentration Directors to join the concentration.

2) Once approval is received from the Concentration Directors, students must then complete the Concentration

Election Form at https://jh.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9SnVVBTNmoAyrrw .

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Course schedules are subject to change.

It is the student’s responsibility to check the Online Course Directory for the most up to date information.

Please check the Online Course Directory for the most up-to-date course listings at http://www.jhsph.edu/courses

Answers to some frequently asked questions:

•

Students may elect only one MPH concentration area.

•

Students may qualify for a concentration and a certificate unless noted otherwise by the concentration directors.

•

Students with an interest in international health will have ample opportunity to apply their knowledge to global

health and developing country issues either as a customized student or as a student electing any of these

concentration areas.

•

Students completing a concentration will have a notation placed on their academic transcript.

Academic Advising Network

Each MPH student is assigned to an Academic Advising Network. The roles of the Academic Network Advisers are to

provide both group and individual mentoring and foster interaction and shared knowledge within a network identified by

a common interest area. They will address questions about courses and activities related to student interests and goals. The

Academic Network Advisers will suggest elective coursework, seminars, activities with centers, and provide

recommendations of faculty to serve as possible capstone advisers. They also will assist students with the completion of

their Goals Analysis and Curriculum Plan.

Capstone Project

All students complete an MPH capstone project under the direction of a faculty capstone adviser. The MPH capstone

experience in a concentration area may be more structured and focused on topics related to the concentration.

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AGING & PUBLIC HEALTH (APH) CONCENTRATION

Faculty Concentration Advisers

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Michelle C. Carlson, PhD, Professor

Department of Mental Health

410-614-4887

mcarlso2@jhu.edu

Qian-Li Xue, PhD, Associate Professor

Departments of Medicine,

Biostatistics, Epidemiology

410-502-7808

qxue1@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives

We now recognize that risk factors and precursors to chronic diseases of aging begin in mid-life, years before they are

observed, and often co-occur leading to multi-morbidities. The MPH concentration in Aging and Public Health (APH) is designed

for students seeking training in quantitative research methods who would like exposure to a multi-systems approach to the study

of aging. Students are offered perspectives and methods of studying the aging individual (brain systems, body, & mind), the

environments in which they age (home, work, neighborhoods, health care), and interventions that target these systems to delay

and treat the progression of chronic diseases, including but not limited to dementias, disability, frailty, and cardiovascular

disease. The research methodologies covered by this training are translatable to the study of specific chronic diseases that affect

older adults disproportionally. The goal of this concentration is to help students integrate coursework with direct participation in

practicum experiences and in the design, conduct and/or analysis of existing, ongoing, or new observational, clinic, and

intervention studies of aging.

To enhance interdisciplinary training and practice, this concentration will augment MPH core course work with opportunities for

study group meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and works in progress meetings in which to present research hypotheses, plans for

data analyses, and preliminary results in preparation for the Capstone and for manuscript development. Faculty supporting the

APH Concentration span the Departments of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health, Behavior & Society, Health Policy &

Management, Mental Health, Population, Family, and Reproductive Health, the Center on Aging and Health (COAH) and the

Center for Innovative Care in Aging in the School of Nursing. In addition, this concentration is coordinated in collaboration with

the Certificate in Gerontology and is distinguished by the inclusion of a concentration seminar course, broader array of course

offerings and specialized foci, and the incorporation of opportunities for practica, as required by the MPH program. Student

may be enrolled in both the Concentration and the Gerontology Certificate program. All students are required to complete and

obtain a passing grade (minimum of C) in their concentration courses.

Concentration Competency Table

All students must complete the courses listed below, totaling between 15-16 credits:

Aging & Public Health Concentration

Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

APH1. Evaluate how the biology of aging

influences late-life vulnerability.

330.623 Brain & Behavior in Mental Disorders

th1

APH2. Assess life-course perspectives and

frameworks for studying aging systems.

380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health

*, 2

APH3. Select appropriate research methods and

metrics that account for the complexities

associated with the gerontological study of aging

adults.

340.616 Epidemiology of Aging

SI, 1

APH4. Evaluate interventions, programs, and

policy to improve the health of diverse aging

309.605 Health Issues for Aging Populations

populations.

APH5. Develop trainees’ critical thinking, oral

communication skills, and knowledge of issues

330.840 Special Studies and Research Mental Health

AND

integral to interdisciplinary aging research.

140.840 Special Studies and Research Biostatistics

In odd-numbered years, it is offered in person; #In even-numbered years, it is offered online.

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Course of Study

Students in this concentration will take at least 19 credits over and above the MPH core course requirements. All students

must take the courses listed in the competencies table above that allow the students to focus their interests in aging and

public health. The Research and Translation in Aging Seminars will provide students with general research skill

development, promote critical thinking, oral communication skills, and knowledge of issues integral to interdisciplinary aging

research, as well as function as Research in Progress (RIP) meetings for students to share their developing Capstone paper

ideas, learn about available data sets and studies, discuss quantitative methods, offer and receive feedback, and network.

Students can elect to target subspecialties offered by core faculty that integrate biologic, epidemiologic and clinical

sciences and quantitative assessment methods related to observing and intervening on age-related changes in:

1) cognitive and physical functions

2) auditory, visual, and vestibular systems

3) health care and policy

4) health disparities

5) women’s health

6) aging in the workplace

Additional Required Courses

To achieve 18 credits, all students must complete the remaining credits (3-6) from the following courses in addition to the

courses listed in the competencies table:

Course #

Course Name

On-site

Online

Credits

Students are encouraged to elect to take any of the following courses to focus their concentration:

380.603

Demographic Methods for Public Health

120.627

Stem Cells and the Biology of Aging and Disease

410.615

Research Design in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

309.605

Health Issues for Aging Populations

380.666

Women's Health

330.607

Prevention of Mental Disorders: Public Health Interventions

340.699

Epidemiology of Sensory Loss in Aging

330.639

The Intersection of Mental and Physical Health

330.802

Seminar on Aging, Cognition & Neurodegenerative Disorders (biennially

offered; any 1 of 4 terms fulfills this course option)

(any 1 of 4 terms fulfills this course option)

-4

th*

Capstone Experience

The MPH capstone experience in Aging and Public Health is designed to give students an opportunity to apply and

integrate coursework with practicum and research. Preparation for the Capstone experience will start near the end of the

1st term and be integrated throughout the year. In the 3rd and 4th terms, the Research and Translation in Aging Seminar is

required for informal discussions of issues relevant to public health research and research in progress sessions. The final

product will be a written paper based on one of the two approaches, listed below. Capstone Option 2 requires that

students take the 621-623 (or higher) Biostatistics sequence. Students may also take relevant research methods or mixed

methods courses, as appropriate.

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Students may choose a Capstone project that addresses an important question in aging and that is approved by the

student's adviser and the concentration directors. Options include:

1) Comprehensive literature review. The student will prepare a comprehensive review of the literature on a specific

topic in aging research using systematic methods for searching, screening, and inclusion of articles.

2) Research Report. The student will use an available data set to conduct analyses to examine a specific question

relevant to aging.

Capstone Special Studies Credits: A total of 3 credits of research special studies (XXX.840 - one each in 2nd, 3rd and 4th

terms) will be allotted to this activity under the direction of the student’s Capstone adviser.

In the 4th term, students are required to register for the 2-credit MPH Capstone Course (XXX.800) and will present the

work in a short oral presentation in a special MPH Capstone symposium in May.

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CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH (CAH) CONCENTRATION

Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Andrea Ruff, MD

Associate Professor

International Health

410-955-1633

aruff1@jhu.edu

Susan Gross, PhD, MPH

Associate Scientist

Population, Family & Reproductive Health

410-585-4140

sgross@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives

The MPH concentration in Child & Adolescent Health (CAH) focuses on understanding developmental and health issues and

health status of children and adolescents across the globe, the nature and scope of the multiple determinants of their health

status, and the range of public health programs to address the health and well-being of children and families. Students

participating in the CAH concentration will be expected to attain proficiency in the 5 competencies shown below. They will

be expected to do so by taking at least one of the courses that meets each competency.

Concentration Competencies Table

All students must complete the competencies based on the selection of courses listed below:

Child & Adolescent Health

Concentration Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

CAH1. Assess principal health concerns for the

child and adolescent population, the associated

population-based risk factors, including

demographic and environmental factors, and the

relative impact of each risk factor.

380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health

380.744 Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and Child

Health

*, 2

CAH2. Evaluate strategies, interventions, and

programs to promote child and adolescent health,

including health services and systems delivery

strategies used to address health concerns in the

child and adolescent population.

380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health

380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics in the

United States: the Impact On Maternal, Child and

Family Health

*, 2

CAH3. Apply frameworks specific to child and

adolescent health for improving the health of

the child and adolescent population.

380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health

380.744 Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and Child

Health

380.624 Maternal and Child Health Legislation and

Programs

*, 2

CAH4. Examine political and social influences on

child and adolescent health.

380.624 Maternal and Child Health Legislation and

Programs

380.725 The Social Context of Adolescent Health and

Development

CAH5. Propose strategies to promote child and

adolescent health through policy advocacy and/or

program development and implementation.

380.624 Maternal and Child Health

Legislation and Programs

380.725 The Social Context of Adolescent Health and

Development

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Course of Study

Students will also be required to:

1) Attend the Child and Adolescent Concentration seminars that will offered through the year. Students must enroll in a

1 credit Special Studies (xxx.840) in one term (any term except for summer) where xxx is the department code of

the academic adviser

2) Complete at least 3 additional elective courses with a focus relevant to child and adolescent health. Those 3 electives

must be selected from the list of courses shown below.

3) Develop a capstone focused on child and adolescent health.

Students are required to meet the coursework required for the CAH concentration competencies and take at least 3

elective courses from the CAH concentration elective table below. The minimum number of academic units needed to

complete the concentration requirements over and above the MPH core requirements is 17 credits.

Please note that a student’s selection of electives may provide additional depth in a particular area related to child and

adolescent health – for example, Nutrition, Infectious Diseases, Adolescent Health or Evaluation.

Additional Required Courses (select 3 from the following list):

Course # Course Name Credits

Onsite

Online

180.655

Baltimore Food Systems: A Case Study of Urban Food

Environments

221.627

Issues in the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality

in Low Income Countries

221.645

Large Scale Effectiveness Eval of Health Programs

*, 4

222.642

Assessment of Nutritional Status (Prerequisite previous

biology or nutrition course or IH 222.641 )

222.641

Principles of Human Nutrition** (conflicts with Life Course,

term)

222.647

Nutrition Epidemiology

222.649

International Nutrition

222.654

Food Culture and Nutrition

222.655

Nutrition and Life Stages

222.657

Food and Nutrition Policy

223.662

Vaccine Development and Assessment

223.663

Infectious Diseases and Child Survival

223.680

Global Disease Control Programs & Policies

223.687

Vaccine Policy Issues

224.694

Mental Health Intervention Programming in Low and

Middle-Income Countries

3rd

301.627

Understanding and Preventing Violence

305.610

Issues in Injury and Violence Prevention

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Course # Course Name Credits

Onsite

Online

330.602

The Epidemiology of Substance Use and Related Problems

330.640

Childhood Victimization: A Public Health Perspective

380.611

Fundamentals of Program Evaluation

330.674

Suicide as a Public Health Problem

4th

380.623

Adolescent Health and Development

380.633

Promoting Equity for Adolescents and Emerging Adults:

Problem Solving Seminar

2nd

380.640

Children in Crisis: An Asset-Based Approach to Working

With Vulnerable Youth

380.642

Child Health and Development

380.661

Clinical Aspects of Maternal and Newborn Health

380.662

Critiquing the Research Literature in Maternal, Neonatal &

Reproductive Health

380.720

Masculinity, Sexual Behavior & Health: Adolescence &

Beyond

380.721

Schools and Health

380.747

International Adolescent Health

380.749

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

380.761

Sexually Transmitted Infections in Public Health Practice

380.765

Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the Health of

Women, Infants and Children

410.752

Children, Media and Health

**Concentration Seminar Lectures will occur throughout all four terms and a calendar will be given to students at the beginning of each

term. However special studies course registration will only be for one term.

Capstone Experience

The MPH capstone in CAH involves application of skills and competencies acquired during the MPH coursework to the

solution of public health-practice problems confronted in efforts to improve children’s health. It has both a written and oral-

presentation component and several options are available to complete this requirement. During the CAH noon seminars, we

will periodically focus on capstone progress and students are required to register for the 2-credit MPH Capstone Course

(xxx.800) in the 4th term.

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EPIDEMIOLOGIC AND BIOSTATISTICAL METHODS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND CLINICAL RESEARCH

CONCENTRATION (EBM)

Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Rosa M. Crum, MD, MHS

Professor

Epidemiology

410-614-2411

rcrum1@jhu.edu

Marie Diener-West, PhD

Professor

Biostatistics

410-502-6651

mdiener@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives

The MPH concentration in Epidemiologic and Biostatistical Methods for Public Health and Clinical Research is designed for

students with quantitative backgrounds who wish to pursue a rigorous curriculum in epidemiologic study design and

statistical data analysis. The goal of this concentration is to help students participate in the design, conduct and analysis of

research studies in public health and put concepts into practice. This concentration is best suited for students who have

already worked in a particular substantive area and have identified specific research questions.

The objectives of this concentration are to outline the necessary didactic course work, research-in-progress seminars, and

opportunities to articulate an appropriate hypothesis, identify an appropriate study design and data set for answering the

question, obtain IRB approval, gain familiarity with aspects of data management and reproducible research, conduct and

interpret results of univariate, bivariate and multivariable statistical analysis and summarize them in a written research

report as the MPH Capstone project.

Students must obtain a grade of B or better in Epidemiologic Inference I during the summer term to elect the concentration.

All students are required to complete and obtain a passing grade (minimum of C) in the subsequent four-term sequence in

biostatistics and three terms of epidemiology.

Concentration Competencies Table:

Epidemiologic and Biostatistical Methods

Concentration Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

EBM1. Compare and contrast epidemiologic study

designs (cohort, case-control, clinical trial) and

identify questions that can be appropriately

answered with these different designs.

340.752 Epidemiologic Methods II

EBM2. Link appropriate analytic models with

public health research questions and

epidemiologic study designs.

340.753 Epidemiologic Methods III

EBM3. Distinguish the summary measures of

association (linear and logistic regression

coefficients expressing average change, odds

ratio, risk difference, risk ratio) applicable to

retrospective and prospective study designs.

140.622 Statistical Methods in Public Health II

140.654 Methods in Biostatistics IV*

AND

140.653 Methods in Biostatistics III*

AND

140.654 Methods in Biostatistics IV*

EBM4. Formulate and correctly interpret a

multivariable survival regression (Poisson or

Cox) model to estimate a health effect while

minimizing confounding and identifying

possible effect modification.

140.623 Statistical Methods in Public Health III*

140.654 Methods in Biostatistics IV*

EBM5. Summarize the results of a regression model

(linear, logistic, or survival) and write a description

of the statistical methods, results, and main findings

for a scientific report.

140.624 Statistical Methods in Public Health IV

140.654 Methods in Biostatistics IV*

*Also fulfills MPH core requirement

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Course of Study

Students in this concentration will complete a total of 19 credits over and above the MPH core course requirements. All

students must take the following required courses which include the courses listed in the competencies table:

Required Courses:

Course #

Course Name

Credits

On-site

Online

340.721

Epidemiologic Inference I

SI, 1

, 3rd

340.601

Principles of Epidemiology

340.751

AND

Epidemiologic Methods 1

AND

340.752

AND

340.753

Epidemiologic Methods 2

AND

Epidemiologic Methods 3

140.621

AND

Statistical Methods in Public Health I

AND

Statistical Methods 2

AND

Statistical Methods 3

AND

Statistical Methods 4

140.622

AND

140.623

AND

140.624

140.651

AND

Methods in Biostatistics I

AND

140.652

AND

Methods in Biostatistics 2

AND

140.653

AND

140.654

Methods in Biostatistics 3

AND

Methods in Biostatistics 4

Capstone Experience

The MPH capstone experience in Epidemiologic and Biostatistical Methods involves the application of skills and

competencies acquired to problems in epidemiology and data analysis. Preparation for the capstone experience will start

during the 1st term and be integrated throughout the year. A student must register for a total of 3 credits of research

special studies (xxx.840) (1 credit each in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms) under the direction of the student’s academic

advisor, capstone advisor or other concentration-affiliated faculty. There will be required group seminars for informal

discussion of issues relevant to public health research and capstone research in progress sessions. The final product will be

a written paper (research report format) based on a student’s research question of interest and corresponding

multivariable data analysis. The student’s capstone advisor will approve the written paper. In addition, each student will

presentation at the capstone symposium in May.

Concentration Seminar

The 3 credits of research special studies are for attending the required group seminars. These research-in-progress

seminars typically will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 am ET during the academic year. Topics will

include: getting started on a research project, how to identify data sets, managing data, writing a scientific paper and oral

presentation skills. Most of the seminars will be used as research in progress sessions where students are expected to

formally report on the progress to date of their capstone projects. These seminars begin in September and go through

mid-May; no more than two excused absences are allowed.

Also fulfills MPH core requirement.

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Expectations

Students are expected:

1) During the first term, to identify a research question, hypotheses and data set to be used (November 1).

2) During the second term, to submit and obtain IRB approval (December 1).

3) To attend and participate in all small group research-in-progress seminars (no more than 2 excused absences).

4) To complete at least two research- in- progress presentations.

5) To complete a formal presentation of the final report of their project using a format typical of a scientific meeting

presentation. Typically, this takes place at the MPH Capstone Symposium.

6) To write a formal paper summarizing the data analyses and findings from their capstone project, using the guidelines

of a relevant journal.

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FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH (FNH) CONCENTRATION

Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Laura E. Caulfield, PhD, Professor

International Health

lcaulfi1@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives:

The MPH concentration in Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH) concentration provides students with the knowledge and

understanding of the relevance of food and nutrition as it affects population health, and with the technical and analytic

skills to address the public health implications associated with nutrition problems.

Students choosing this concentration will gain an understanding of:

1) The role of foods and nutrition in disease risk and prevention;

2) The methods for studying food consumption, and nutritional status and the use and interpretation of nutritional data;

3) The design, implementation and evaluation of nutrition programs and policy to improve the nutrition and health of

diverse populations.

The minimum number of academic credits needed to complete the concentration requirements over and above the MPH

core requirements is 17 credits. Students should choose to receive a letter grade for each course fulfilling the requirements

for the concentration unless letter grade is not an option.

* If a student has significant prior background in nutrition, they should speak with Drs. Caulfield or Rebholz about building

a specific plan to meet the requirements.

Competencies Table:

Food, Nutrition and Health

Concentration Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

For those more generally interested in population-level

nutrition:

222.641 Principles of Human Nutrition in Public Health

FNH1.

Define the role of foods, nutrients

and nutrition for human health and for disease

risk and prevention

For those with wish to understand nutrient

metabolism, health, and disease in a public health

context:

222.651 Nutrients in Biological Systems

For those who wish to understand diet in the primary

and secondary prevention of chronic diseases:

222.652 Nutrition in Disease Treatment and Prevention

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FNH2. Characterize political, social and

economic influences affecting nutrition and

well-being

222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy

380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics in the

United States: The Impact on Maternal, Child and Family

Health

FNH3. I dentify the governmental and non-

governmental organizations and processes

involved in the development of public

health nutrition initiatives

222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy

380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics in the

United States: The Impact on Maternal, Child and Family

Health

FNH4. Identify appropriate methods for

studying food consumption and nutritional

status and the use and interpretation of

nutritional data

222.642 Assessment of Nutritional Status

222.647 Nutrition Epidemiology

222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy

FNH5. Evaluate opportunities and

approaches to advance nutrition and health

through public health initiatives and policies

222.664 Food Insecurity and Nutrition: Partnering with

Community Organizations to Make Changes

222.649 International Nutrition

380.740 Nutrition Programs, Policy, and Politics in the

United States: The Impact on Maternal, Child and

Family Health

180.620 An Introduction to Food Systems and Public

Health

Course of Study:

Students in this concentration will complete a total of at least 17 credits.

Students are encouraged to attend Program in Human Nutrition Seminar, Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00; they can join the mailing

list and the seminar speaker and topic are generally announced to the School. Students can sign up for the seminar for

credit by enrolling in 222.860 Graduate Nutrition Seminar each quarter. If signing up for credit, this will not count towards

the required total number of credits.

Students may select from the below listed courses to complete the 17 credits:

Course

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Course Name

Credits

On-site

Online

180.655

Baltimore Food Systems: A Case Study in Urban Food Environments

182.640

Food- and Water-borne Diseases

222.611

Food Security and Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies

(Prerequisite: 221.613 or 221.615)

222.630

Nutrition, Infection and Immunity

222.654

Food, Culture, and Nutrition (Consent required for all students)

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222.655

Nutrition and Life Stages (Consent required for all students)

222.661

Designing Healthy Diets (Prerequisite: 222.641 and either 222.642 or 222.647)

340.644

Epidemiology of Diabetes and Obesity (Prerequisite: 340.601 or equivalent)

380.744

Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and Child Health

224.630

The Obesity Epidemic Problem-Solving Seminar: What We Can Learn from Native

American Communities

222.665

Planning for Food Systems and Public Health

180.635

Seafood and Public Health: Global Trade, Nutrition, and the Environment

Capstone Experience:

Typically, the capstone experience involves the application of the skills and competencies acquired during the MPH

coursework to the solution of a particular nutrition problem or to the analysis of food and nutrition policies and/or

programs. A focused literature review may also be appropriate for a capstone.

Students will register for 2 credits of research special studies (xxx.840) for the capstone experience under the direction of

their capstone advisor, and then 2 credits for the MPH Capstone Course (xxx.800). Students will make a formal

presentation of their capstone experience as part of the MPH capstone symposium.

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Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Keeve Nachman, PhD, MHS

Associate Professor

Environmental Health and Engineering

410-223-1811

knachma1@jhu.edu

Roni Neff, PhD, ScM

Associate Professor

Environmental Health and Engineering

410-223-1811

rneff1@jhu.edu

Phil McNab, PhD, MPH

Assistant Scientist

Environmental Health and Engineering

410-223-1694

pmcnab1@jhu.edu

Pam Berg, MPH, Research

Associate

Environmental Health and Engineering

410-223-1811

prhubar1@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives

The MPH Concentration in Food Systems explores the complex interactions among diet, food production, ecosystems, public

health, and equity and the challenge of nourishing a growing world population against a backdrop of resource scarcity

and climate change. Courses emphasize the critical role of food systems in human and planetary health as both a driver of

problems and a potential solution. Students will apply skills such as systems thinking, communication, policy analysis, and

advocacy to promote food systems transformation.

The MPH Concentration includes a minimum of 18 credits of required courses aligned to the concentration competencies plus

additional elective courses. Students in the concentration are invited to enrichment activities and networking opportunities

with other students studying food systems. The concentration is open to full-time and part-time students.

Concentration Competencies Table

Food Systems Concentration Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

FS1. Define and describe the concepts of food

systems, food security, food system sustainability,

and resilience.

180.620 Introduction to Food Systems and Public

Health

FS2. Use a systems perspective to propose an

evidence-based food system intervention

180.620 Introduction to Food Systems and Public

Health

FS3 Apply principles of OneHealth to case studies in

food production

180.606 Case Studies in Food Production and

Public Health

180.635 Seafood and Public Health: Global

Trade, Nutrition, and the Environment

FS4. Apply an equity lens to food systems challenges

and/or interventions

180.655 Baltimore Food Systems: A Case Study

of Urban Food Environments

180.644 Food System Resilience

180.605 Food Systems Practicum

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FS5. Evaluate benefits and tradeoffs of existing or

proposed policy-based strategies to address food

systems challenges.

180.606 Case Studies in Food Production and

Public Health

180.644 Food System Resilience

180.635 Seafood and Public Health: Global

Trade, Nutrition and the Environment

Course of Study

The MPH Concentration includes a minimum of 18 credits of required courses aligned to the concentration competencies plus

additional elective courses. Students in the concentration also participate in group mentoring meetings (e.g., alumni panels)

and are invited to additional enrichment activities and networking opportunities with other students studying food systems.

The concentration is open to full-time and part-time students.

Course#

Course Name

Credits

On-site

Online

GROUP A: Students may elect up to three courses from Group A

These courses provide additional context on food and food systems.

180.611

The Global Environment. Climate Change, and Public Health

222.657

Food and Nutrition Policy

222.665

Planning for Food Systems and Public Health

182.640

Food and Water Borne Diseases

380.740

Nutrition Programs, Policy and Politics in the US: Impact on Maternal, Child, Family

Health

221.611

Food Security and Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies

222.654

Food, Culture and Nutrition

410.608

Applying Systems Thinking to Obesity Prevention

SI*

380.660

Food Industry, Politics and Public Health

185.600

One Health Tools to Promote and Evaluate Healthy and Sustainable Communities

222.662

Obesity in Public Health

GROUP B: Students may elect up to one additional course from Group B

These courses focus on skills relevant to addressing food system challenges.

221.654

Systems Thinking in Public Health: Applications of Key Methods and Approaches

317.600

Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy

410.620

Program Planning for Health Behavior Change

, WI

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317.610

Risk Policy, Management and Communication

410.650

Introduction to Persuasive Communications: Theories and Practice

WI, 2

WI*

180.625

Community-Driven Epidemiology and Environmental Justice

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410.663

Media Advocacy and Public Health: Theory and Practice

410.690

Ethnographic Fieldwork

318.603

Applied Microeconomics for Policymaking

305.684

Health Impact Assessment

410.672

Organizing for Public Health with the Six Steps to Effective Advocacy: Turning Public

Will into Public Policy

SI, 2

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224.689

Health Behavior Change at the Individual, Household, and Community Levels

260.848

Community-Based Practice Through Civic Engagement

410.612

Sociological Perspectives on Health

260.848

Community-Based Practice Through Civic Engagement

410.612

Sociological Perspectives on Health

Enrichment Activities

Students in the concentration also participate in group mentoring meetings (e.g., alumni panels) and are invited to

additional enrichment activities and networking opportunities with other students studying food systems.

Capstone Experience

The MPH Capstone experience involves applying the skills and competencies acquired during the MPH coursework to a

food systems issue. Students will receive a list of research and project ideas, many of which tie into projects at the Johns

Hopkins Center for a Livable Future or may inspire other project ideas that align with the students’ interests and goals.

Students in the concentration will make a formal presentation of their capstone experience as part of the MPH

Concentration in Food Systems Capstone Symposium.

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GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY & HEALTH (GESH) CONCENTRATION

Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Peter Winch, MD, MPH

Professor

Social and Behavior Interventions,

International Health

410-955-9854

pwinch@jhu.edu

Shima Hamidi, PhD

Assistant Professor

Environmental Health and Engineering

Shamidi2@jhu.edu

Jaime Madrigano, ScD

Visiting Associate Professor

Environmental Health and Engineering

jmadrig4@jhu.edu

Hannah Marker, MPH

Research Associate

Social and Behavior Interventions,

International Health

Hannah.marker@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives:

The MPH concentration in Global Environmental Sustainability and Health explores the main drivers of global

environmental change (land use, energy use, food use, water use and population growth) and how they, in turn, threaten

human health on local, regional and global scales. Students gain necessary skills to develop appropriate responses to these

challenges through qualitative research methods and behavioral change interventions.

Competencies Table:

All students must complete the competencies based on the selection of courses listed below:

Global Environmental Sustainability and Health

Concentration Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

GESH1. Define climate change and describe

multiple ways climate change will have an impact

on public health to both a scientific and lay

audience.

180.611 The Global Environment, Climate Change

and Public Health

GESH2. Define behaviors related to climate

change and environmental sustainability, identify

factors that affect them, and design a behavior

change intervention to address either climate

change or environmental sustainability.

224.689 Health Behavior Change at the Individual,

Community and Household Levels

GESH3. Effectively communicate a

position/opinion on a climate and/or sustainability

topic.

188.688 Global Environmental Sustainability and

Health Seminar

Note: students must enroll in this course for both 2

and 4

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GESH4. Characterize the role of food systems in

sustainability and the environment

180.620 Introduction to Food Systems and Public

Health

180.606 Case Studies in Food Production and Public

Health

180.655 Baltimore Food Systems: A Case Study of

Urban Food Environments

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Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

GESH5. Apply principles of systems-thinking to

understand the various causes and effects of

climate change on the environment and public

health

180.611 The Global Environment, Climate Change

and Public Health

*Please note that for GESH students, the final assignment will include a sustainability-specific requirement.

Course of Study:

In addition to the courses listed in the “Competencies Table”, students must select at least one of the required courses from

the list below. Also provided is a section of recommended courses. Students in this concentration will complete a total of at

least 18 credits.

Course #

Course Name

Credits

on-site

online

Required courses - All students must select at least one of the following core courses:

180.651

Energy, Environment and Public Health

188.682

A Built Environment for a Healthy and Sustainable Future

185.600

One Health Tools to Promote and Evaluate Healthy and Sustainable Communities

180.625

Community-Driven Epidemiology and Environmental Justice

330.609

Climate Change and Mental Health: Research, Practice, and Policy Perspectives

Recommended Courses*

221.611

Food Security and Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies

410.663

Media Advocacy and Public Health: Theory and Practice

182.626

Issues for Water and Sanitation in Tropical Environmental Health

221.624

Urban Health in Developing Countries

182.640

Food- and Water-borne Diseases

410.654

Health Communication Programs I: Planning and Strategic Design

410.655

Health Communication Programs II: Implementation and Evaluation

224.690

Qualitative Research I: Theory and Methods

224.691

Qualitative Research II: Data Analysis

305.684

Health Impact Assessment

317.600

Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy

317.610

Risk Policy, Management and Communication

223.640

Identifying and Mitigating Misinformation to Improve Trust in Public Health

340.680

Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology

604.751

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Low-Resource Humanitarian Emergencies

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180.626

Environmental Justice and Public Health Practice

180.635

Seafood and Public Health: Global Trade, Nutrition and the Environment

*Additional courses will be considered upon discussion with adviser

Capstone Experience

The GESH MPH Capstone experience will involve applying the skills acquired during coursework to a climate change or

sustainability related problem. This could be through research with faculty, literature reviews, or program/policy analysis,

among other options. Students will explore their interests and options for a capstone project through monthly concentration

meetings, the GESH seminar, and advisor meetings. In 4th term, students are required to register for the 2-credit MPH

Capstone Course. Students will give their capstone presentations during the 4th term GESH seminar.

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Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Anbrasi Edward, PhD, MPH, MBA

Associate Scientist

International Health

410-502-7663

aedward1@jhu.edu

Mark J. Bittle, DrPH, MBA, FACHE

Senior Scientist

Health Policy & Management

410-502-0460

mbittle1@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives:

The MPH concentration in Health Leadership & Management provides students with an understanding of the challenges of

organizational leadership and management in the health sector. The concentration is aimed at individuals whose

responsibilities require them to have the knowledge and skills essential to balance the demands of leading and managing

during times of change, but who do not require or desire a full management degree.

Competencies Table:

Health Leadership & Management

Concentration Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

HLM1. Leadership: Evaluate leadership styles as

applied to self, organizations, and the impact on

organizational performance.

312.700: Leading Organizations*

HLM2. Communication and Relationship

Management: Identify tools and techniques to build,

maintain, and evaluate high performance teams.

312.702 Leading Change: Building and

Empowering Teams

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HLM3. Professional & Social Responsibility: Explain

the relationship between a commitment to self-

development including continuing education,

networking, reflection and personal improvement and

leadership effectiveness.

312.700: Leading Organizations*

HLM4. Health & Healthcare Environment: Apply the

concepts and tools of quality management to design

and improve a healthcare delivery system

contextualized for diverse socioeconomic contexts

and addressing the barriers to access, clinical quality

and patient perspectives, and socioeconomic equity.

221.722: Quality Assurance Management

Methods for Developing Countries

HLM5. Business: Collate relevant data and

information and analyze and evaluate this information

to support or make an effective decision or

recommendation.

312.604: Quantitative Tools for Managers

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Students in this concentration will complete a total of at least 18 credits and also participate in monthly concentration

meetings. In addition to taking the courses fulfilling the concentration competencies (listed on the previous page), students

must take at least one course from Group B and at least one course from Group C listed below:

Additional courses:

Course #

Course Name

Credits

On-site

Online

Students elect at least one course from Group B: Leadership/Management Practice Skills.

221.661

Project Development for PHC in Developing Countries

312.600

Managing Health Services Organizations

221.608

Managing Non-governmental Organizations in the Health Sector Cancelled

, 4

221.602

Applications in Managing Health Organizations in LMIC (Instructor consent

required)

1st

312.701*

Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making (in-person enrollment limited)

2nd

312.702*

Leading Change: Building and Empowering Teams (in-person enrollment limited)

3rd

312.703*

Learning Organizations and Knowledge Management (in-person enrollment

limited)

4th

318.625

Management of Nonprofit Organizations

*4 course leadership series (312.700, which is required for concentration, and 312.701, 312.702, 312.704)

Students elect at least one course Group C: Technical/Operations Management Skills.

312.603

Fundamentals of Budgeting & Financial Mgmt

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, 3

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309.620

Managed Care and Health Insurance

(Prereq: Basic knowledge of US health care system.300.651 or similar course or

consent of instructor)

311.615

Quality of Medical Care

309.600

Evaluating Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Programs

312.621

Strategic Planning (Prereq: 312.600 or 312.603)

312.633

Health Management Information Systems

312.660

Marketing in Health Care Organizations

, 4

313.790

Introduction to Economic Evaluation

317.605

Methods in Quantitative Risk Assessment

317.600

Introduction to Risk Sciences and Public Policy

312.678

Intro. to Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety: A Mgmt. Perspective

(Instructor consent required)

221.639

Health Care In Humanitarian Emergencies

, 2

312.617

Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

, Su

313.641

Introduction to Health Economics (Instructor consent required)

221.619

Introduction to Global Health Economics

221.635

Global Advances in Community-Oriented Primary Health Care (Prereq: 220.601)

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The MPH capstone experience in Health Leadership & Management provides students the opportunity to apply the

competencies they acquire to clinical, technical, and management problems in health sector organizations. Through meetings

with their advisor and monthly concentration meetings, students will explore their interests and options for a capstone

experience. A range of options is available. Students register for the 2-credit Capstone Course (xxx.800) in the 4th term of

their final year.

Additional credits of research special studies (xxx.840) can be completed under the direction of the student’s advisor or

concentration-affiliated faculty. Students will make a formal presentation of their capstone experience as part of the MPH

Capstone Symposium.

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Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Mary Fox, PhD

Assistant Professor

Health Policy & Management

X7-0778

mfox9@jhu.edu

Dustin Gibson, PhD

Assistant Scientist

International Health

X7-8768

dgibso28@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives

The MPH concentration in Health Systems and Policy aims to develop a broad understanding of health systems and the

processes through which public policy decisions are made in the U.S. and select low, middle, and high-income countries. In

addition, students acquire grounding in the range of research and evaluation methods pertaining to health systems and

policy analysis, including the skills to use and critique data, research findings, and program evaluations. Through

concentration meetings and supplemental activities, the concentration aims to build a community of practice among students,

introduce students to possible career paths for professionals in this field, and expose them

Concentration Competencies Table

Each student must complete a course to fulfill each competency choosing from those listed in the competency table below.

Some courses fulfill requirements for two competencies. A total of 20 concentration-related credits must be completed.

Please check the Online Course Directory for delivery format.

Health Systems and Policy

Concentration Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

HSP1: Assess the role of those health

systems in addressing contemporary

public health issues such as

expanding health coverage, financial

hardship, vulnerable populations,

and system reform

221.646 Health Systems in LMIC (consent required)

221.652 Financing Health Systems for Universal Health

Coverage

300.651 Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System

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HSP2. Assess the role of policy or

law in addressing contemporary

public health issues and problems in

a selected field

300.712 Formulating Policy: Strategies and Systems of

Policymaking in the 21

Century

221.650 Health Policy Analysis in LMIC (consent required)

306.650 Public Health and the Law

300.600 Introduction to Health Policy

222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy

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Credits

Onsite

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221.650 Health Policy Analysis in LMIC (note prerequisite)

300.712 Formulating Policy: Strategies and Systems of

HSP3: Identify and apply data,

evidence, models and expert

knowledge in assessments,

policy analyses and/or

testimony to inform public

health policies and interventions

policymaking in the 21

Century

301.645 Health Advocacy

317.600 Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy

305.684 Health Impact Assessment (HIA)

180.620 Food Systems and Public Health

, 4

HSP4. Apply economic tools and

principles, such as revenue

sources, cost-effectiveness, and

supply & demand, to health

systems and/or public health

policy interventions.

313.641 Introduction to Health Economics

313.790 Introduction to Economic Evaluation

221.652 Financing Health Systems for Universal Health

Coverage

313.643 Health Economics I (note prerequisite)

300.713 Research and Evaluation Methods for Health Policy

HSP5. Use evaluation tools to

assess the impact of health

systems and/or public health

policy interventions and/or

programs.

221.620 Applying Summary Measures of Pop. Health to

Improve Health Systems

221.638 Health Systems Research & Evaluation in Developing

Countries (note prerequisite)

221.645 Large-Scale Effectiveness Evaluation of Health

Programs

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Course of Study

Students in this concentration will complete at least 20 credits specific to the concentration. Students are required to take at

least one course for each competency listed above. In cases where fulfilling the competencies does not add up to 20

credits, students can select from the recommended list below to complete the total credit requirement. Other policy or

systems courses may be taken as electives to complete the 20-credit requirement. Please consult the concentration Co-

Directors with questions about electives.

Course #

Recommended Course Name

Credits

Onsite

Online

221.617

Behavioral Economics in Health Decisions

SI, 3

312.693

Introduction to Comparative Effectiveness and Outcomes Research

220.601

Foundations of International Health

309.620

Managed Care and Health Insurance

300.650

Crisis and Response in Public Health Policy and Practice

301.627

Understanding and Preventing Violence

410.668

Policy Interventions for Health Behavior Change

nd*

410.611

Under Pressure: Health, Wealth & Poverty

380.624

Maternal and Child Health Legislation and Programs

223.687

Vaccine Policy Issues (Prerequisite: 223.622)

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309.730

Patient Safety and Medical Errors

380.665

Family Planning Policies and Programs

380.761

STI in Public Health Practice (Prerequisite: 550.630 or equivalent)

306.660

Legal and Public Health Issues in the Regulation of Intimacy

223.680

Global Disease Control Programs and Policies (Prerequisite: 340.601 or

340.751 or 550.694.81or 550.695.81)

223.621

Design and Implementation of Global Digital Health Interventions

223.622

Design and Implementation of Global Digital Health Interventions I (prereq

223.621.01)

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Capstone Experience

MPH students must develop a project on a health systems or policy problem in the U.S. or internationally over the course of

the year with a faculty adviser with whom they register for the 2 credit Capstone Course (xxx.800) in the 4th term.

Capstone projects are presented at an end-of-year MPH capstone symposium.

Possible topics, grouped by general area of policy interest, include:

• Evaluating the impact of legislation on health behaviors or outcomes

• Identifying and addressing financial, geographic, and cultural barriers to access to health care and developing

policies to address these barriers to improve equity

• Improving coordination (including information systems, contracting, and payment mechanisms) among the public

sector, the private sector, and social security systems

• Expanding financial protection in health systems through for example, health insurance – both public and private –

including raising revenues, pooling revenues, contracting for services and payment options, and setting levels of co-

payments.

• Changing the organization of the health system, possibly including changes in the public-private mix of provision

and/or financing of health care

• Use of information and incentives to effect changes in the behavior of health care providers and/or patients.

• Developing appropriate policies and regulations for public health priority programs – such as road traffic injuries,

HIV/AIDS, obesity, and tobacco control

Expectations

Students are expected:

1) To attend and participate in all monthly group meetings (no more than 2 excused absences).

2) To deliver a brief presentation at one of the monthly meetings in third or fourth terms.

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Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Shannon Doocy, PhD

Professor

International Health

410-502-2628

doocy1@jhu.edu

Courtland Robinson, PhD

Associate Professor

International Health

410-955-3892

court.robinson@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives:

Students will have adequate knowledge and skills to be able to work effectively in the humanitarian health field—

including in disasters and emergencies—whether in the context of research, program implementation, and/or policy

response.

Competencies Table:

All students must complete the courses listed below:

Humanitarian Health

Focus Area Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

HH1. Humanitarian Landscape: Students will

demonstrate knowledge of the current global

humanitarian context, including the most significant

emergencies, comparative impacts of conflict and

natural disasters, and key global trends in

humanitarian response and financing.

221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian

Emergencies

HH2. Humanitarian Architecture: Demonstrate

working knowledge of humanitarian architecture,

including key organizations, international and UN

systems, and sectors, including health, WASH, shelter,

nutrition, food security, and protection.

221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian

Emergencies

HH3. Ethics and Human Rights: Demonstrate

working knowledge of core humanitarian and human

rights principles, treaty instruments, and codes of

ethical conduct in humanitarian settings.

221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian

Emergencies

HH4. Project Planning and Implementation: Students

will be able to demonstrate basic skills in humanitarian

project design, planning and implementation, including

awareness of appropriate interventions and how to

contextualize them in operational settings.

221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian

Emergencies

HH5. Operationalization: Students will be able to

demonstrate how to critically assess and synthesize

information, prioritize decisions and actions, and

communicate these decisions and actions effectively.

221.695 Seminar in Humanitarian Health

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Course of Study:

Students will complete a minimum of 18 credits over and above the MPH core course requirements. In addition to the

courses listed in the above “Competencies Table” which total at least 5 credits, students must complete a minimum of 6 core

elective credits. The remaining concentration credits may be completed from either core electives or other elective credits

listed below. Students may elect courses from one thematic area or across multiple thematic areas.

Course #

Course Name

Credits

On-site

Online

All students must take at least 5 credits of the following Core Electives:

221.639

Health Care in Humanitarian Emergencies

221.712

Leadership and Management in Humanitarian Health

221.641

Measurement Methods in Humanitarian Settings

221.611

Food, Nutrition and Livelihoods in Humanitarian Emergencies

221.623

Water and Sanitation in Humanitarian Emergencies

Elective Credits (remaining credits)

Health and Health Systems

220.601

Foundations of International Health

221.627

Issues in the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Low Income

Countries

221.635

Global Advances in Community Oriented Primary Health Care

221.643

Armed Conflict and Health

221.646

Health Systems in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries

221.661

Project Development for Primary Health Care in Developing Countries

221.688

Social and Behavioral Foundations of Primary Health Care

223.621

Design and Implementation of Global Digital Health Interventions

223.663

Infectious Diseases and Child Survival

223.680

Global Disease Control Programs and Policies

260.601

Vector-Borne Disease Control

380.604

Life Course Perspectives on Health

380.668

International Perspectives on Women, Gender and Health

380.750

Migration and Health: Concepts, Rates and Relationships

380.765

Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the Health of Women, Infants and

Children

410.630

Implementation and Sustainability of Community Health Programs

Leadership and Management

221.602

Applications in managing Health Organizations in Low and Middle Income

Countries

221.608

Managing Organizations in the Health Sector

221.722

Quality Assurance Management for Developing Countries

1st

312.633

Health Management Information Systems

312.603

Fundamentals of Budgeting & Financial Management

-4

312.604

Quantitative Tools for Managers

312.633

Health Management Information Systems

312.700

Leading Organizations

Mental Health

221.634

Stress Management for Relief Workers

221.642

Mental Health Aspects of Disasters: Public Health Preparedness and Response

330.606

Digital and Mobile Health Research in Public Mental Health

330.609

Climate Change and Mental Health: Research, Practice and Policy Perspectives

330.620

Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Mental Health and Psychosocial Research

in Low Resource Settings

330.680

Promoting Mental and Preventing Mental Disorders in Low- and Middle-Income

Countries

Disaster Preparedness and Global Health Security

180.623

Infectious Disease Threats and Global Public Health Security

180.630

Chemical and Biological Weapons Threats: Science, Public Health, Policy

180.633

The Sociocultural Dimensions of Disasters

180.670

Introduction to Public Health Emergency Preparedness

260.603

Biology of the Next Pandemic

317.600

Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy

317.605

Methods in Quantitative Risk Assessment

Food Security and Nutrition

180.620

Introduction to Food Systems and Public Health

180.644

Food System Resilience

4th

221.664

Food Insecurity and Nutrition: Partnering with Community Organizations to Make

Change

222.655

Nutrition and Life Stages

222.649

International Nutrition

380.744

Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and Child Health

Climate Change

180.611

The Global Environment, Climate Change, and Public Health

180.641

Climate Change and Public Health Problem Solving: Global Challenges and

Solutions for Mitigation, Adaptation and Sustainability

180.671

Climate Change and Public Health

Human Rights

380.663

Gender-Based Violence, Research, Practice and Policy: Issues and Current

Controversies

340.639

Assessing Epidemiologic Impact of Human Rights Violations

340.683

Human Rights in Public Health Practice

604.741

Human Rights in Humanitarian Emergencies

Methods and Monitoring and Evaluation

140.640

Statistical Methods for Sample Surveys

221.620

Applying Summary Measures of Population Health to Improve Health Systems

221.645

Large-Scale Effectiveness Evaluations of Health Programs

223.632

Methods for Planning and Implementing Evaluations of Large-Scale Health

Programs in Lower and Middle Income Countries

223.664

Design and Conduct of Community Trials

224.690

Qualitative Research Theory and Methods

, 3

224.691

Quantitative Data Analysis

240.692

Methods in Formative Research and Human Centered Design for Intervention

Design

340.717

Health Survey Research Methods

340.770

Public Health Surveillance

380.611

Fundamentals of Program Evaluation

380.612

Applications in Program Monitoring and Evaluation

380.711

Issues in Survey Research Design

380.712

Methods in Analysis of Large Scale Population Surveys

410.631

Introduction to Community-Based Participatory Research: Principles and Methods

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Capstone Experience:

The MPH capstone experience is an opportunity for students to integrate concentration issues with various public health skills

and competencies gained through the year. Students will work individually or in small groups, and with the support and

advice of a capstone advisor, to develop specific projects or concepts. Students are required to register for the 2 credit

Capstone Course (xxx.800) in the 4th term. (The xxx refers to the department of your capstone advisor. In International

Health, for example, this would be 220.800). These two credits count toward the MPH degree but not toward the

concentration requirements, however, the capstone must be focused on or linked to humanitarian health.

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INFECTIOUS DISEASES (ID) CONCENTRATION

Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Noreen A Hynes, MD, MPH

Associate Professor

International Health

410-614-7196

nhynes1@jhu.edu

Photini Sinnis, MD

Professor

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

410-502-6918

psinnis1@jhu.edu

Kawsar Talaat, MD

Associate Professor

International Health

410-502-9627

ktalaat@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives:

The MPH concentration in Infectious Diseases is designed for students who wish to focus on the development of new

competencies or the enhancement of existing competencies in multiple disciplines needed to be an effective infectious

diseases public health practitioner in various settings in the public and private sectors. The MPH Infectious Diseases

concentration enhances and augments other MPH core course work to consolidate skills and knowledge in epidemiology,

immunology, microbiology, parasitology, disease transmission pathogenesis and prevention and control of infectious

diseases --- in both domestic and international settings.

The goal of this concentration is to help students integrate coursework through the direct participation in related practical

experience (practicum) and in infectious disease-related research-related activities. Students who successfully complete the

concentration will have gained a level of expertise needed for careers within state and local health departments, federal

agencies; or the private sector, including the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, conducting infectious disease-

related research and related infectious disease-specific activities.

Competencies Table:

All students must complete the competencies based on the selection of courses listed below:

Infectious Disease Concentration Competencies

Course meeting competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

ID1. Assess the epidemiology of major Infectious

diseases of humans

340.668 Topics in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

550.603 Fundamentals of Immunology

ID2. Categorize the immunology of pathogen

infections and their disease expression

260.631 Immunology, Infection, and Disease*

260.611 Principles of Immunology I

340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

ID3.Develop and evaluate strategies such as

surveillance and diagnostics to identify infectious

diseases

340.668 Topics in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

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Course meeting competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

ID4. Compare and contrast the clinical

presentations, microbiology, and pathogenesis of

infections of global public health significance

223.682 Clinical and Epidemiologic Aspects of Tropical

Diseases

550.630 Public Health Biology

, 4

Su, 4

340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

ID5. Assess strategies to eliminate and prevent

infectious diseases

340.668 Topics in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Course of Study:

Students are required to successfully complete at least 20 infectious disease-related credits. These 20 credits include those

selected from the competencies table above and the remainder from the list of courses below, with a minimum of 3 credits

in each of the following four areas: 1) Epidemiology, 2) Microbiology, 3) Parasitology and Tropical Diseases, and 4)

Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases. Courses that are listed in multiple areas can only be used to satisfy one area

requirement. Courses fulfilling the concentration requirements cannot be taken pass/fail (a letter grade is required). No

waivers are given if similar courses were taken prior to matriculation/enrollment.

Course #

Course

Credits

Onsite

Online

The Remainder of the 20 credits can be taken from this list of courses:

Epidemiology

340.722

Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health II (Prerequisites: 340.601, 340.721,

340.751, 140.612 or equivalent)

380.761

STI in Public Health Practice* (Prerequisite: 550.630 or equivalent)

340.609

Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

rd*

340.653

Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigations

(Prerequisite: basic knowledge of infectious disease; knowledge of

introductory epidemiology & biostatistics is essential)

340.646

Epidemiology and Public Health Impact of HIV and AIDS

340.641

Healthcare Epidemiology

340.677

ID Dynamics: Theoretical and computational approaches

Microbiology

120.602

Concepts of Molecular Biology (Prerequisite: Introductory biochemistry or

consent of instructor)

260.623

Fundamental Virology (A good cell biology background is recommended).

550.630

Public Health Biology*

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Onsite

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260.627

Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections

340.654

Epidemiology & Natural History of Human Viral Infections* (similar content

to 260.623-624)

260.624

Advanced Virology (Prerequisite: 260.623, undergrad virology or consent of

instructor)

223.689

Biological Basis of Vaccine Development* (Prerequisite: 260.611-12 or

equivalent familiarity with the principles of immunology)

Parasitology/Tropical Diseases

260.635

Biology of Parasitism* (includes laboratory sessions)

260.650

Vector Biology and Vector-borne Diseases*

260.656

Malariology*

223.682

Clinical and Epidemiologic Aspects of Tropical Disease

, 4

Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases

550.630

Public Health Biology*

Su, 4

223.662

Vaccine Development and Application

260.636

Evolution of Infectious Disease

223.663

Infectious Diseases and Child Survival

223.687

Vaccine Policy Issues (Prerequisite: 223.662)

380.761

STI in Public Health Practice* (Prerequisite: 550.630 or equivalent)

340.612

Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control*

Su, 3

223.680

Global Disease Control Programs & Policies (Prerequisite: 340.601 or 340.751

or 550.694.81 and 550.695.81)

223.689

Biologic Basis of Vaccine Development* (Prerequisite: 260.611-12 or

equivalent familiarity with the principals of immunology)

260.601

Vector Borne Disease Control (Prerequisite: Background in biomedical

science).

180.630

Chemical and Biological Weapons Threats: Science, Public Health, Policy

182.640

Food and Water Borne Diseases

185.600

One Health tools to promote and evaluate healthy and sustainable

communities

222.630

Nutrition, Infection and Immunity

380.762

HIV Infection in Women, Children, and Adolescents

*Also fulfills MPH core requirement

Certificates:

Students enrolled the ID Concentration may also seek a Certificate in a complementary focus as there is some overlap in

coursework. https://www.jhsph.edu/academics/certificate-programs/

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Capstone Experience:

The MPH capstone experience in Infectious Diseases is an opportunity for students to apply what they have learned to an

infectious disease public health problem. Students are required to register for the 2 credit MPH Capstone Course (xxx.800)

in the 4th term. Additional credits of special studies research (xxx.840) can be completed in 3rd term under the direction of

their capstone advisor. The Capstone must have an infectious disease focus. Students will prepare a paper on a specific

infectious disease reviewing current key knowledge in the pathogenesis or control of the disease and focus on identifying at

least 2 critical areas in need of additional research or public health solutions. Each paper topic must be approved by the

students’ Capstone advisor based upon a brief outline. Each student will present product of their Capstone work in an oral

presentation at a special MPH symposium in May or an alternative venue approved by the MPH Infectious Disease

Concentration faculty.

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SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (SBS) CONCENTRATION

Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Julie A. Denison, PhD

Associate Professor

International Health

443-287-2704

jdenison@jhu.edu

Ryan D. Kennedy, PhD

Associate Professor

Health Behavior and Society

410-955-3435

rdkennedy@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives:

The MPH concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health focuses on designing, implementing and

evaluating programs that promote healthy behaviors in international and/or domestic settings. Students study the

psychological and social influences on health and behavior, and they obtain skills necessary for working with diverse

populations on a variety of health topics, in nonprofit organizations and government agencies.

Students who complete this concentration may be eligible to take the national certifying exam to become a Certified

Health Education Specialist.

Competencies Table

All students must complete the competencies based on the selection of courses listed below:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Concentration Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

SBS1. Understand health, behavior and society

within a socioecological and multi-level

perspective, and how individual factors such as

socioeconomic status, sexual and gender

identities, as well as community level factors, like

community assets affect health behavior change

and outcomes

410.600 Fundamentals of Health, Behavior and

Society

224.689 Health Behavior Change at the Individual,

Household and Community Levels

SBS2. Appropriately identify, select and apply

fundamental behavioral science theories to study

health problems and behavior change

interventions in diverse populations

410.600 Fundamentals of Health, Behavior and

Society

224.689 Health Behavior Change at the Individual,

Household and Community Levels

SBS3. Have a working knowledge of program

planning frameworks to design public health

programs and interventions.

410.620 Program Planning for Health Behavior

Change

224.692 Methods in Formative Research and Human

Centered Design for Intervention Development (note

prerequisite)

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Concentration Competencies (Cont’d)

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

SBS4. Appropriately describe what and how to

conduct formative research, such as a needs

assessment, to inform and plan health behavior

change interventions/programs

410.620 Program Planning for Health Behavior

Change

224.692 Methods in Formative Research and Human

Centered Design for Intervention Development (note

prerequisite)

SI*, WI*

SBS5. Appropriately apply behavioral science

methods, such as process and impact evaluations,

to evaluate behavioral interventions

380.611 Fundamentals of Program Evaluation

Course of Study

Students will also be required to:

1) Attend the Seminar for MPH Concentration in SBS (5550.853) for 1 credit in 1

term and the Seminar for MPH

Concentration SBS II (550.854) for 1 credit in 2

term.

2) In addition to the two-credit seminar, students are expected to complete a minimum of 18 credits, based on courses

selected from the Competency Table, plus elective course selected from the list of courses shown below

Additional Elective Courses

Course

Credits

Onsite

Online

Theory

221.688

Social & Behavioral Foundations of Primary Health Care

Su, 3

410.613

Psychosocial Factors in Health & Illness

410.612

Sociological Perspectives on Health

410.650

Introduction to Persuasive Communications: Theories & Practice

, WI

WI*

330.661

Social & Psychological Development Processes in the Etiology of Mental

Disorders (Instructor consent required for all students.)AUDITED ONLY

410.652

Interpersonal Influence in Medical Care

410.657

Communication Strategies for Sexual Risk Reduction (Prerequisite: 140.621-2 or

equivalent)

Research and Evaluation

380.612

Applications in Program Monitoring and Evaluation (Prerequisite: 380.611)

309.616-.617

Introduction to Methods for Health Services Research and Evaluation I and II

(Cannot take this as a single course; counts as two courses)

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Onsite

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410.615

Research Design in Social & Behavioral Sciences (Prereq: one terms biostatistics

or consent of instructor)

2nd

221.645

Large-Scale Effectiveness Evaluations of Health Programs (Prereq: knowledge of

basic biostat & epi)

2nd

410.631

Introduction to Community-Based Participatory Research: Principles and

Methods

550.601

Implementation Research and Practice (3 units)

224.690

Qualitative Research Theory and Methods

Intervention Design and Implementation

410.630

Implementation & Sustainability of Community-Based Health Programs

410.651

Health Literacy: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Communication

221.661

Project Development for Primary Health Care in Developing Countries (Prereq:

220.601 and consent of instructor)

410.663

Media Advocacy and Public Health: Theory and Practice

301.645

Health Advocacy

Capstone Experience:

For the MPH Capstone, students focus on a specific health behavior problem and work through one of the following skill

sets, in partnership with a community organization or agency:

• Grant writing

• Comprehensive literature review

• Intervention design/implementation

• Program evaluation

• Formative Research Protocol

• Ethnographic/Qualitative Research Protocol

• Research Project Addressing Social and Behavioral Issues in Health

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WOMEN’S AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (WRH) CONCENTRATION

Faculty Concentration Directors

Concentration Director

Department

Telephone

Shannon Wood, PhD

Assistant Professor

Population, Family & Reproductive Health

swood@jhu.edu

Saifuddin Ahmed, PhD

Professor

Population, Family & Reproductive Health

410-614-4952

sahmed@jhu.edu

Educational Objectives:

The MPH concentration in Women’s and Reproductive Health (WRH) focuses on understanding the general and

reproductive health status of women, determinants of their health status, research approaches to study women’s and

reproductive health, and preventive strategies, health services interventions and programs to address women’s health and

well-being, as well as the health of their newborns. Students may choose to focus on women’s, reproductive or perinatal

health, either in the US or global settings.

Competencies Table:

Women’s and Reproductive Health

Concentration Competencies

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

WRH1. Assess the major health concerns for

women or mothers, newborns, and infants,

the associated population-based risk factors,

and the relative impact of each risk factor.

380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology

380.765 Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the

Health of Women, Infants, and Children

380.666 Women’s Health

380.609 Women's Health: Disparities and Equity

Implications

SI*

WRH2. Apply a life course framework to

understanding the determinants a woman’s

or reproductive health concern and

population strategies to address the health

concern.

380.604 Life Course Perspectives on Health

*, 2

WRH3. Evaluate strategies and frameworks to

promote population health, including the

policies and programs that address health and

family planning concerns and behavior for

women or mothers and newborns.

380.624 Maternal and Child Health Legislation and

Programs

380.665 Family Planning Policies and Programs

380.667 Women’s Health Policy

380.768 Selected Topics in Women’s Health and Women’s

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Concentration Competencies (cont’d)

Course Meeting Competency

Credits

Onsite

Online

WRH4. Critique health services and systems

delivery strategies used to address women

and reproductive health concerns such as

maternal mortality and morbidity and

preterm/low birth weight births.

380.661 Clinical Aspects of Maternal and Neonatal Health

380.760 Clinical Aspects of Reproductive Health

221.627 Issues in the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal

Mortality in Low Income Countries

WRH5. Evaluate study designs and methods

to understanding woman’s or reproductive

health concerns and the implications of the

research

380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology

380.662 Critiquing the Research Literature in Maternal,

Neonatal, and Reproductive Health

380.601 Critically Evaluating the Science for Policy and

Practice

Course of Study

Students must also select one or two additional courses if less than five courses are taken from the above list. The below

courses are also electives for students in the concentration.

Course #

Course Name

Credits

On-site

Online

380.744

Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and Child Health Internet only

380.655

Social and Economic Aspects of Human Fertility

380.749

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

380.762

HIV Infection in Women, Children and Adolescents

380.663

Gender-Based Violence Research, Practice and Policy: Issues and Current Controversies

120.620

Fundamentals of Reproductive Biology

Capstone Experience:

The MPH capstone experience in Women’s and Reproductive Health is an opportunity for students to apply the

competencies and skills acquired through coursework and other related educational activities (e.g. practicum). Most students

fulfill the capstone by undertaking independent work with a concentration-affiliated faculty. The project may involve, but is

not limited to, undertaking a data analysis, literature review with a focus on policy and programmatic implications, or an

analysis of a public health problem using the problem-solving paradigm or other related conceptual model. Students

credits of special studies research (xxx.840 with their capstone adviser) for the capstone experience, beginning as early as

the 2nd term under the direction of the student’s capstone adviser. A written product and a formal presentation are

required.

Capstone Presentation:

The MPH concentration in Women’s and Reproductive Health Capstone presentations will be held during a separate

evening session prior to the Saturday Capstone Project Symposium. Students who present at the WRH concentration session

are not required to present at the Saturday Capstone Symposium, but they must attend the symposium.

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Maternal and Child Health Certificate:

Students in the Women’s and Reproductive Health concentration may also pursue the Maternal and Child Health

Certificate. However, there are additional course requirements outside the concentration requirements to complete the

certificate, although for many students it will be only one additional course.

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MPH Goals Analysis

The purpose of the MPH Individualized Goals Analysis requirement is to:

• Describe the goals and competencies which you aim to achieve during your program.

• Plan your MPH education early in your program with the support and guidance of your academic network adviser.

• Serve as a springboard for discussion of career opportunities as the program progresses.

• The Goals Analysis should be updated as you make changes in focus and direction throughout the MPH program.

The required Goals Analysis will be completed as part of the Introduction to MPH Studies course and consists of two parts:

• Part 1 – Self-Assessment: Complete a self-assessment by:

1. Rating your current skill levels for the Schoolwide and MPH core competencies. Identify the core competencies

that you wish to focus on and those that are particularly relevant to your professional future.

2. In your reflection, briefly explain what knowledge, skills, and experiences you bring to the program. Identify

your goals for the MPH by explaining what you hope to gain in terms of knowledge, skills, professional and

personal contacts, and any additional experiences. This information should be reviewed with your academic

network adviser.

• Part 2 – Curriculum Planning: Students should work with their academic network adviser to complete their curriculum

plan and submit the online Core Curriculum Confirmation Form to the MPH Program office.

1. Develop a term-by-term tentative course plan for your entire MPH program, including the five general

competencies and corresponding courses that you will be completing. Your course plan should include the

required courses, electives, and special studies you intend to take and when you plan to complete these courses.

2. Once your term-by-term plan has been created, complete the Core Curriculum Confirmation Form, indicating

your core course selections and your 5 general competency selections. In the reflection section of the form, list

any potential plans for a practicum experience and the specific skills you hope to develop through the

practicum. Also, briefly describe one or more capstone topics of interest and possible capstone faculty mentors.

3. If during your MPH program, your biostatistics sequence or general competency selections change (including

joining or leaving a concentration), you must submit a new Core Curriculum Confirmation Form to reflect these

changes. All courses that are linked to your 5 general competencies must be completed for degree and

graduation eligibility.

Goals Analysis Key Dates

Part

June 2023 Entry

(Part-time/Online)

July 2023 Entry

(Full-time/Onsite)

Nov 2023 Entry

(Part-time/Online)

Jan 2024 Entry

(Part-time/Online)

March 2024 Entry

(Part-time/Online)

Part 1

Due: July 3, 2023

Due: July 28, 2023

Due: Dec 1, 2023

Due: Jan 26, 2024

Due: April 26, 2024

Part 2

Due: Aug 25, 2023

Due: Sept 29, 2023

Due: Mar 15, 2024

Due: March 15, 2024

Due: June 28, 2024

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Planning Your Curriculum

MPH students have flexibility in choosing courses and putting together their academic schedule of courses. Students can

mix and match online courses and on-site courses at our East Baltimore campus

Part-time/Online MPH Program students can also take advantage of the intensive learning Institute courses in Baltimore,

Washington, DC and Barcelona, Spain.

Course Directory and Academic Calendar

The School’s course directory is at http://www.jhsph.edu/courses and should be used for planning as it has the most up to

date course information. Students should familiarize themselves with the academic calendar for the term dates and

registration periods https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-calendar/2023-2024

Course Load and Time Commitment

Each credit represents, on average, about a three to four-hour time commitment during each week of the eight-week

term.

Most part-time students take approximately six credits per term. A course load of about eight credits per term is the

maximum reasonable course load for someone who is working full-time during that term. Students who matriculated part-

time are welcome to take a full-time load in any term when they do not have other significant time commitments. No

student may exceed twenty-two credits in a single term.

Most full-time student take approximately sixteen to eighteen credits per term. No student may exceed 22 credits in a

single term per School policy. It is not recommended to take this many credits as it is a very heavy course load to

complete in an 8-week term.

The following information is helpful as a guide to determine how many credits you can accommodate in a term.

One academic credit at BSPH during the regular 8-week term consists of one hour of classroom learning activities and at

least 2 hours of homework per week. This totals a minimum of 24 hours of coursework during the term. As you will most

likely be taking courses that are 2-3 credits (or more), you could be looking at 9 hours/week or more for one class.

Credits

Classroom

Hrs/Week

Homework

Hrs/Week

Total

Hours/Week

Total Hours/Term

(8 weeks)

384

408

432

How many hours in a week can you set aside to do course-related work?

► How much time do you have available to spend on coursework on weekdays? (X Hours)

► How much time do you have available to spend on coursework per weekend? (Y Hours)

► X + Y = the number of hours you have available to spend on coursework per week.

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For example, 2 hours each weekday except Friday (8 hours) and 4 hours on Sat and on Sunday (8 hours) = 16 hours per

week (on average in an 8-week term)

Part-time Student Scenario: You work full-time and have about 15-20 hours per week to study

► Use the broad guideline “3 hours of study work per week for each one (1) credit”

► 15 hours available each week: 15 hours per week/3 hours of coursework per credit = 5 credits;

► 18 hours available each week: 18 hours per week/3 hours of coursework per credit = 6 credits;

► 21 hours available each week: 21 hours per week/3 hours of coursework per credit = 7 credits.

If you have 15-20 hours available in a week to study, you can take up to 5-7 credits of coursework.

Sequencing your curriculum

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The Public Health Policy/Problem Solving core, the Epidemiology core, and the Public Health Practice core must be

completed during the first year of study.

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The remaining required core area courses should be completed early in the program.

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If elective courses have prerequisites, these will be listed in the course description.

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Some course content, such as biostatistics, is delivered in a specific sequence of courses.

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Certificates may have specific sequences that participants should follow.

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The practicum requirement can be completed at any time after completing the Tools of Public Health Practice

requirement.

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The capstone is to be completed at the end of the program.

Choosing electives

All students will need to select elective courses to complete the minimum of 80 credits needed for degree completion.

Here are some resources to utilize in choosing electives:

•

Your academic network adviser

•

The course listings in the School’s Online Course Directory. Searches in the online course directory can be done by

using key words for search terms that pertain to your areas of interest, or search by department.

•

The MPH Concentrations. Even if not pursuing a Concentration, the course listings within each Concentration area

can be helpful to students in selecting some elective courses in a given subject area.

•

The certificate programs offered by BSPH. The School offers certificate programs in specific areas of study. MPH

students may pursue a certificate program as some certificate programs may be completed online and through

institute courses. For more information, visit: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-programs/certificate-

programs and contact the faculty sponsors of the certificate programs listed on the website

On-campus Work in the Intensive Institutes

Students in the Part-time/Online MPH Program have the opportunity to take accelerated courses in the onsite Intensive

Institutes. These courses provide valuable opportunities for personal networking and interaction among students, faculty,

and staff. These institutes make it more convenient for students who are working full-time to take advantage of the on-

site opportunities.

Important information for international students in the part-time/online MPH program:

If an international student wishes to study in the US at one of the Intensive Institutes in Baltimore, they must be enrolled in

the Part-time/Online MPH: Online Plus program format. This will require that international students take a minimum of 4

credits within a 2 week period within at least one Summer Institutes or Winter Institute only. (International students in the

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part-time program are not eligible to take onsite coursework during an 8-week term. However, a part-time student may

transfer to the full-time program to complete their remaining requirements onsite as a full-time student, if desired.)

Students should contact the MPH Program Office if this is something that they would like to do.

Summer Institutes in Baltimore

The Summer Institutes offer short intensive courses in the following areas:

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Health Behavior and Society

•

Health Policy & Management

•

Environmental Health

•

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

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Injury Prevention

•

Mental Health

•

Tropical Medicine

•

American Indian Health

•

Health Emergencies in Large Populations

The course schedules for the various Summer Institutes are typically published online in February.

Global Tobacco Control Institute in Baltimore

Two weeks of intensive courses held in Baltimore in October, considered to be part of 1

Term. Offerings are for students

pursuing the Global Tobacco Control Certificate.

Fall Institute in Barcelona, Spain

Fall Institute is comprised of several short courses offered in November and is part of 2

Term. While the Institute is

hosted by the Health Policy & Management Department, the courses offered are from multiple departments and the

offerings vary from year to year. Courses are held at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona and taught in English. The

schedule is typically available in late June. It is generally difficult for students to take courses in both Term 2 and the Fall

Institute as there is a significant overlap in course dates.

Winter Institute in Baltimore

A variety of one- and two-week course are offered in January. Typically, the offerings include courses in Data Analysis,

Tropical Medicine, Native American Health, Health Emergencies, Quality Improvement, and Health Communication, among

others. The schedule is typically available in September.

Winter Institute in Washington, DC

All-day courses from one to four days long, pertaining to Health Policy, are offered in January. Courses are held at a

Johns Hopkins satellite campus in the DuPont Circle area of Washington. The schedule is typically available in September.

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Practicum Experience

Activities completed prior to matriculation into the MPH program do not count towards the MPH practicum

requirement.

All practicums must be fully completed, and all evaluations and deliverables submitted by the following dates:

May graduates: May 1

prior to graduation

August graduates: August 1

prior to graduation

December graduates: December 1

prior to graduation

*Dual-degree students – please refer to the chart on practicum requirements for deadlines specific to your program

Practicum Experience in Population-based Health

About the Practicum

The intent of the MPH practicum requirement is to engage students in activities aligned with their career goals,

as well as activities that demonstrate application of public health concepts and critical thinking relevant to the

student’s area of specialization. Students should seek out activities that further develop their skill set and add

new tools to their professional toolkit. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to provide

evidence of application of these skills to potential employers.

Organizations or agencies that can serve as practicum sites may include local and state public health

agencies, community-based organizations, international non-governmental agencies and organizations, data

coordinating centers for clinical trials, and BSPH Centers. The Practicum Experience must have some

engagement in the larger public health practice implications of the work. This could be completed in a

variety of ways, as appropriate to the individual projects. Some examples include, but are not limited to,

collaboration with others (e.g., end users, data collectors, etc.) to provide/prepare for data analysis and

interpretation, partnerships with other public health organizations (e.g., state health department, community

organizations) related to study design or implementation; and obtaining input on the work from stakeholders

(population impacted by project, other professionals/researchers completing similar work).

Helpful Links

Practicum Website – https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-practicum/Pages/default.aspx

Practicum Opportunity Site – https://my.jhsph.edu/Resources/SearchTools/pos/Pages/home.aspx

Practicum Examples – https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-

practicum/examples/Pages/default.aspx

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General Criteria for MPH Practicum

The following criteria reflect the minimum practicum requirements. A practicum experience:

Applies public health skills and competencies. Students identify the public health skills and competencies relevant

to their area of interest that are most beneficial to their career advancement. Students apply these skills and

competencies in concert with knowledge gained from their coursework.

Is framed and carried out within a public health practice context with an established organization or agency.

The practicum is a population-level focused project conducted in a practice context. Students may engage in activities

at an individual level, but the primary purpose of the experience is to gain population-level practical experience at

an established organization or agency. Students cannot solely complete screenings, administer surveys, perform

calculations, etc., but must be engaged in the larger public health practice context of the activities, as well as become

familiar with the organization’s overall purpose and decision-making process. A literature review or data analysis

project alone will not meet the practicum requirement. The student must obtain input from the partnering organization

and/or from the stakeholders beyond their preceptors alone (e.g., population impacted by project, other

professionals/researchers completing similar work), and incorporate this feedback to help inform the development of

their practicum work products/deliverables. There must be a clear link to how the practicum project makes an impact

on the targeted population. Students should also develop a deeper understanding of the organization’s mission,

hierarchy and practices, as well as the challenges faced (funding, politics, efficiency, etc.) in achieving desired goals.

Is supervised by a qualified preceptor. The practicum preceptor must be qualified to evaluate the student’s

professional competence and supervise the student throughout the project. The preceptor is directly engaged in the

population-level focused practicum activities. Preceptors can be from an organization outside of Johns Hopkins (e.g.

community-based organization, health department, private corporation, etc.), or a BSPH faculty member if the

faculty member is directly engaged with or is the lead on a project that meets the practicum criteria. The preceptor

works with the student to develop project learning objectives and work products/deliverables, and guides and

monitors the student’s progress and achievement. The student’s Academic Network Adviser may provide additional

assistance if warranted.

Is a significant experience (minimum of 100 hours). The practicum requirement is administered and tracked by the

School’s MPH Practicum Team. Students must have their proposed practicum project(s) approved prior to initiating

their experience. The practicum requirement can be met in a variety of ways including a single experience or a

combination of experiences. Students may work independently or in a team; in team settings, each student must have

distinct contributions and responsibilities. Activities must be completed during the MPH program to be able to count

towards the MPH practicum requirement.

An evaluated experience. Preceptors will evaluate students on the achievement of defined learning objectives and

work products/deliverables. Additionally, students will reflect on and evaluate their overall practicum experiences,

particularly as they relate to their career goals. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in courses with a practicum

component that are taken towards fulfilling the requirement. Students who register for practicum special studies

credits are required to earn a "pass" for the experience to count towards the practicum requirement.

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Competency-based Learning Objectives for MPH Practicum

Students will need to identify distinct learning objectives for the practicum that address learning and application in at

least five competencies from the list below.

Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health

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

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

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Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software,

as appropriate

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

Public Health & Health Care Systems

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Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national

and international settings

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Discuss how 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

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

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Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health policies or programs

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

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Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management

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Select methods to evaluate public health programs

Policy in Public Health

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

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Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes

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

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Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity

Leadership

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Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others,

fostering collaboration and guiding decision making

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Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges

Communication

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Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors

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Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation

•

Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content

Interprofessional Practice

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Perform effectively on interprofessional teams

Systems Thinking

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Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue

Other

Students have the option of defining up to 2 additional competencies which would count towards the minimum 5 required

competencies.

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Steps to Completing the MPH Practicum

All Students must submit and have a Practicum Learning Plan approved prior to initiating a practicum experience. If

completing multiple experiences, a separate learning plan is required for each experience.

Identify general learning objectives for the practicum, to fit your overall academic goals, during the Goals

Analysis process. Complete the practicum section of the MPH Goals Analysis. For each practicum

experience, a student is recommended to identify at least 5 competencies to address (please see the

“Competency-based Learning Objectives for MPH Practicum” section).

Complete course 300.615.81 The Tools of Public Health Practice (1 credit). This course is a prerequisite for

the practicum and includes a pre-assessment of current perceived strengths and opportunities for further

development. Students must complete this course within the first 12 months of their program.

Find a practicum opportunity, or set of opportunities, to suit your goals (please see the “Finding Practicum

Opportunities” section for more detail regarding the range of opportunities). For full-time students, it is best

to begin identifying opportunities around the start of 1

term of the MPH year. For students completing the

degree part-time, it is best to start identifying opportunities early in the second year in the program.

If you choose a course-based practicum, register for the course and submit the Practicum Learning Plan

for the course to receive approval to apply the course towards your MPH practicum requirement.

Students in a course-based practicum can then skip to step 9.

In conference with your prospective preceptor, develop a Practicum Learning Plan that outlines your

academic goals for the experience, proposed timeline and work products/deliverables, as well as your

role and responsibilities at the organization where the practicum will take place.

Submit your Practicum Learning Plan via the web-based form. Approval is required before you can begin

working on a project and counting hours towards your practicum. The approval process generally

takes 1-2 weeks from time of submission, and you will hear back from the practicum team once this process

is complete, and/or if additional information is required. Once approval is received, you may begin your

practicum.

Registration for practicum credits for a customized practicum experience is optional unless required by

the hosting organization/preceptor (please see “Registering for a Customized Practicum Experience”

section).

Complete and submit a Progress Report at the mid-point of the practicum experience (both student and

preceptor complete a Progress Report).

After you have completed your experience, report what you did, reflect on your experience, and share

at least 2 distinct work products/deliverables from your practicum via the Practicum Final Report. You

must be able to demonstrate achievement of your selected competencies through your deliverables. Both

student and preceptor complete a Final Report. Final reports and deliverables are due 2 weeks after

completion of the practicum experience.

All the above steps must be completed for each practicum experience completed.

All forms and reports are accessible on the Practicum website:

https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-practicum/Pages/default.aspx

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Completion of the required 300.615 or 300.603 Tools of Public Health Practice course with a grade of C or

higher will earn students 10 practicum hours.

All projects require review and approval of the Practicum Learning Plan prior to beginning work on the project.

Ways to Complete the Practicum Requirement

To meet the practicum requirement, the total practicum hours must be at least 100 hours; one may

combine multiple experiences of less than 100 hours, to meet the total.

BSPH approved courses with a practicum component

Some courses have a real-world practice component, connecting students to outside organizations/agencies. In some

cases, the course is centered on a fully developed practice experience that fulfills the practicum requirement for all

students who complete the course (i.e.: Baltimore Community Practicum 550.864, PHASE Internship 308.851.01, and

Applied Health Policy Experience: Health Policy Internship 308.852.) Other courses may have limited availability or

may not fully meet the 100-hour minimum requirement.

For courses that do not fulfill the entire 100-hour practicum requirement, students must combine experiences to

complete the practicum requirement in full. Students are expected to complete courses in their entirety with a final

letter grade of “C” or better to count towards the practicum requirement.

Students must submit a Practicum Learning Plan at the beginning of the course to document that they are taking

the course to fulfill their practicum requirement. Please use the following link to view the most current listing of

approved practicum courses: https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-practicum/courses/Pages/default.aspx

Customized Practicum Experiences

Students may complete customized practicum experiences coordinated by a BSPH faculty member or in partnership

with an outside non-BSPH preceptor.

Projects with a BSPH faculty member: Projects are developed and coordinated by the BSPH faculty member who may

or may not serve as the Preceptor (e.g. in conjunction with a course, research study, grant, etc.). Some potential

practicum projects with faculty may be established projects and are listed on the Practicum Opportunity Site. Students

can also arrange other experiences with a faculty member.

Projects with an outside non-BSPH preceptor: Projects can be developed in other settings through their own

connections, networks, prior work experience, etc. According to the CEPH accreditation document, “Applied practice

experiences may involve governmental, non-governmental, non-profit, industrial and for-profit settings or appropriate

university-affiliated settings. To be appropriate for applied practice experience activities, university-affiliated settings

must be primarily focused on community engagement, typically with external partners. University health promotion or

wellness centers may also be appropriate.”.

Examples of customized projects include but are not limited to:

• programmatic cost effectiveness analysis;

• policy analysis and recommendations development with a local health department;

• budget impact analysis of the financial consequences of adoption of a new vaccine,

• qualitative and quantitative data analysis of poor health outcomes for a specific population;

• health curriculum planning and development of health education materials.

https://ceph.org/assets/2016.Criteria.pdf pg 21

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Finding Practicum Opportunities

Students may utilize the resources below as a starting point to identify practicum experiences. In addition to these

resources, students are encouraged to explore opportunities through networking; information sessions and events;

personal and BSPH-related connections including alumni and mentors; previous and/or current employers; speaking

with academic network advisers and other faculty (see faculty directory); exploring the Centers and Institutes directory;

and connecting with outside agencies and organizations.

Practicum Opportunity Site – Office of Public Health Practice and Training

https://my.jhsph.edu/Resources/SearchTools/pos/Pages/home.aspx

The Practicum Opportunity Site (POS) lists various potential practicum opportunities (including projects with outside

organizations, with BSPH faculty, and practicum courses) that have been identified and vetted by the School’s

Practicum Team. We recommend:

• Being selective in your contact with preceptors and the number of applications you submit;

• Reviewing your options carefully in advance and only contacting those that represent your strongest interests;

• Limiting your initial contact to no more than 3 preceptors.

Important Note: For practicum projects identified through the Practicum Opportunity Site, students must still complete a

Practicum Learning Plan to have the practicum approved as meeting the MPH practicum requirement.

SOURCE

https://source.jhu.edu/

SOURCE is the community engagement and service-learning center for the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Schools of

Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine. Its mission is to engage the JHU health professional schools and Baltimore

communities in mutually beneficial partnerships that promote health and social justice. There are multiple ways to

engage in a practicum experience through SOURCE supported activities, including the SOURCE Service Scholars

program, Baltimore Action Projects, Connection Community Consultants, and working directly with a SOURCE partner

organization on a project. NOTE: Not all SOURCE projects meet the practicum requirements. Subscribe to the SOURCE

Weekly Service Scoop to learn more about the latest community involvement opportunities in Baltimore City

(http://source.jhu.edu/programs-and-events/service-scoop/).

Office of Public Health Practice and Training

https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/Pages/default.aspx

The Office of Public Health Practice and Training (Practice Office) is a schoolwide office dedicated to promoting

excellence in public health practice at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. It works in partnership with

students, staff, faculty, academic departments, centers, programs, community partners and alumni. The Practice Office

also coordinates the MPH practicum. Any questions pertaining to the MPH practicum should be directed to the MPH

Practicum Coordinator in the Practice Office. The MPH Practicum Coordinator can provide feedback/guidance on

project ideas and also holds regular office hours throughout the year, during which students can drop by for advice.

Paulani Mui, MPH Practicum Coordinator

615 N. Wolfe Street, E2532

Baltimore, MD 21205

practice@jhu.edu

Certificate Programs

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-programs/certificate-programs

Some certificate programs may include their own practicum requirement in their curriculum. Please check with the MPH

practicum coordinator if you are interested in pursuing a certificate-based practicum, as not all certificate practicums

can be used to fulfill the MPH practicum requirement. Students interested in applying a certificate practicum towards

the MPH practicum requirement would be responsible for complete all MPH practicum-related paperwork and

evaluations in addition to certificate-related paperwork and documentation.

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Practicum Experience

Eligibility Considerations for International Full-time MPH Students:

Full-time MPH international students must verify with OIS their eligibility for a practicum opportunity outside of

Baltimore before applying for it. Information on eligibility for CPT is detailed on the OIS website:

https://ois.jhu.edu/Immigration_and_Visas/F1_Student/F-

1_Training_and_Employment/Curricular_Practical_Training/ and questions must be directed to [email protected].

Practicum Requirement for Residency and Dual Degree Programs

Practicum Requirement

Deadline for Completion

General Preventive Medicine Resident/Occupational Medicine Resident Program

• Must complete practicum separate from their clinical rotations & residency

training activities.

• Can elect to complete practicum during MPH program year OR apply rotation

activities completed during the 2

year of the GPMR/OMR residency, assuming

all practicum requirements are met.

• All students must submit the Practicum Learning Plan and receive approval

prior to starting their practicum. All students must also complete the Practicum

Final Report and share at least 2 work products/deliverables upon finishing

their practicum.

If reporting on activities during the

MPH program, final reports are due

May 1 of year 1.

If reporting on activities during the 2

year of the GPMR/OMR program, final

reports are due May 1 of year 2.

MBA/MPH

• MBA/MPH students may opt to use their MBA internship to fulfill the MPH

practicum requirement, upon approval from the MPH Practicum Team.

• MBA/MPH students may also choose to follow the same process as all other

MPH students and identify a practicum unrelated to their MBA internship.

• All students must submit the Practicum Learning Plan and receive approval

prior to starting their practicum. All students must also complete the Practicum

Final Report and share at least 2 work products/deliverables upon finishing

their practicum.

Final reports are due March 1 of the

year you intend to graduate.

MSW/MPH

• MSW/MPH students are required to complete an extensive supervised field

experience as part of their MSW program. This may fulfill the MPH practicum

requirement, upon approval from the Practicum Team. Alternatively, students

may identify a practicum during their MPH year. Only these approved activities

may count towards the MPH practicum requirement.

• All students must submit the Practicum Learning Plan and receive approval

prior to starting their practicum. All students must also complete the Practicum

Final Report and share at least 2 work products/deliverables upon finishing

their practicum.

If reporting on activities during the

MPH program, final reports are due

May 1 of year 1 (same academic year

in which you matriculated).

If reporting on activities during the 2

year of the MSW program, final

reports are due May 1 of year 2.

JD/MPH

• All JD/MPH students must complete the MPH practicum during the 11-month

MPH program and follow the same process as all other MPH (non-dual-degree)

students.

• All students must submit the Practicum Learning Plan and receive approval

prior to starting their practicum. All students must also complete the Practicum

Final Report and share at least 2 work products/deliverables upon finishing

their practicum.

Final reports are due May 1 of the

academic year in which you

matriculated.

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MPH Capstone Project

Students cannot register for practicum credits for customized practicum experiences until after their

Practicum Learning Plan has been approved.

The approval will include specific instructions on what to register for.

Registering for a BSPH Approved Course with a Practicum Component

If connecting with a practicum experience through one of the approved practicum courses, a student must register for

the course but does not need to register for additional special studies.

A list of currently offered courses that have an approved practicum component can be found here:

https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-practicum/courses/Pages/default.aspx. This list will be updated as

the year progresses, so please check back regularly to see if a course is being offered.

The number of practicum hours associated with each course varies. Some courses may fully fulfill the practicum

requirement, while others range from 25-75 practicum hours. You may opt to combine multiple practicums to meet the

100-hour requirement; this can be via multiple practicum courses from the list, or a combination of customized and

course-based practicum experiences.

Please note: Courses on the list are subject to change. Please check the course directory or reach out to the course

instructor directly to confirm the most up-to-date offering prior to enrolling, including course format (e.g., onsite-only,

hybrid, or fully online).

Registering for a Customized Practicum Experience

Students who find their own customized practicum opportunities have the option to register for practicum credits, but this

is not required. * Students who choose to register are allowed to spread credits across multiple terms in alignment with

their practicum timeline. Students must still complete the required practicum steps as described on the “Steps to

Completing the MPH Practicum” section.

*Some organizations or preceptors may require academic credit registration in order for you to complete your practicum with them

- in these cases registration would be required.

More information about practicum credit registration can be found on the Practicum website:

https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-practicum/process/Pages/default.aspx

Calculating Credits for Customized Practicum Experiences

If registering, you should register for one credit for each 32 hours of total practicum work per term.

In other words, for one term:

32 practicum hours (4 hours per week) = 1 credit

64 practicum hours (8 hours per week) = 2 credits

96 practicum hours (12 hours per week) = 3 credits*

*Tools of Public Health Practice course will earn students 10 practicum hours.

Linking the Practicum and Capstone Project

The practicum and the capstone are two distinct requirements of the MPH program. The capstone project is an academic

requirement that integrates the experience with the overall MPH curriculum and the practicum is an applied public

health experience. However, the two requirements can be linked. The practicum experience may include group projects

while the capstone must be an individual effort. If a student is interested in linking the requirements, the student should

discuss this as early as possible with their Academic Network Adviser, Capstone Adviser, and the MPH Practicum

Coordinator to ensure that a linkage is appropriate and that the two requirements are distinct. For more information

and examples of capstone and practicum linkages, please visit: https://my.jhsph.edu/Academics/practice/mph-

practicum/practicum-capstone/Pages/default.aspx

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MPH Capstone Project

Overview

The MPH Capstone project is a requirement for graduation for students in the Master of Public Health Program and is to be

completed at the end of the program. The MPH Capstone is an opportunity for students to work on public health projects

that are of interest to them. The goal is for students to synthesize, integrate and apply the skills and competencies they

have acquired throughout the entire MPH program. Completion of the MPH capstone project requires completion of either

260.710- Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals or 260.720 - Communication Primer for Public Health

Sciences, and both a written and oral component to your project.

The project must be the student’s own work and is meant to utilize the skills/knowledge/competencies that they have

gained during the MPH program. Specifically, students select three competencies, including at least 1 Foundational Public

Health Knowledge Competency and at least 1 General (Customized/Concentration) Competency that they will demonstrate

through their work in completing the project.

If a student is a member of a group project or working with a faculty member on a group project, the student can only use

their own individual work from that project as the basis for their capstone.

The project is done under the direction of a BSPH faculty member, the MPH capstone adviser. The capstone adviser will

often be the student's academic network adviser but does not have to be. Students can identify another faculty member to

supervise the capstone, if more appropriate. The capstone adviser must have a primary or joint appointment in the

School of Public Health. Department affiliation for any faculty member in the School can be determined by going to the

Faculty Directory at https://publichealth.jhu.edu/faculty/directory/list. If you are uncertain as to your capstone adviser’s

departmental affiliation, check with your capstone adviser or the MPH Program office.

After identifying a capstone adviser and capstone topic, students are expected to communicate regularly with their

capstone adviser about their progress. The iterative process between a student and capstone adviser is an important

component in the development and completion of the written project. Please see the capstone completion timeline for

specific deadlines.

Requirements

The following items are required for MPH Capstone project completion:

1) 260.710 Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals OR 260.720: Communications Primer for the Public

Health Sciences

Students must complete either 260.710: Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals OR 260.720:

Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences as part of the MPH Capstone requirement. Students can

complete these courses at any time during their MPH program but must be completed no later than the term prior to

their capstone presentation. For example, if you plan to present your capstone project in May (Term 4), you must

complete 260.710 or 260.720 no later than Term 3, prior to your capstone presentation.

2) Capstone Information Form

Students must submit the Capstone Information Form by the noted due date. The Capstone Information Form requires

students to list the three competencies with at least 1 Foundational Public Health Competency and at least 1 General

(Customized/Concentration) Competency that they will demonstrate through their work on the project. The third

competency can be another Foundational Public Health Competency or another General (Customized/Concentration)

Competency.

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3) MPH Capstone - Course Number and Registration

Students are required to register for the 2-credit MPH Capstone course number in the term that the project will be

completed – this includes both the written and oral components. More information can be found in the Registering for

MPH Capstone section.

4) MPH Capstone – Paper

To satisfy the written component, a student must write a paper. The paper must include:

•

An executive summary or structured abstract (limited to 300 words) and references.

•

While there are no formal guidelines on the length of the paper, it is expected that the paper will be

approximately 20 pages (ranging between 15-25 double-spaced pages, font size 12) not including references,

tables and figures.

Students who have formally joined an optional MPH concentration should follow any additional specific concentration

area requirements for the MPH capstone for that concentration.

The final, capstone adviser approved paper, must be uploaded into the MPH Capstone CoursePlus Drop Box by the

posted deadline.

5) End of Program Goals Analysis Assessment

The purpose of the End of Program Goals Assessment is to reflect on your MPH experience and to reassess your

competency levels. Students will complete the following:

a) Reflection section briefly explaining what knowledge, skills and experiences you met or achieved during the

program as related to the original Goals Analysis that was submitted at the start of the program.

b) Self-Assessment rating your end of program skill levels for the Schoolwide and MPH core competencies.

Once the End of Program Goals Analysis Assessment is completed, download the pdf version and upload it into the

MPH Capstone CoursePlus Drop Box by the posted deadline.

6) MPH Capstone - Oral Presentation

Students are required to give a 15-minute oral presentation (10-minute presentation/5-minute discussion)

summarizing their capstone project. Students in the Part-time/Online MPH program have the option of presenting

online in August, December or May or at the in-person Symposium in May. Full-time/Onsite MPH Program students

are expected to present at the in-person Symposium in May. Students participating in MPH concentrations sometimes

present in an alternate venue that is designated by the concentration directors. In rare cases, students may, with

approval of their BSPH faculty capstone advisers, be permitted to present at an alternate venue such as a scientific

meeting or academic conference.

Please note that the oral capstone presentation cannot be a poster presentation at a professional meeting.

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Possible Forms that the Capstone Project May Take

The capstone project can take many forms including one of the designs below, an expansion of a course, or an internship or

practicum opportunity. The overarching principle used to determine if a capstone project is suitable is whether it provides

students the opportunity to apply the skills and competencies acquired in the MPH program to a problem likely to be

encountered in public health practice. The topic and format of the capstone project is flexible and is developed through

discussions between the student and capstone adviser. Some examples of formats or designs for the capstone project

include:

Literature Review

The capstone project would be an analysis of an important public health problem through a survey of current literature on

the topic. The project would include sections that clearly describe and assess the problem and its magnitude, evaluate its

causes and determinants, and discuss prevention and intervention strategies.

Program Plan

The capstone project would involve the development of a plan to implement a public health program. It would address

critical issues such as management, fiscal, ethical and logistical issues.

Program Evaluation

The capstone project would involve the evaluation/monitoring of an existing public health program, such as process

evaluation, monitoring of outputs and outcomes, impact assessment, and/or cost analysis.

Policy Analysis

The capstone project would involve analysis of the public health implications of a current or proposed policy. The project

could include perspectives on economics and financing, need and demand, politics/ethics/law, or quality/effectiveness.

Research Proposal

The capstone project would simulate a grant proposal or research plan. The project would include a clear statement of the

research question, the specific aims of the proposal, review of literature, study design, methods of analysis, implications and

significance of the work. The research question would be one that is encountered in professional work such as the evaluation

of a public health intervention.

Research Report

The capstone project could involve the collection, analysis, and/or interpretation of data to address a public health

problem. The project could include sections on the research question, study design, data collection procedures, data

analysis, interpretation, and significance of findings.

Secondary data analysis

Typically, the capstone research report is in the form of a secondary data analysis, using an existing data set. Please note

that the appropriate IRB approval may need to be obtained for any project that uses data gathered from human subjects.

Even in cases where the data is de-identified, a determination should be sought from the IRB office (see IRB section for

further information).

Primary data analysis

Work for the MPH capstone can also involve the collection of data. Data collection for a capstone is usually in the context

of an ongoing study. It is typically not feasible to initiate a new study involving primary data collection and requires

special approval in the rare cases where feasible (see IRB section below for further information).

Using a course project to build an MPH capstone project

Some courses in the School of Public Health require projects that could serve as a basis for an MPH capstone project.

Students may use their work from any project-oriented course as a starting basis for their capstone but must build and

expand on it for the final capstone project. Building on a project from a course may be helpful to some students because it

provides additional structure and support. If a project from a course is used as a starting point for the capstone, the

previous work must be placed in the list of references and the adviser will need a copy of the student's original paper.

There are numerous courses in the School that are project oriented which could serve as a starting point for the capstone.

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Steps for Getting Started and Completing the Capstone Project

Step 1: Identify a capstone adviser and project.

You should start by identifying a BSPH faculty member whose research interests and expertise are in the topic area and/or

methodology that you wish to pursue and is available to advise the project. Your academic network adviser may serve as

your capstone adviser. Your academic network adviser is a good initial resource for discussing your areas of interests for

your project and may refer you to other BSPH faculty members whose expertise better matches the type of project that

you wish to pursue. Another helpful strategy is to inquire with several BSPH faculty members about any current work of

theirs that may lend itself to a potential capstone project.

Step 2: Determine with your capstone adviser whether the project involves “human subjects research”. Once you know where

the project data will be coming from, you should complete the online ‘IRB Worksheet’

(https://jh.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1GrF6WBUcNFZCV6?Q_JFE=qdg) to determine what additional steps (if any) are

needed in regard to securing IRB approval for your project or documenting the existing approval.

Step 3: Submit the online MPH Capstone Information Form.

Submission of this form is done approximately two terms prior to the completion of the project. You will need to indicate the

name of your capstone adviser, a working title, and the type of project.

https://jh.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oE9Bs43UGRkCrA

Step 4: Submit capstone outline to capstone adviser.

This submission will ensure that you and your capstone adviser have a mutual understanding of the scope of your project.

Step 5: Complete the bulk of work on your project, submit first draft of paper and register for the 2-credit capstone course

number.

Discuss an overall timeline for completing the various sections of your paper with your capstone adviser in preparation for

submission of a first draft for their review. The first draft is due to your capstone adviser about five weeks before the final

deadline for submission of the approved paper. This time allows for revisions to occur in preparation for the final

submission. Communicating with your capstone adviser about your progress is critical during this phase. This is the time to

discuss any issues or concerns that you are encountering as you progress with your work. Register for the two credit MPH

Capstone course number in your final term when you will be presenting your project (both written and oral components).

Step 6: Submit final draft of paper to capstone adviser for approval.

This submission will be reviewed by your capstone adviser for any final edits and recommendations to be made for

final approval and submission to the CoursePlus Dropbox.

Step 7: Submit final, capstone adviser approved paper and End of Program Goals Analysis Assessment to the CoursePlus drop

box

Obtain confirmation from your capstone adviser of their final approval of your paper. Then, submit the final, approved

paper and the End of Program Goals Analysis Assessment survey to the drop box. Your capstone adviser will submit an

online approval of your paper directly to the MPH office. Your capstone adviser does not need to review or approve your

End of Program Assessment. Students may not participate in the oral presentation unless the capstone adviser’s approval, final

paper, and End of Program Goals Analysis Assessment survey are received on time. Papers submitted without capstone adviser’s

approval will not be accepted.

Step 8: Give an oral presentation of your project.

Only after the final paper and capstone adviser’s approval are submitted, you will complete the oral component of the

capstone project by giving a 10-minute presentation of your project followed by 5 minutes for Q&A discussion.

Step 9: Capstone Course Completion and Grading

The MPH Program office will submit grades for the MPH Capstone course: A “Pass” grade for all students that

submit an approved capstone paper and End of Program Assessment survey and complete the oral presentation

requirement; and an “Incomplete” grade for those students who do not complete the capstone project requirements

in the term for which they are registered. In this case, once all capstone project requirements have been completed,

the grade will be changed ‘P”

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Capstone Project Timeline

Specific Capstone due dates for the current academic year can be found online at:

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-programs/masters-degrees/master-of-public-health-

mph/curriculum/mph-capstone-schedule

Timeline for online presentations, August session (Part-time/Online MPH Program students only)

Complete 260.710 or 260.720 No later than 4

Term

Submit online Capstone Information Form By early May

Submit outline to capstone adviser

By late May

See academic calendar

Submit first draft of project to capstone adviser

By 3rd week of June

Submit final draft of project to capstone adviser

By 3rd week of July

Upload only the capstone adviser approved final paper and End of

Program Goals Analysis to drop box. Unapproved papers will not be

accepted.

By one week before presentation date

Give oral presentation

August (see website for current year’s date)

Timeline for online presentations, December sessions (Part-time/Online MPH Program students only)

Complete 260.710 or 260.720

No later than 1

Term

Submit online Capstone Information Form

By late August

Submit outline to capstone adviser

By 3rd week of September

See academic calendar

Submit first draft of project to capstone adviser

By 3rd week of October

Submit final draft of project to capstone adviser

By mid-November

Upload only the capstone adviser approved final paper and End of

Program Goals Analysis to drop box. Unapproved papers will not be

accepted.

By one week before presentation date

Give oral presentation

December (see website for current year’s dates)

Timeline for online presentations, May sessions (Part-time/Online MPH Program students only)

Complete 260.710 or 260.720

No later than 3

Term

Submit online Capstone Information Form

By early December

Submit outline to capstone adviser

By early February

See academic calendar

Submit first draft of project to capstone adviser

By mid-March

Submit final draft of project to capstone adviser

By mid-April

Upload only the capstone adviser approved final paper and End of

Program Goals Analysis to drop box. Unapproved papers will not be

accepted.

By one week before presentation date

Give oral presentation

May (see website for current year’s dates)

Timeline for in-person presentation at May Capstone Symposium

Complete 260.710 or 260.720

No later than 3rd Term

Submit online Capstone Information Form

By November 17, 2023

Submit outline to capstone adviser

By February 2, 2024

By March 15, 2024

Submit first draft of project to capstone adviser

By March 15, 2024

Submit final draft of project to capstone adviser

By April 12, 2024

Upload only the capstone adviser approved final paper and End of

Program Goals Analysis to drop box. Unapproved papers will not be

accepted.

By April 29, 2024

Give oral presentation

Saturday, May 11, 2024

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Capstone adviser’s department Capstone Number

Timeline for presentation at alternate venue

Students presenting at an alternate venue must adhere to the schedules above, as per the time of year in which the project

is completed. Deadlines for completion of the oral presentation are August online, December online, or the May symposium

date, depending on the period in which the student is graduating.

Anticipated Graduation Acceptable Alternate Venue Presentation Dates

May

Between March and May Capstone Symposium

August

Between June and Online MPH Capstone Session in August

December

Between October and Online MPH Capstone Session in December

Please note that the oral capstone presentation cannot be a poster presentation at a professional meeting.

Registering for the MPH Capstone

In addition to completing either 260.710: Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals or 260.720:

Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences, students are required to register for the 2-credit MPH Capstone

course number in their final term before graduation when the project will be completed and presented – this includes

both the written and oral components of the project. For most full-time program students, this will be in Term 4. This may

vary for students in the part-time/online program. Students anticipating a May graduation should register for the 2-credit

MPH Capstone course number in Term 4; an August graduation – Summer Term; and December graduation – Term 2.

The MPH Capstone course numbers are xxx.800. The 3-digit prefix number is determined by the primary department of

the BSPH faculty capstone adviser (see list of departments below). The capstone adviser must have a primary or joint

appointment in the School of Public Health. Department affiliation for any faculty member in the School can be determined

by going to the Faculty Directory at http://www.jhsph.edu/faculty/directory/list/. If you are uncertain as to your capstone

adviser’s departmental affiliation, check with your adviser.

MPH Capstone numbers (2 credits required for MPH)

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology PH.120.800

Biostatistics PH.140.800

Environmental Health and Engineering PH.186.800

Epidemiology PH.340.800

Health, Behavior & Society PH.410.800

Health Policy & Management PH.300.800

International Health PH.220.800

Mental Health PH.330.800

Molecular Microbiology & Immunology PH.260.800

Population, Family & Reproductive Health PH.380.800

The MPH Capstone course number is not an actual course. It is the course number that students register for to receive credit and

a passing grade for their capstone work.

If a student’s capstone adviser determines that the student should register for additional academic credits for the capstone

project prior to the term of completion, the student should register for these as special studies research credits (typically

totaling 1-3 credits) with the capstone adviser.

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Capstone adviser’s department Course Number

Special Studies/Research course numbers (1-3 credits optional, must be approved by the capstone adviser)

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology PH.120.840

Biostatistics PH.140.840

Environmental Health and Engineering PH.188.840

Epidemiology PH.340.840

Health, Behavior & Society PH.410.840

Health Policy & Management PH.300.840

International Health, Health Systems PH.221.840

International Health, Human Nutrition PH.222.840

International Health, Disease Control PH.223.840

International Health, Social & Behavioral PH.224.840

Mental Health PH.330.840

Molecular Microbiology & Immunology PH.260.840

Population, Family & Reproductive Health PH.380.840

Resources/Support for Capstone Projects

Capstone Teaching Assistants

Teaching assistants will be available to consult on such issues as data analysis, content, and thinking through your project.

The teaching assistants will have office hours during which students may meet with them or correspond with them by phone,

email, or Zoom.

Librarians

Donna Hesson, MLS

dhesson@jhmi.edu

Available for a Zoom meeting by appointment. Please schedule a meeting via email.

Welch Library Online Tutorials

The Welch Library’s website offers tutorials on various aspects of referencing, finding online resources, preparing

presentations, grant writing, etc. at https://browse.welch.jhmi.edu/teaching-learning-resources/welch-library-videos

Student Handbook on Referencing

The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with an overview of the school’s standards and expectations regarding

referencing and citation.

https://my.jhsph.edu/Offices/AcademicIntegrity/Documents/Referencing%20Handbook.pdf#search=referencing

For additional guidance on referencing rules, formats, and styles, students can check the Chicago Manual of Style

(https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html), or the American Psychological Association Style Guide to Electronic

References (https://apastyle.apa.org/learn/faqs/style-guide-differ?_ga=2.92822109.137521177.1614357460-

1696208564.1614357460).

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Additional assistance is available from Ms. Tobey McGuiness at the IRB Office: IRBNav@jh.edu.

Please make sure that you have completed the IRB Worksheet before contacting the IRB Office.

BSPH Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval for an MPH Capstone

The BSPH IRB Office (https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/institutional-review-board-irb) is charged with

assuring that human subject research studies conducted in the school comply with internal school policies and external

regulations designed to protect human subjects. All students who plan to do human subjects research must have IRB

approval before working with human data or samples and/or before contacting human subjects. “Human subjects research”

is broadly defined to include any activity involving living humans that seeks to test a hypothesis or answer a scientific

question. This can include both secondary data analysis and research involving direct contact with subjects.

To determine if your project involves human subjects research, complete the IRB Worksheet at

http://jhsph.us2.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1GrF6WBUcNFZCV6. This worksheet will indicate any additional required to

properly document IRB approval of your project.

If a student is listed as a researcher on an ongoing, IRB-approved study at an external institution (other than JHU), the

student must submit the following to the BSPH IRB Office at [email protected]:

a. BSPH IRB Determination Request Form (Primary [New] Data Collection or Secondary Data Analysis)

b. Copy of the institution IRB approval letter that lists the student as an investigator

c. Copy of the IRB-approved research study protocol

More information about student projects and the IRB can be found on their website at https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-

and-services/institutional-review-board-irb/student-research

The following resources are available to assist students with their IRB questions:

•

Navigating the IRB: A Primer for Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/default/files/2022-05/student-primer12may2022.pdf (click on the “Student

Manual” link on this page). This online IRB Office publication is designed to provide additional information about the

IRB process.

•

IRB Worksheet at http://jhsph.us2.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1GrF6WBUcNFZCV6. This is an aid in determining if

your project involves human subjects research and requires IRB approval.

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Examples of Capstone Projects from Previous Years

Examples of projects from previous years are available online, at https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/academic-

programs/masters-degrees/master-of-public-health-mph/curriculum/mph-capstone-schedule, under Step 1 and Step 5. The

examples provided show the breadth of possible topics and formats of the capstone project. In addition, binders with

copies of capstone project papers completed by students from previous years are available at the MPH Program office

(Room W1015, Wolfe Street Building).

Capstone Honors and Awards

The MPH Capstone Awards Committee bestows special honors to the best overall capstone projects. Nominations are

accepted from capstone advisers. The winners will be selected by the awards committee based on the written project. Each

capstone award winner receives a plaque for excellence. The student with the single overall best capstone project will also

receive a $500 award.

MPH Field Experience Fund Award

The MPH Field Experience Fund awards can be used to develop an MPH capstone project or to have a population- based

practicum experience. The award is intended primarily to provide support for students during the Winter intersession

period to develop their practicum and/or capstone project. For example, the award could be used for travel to collect

data or to obtain a direct hands-on practical public health experience. The awards can be used for individual field

experiences ($750/domestic or $2,000/international awards) or group field experiences involving multiple students

($6,000 per group project/$2,000 per student maximum.) An application for the award consists of a short paper outlining

the capstone project or the practicum experience and how the funds will be used. The application must have the signed

signature of a Hopkins faculty member as well as an off-site preceptor.

The MPH Field Experience award recipients will each submit a 2-page written summary of their experiences and present a

poster at the Annual Global Health Day in the spring.

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Graduation

Students in the MPH program can graduate at three different times of the year, May, August and December. While

students may graduate at any of these three times, the School Convocation and University-wide Commencement ceremonies

only take place in May.

Students who graduate in August or December are invited to participate in the School and University-wide ceremonies

during the following May.

To be eligible to graduate and participate in the Convocation Ceremony, students must complete all MPH program

requirements as listed in the “Summary of Graduation Requirements” section.

The BSPH Registrar’s Office will send an email to students instructing them on how to submit the required Graduation

Application in SIS. All students must complete this application by the noted deadline to be added to the official graduation

roster.

Students will not graduate if they are not on the official graduation roster.

Additional information about the School Convocation and University-wide Commencement Ceremonies can be found at:

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/convocation

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Getting Advice, Mentoring, and Your Questions Answered

Academic Advising Network

Each MPH student is assigned to an Academic Advising Network. The roles of the Academic Network Advisers are to

provide both group and individual mentoring and foster interaction and shared knowledge within a network identified by

a common interest area. They will address questions about courses and activities related to student interests and goals. The

Academic Network Advisers will suggest elective coursework, seminars, activities with centers, and provide

recommendations of faculty to serve as possible capstone advisers. They also will assist students with the completion of

their Goals Analysis and Curriculum Plan.

Advice on Program or School Policies/Procedures

Students should use the MPH Program Office staff as a source for advice on the day-to-day details of the program,

questions regarding program requirements, school policies or administrative procedures.

Questions about Student Services

For specific questions about academic rules and regulations, especially concerning registration, financial aid or student

billing and accounts, please consult the BSPH Student Services website at https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services.

Questions/inquiries can be submitted to the Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management (SEAM) by submitting

the SEAM online form found at https://support.sis.jhu.edu/case/.

Advice about Personal or Other Issues

Other non-academic issues may come up during your program. If personal issues arise and you think you may benefit from

some form of counseling, the Student Assistance Program is available. For more information, contact (443) 287-7000.

Website: http://jhsap.org

Finally, if an issue comes up and you just don’t know where to turn, please contact the MPH Program Office

([email protected], 410-955-1291, Room W1015, Wolfe Street building) and we can help triage it for you.

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BSPH and JHU Offices and Contact Information

Career Services

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-student-affairs/career-services

Tel: 410-955-3034

• Career coaching for students and alumni

Fax: 410-502-9809

• Help in preparing a public health resume

Email: JHSPH.careers@jhu.edu

• A robust database of public health jobs and internships

•

Information about employers

•

Access to a growing network of public health professionals

Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

http://ctl.jhsph.edu/help/

•

CoursePlus

•

Coursera

•

Introduction to Online Learning Module

•

Computer and technology requirements for BSPH eLearning sites

Disability Support Services

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/about/key-commitments/inclusion-diversity-anti-racism-and-equity-idare/student-disability-services

Tel: (410) 955-3034

• Review of disability documentation

Fax: (410) 502-9809

• Arranging accommodations

Email: jhsph.dss@jhu.edu

International Services

https://ois.jhu.edu/

Tel: 667-208-7012

• Immigration and student visa issues (including I-20 forms)

Email: internationalservices@jhmi.edu

• Travel signatures

•

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

The OIS website also provides some information related to taxes, drivers’

licenses and social security numbers for international students.

JHSAP (Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program)

http://www.jhsap.org/

Tel: 443-287-7000

• Short-term counseling • School-life coaching and

Toll Free: 866-764-2317

• Crisis response adjustment

Fax: 410-502-0404

• Healthy relationship support • Educational workshops

Email: [email protected]du

BSPH Information Technology

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-information-technology

Phone: 410-955-3781

• JHSPH ID • Multimedia Studio

•

Laptop Recommendations • MyJHSPH Portal System

•

On-Campus Printing • BSPH Wireless Network

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JHU Information Technology

http://www.it.johnshopkins.edu/gettingstarted.html

East Baltimore campus: 410-955-HELP (4357)

• JHED ID • Virus Protection

http://it.johnshopkins.edu/help/

• JHU Email • University-wide wireless connection

•

Purchasing computers and software

Student Enrollment and Account Management (SEAM)

https://support.sis.jhu.edu/case-home

Tel: 877-419-5131

Virtual or In-person meetings:

https://seam.jhu.edu/contact/

•

Billing, payments and refunds • Student tax information

• Pay your tuition • Federal Work Study

• Account balance/bill inquiry • Loan Forgiveness and

• Refund inquiry Repayment Assistance

• Third party payer

•

Course registration • Health Insurance inquiry

• Register for classes • Request diploma

• Add/Drop inquiries • Interdivisional Registration

• Change grading system • Update student information

• Difficulty registering • Veteran Benefits

• Apply for graduation • Verify enrollment or degree

• Alert holds

• Financial Aid

• Apply for Financial Aid

• Check status of financial aid

application

• Evaluate financing options

SOURCE

https://source.jhu.edu/

Tel: 410-955-3880

• Information on opportunities for community involvement, including special

Fax: 410-502-2736

studies, capstones, internships, federal work-study, and volunteer positions

Email: SOURCE@jhu.edu

• Personal advising for individual students and student organizations

•

Listings of community service opportunities in Baltimore

•

Volunteer listserv and Weekly Service Scoop (subscribe!)

•

Programs on the history of East Baltimore and tours of the community

•

Preparation programs for working in the community

Student Life

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-student-affairs/student-life

Tel: 410-502-2487

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Fax: 410-502-9809

• Personal Development Coaching

Email: jhsph.diverse@jhu.edu

• Non-academic advising and support

Welch Library

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https://welch.jhmi.edu/

Donna Hesson, MPH Informationist

Tel: 410-955-3028

Email: dhesson@jhmi.edu

•

Guidance on accessing and utilizing library resources

•

Tutorials on various aspects of referencing, finding online resources,

preparing presentations, grant writing, etc.

Policy for BSPH Graduate Student Sick Leave

Please note this policy is for students who are studying in a full-time program.

All students receiving a fellowship/stipend from BSPH for full-time study while enrolled in a Master's or PhD program at the

School are entitled to 15 days (three weeks) paid sick leave per year. Days may be used for a student's own sickness or to

care for a family member. Unused days may not be carried over into the following 12-month period and are not payable

upon departure.

When a student takes sick leave, they should notify their academic faculty adviser and keep them as up to date as

feasible. At its discretion, the department or adviser may require the student to submit verification of the need

for sick leave from their healthcare provider to the University Health Service Center for review. Any documents containing

a student's medical information must be kept separate from their academic file. Extended absences (more than two weeks)

must be reported by the student and the adviser to the Department Administrator as quickly as possible. If the illness

requires an extended absence, the student may apply for a leave of absence.

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APPENDIX

SUMMER TERM INFORMATION

Table of Contents

Summer Curriculum Overview

Optional Summer Course Electives _____________________________________________ 3

Introduction to MPH Studies __________________________________________________ 4

Master Summer Schedule of MPH Activities and Events _____________________________ 5-6

Hopkins and The Baltimore Community _________________________________________ 7

The Power of Public Health: Wednesday Welcome Sessions _________________________ 8

Core Curriculum, Optional MPH Concentrations, and Customized Program of Study

BSPH Certificate Programs __________________________________________________ 10

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Summer Curriculum Overview

During the first summer term of study, new full-time MPH students will take the following courses in July and

August:

180.601.01: Environmental Health (5 credits)

Meghan Davis, John Groopman, Brian Schwartz & Jon Links

340.601.01: Principles of Epidemiology (5 credits)

Rosa Crum

300.610.01: Public Health Policy (4 credits)

Joshua Sharfstein

380.755.01: Population Dynamics and Public Health (2 credits)

M.E. Hughes

300.615.01: The Tools of Public Health Practice (1 credit)

Beth Resnick and Paulani Mui

550.860.92: Academic and Research Ethics at JHSPH (0 credits) [Required]

550.867.01 : Introduction to MPH Studies (0 credits)

The course includes summer faculty advising sessions with faculty; discussion sessions and enrichment

seminars, and core requirement and concentration information sessions. Students will complete the MPH

Individualized Goals Analysis Self-Assessment and Course-by-Course Curriculum Plan.

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Optional Summer Course Electives

All full-time MPH students must register for the summer courses totaling 17 credits. Students considering enrollment in an

additional elective course for the summer are strongly encouraged to consider the following factors prior to making their

decision:

• The emphasis of the summer term is on the required courses in which you are already enrolled. Consider the schedule

and workload for these courses. Do you have the additional time/energy to dedicate to another course? Consider the

other people/activities in your life outside of school that you have already made a time commitment to this summer.

• Learning more about the academic environment in the School of Public Health will also begin this summer. The

University system in the United States differs from those in other countries. Course requirements and workload

expectations may be different from what you have encountered previously. Allow yourself sufficient time this summer

to adjust to your new academic setting.

• In addition to coursework, the summer term offers opportunities to attend other optional program sessions, as well as

meet and network with your fellow MPH classmates. You’ll want to have time to enjoy this aspect of the program too.

• Be sure to also allow yourself time to adjust and get acclimated to your “new home”. If this is your first time to

Baltimore and/or the United States, you’ll have lots to learn and discover about the city and our country. In addition to

coursework, this will be part of your learning experience this summer. You’ll want to learn how to navigate around

campus and the city of Baltimore and be able to participate in campus activities or other fun happenings in the city.

Finding a balance between work and “play” is important!

The following are the course electives that are available during the summer term, they are all online courses: (You must have

already completed the Introduction to Online Learning (IOL) course to be eligible to enroll in any of the following offerings):

Summer Term Online Courses

221.606.81

Training Methods and Continuing Education for Health Workers (4 credits)

221.688.81

Social & Behavioral Foundations of Primary Health Care (4 credits)

300.750.81

Teaching, Learning and Leading – in the classroom, in the Workplace and in the Community (1 credit)

312.617.81

Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (3 credits)

390.750.41

Introduction to Clinical Research (2 credits)

550.630.81

Public Health Biology (3 credits)

552.601.84

Foundational Principles of Public Health (0.5 credits) *

552.603.84

The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing a Population's Health (0.5 credits) *

552.608.84

Biologic, Genetic and Infectious Bases of Human Disease (0.5 credits) *

552.609.84

Psychological and Behavioral Factors That Affect a Population's Health (0.5 credits) *

552.610.84

The Social Determinants of Health (0.5 credits) *

552.611.84

Globalization and Population Health (0.5 credits) *

*Offered from July 31 to August 27

Steps required to add a summer course:

Discuss the additional course selection with your Summer Faculty Advisor when you meet on June 29th and obtain their

approval to add the course to your summer schedule.

Add the course via SIS online registration at https://sis.jhu.edu/sswf/ during the summer add/drop period.

(Add July 3 -July 7. Drop July 3-July 14)

Helpful Course Information Links:

Introduction to Online Learning (IOL): https://courseplus.jhu.edu

Course Directory: https://www.jhsph.edu/courses

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Introduction to MPH Studies

Course Faculty: Summer Faculty Advisors and MPH Academic Coordinator

Format: Discussion sessions with summer faculty group advisors; enrichment seminars, information sessions,

Goals Analysis required assignments.

Learning Objectives

• Introduce students to the MPH educational program

• Introduce students to basic concepts on various aspects for approaching a population-based health

problem

• Enable students to articulate national and international perspectives of public health problems

• Provide a structured process for MPH students to plan their educational program through the

completion of the Individualized Goals Analysis

Course Requirements

Students are required to:

1. Attend all Summer Faculty Advising meetings and other Introduction to MPH Studies information

sessions.

2. Submit Customization\Concentration Election Form by July 21

3. Complete the MPH Individualized Goals Analysis Part 1 Self-Assessment assignment by July 28

4. Complete the MPH Individualized Goals Analysis Part 2 Curriculum Plan assignment by September

(faculty academic advisor approval required prior to submission).

Method of Student Evaluation

Students will be evaluated (Pass\Fail) on their attendance and participation at the Summer Faculty

Advising meetings and the other Introduction to MPH Studies information sessions, in addition to completing

both assignments (Parts 1&2) of the MPH Individualized Goals Analysis requirement.

Schedule of Introduction to MPH Studies Sessions

See the Summer Calendar of Events for a listing of required attendance meetings and information sessions

(marked in bold). All activities will be conducted in-person.

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Summer Schedule of MPH Activities and Events

***Attendance required for activities in Bold***

Mon., June 26

9:00am-4:00pm: New Full-time MPH International Student Welcome & Information Day, Feinstone Hall

Thurs., June 29

8:00am-4:30pm – MPH Orientation (Day 1)

12:00-2:00pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Summer Faculty Advising Lunch Meetings

(various locations)

Fri., June 30

: 8:30am-5:00pm MPH Orientation (Day 2)

3:00-5:00pm Ice Cream Social, Gallery/Wall of Wonder

Mon., July 3

: First day of class:

10:00-11:00am – Intro. to MPH Studies: Welcome to First Day of Classes

11:00-11:50am – Intro to MPH Studies: Library Orientation, Sommer Hall

Tues.., July 4

: HOLIDAY – NO CLASSES

Wed., July 5

: 11:00am-12:00pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Academic Ethics Overview: Jon Vernick, Office of Academic

Integrity, Sommer Hall

12:00-12:15pm – Lunch pick-up at Gallery/ Wall of Wonder

12:15-1:20pm – Intro to MPH Studies: Summer Advising Lunch and Activity (various locations)

Thurs., July 6

: 11:00am-12:30pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Core Curricular Choices, Part I, Sommer Hall

3:30-4:30pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Core Curricular Choices, Part II, Sommer Hall

Fri., July 7

: 10:00am-12:00pm – Intro to MPH Studies: RefWorks\Database Searching, Sommer Hall

Tues., July 11

: 11:00am-12:30pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Concentrations/Customization Fair, TBA; (Infectious Disease will be

having their Concentration Fair on Friday July 14

, 12:30pm – 1:30pm)

Thurs., July 13

: 12:00-12:15pm – Lunch pick-up at Gallery/ Wall of Wonder

12:15-1:20pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Summer Faculty Advising Lunch Meetings

(various locations)

Fri., July 14

: 12:30pm-1:30pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Infectious Disease Concentration Fair, TBA

Mon., July 17

: 10:00am-12:00pm – SOURCE Bus Tour - Registration req’d at [email protected]

Tues., July 18th:

11:30am-1:30pm – SOURCE Bus Tour - Registration req’d at source@jhu.edu

2:30pm-4:30pm – SOURCE Bus Tour - Registration req’d at sourc[email protected]du

Fri., July 21

: CUSTOMIZATION & CONCENTRATION ELECTION FORMS DUE

Mon., July 24

: 12:30pm-1:30pm – “Community Involvement: Dispelling Myths, Providing Tips” SOURCE Panel Discussion,

Sommer Hall

Tues., July 25

: 11:00-12:00pm – PhD & DrPH Alumni Panel, W2030

Sat., July 29

: SOURCE- MPH Day of Service

Tues., Aug. 1

: 3:00pm-4:00pm – Alumni Speaker Series: Mentors & Networking, Becton-Dickinson (W1020)

Wed., Aug 2

: 12:00-1:00pm – Careers in Global Health, Becton-Dickson (W1020)

Thurs., Aug. 3

: 11:00am-12:00pm – Intro to MPH Studies: Capstone Info. and Field Experience Session (1), Sommer Hall

Tues., Aug. 8

: 1:00-2:30pm – Certificate Fair & Special Groups, Anna Baetjer and Wall of Wonder

3:00pm-4:00pm – Intro. to MPH Studies: Practicum Info. Session, Sommer Hall

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UPCOMING KEY DATES

Thurs., Aug. 10

: 12:15-1:30pm – Introduction to MPH Studies: Summer Faculty Advising Lunch Meetings, Lunch Not Provided

Fri., Aug. 11

: 12:00-1:15pm – JH Technology Ventures, Golnoosh Kamali, Becton Dickinson (W1020)

Tues., Aug. 15

11:00am-12:00pm – Alumni Speaker Series Panel for International Students, Becton Dickinson (W1020)

Fri., Aug. 25

: 1

TERM REGISTRATION ENDS and LAST DAY OF SUMMER TERM

Mon., Aug. 28

: 1

TERM INSTRUCTION BEGINS

Goals Analysis Key Dates

Part 1

Due: July 28, 2023

Part 2

Due: Sept 29, 2023

Capstone Presentation Timeline for Full-time presentations at May Capstone Symposium, May 11, 2024

Complete 260.720: Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences (This is

only applicable to students who matriculated in June 2019 and later)

No later than 3rd Term

Submit Capstone Information Form

By November 17, 2023

Submit final capstone outline to capstone advisor

By February 2, 2024

Submit first draft of project to capstone advisor

By March 15, 2024

Submit final draft of project to capstone advisor

By April 12, 2024

Upload only the capstone advisor approved final paper and slides to drop

box. Unapproved papers will not be accepted.

By April 29, 2024

Give oral presentation

Saturday, May 11, 2024

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Hopkins and the Baltimore Community

MPH students, as public health students, have an intention to serve the public. They are part of the BSPH

community and can collaborate with communities in Baltimore. To learn more about the communities

surrounding JHSPH, its history, the role of Hopkins in the community and the many opportunities for student

involvement, students can look to SOURCE, the community engagement and service-learning center serving

the JHU health professional schools, as well as other programs and offices in the School of Public Health

which collaborate with local organizations to improve health disparities in our city.

Working with Baltimore community-based organizations on volunteer or practicum experiences can be

facilitated through involvement with SOURCE, the Urban Health Institute (UHI), and other offices. Service-

learning opportunities, such as the Baltimore Community Practicum course (BCP), will be introduced at

Orientation. Information about BCP and other practicum experiences will be presented during the

Practicum Information Session on August 8, 2023.

Join our SOURCE East Baltimore Bus Tour on July 17 and 18, 2023 and learn more about our hyper-local

community partner sites on this engaging tour! We will provide information about the history between JHU

and East Baltimore, as well as issues impacting our East Baltimore community. The bus tour will be led by

SOURCE’s Community Consultant, Glenn Ross.

Students can also learn more about opportunities for community involvement, as well as the history of

Hopkins’ relationship with Baltimore, by attending SOURCE virtual events. To stay connected and receive

announcements each week, subscribe to SOURCE's email newsletter, known as the SOURCE Service Scoop,

by sending an email to SOURC[email protected] with “Subscribe” in the subject line, and indicating enrollment as

an MPH student. Visit SOURCE online at http://SOURCE.jhu.edu to learn more.

The MPH Day of Service in the East Baltimore Community is Saturday, July 29, 2023.

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The Power of Public Health:

Hybrid Wednesday Welcome Sessions

Wednesday Welcome Sessions - Summer 2023

(These sessions are part of the 300.615 Tools of Public Health Practice Class. All zoom links for the sessions

will be posted in the Tools of Public Health Practice Courseplus site.) The on-site session will be held in

Sommer Hall (E2014, Wolfe St. Building).

Join us for the hybrid Wednesday Welcome Series to learn more about ongoing work at the School and

meet others across the Bloomberg School Community!

Attendance (on-site, online, or watching the recording) at any one of the following 3 sessions is required as

part of the Summer 300.615 Tools of Public Health Practice course.

All sessions will be hybrid (Zoom links for each session are posted in the Tools of Public Health

Practice Courseplus site.) After each session, there will be both networking opportunities to connect

with others across the Bloomberg community.

The Power of Public Health: Hybrid Wednesday Welcome Series

Hosted by the Office of Public Health Practice

Date/Time:

All sessions are

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST

Session Title

July 12

Meet the 3 Deans: Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of the Johns Hopkins

Bloomberg School of Public Health

This session will feature 3 deans of the School of Public Health: Current Dean Ellen

MacKenzie and former Deans Michael Klag and Alfred Sommer.

July 19

Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity: IDARE Efforts at the Johns Hopkins

Bloomberg School of Public Health

The IDARE session will feature a discussion on the work being done across the school and

in the community to address inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and equity.

July 26

Mental Health as a Priority in our Work AND in our School Community

This session will feature a discussion on the importance of mental health and well-being in

our public health work and in the BSPH community.

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Core Curriculum, Optional MPH Concentrations, and Customized Program of Study

The MPH core curriculum and associated choices are described in the Core Curriculum of this manual. MPH students may

either elect an optional concentration area or customize their program of study.

Students will make this selection by Friday, July 21 by submitting the electronic Customizing/Concentration Election Form.

Information about your interests and goals that you indicate on this form will assist in making your faculty academic network

advisor assignment.

The educational objectives, course of study, and capstone experience requirements for each concentration are described in

the Customized/Concentrations Appendix A. Specific questions concerning each concentration should be directed to the

concentration faculty directors at the Concentrations/Customization Fair on July 11

and July 14

(Infectious Diseases).

Students who customize their program of study complete the core MPH requirements and choose elective courses for the

remaining credits to complete their degree. More information about the concentrations and customizing your program of

study can be found in the Concentration Section of this manual.

For the 2023-24 academic year, students can select one of the following areas:

• Customized Program of Study

• Aging & Public Health

• Child & Adolescent Health

• Epidemiologic & Biostatistical Methods for Public Health & Clinical Research

• Food, Nutrition & Health

• Food Systems and Public Health

• Global Environmental Sustainability & Health

• Health Leadership & Management

• Health Systems & Policy

• Humanitarian Health

• Infectious Diseases

• Social & Behavioral Sciences

• Women’s & Reproductive Health

CUSTOMIZATION/CONCENTRATION

FAIR

Tuesday, July 11 and Friday, July 14:

Core Curricular Choices Sessions

Part One: Thursday, July 6

11:00am – 12:30pm

Part Two: Thursday, July 6

3:30 – 4:30pm

Key Deadlines:

July 21: Customizing/Concentration Election Forms

Due

November 8: Deadline for changing from certain

concentration areas to another.

No switches allowed after Drop period for 3rd

Term for Customized Program of Study.

When changing from a concentration to a

customized course of study, students must notify the

full-time MPH Academic Coordinator and the

Concentration Directors.

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A10

Certificate Programs

The School offers certificate programs in specific areas of study. Concentrations and certificate programs differ in that

concentrations are intended specifically for MPH students and incorporate faculty advising and the capstone experience

within the concentration. MPH students may pursue a certificate program; however, a student in a concentration area should

check with the concentration directors to ensure that there is no substantial overlap between the concentration and certificate

requirements. For more info, see Certificate Programs and contact the faculty sponsors of the certificate programs listed on

the website.

There will be a “Certificate Fairs” throughout the summer where faculty will be available to discuss specific certificates and

other areas of interest. This is an excellent way to network with faculty. Please see certificate options below:

• Adolescent Health**

• Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain*

• Bioethics

• Climate and Health

• Clinical Trials**

• Community-Based Public Health (CBPH)

• Demographic Methods

• Environmental and Occupational Health**

• Epidemiology for Public Health Professionals

• Food System, Environment & Public Health**

• Evaluation: International Health Programs

• Gender and Health

• Gerontology

• Global Health**

• Health and Human Rights

• Healthcare Epidemiology & Infection Prevention &

Control

• Health Communication

• Health Disparities and Health Inequality

• Health Education

• Health Finance & Management** see note below

• Hearing Loss*

• Humane Sciences and Toxicology

• Humanitarian Health

• Injury and Violence Prevention

• Leadership for Public Health and Healthcare**

• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer

(LGBTQ) Public Health

• Maternal and Child Health

• Mental Health Policy, Economics & Services

• Ophthalmology*

• Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

• Population and Health

• Product Stewardship for Sustainability**

• Public Health Advocacy

• Public Health Economics

• Public Health Informatics**

• Public Health Preparedness

• Public Health Training for American Indian Health

Professionals

• Public Mental Health Research

• Quality, Patient Safety and Outcomes Research**

• Rigor, Reproducibility, and Responsibility in

Scientific Practice

• Risk Sciences and Public Policy

• Surgery*

• Tropical Medicine

• Vaccine Science and Policy

* MPH Interest Group (not a certificate)

** Can be completed completely online

Note - Not available to students in the MPH Health Leadership & Mgmt. Concentration