OVERVIEW
The Division of Community Health Sciences
(CHS) is one of four academic divisions
of the School of Public Health (SPH). CHS
focuses on health needs and multidisciplinary
interventions, preparing students to assume
leadership or middle-management positions.
Three degree programs (MPH, MS and PhD) and two certificate programs (Basic and Advanced Community Public Health Practices) are offered in CHS. Specialized study is offered in three tracks:
behavioral sciences and health promotion,
gerontology, community-based research methods and maternal
and child health (including MCH Epidemiology).
The approach within CHS is analytical, critiquing
today's programs in light of their historical
development and current realities. CHS faculty
evaluate the effects of services on the
health status of specific groups and work
to improve the structure, process, and content
of services through education using the
latest scientific theories, practices, and
policies.
Careers for graduates include public health
practice, teaching, and research. The skills
a student brings to the School of Public
Health remain relevant. Graduate study in
public and community health adds new knowledge
and competencies in primary prevention and
health promotion, the solution of health-related
problems, health policy formation and analysis,
and in planning, managing, and evaluating
health programs for specific at-risk populations.
The program allows the individual to bring
a broad perspective to his/her position
and often advance to a higher level of responsibility.
The possible careers vary widely. For example,
a clinician with an MPH degree may become
a public health program director, planner,
consultant, or a legislative aide. A graduate
with an MS or PhD degree may become a researcher
or a university faculty member.
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