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Academic Programs / Health ProfessionsPublic HealthDr. Ian A. Greaves, Chair Ritter Annex, 9th Floor publichealth@temple.edu
The Department of Public Health's curriculum prepares students for diverse careers in the public health field that focus on creating, implementing, and evaluating interventions and programs designed to improve health status and quality of life for all individuals. The department has a national reputation and all levels of study are accredited by CEPH (Council on Education in Public Health) ), including the Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Epidemiology (MS-Epi), Master of Science in Environmental Health (MS-Environmental Health) and Ph.D. programs. As one of the few accredited undergraduate public health programs in the country, the department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in public health for undergraduate students in which students study the broad range of public health concerns, including individual disease prevention and injury/harm reduction behaviors, distribution and development of disease through epidemiological assessment and community program development, implementation, and evaluation. Students learn to use educational interventions to provide health information, gain experience in assessing the needs of target populations, clarify program goals and objectives, and develop strategies to motivate and involve their clients/patients in educational interventions. The Public Health major trains entry-level health educators to provide frontline preventive health information, services, and health behaviors interventions at the community level, particularly in communities with high-risk populations. Graduates typically work in: voluntary health agencies, public health departments, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, corporate work sites, community health organizations, family planning clinics, and managed-care facilities. They can also apply for graduate public health programs (Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Epidemiology, or Master of Science in Environmental Health) or other health professions. Mission of the DepartmentThe mission of the department emphasizes the principles and practices of applied social-behavioral science of public health by creating and evaluating applied interventions, programs, curricula, and policies designed to improve the health status and quality of life of individuals and communities. The department strives to contribute to the rapidly-changing knowledge base in the applied social-behavioral sciences. The department’s strong service mission ensures that faculty and students are available to the communities served by Temple University; thus the department emphasizes scholarly service to regional, state, and national institutions and organizations, including schools, hospitals, and voluntary and government health agencies. Because of the pressing needs for health services in the region, coupled with our urban location, the program emphasizes public health and health education for diverse populations. The Department of Public Health follows the requirements set forth by Temple University regarding General Education. The department has also established additional core and cognate requirements for all Public Health majors.
University RequirementsAll new students starting in the 2010-2011 academic year and beyond are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum. All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are listed below and are identified by "WI" in the RCI column.
Public Health Requirements for New Freshmen
Public Health requirements for new Transfer Students
In addition to Public Health requirements, transfer students will need to complete any remaining General Education (GenEd) requirements.
Minor in Public Health
Certificate in Emergency Management with Special PopulationsTemple University’s Department of Public Health, in collaboration with Temple’s Center for Research Preparedness Education and Practice (C-PREP), is offering classes for preparing the public health workforce and emergency managers to address the needs of special populations in a competency-based and practice-oriented framework. In emergency management a special population is any group of people that needs extra support to be prepared for an emergency, as well as those needing community support to respond successfully and recover in disasters or emergency situations. These classes are for practitioners in emergency preparedness and response, public health professionals, undergraduate students, and recent graduates with an interest in emergency preparedness and response. This program consists of a four- or five-course sequence, depending on previous coursework. For current public health majors and minors at Temple University, two of these courses can be used to fulfill elective requirements. The certificate program can be finished in either one or two years part time, and the courses are all offered online so that students from all over the globe and at different stages in their career can take advantage of the program. This certificate will be listed on your transcript upon completion. FEMA Higher Ed calls this program a national first in their April 11, 2008 program report.
PRE-REQUISITE (1): This course may be waived if the student can demonstrate either NIMS certification or similar coursework taken at a college or university with a grade of B or better. Public Health 2207: Principals of Emergency Management: A Public Health Perspective CORE (3): The core courses will address the basic competencies in emergency preparedness, response, and mitigation. Within these core competencies the needs of special populations will be addressed. Public Health 2202: Man-Made Disasters: Radiological, Chemical & Biological Terrorism Public Health 2208: Natural Disasters: Response and Recovery Public Health 2215: Special Populations: Strategic Community Outreach ELECTIVE (1): The electives will allow the student to customize the certificate program to meet their educational objectives and professional needs within the rubric of emergency preparedness and special populations. This includes the option to take graduate-level electives as appropriate. Recommended electives include: Public Health 2201 or Public Health 5105: Health Communication; graduate or undergraduate credits; in-person Public Health 2205 or Public Health 5004: Stress and Change; graduate or undergraduate credits; online
For more information, contact: Sylvia Twersky-Bumgardner, MPH
Certificate in Construction Safety ManagementTemple University's Department of Public Health is offering a certificate program in Construction Safety Management. This program is designed for those who intend to seek employment as a safety management professional in the construction industry in order to reduce accidents, injuries and illnesses. This program will enable the student to:
The Construction Safety Management Certificate is geared toward recent high school graduates, undergraduate students, the construction professional (e.g., electrician, carpenter, etc.) seeking to increase his or her knowledge of construction safety and health, and the industrial safety professional seeking to expand his or her knowledge of safety in the construction field. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED, OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health course. REQUIRED COURSES are in the Departments of Public Health and Civil and Environmental Engineering: 1. Safety Hazards in the Construction Industry 2. Health Hazards in the Construction Industry 3. Construction Management for the Safety Professional 4. Prediction and Prevention of Construction Related Accidents 5. Construction Methods and Materials 6. Construction Safety Management Internship For further information, contact: Ms. Joyce Hankins Coordinator of Student Services Department of Public Health College of Health Professions and Social Work Temple University 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 Phone: 215-204-7213 Fax: 215-204-1854 E-mail: jhankins@temple.edu |
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