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Visit the Public Health Faculty and Staff Directory to learn more about the faculty and staff in the Department of Public Health.

Department Office Hours.

Fall and Spring Semesters: 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Summer Semester: 8:00am – 4:30pm.

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Chapter 3 - Public Health Graduate Degree General Requirements.

Non-Credit Bearing Requirement, all students.

Public Health Foundations Training

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By the end of their first semester, students entering a Public Health graduate program must successfully complete “Public Health Foundations Training,” an online course found on Blackboard. The zero-credit course is composed of 5 modules that provide an introduction to foundational public health concepts. Completion of the course occurs when the student has successfully reviewed all modules and passed each corresponding quiz. See: Public Health Foundations Training. 

This requirement is waived for those having earned a B.S. degree from a C.E.P.H.-accredited B.S. program.

M.P.H. Requirements.

M.P.H. Credit Bearing Requirements

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Applied Practice Experience (A.P.E.): M.P.H. Graduate Practicum (PHP 667).

M.P.H. students participate in a 200-hour applied practice experience.  Options include U.S.-based and international settings.  This course provides an opportunity for students to apply public health competencies through direct experience in a practice setting and to gain an understanding of public health policies and practices in the field. This course is completed after year 1 or year 2 of the program; registration is by permission of instructor only. PHP 667 is a flex-long course that begins in the Spring semester (year 1 or 2) and concludes in the following summer. Students complete a preparatory seminar requirement in the spring and the practice experience in the summer.

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All M.P.H. students complete an integrative learning experience. In partial fulfillment of this 2-credit course, students submit a final integrative paper demonstrating the ability to utilize the learned M.P.H. competencies in real-life public health issues. 

M.P.H. Non-Credit Bearing Requirements - Interprofessional Education (I.P.E.):

All M.P.H. Students participate in an interprofessional education (I.P.E.) experience. This is a non-credit bearing experience and is mandatory to meet degree requirements. This experience includes:

Preparation

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The completion of a self-study module to introduce students to the importance of interprofessional collaboration to improve individual and population-level health and to the competencies that support effective interprofessional practice. Once all activities are accomplished, a certificate of completion is uses.

Engagement

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Participation in interprofessional teams to examine and propose solutions to a public health problem.

Assessment

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1. • Completion of a pre- and post-assessment that evaluates students’ confidence in their ability to effectively participate on in interprofessional teams. 
   • A two-page report to include: 
     1. A description of the public health problem (affected population and significance); 
     2. roles and responsibilities of represented professions; 
     3. determination if other professions or parties are needed to reach an optimal outcome; 
     4. how interprofessional collaboration potentially produced a better outcome than if one discipline alone worked on the resolution of the problem; 
     5. the importance of attitudes, values, perceptions of, and approaches to other others when working on an interprofessional team to address a public health concern.

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All M.S.P.H. Public Health Graduate Students complete a thesis. The thesis is an empirical study of some aspect of public health that demonstrates a student’s ability to conceptualize and theorize a specific topic, formulate research questions, conduct appropriate analysis, and present the results in a clear, accurate, and logical manner. 

Thesis Advisor and Committee:

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A thesis proposal is developed in consultation with the faculty advisor and includes the following: Introduction, Importance of the Study, Literature Review, Research Questions or Hypothesis, and Proposed Methodology and Analysis. The proposal is approved by the thesis committee. Committee members are given at least two weeks to read the proposal prior to the proposal defense date. At the thesis proposal defense, the student presents the proposal and answers questions posed by the thesis committee. The committee may offer suggestions to further guide the development of the project.  Upon the committee’s approval of the proposal, the student, in consultation with the advisor, determines if the study requires Institutional Review Board (I.R.B.) approval. If required, the student must gain I.R.B. approval prior to the start of the study  Guidelines . Guidelines can be obtained from: from IRB Approval.

Defense of Thesis:

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* Thesis credit may be split, 3 credits in the fall and 3 credits in the spring; and moving the fall elective to spring.

Chapter 5 - Certificates of Advanced Study (C.A.S.)

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All graduate students are members of the Graduate Student Organization (G.S.O.). This organization offers many social opportunities, as well as connections to on-campus services. See the recognized graduate student organizations here: Graduate Student Organizations.

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The public health program graduate assistantships are 50% positions in which students provide 10 hours weekly of teaching or research-related work during the fall and spring semesters. Graduate assistants are awarded 12 credits of tuition scholarship per academic year (fall, spring, and/or summer) and a stipend.

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Reappointment of G.A. positions are not guaranteed. G.A.s may not be reappointed in cases where the G.A. cannot meet the obligations of their academic and G.A. responsibilities or the needs and resources of the department have changed. In cases of appointment, reappointment, or loss of appointment, the student will be notified in advance. In cases of non-renewal of an appointment, the reason for non-renewal will be provided. In cases the assistantship has specific terms or conditions, the student will be notified of such.

Professional and Career Development Opportunities

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The Syracuse University Graduate School offers a variety of professional and career development opportunities. Opportunities include workshops, labs, and one-on-one appointments on topics such as: career exploration, research, job preparation, T.A. support, and a variety of others. Learn more at Professional and Career Development.

Research Opportunities

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All graduate students have the opportunity to engage in research with Public Health and other related faculty. This research is a core component to the M.S.P.H.; however, interested students in other graduate programs are encouraged to consider these opportunities as well, as time permits. For information on Falk faculty research, see here: Falk College Research.

Chapter 7 - Academic Policies & Procedures.

 Syracuse University Academic Rules.

Academic Record:

19.0 Advanced Credit Examinations

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25.0 Flagging Courses

26.0 Grades

Academic Status:

27.0 Minimum G.P.A. to Continue Graduate Work

28.0 Student Status

Academic Actions:

29.0 Internal Transfer

Degree and Certificate Programs:

30.0 Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs

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Public Health offers graduate-level independent study courses. However, however they are only offered when students have special circumstances or a specific research need. Independent study courses are not offered as a means to fix scheduling needs. 

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Graduate students may retake a course in which they earned a grade of C+, C, C-, or F, with the approval of their department/college and the Graduate School. Graduate courses may be retaken only once. A repeated course replaces the original course on the student's degree program of study, but both the original course and the repeated course will appear on the student's transcript and both courses will calculate , unless the original course is flagged.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of nine transfer credits are accepted by the program. To be accepted, the credits must have been earned at another regionally accredited graduate school in the United States or at an institutional equivalency recognized in another country; earned in a course in which the grade earned was at least a B. Coursework completed on a pass/fail basis is not eligible for transfer unless approved by the academic unit chair and dean of the Graduate School; is in integral part of the degree program; and is approved by the Public Health department.

Chapter 8 - Academic Advising & Forms.

Advising Statement.

Academic Advising is an essential component of a Syracuse University education. The University is committed to providing the individual advice and assistance that students need at every step throughout their degree programs. A successful system of academic advising is highly dependent upon a shared commitment of students, faculty, and staff to the process and the availability of timely, accurate information.  

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Students are responsible for scheduling, preparing for, and keep advising appointments; for seeking out contacts and information; and for knowing the basic requirements for their degree programs. Students bear the final responsibility for making their own decisions based on the best information and advice available and, ultimately, on their own judgment.

Academic Advising: Advisor Responsibilities.

Advisors are responsible for developing a thorough knowledge of the degree requirements within the students’ program of study and a working knowledge of academic options and resources throughout the University. Advisors are expected to involve students by encouraging them to ask questions, gather information and explore options so that they may develop a meaningful academic plan. Advisors will be available to students on a regular basis, monitor their advisees’ progress, assist in considering career options, and make appropriate referrals to other campus offices.

Academic Advising: Assignment of Advisor.

Advisors are assigned at the time of admission to the program. The assigned advisor and their contact information can be found on MySlice > View My Advisor.

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All Falk College students have an Advising Report online in MySlice under “DegreeWorks”. This report is an advising tool to be used in collaboration with your academic advisor. Students review this report before the advising session to determine which courses have been used to satisfy degree requirements and to develop a plan for future courses to discuss with your academic advisor.

Forms.

Graduate school forms may be downloaded from the Syracuse University Graduate School. The Graduate Program of Study form is to be completed and filed within the first semester of study.

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Additional information and advising resources can be found on the Department of Public Health websites website: Forms & Information.  

Chapter 9 - Communication.

Electronic Mail (Email).

The Department of Public Health uses email and BlackBoard to communicate with students and student groups in a timely fashion. All emails will be sent to the student’s S.U. Email address. It is the responsibility of the student to check their S.U. email in a timely fashion.

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1. Address all faculty as Dr., Professor, Mr., Ms., Mx., unless given permission to address to the faculty member by another name. This includes any oral or written communication.
2. Speak directly with involved faculty concerning a perceived need or conflict in a timely fashion, rather than waiting until the end of the course.

Blackboard.

Blackboard is a web-based system that allows students and faculty to participate in class components online. Students and faculty access Blackboard using a standard internet browser. Blackboard allows an instructor to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, online quizzes, and more. The degree to which blackboard Blackboard is used in a course varies. All Public Health courses utilize the Blackboard system for posting of course syllabi and other documents related to the course.

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Office of Disability Services (O.D.S.): Syracuse University values diversity and seeks to promote equal access to educational opportunities for all students. Students who believe that an accommodation for a disability is needed , should contact the Office of Disability Services.

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A range of opportunities and awards are available to students in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, providing students with the means to enhance personal, academic, and career growth.

Falk College Award.

Graduate School Master’s Student Research Award:

This award recognizes an outstanding Master’s student in within Falk College. Evaluation is based on academic achievement with particular emphasis given to achievement in research.

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Syracuse University awards merit-based scholarships to graduate students based on recommendations from the students’ academic department. Learn more about graduate scholarships and other funding opportunities at: at S.U. Scholarships and Funding Opportunities.

External Scholarship Opportunities.

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Chapter 12 - Safety and Emergency Information. 

Syracuse University Department of Public Safety.

Syracuse University is home to the S.U. Department of Public Safety, a department focusing on law enforcement, fire safety, emergency management, crime prevention, and additional services to keep the campus community safe. Learn more about the department at Syracuse Department of Public Safety.

Escort Services.

Syracuse University provides an array of safety escort services, including a walking service and a shuttle service. Learn more at Safety Escort Services.

Safety and Emergency Information Cell Phone System.

The Divisions of Campus Safety and Emergency Services and Enrollment and the Student Experience provides a download app that makes storing relevant campus safety information on your cell phone easier. With a simple download, you will be able to important import contact cards that contain information for the following campus resources. Learn more about these resources at: at S.U. Safety and Emergency.

• Department of Public Safety.
• Safety Escorts.
• Syracuse University Ambulance.
• Counseling Center.
• Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team.
• Title IX Office.
• Student Assistance.