Academic Enrichment Options
Peace Corps Master’s International Program
“Preparing students to work in global environments and become successful contributors to global health solutions is a high priority at the UIC School of Public Health. The Peace Corps Master’s International Program provides the perfect opportunity for our students to accomplish this by applying their skills to promote healthy populations and improve the quality of life in countries in need around the world.” - Paul Brandt-Rauf, Dean, UIC School of Public Health
The UIC SPH Peace Corps Master’s International (MI) program in public health is currently the only one of its kind in the Midwest region. Upon completion of the MPH degree and Peace Corps service, students will have attained both the academic preparation and field practice experience necessary to be a successful employee in the field of global public health.
Qualifications for Admission: Interested students will apply simultaneously to UIC SPH and the Peace Corps and may choose to concentrate in any of the four academic divisions. Applicants for the MI program must indicate their interest in the Statement of Purpose and Objectives section of the SOPHAS application. Admission to UIC SPH does not guarantee admission to the Peace Corps.
Program Requirements: MI students will be expected to fully or mostly complete their didactic coursework prior to leaving for the Peace Corps. Course requirements vary among divisions and range from 42 to 56 semester credit hours. A student attending full time will be on campus for one and a half years, complete their Peace Corps commitment abroad in 27 months, and return to campus for a final semester of study. Part-time students should expect to spend an additional one and a half years to on campus. A student will be awarded five semester hours of field practicum credit for his/her Peace Corps experience based on the on-going completion of a portfolio while abroad and the submission of a portfolio summary report upon return. In addition, it is anticipated that upon his/her return, the student will base a capstone project on their Peace Corps experience, earning one additional hour of credit.
Further Information: For more information, please visit www.uic.edu/sph/global or contact Global Health Program Coordinator, Alyson Lofthouse, at alofth2@uic.edu or (312) 996-0054.
The Global Health Concentration (GHC) will provide MPH and MS students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to confront and successfully address emerging global health problems.
GHC is designed to attract students at the masters’ level who are interested in preparing for international careers in government, with international NGOs and health care agencies, industry, and academic institutions. Foreign students who undertake the concentration will be prepared to return to their home countries to work in the country’s ministry of health, with international governmental agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other health care organizations.
Concentration Requirements: In addition to meeting SPH and specific division requirements, students admitted to the Concentration will complete 12 hours of designated course work consisting of two core courses (open to all SPH students) and one elective. Additionally, the field practicum and capstone or thesis must be focused on a global health component.
Applicant Details: The Global Health Concentration prepares students for international careers with government, with international NGOs and health care agencies, industry, and academic institutions.
Applying to the Concentration: As the concentration is pursued in addition to the School-wide and divisional requirements, students apply to the concentration upon admittance. Applications to the concentration are due by the last day of registration in the fall term. The application is available at: http://www.uic.edu/sph/global/academics_courselist.shtml
Further Information: For more information, please see the Global Health Initiative website and the Student Handbook.You may also contact Ms. Alyson Lofthouse, Global Health Program Coordinator, at alofth2@uic.edu or (312) 996-0054.
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Through collaborative research activities, field-based learning in courses and field practica, MCHP faculty and students work closely with state and local health agencies, welfare and education agencies, not-for-profit advocacy organizations, and community-based health and social service organizations to improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families, particularly in Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Regions V and VII. The MCHP at UIC-SPH is one of twelve MCH programs at schools of public health in the United States that are currently funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Concentration Requirements: In addition to meeting SPH and specific division requirements, students admitted to the Concentration will complete an additional 15-16 semester hours of designated course work in maternal and child health.
Applicant Details: Students must meet the UIC School of Public Health admission requirements in order to apply to the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program. Preference for admission is given to applicants holding an advanced degree within a professional discipline relevant to MCH and who have had at least two years experience in their profession. Applicants with a bachelor's degree, experience in public health programs or related areas, and clear professional goals related to MCH are also considered.
Applying to the Concentration: Applications for admission to the MCH program will be directed to the Community Health Sciences (CHS) division in SPH. Interest in the MCH program is indicated by selecting the appropriate degree program and concentration under Community Health Sciences in the School Designations section of the SOPHAS application. You will also be asked to provide letters of support and a statement of purpose that highlights your prior experience in MCH and your plans for a career in this field. Please be sure to carefully review all the SOPHAS application requirements before beginning the application process.
Further Information: For more information, please see the Maternal and Child Health website and the Student Handbook. You may also contact Ms. Kate Barcal kbarcal@uic.edu or at (312) 413-5625.
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The Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology program,a joint effort by the Divisions of Community Health Sciences (CHS) and Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EPID/BSTT) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health (SPH) offers graduate training leading to either the Master of Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. This program is designed for students wishing to focus on applied MCH Epidemiology. Graduates of this program have the analytic skills to enable them to perform many of the activities of the MCH planning cycle at a very high level: surveillance, assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and policy development.
Program Requirements: In addition to meeting SPH requirements, students admitted to the MPH program in MCHEPI will complete an additional 33-35 semester hours of designated course work in maternal and child health and epidemiology (including specific division requirements). Students in the PhD program in MCHEPI must fulfill SPH and Graduate College PhD requirements. Students must also take a combination of courses in Epidemiology, Maternal and Child Health, as well as courses in planning, assessment and analytic methods. Courses used to fulfill the major and collateral areas of concentration for MCH students need advisor approval.
Applicant Details: The MCHPEPI program is designed for CHS and EPID/BSTT students at the MPH and PhD level who have an interest in applied MCH epidemiology. Students must meet the UIC School of Public Health admission requirements in order to apply to the MCHEPI program. Preference for admission is given to applicants holding an advanced degree within a professional discipline relevant to MCH and who have had at least two years experience in their profession. Applicants with a bachelor's degree, experience in public health programs or related areas, and clear professional goals related to MCH are also considered.
Applying to the Concentration: Applications for admission to the MCH Epidemiology program will be directed to the Community Health Sciences (CHS) or Epidemiology and Biostatistics divisions in SPH. Interest in the MCHEPI program is indicated by selecting the appropriate degree program and area of specialization under Community Health Sciences or Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School Designations section of the SOPHAS application. You will also be asked to provide letters of support and a statement of purpose that highlights your prior experience and your plans for a career in MCH epidemiology. Please be sure to carefully review all the SOPHAS application requirements before beginning the application process.
Further Information: For more information, please see the Maternal and Child Health website and the Student Handbook. You may also contact Ms. Kate Barcal at kbarcal@uic.edu or at (312) 413-5625.
An Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology concentration provides specialized training to enable students to describe and characterize the determinants of occupations and environmental diseases and injuries. Students will learn to understand the strengths and weaknesses of alternative epidemiologic study designs, used in the context of occupational and environmental epidemiologic research.
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Since its establishment in 1958, the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) has worked to improve the quality and efficiency of higher education through voluntary cooperative action by its eleven member institutions.
- University of Chicago
- Ohio State University
- Michigan State University
- Indiana University
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Northwestern University
- University of Iowa
- University of Illinois, Chicago and Urbana/Champaign
- Purdue University
- University of Minnesota
- University of Michigan
- Pennsylvania State University
The purpose of this program is to allow the PhD or DrPH student to take advantage of specialized courses, laboratory and library facilities, and related faculty guidance available at universities in the Big Ten and the University of Chicago. Under the program, doctoral students may spend two semesters or three quarters at any of the other CIC institutions.
Applicant Details: In order to apply for this program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Public Health degree program.
- Obtain approval of the major advisor and the Office of the Dean at SPH.Return the application to the Graduate College for approval. The Graduate College will forward the application to the HOST University. It is strongly recommended that application be made early in the semester preceding anticipated participation in the program.
- All fees for CIC courses are paid on campus at University of Illinois rates.
- Students must register for CIC 500 at UIC for the same number of credit hours they are enrolled at the host university in order to receive credit for the course work.
Further Information: The Graduate College administers this program for the UIC campus, and interested students should consult the Graduate College Bulletin; or contact: Edward Blaha, Graduate College, M/C 192, at: 312-413-2548 or by email at: mistered@uic.edu.
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