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. The MPH degree program includes a completely online option. Specialized study is offered in 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 provide the foundation. 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 graduate with a 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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