2015-2016 MPH Student Handbook
Master of Public Health
2015-2016
Student Handbook
Shaping Tomorrow’s Health…Today!
Master of Public Health Program
HPNP BLDG  1225 Center Drive  Gainesville, FL 32610-0195
352-294-8350  www.mph.ufl.edu
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
WELCOME
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COLLEGE OVERVIEW
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Mission, Goals, and Values
Organizational Structure
Major Administrative Units
Academic Programs
PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM OVERVIEW
 How the MPH Program Works
 Key Contacts for MPH Students
 MPH Core Competencies
 Principles of Ethical Practice
 Plans of Study
BIOSTATISTICS
 Concentration Overview
 Faculty
 Curriculum & Competencies
 Guidelines for Internships/Special Projects
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
 Concentration Overview
 Faculty
 Curriculum & Competencies
 Guidelines for Internships/Special Projects
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EPIDEMIOLOGY
 Concentration Overview
 Faculty
 Concentration Competencies
 Guidelines for Internships and Special
Projects
PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGMENT & POLICY
 Concentration Overview
 Faculty
 Curriculum & Competencies
 Guidelines for Internships/Special Projects
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
 Concentration Overview
 Faculty
 Concentration Competencies
 Guidelines for Internships/Special Projects
PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE
 Concentration Overview
 Campus MPH Curriculum
 Online MPH Curriculum
 Sample Plans of Study
 Sample Concentration Competencies
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PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP AND SPECIAL
PROJECT
 Overview
 PHC 6946 Public Health Internship Syllabus
 Internship Questionnaire
 Internship and Spec Project Proposal Form
 Internship Evaluation Form
 Agency and Preceptor Evaluation Form
 Student Log
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PHC 6601 Seminar in Contemporary Public
Health Issues Syllabus
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Detailed Guidelines for Public Health Day
and Internship
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Oral Report Assessment Form
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FACULTY ADVISOR INFORMATION
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Assignment
Request for Change of Advisor
Faculty Advisor Role
Letters of Reference
PREPARING TO GRADUATE
 Important Information
PROGRAM POLICIES & GENERAL
REMINDERS
 Policy on Undergraduate Courses
 Student Honor Code
 Satisfactory Progress in the MPH Program
 Leave of Absence and Readmission
 MPH Concentration Change Procedures
 MPH Concentration Change Form
 Establishing Florida Residency
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CAMPUS FACILITIES
PUBLIC HEALTH DAY PRESENTATIONS
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HPNP Complex
Library
Bookstores
CIRCA Computer Labs
Teaching Center
Student Health Care Center
Counseling Center
Career Resource Center
Food Service
Gift Store & Miscellaneous Items
Post Office
CPR
Newspaper
Parking
Phone
Other Resources
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Financial Aid
MPH Tuition FAQs
General Program Reminders
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College of Public Health and Health Professions
Public Health Programs
1225 Center Drive
PO Box 100182
Gainesville, FL 32611-0182
352-273-6444 (Phone)
352-273-6199 (Fax)
www.mph.ufl.edu
WELCOME!
Welcome to the Master of Public Health Program! Here you can develop the skills to
have far-reaching effects on health, especially on the health of those most in need. Whether
you choose to conquer an infectious disease, fight bioterrorism, influence health policies, or
tackle disparities in access to health care, you will find the tools you need in Public Health!
In the MPH program at UF, you may choose from among six concentrations — biostatistics,
epidemiology, environmental health, public health management and policy, public health
practice, and social and behavioral sciences — to explore and develop your career as a
leader in public health.
This Student Handbook has been assembled to assist you in matriculating through the
program. It includes many of the instructions and forms you will need to successfully
complete your degree requirements. Please also review the University of Florida Graduate
Catalog and the Graduate Student Handbook for this academic year. Don’t forget to use our
website to view and download important forms and new information. You are responsible
for completing all academic requirements by the deadline dates and times established by
the University. Published information regarding these deadlines each semester is available
from the program and/or the UF Graduate School.
Our very best wishes as you embark on this new stage of your career. We stand ready to
assist you in every way we can. Please do not hesitate to consult with any of us as questions
and issues arise.
MPH Program Faculty and Staff
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COLLEGE OVERVIEW
The Master of Public Health Program is offered by the College of Public Health and Health
Professions (PHHP), one of six colleges that comprise the University of Florida Health
Science Center. The other colleges are Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and
Veterinary Medicine. Established in 1958, the College was the first of its type in the United
States dedicated to educating students of many different health professions in an academic
health center. In 2003, the College expanded beyond its original focus on health professions
to embrace public health as integral to its mission and goals. We envision our long history
of national leadership in the education of health professionals to continue far into the
future through development and application of innovative models of education, research,
and service that derive from collaboration among public health disciplines and the health
professions.
The mission of the College, which was adopted in February 2007, is:
To preserve, promote, and improve the health and well-being of populations,
communities, and individuals. To fulfill this mission, we foster collaborations
among public health and the health professions in education, research, and
service.
Consistent with its mission, the College has three primary goals:
1. Provide excellent educational programs that prepare graduates to address
the multifaceted health needs of populations, communities, and individuals
2. Conduct quality research and disseminate findings that are responsive to
priority health needs
3. Lead and actively participate in serving our university, our professions,
individuals, and communities
We emphasize the development of intellectual resources and skills that can help our
graduates address today’s complex health problems and pursue fulfilling careers in a
variety of health arenas. The College strives to impart the following values to all of our
students:
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Commitment to excellence
Diversity
Integrity
Respect for human dignity
Social responsibility
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Organizational Structure
The College is comprised of the dean’s office, nine departments, and eleven centers. The Master of
Public Health program is administered by the dean’s office, in collaboration with the departments
of Biostatistics, Behavioral Science and Community Health, Environmental and Global Health,
Epidemiology, and Health Services Research, Management and Policy. The organization of the
College is shown in the following diagram.
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Major Administrative Units for Public Health Programs
Administrative Units
Dean’s Office
Administrative offices for the college;
includes staff management, advising,
academics, financial aid, budget,
research development, and personnel
issues; oversees bachelor of health
science program; coordinates public
health programs.
Department of Biostatistics
Oversees biostatistics concentration in
the MPH program; offers MS and PhD in
Biostatistics.
Department of Environmental &
Global Health
Oversees environmental health
concentration in the MPH program;
Offers One Health concentration in the
PhD in Public Health
Department of Epidemiology
Oversees epidemiology concentration
in the MPH program; offers PhD in
Epidemiology
Department of Health Services
Research, Management & Policy
Oversees health management and
policy concentration in MPH program;
offers MHA program and health
services research PhD program;
Social & Behavioral Science
Concentration
Phone
Number
Key Contacts
Dean:
Michael Perri, PhD
Executive Assoc Dean:
Stephanie Hanson, PhD
Associate Dean for Research and Planning:
Linda Cottler, PhD
Associate Dean for Educational Affairs:
Amy Blue, PhD
Director, Public Health Programs:
Sarah McKune, PhD
Chair:
Peihua Qiu, PhD
MPH – BIO Concentration Coordinator:
Yueh-Yun Chi, PhD
PhD Coordinator:
Babette Brumback, PhD
Chair :
Tara Sabo-Attwood, PhD
MPH – EH Concentration Coordinator:
Bernard Okech, PhD
MHS – One Health Coordinator:
Caronne Rush
PhD Coordinator:
Andy Kane, PhD
Chair:
Linda Cottler, MPH, PhD
MPH – EPI Concentration Coordinator:
Krishna Vaddiparti, PhD
PhD Coordinator:
Cindy Prins, PhD
Chair:
Arch Mainous, III, PhD
MPH – PHMP Concentration Coordinator:
Nicole Marlow, PhD
PhD Coordinator:
Arch Mainous, III, PhD
MPH – SBS Concentration Coordinator:
Mark Hart, PhD
PhD Coordinator:
Tracey Barnett
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273-6377
294-4981
273-5468
273-6443
294-1925
294-5917
273-5366
273-9449
273-5254
294-4316
294-5316
273-5468
273-5746
273-5934
273-6072
273-5129
273-6072
273-8545
273-6072
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Academic Programs
The College’s commitment to improvements in all aspects of health is reflected in the variety of
bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs available.
Bachelor’s Programs
Degree
Health Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor of Health Science (BHS)
Health Science, Health Science track
Bachelor of Health Science (BHS)
Health Science, Pre-Public Health track
Bachelor of Health Science (BHS)
Health Science, Pre-OT track
Bachelor of Health Science (BHS)
Master’s Programs
Degree
Biostatistics
Master of Science (MS)
Epidemiology
Master of Science (MS)
Environmental & Global Health: One Health
Master of Health Science (MHS)
Health Administration
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Arts (MA)
Occupational Therapy
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Public Health
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Doctoral Programs
Degree
Audiology
Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
Biostatistics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Clinical and Health Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Epidemiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Health Services Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
 Environmental and Global Health Concentration
 One Health Concentration
 Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration
Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Rehabilitation Science
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Graduate Certificate Programs
Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation
Geriatric Care Management
One Health
Public Health (campus & online)
Global Public Health
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PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is offered in four different formats: a traditional 48credit MPH program, an accelerated 42-credit MPH for qualified health professionals, a combined
bachelor’s to master’s degree MPH program, and collaborative programs with complementary
master’s and doctoral degrees. In each format, students may concentrate in one of the five core
areas of public health: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health management and
policy, and social and behavioral sciences. In addition, health professionals who wish to obtain
breadth in public health may pursue a concentration in public health practice. The MPH curricula
have been designed to meet current developments in the field of public health, Council on
Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation criteria, and the College’s mission, goals and
objectives.
The major characteristics and graduation requirements of the 48-credit MPH curriculum are:
 One course in each of the five core areas (15 credits)
 Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues (1 credit)
 Core courses in an area of concentration (12-18 credits)
 Elective courses relevant to the chosen concentration and individual career goals (up to 15
credits)
 Public Health Internship (5-8 credits)
 Major paper and presentation (credit assigned through the Seminar in Contemporary Public
Health Issues)
Specific course requirements and elective options for each concentration are listed under each
concentration in this handbook.
Students attain depth in public health knowledge and skills by selecting one core area for their
concentrations. They obtain a broad knowledge base of public health issues and perspectives
through the MPH core courses and electives. The concepts presented in these courses are
integrated and assimilated through an internship which provides an opportunity for each student
to apply his or her knowledge in the real world of public health practice. Students may engage in
many activities during an internship. However, each student must have one special project which
serves as the basis for a major paper and a presentation. These final activities of the MPH program
are intended to encourage students to understand their projects in the larger context of public
health as a cross-disciplinary field and in relation to the competencies expected of all MPH
graduates. Student presentations are scheduled on one or two Public Health Days near the end of
fall, spring, and summer semesters.
The 42-credit accelerated program is designed for working professionals, but it may be completed
on either a full- or part-time basis. All professional students must complete 15 credits of core public
health course work, 12-18 credits in a concentration area, 1 credit of seminar in contemporary
public health issues, and 5 credits of an internship. Candidates for this program must possess a
terminal degree in a health science field.
Joint programs between the MPH and the MD, DPT, DVM, PharmD, DMD, and JD degrees involve the
sharing of up to 12 credits (of the required 48 for the MPH), so the amount of time required is less
than it would be if the two programs were pursued sequentially. Students must apply to, and be
accepted by, each program separately. All MPH and concentration core courses are required, as well
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as a public health internship. Joint programs, with admission criteria, curricula, and courses
approved for sharing, are described on the College Web site at
http://www.mph.ufl.edu/programs/collaborative/.
Non-traditional and concurrent programs between the MPH and other graduate degrees are
developed on an individual basis. The University allows no more than nine credits of coursework to
be applied to a second graduate degree. When the MPH is the second degree, students work with
their faculty advisors to identify the courses that will be acceptable as electives in the MPH
program. As in the case of joint programs, students pursue the 48-credit MPH and are required to
complete MPH and concentration core courses, as well as a public health internship. Programs in
this category have been shared with Psychology, Rehabilitation Science, Nursing, Journalism, and
Sociology.
The combined bachelor’s to master’s MPH degree is designed for seniors at the University of
Florida. Students in a combined program complete 15 credit hours of graduate level public health
course work during their undergraduate senior year. These credits count toward both the
bachelor’s program and the MPH. They replace 15 credits of required college and/or general
electives. To accrue the 15 credit hours, students may complete the five core courses, or they may
mix core and concentration courses in an organized, goal-directed plan of study. The remaining 33
credits required for the MPH are completed after acceptance to the Graduate School and the MPH
Program. Students in combined degree programs represent a variety of undergraduate majors.
The College also offers two non-degree opportunities in public health. A 15-credit public health
minor allows undergraduate students to acquire public health knowledge and skills that are
complementary to their chosen career paths, while pursuing their original degrees. A 15-credit
public health certificate is for working professionals and graduate or professional students who
cannot or do not desire to complete a degree program. Both the minor and the certificate programs
have the same curriculum and course options. Students may choose to take all 15 credits in the five
core courses or they may tailor their plans of study to include two 2-credit core courses, and 9
credits in the concentration area of that selected core and 3 final credits in that same area or
another concentration. The public health certificate is available online as well as on campus.
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How the MPH Program Works
The MPH Program is administered through the office of the PHHP Associate Dean for Educational
Affairs Dr. Amy Blue, and the Director of Public Health Programs, Dr. Sarah McKune. Other key
administrative personnel include the Associate Director of the MPH Program Mrs. Telisha Martin,
the Director of Public Health Professional Education Programs Dr. Mark Hart, the Community
Outreach Coordinator Ms. Liz Wood, the MPH Academic Coordinator Ms. Christy Ewing, the
Program Assistant Ms. Leslie Redding, Office Assistant Ms. Eileen Phillips, Online Course
Coordinator Mrs. Truly Hardemon, and Continuing Education Coordinator, Mrs. Amanda Glynn.
MPH concentrations are housed in the departments of Biostatistics, Environmental and Global
Health, Epidemiology, and Health Services Research, Management and Policy.
MPH students declare a concentration area when they apply to the program. Upon enrollment, they
track through the approved concentration area of their choice. Each concentration has a
coordinator who is responsible for overseeing curriculum development and applying program
policies in his/her concentration. Each student is assigned a faculty member who serves as their
primary faculty advisor to provide individual guidance and advice. Working from the templates
provided within each concentration of this handbook, campus MPH students consult with the Mrs.
Martin to draft individualized plans of study, which are subsequently finalized with each student’s
Faculty Advisor. Students in the online program will consult Dr. Hart as their advisor for help with
their plans of study and other concerns. A faculty advisor from one of the 5 concentration areas will
be assigned to online MPH students prior to the internship.
Each concentration allows a different array of options for elective courses, and faculty will often
approve new courses to meet elective requirements.
Registration for students in the campus-based MPH program is managed through Ms. Christy Ewing
and Mrs. Glynn to assure that MPH students have access to the program’s courses.
Students in the online MPH program self-register in ISIS (www.isis.ufl.edu). Students with difficulty
registering should contact the Program Assistant. Access to the program’s courses is via the UF
eLearning System Canvas at http://lss.at.ufl.edu. Courses do not open until the first day of each
semester.
MPH students who are also pursuing a professional degree, may declare a concentration in Public
Health Practice to allow flexibility in customizing their programs to focus on two or more core
public health concentrations.
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Key Contacts for MPH Students
Sarah McKune, PhD
Director, Public Health Programs
HPNP Room 4137
352-294-5495
smckune@ufl.edu
Telisha Martin, MA, MHSE
MPH Associate Director
HPNP Room 4140
352-273-6444
martints@phhp.ufl.edu
Mark Hart, DEd
Director of Public Health Professional
Education Programs
HPNP, Room 4144
352-273-8545
kramtrah@ufl.edu
Truly Hardemon, MEd
Online Course Coordinator
HPNP, Room 4173
352-273-5822
hardemont@ufl.edu
Elizabeth Wood, MPH, TTS
Community Outreach Coordinator
HPNP Room 4141
352-273-6148
liz07@phhp.ufl.edu
Christy Ewing, MBA
Academic Coordinator
HPNP Room 4136
352-273-6443
chrisser@phhp.ufl.edu
Leslie Redding
Online MPH Program Assistant
HPNP, Room 4173
352-294-5772
lredding@ufl.edu
Amanda Glynn
Coordinator, Continuing Education
HPNP, Room 4138
352-273-6491
ahusk@phhp.ufl.edu
Eileen Phillips
Office Assistant
HPNP, Room 4138
352-273-6094
eileen99@phhp.ufl.edu
Traci Krueger, DVM, MPH
DVM/MPH Faculty Advisor
kruegert@ufl.edu
Financial Affairs Contacts
Erica Alexander
Student Financial Affairs Coordinator (MPH)
HPNP Building, Room G-206
(352) 352-273-6115
ericaalexander@ufl.edu
Meredith Dungar
Student Financial Affairs Coordinator (DVM)
Dental Science Building, D322
352-273-5999
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MPH Core Competencies
All students in the MPH Program are expected to master a set of public health competencies during the
course of their studies. The competencies that have been selected by the faculty of the College of Public
Health and Health Professions are derived from the Ten Essential Public Health Services and are
consistent with recommendations of the Association of Schools of Public Health (www.asph.org). The
following table lists the competencies expected of all of our MPH graduates and the courses that
contribute to them. During your first semester in the MPH program, a session of the Public Health
Seminars series will focus on the derivation and applications of these competencies. Throughout your
MPH program, each decision you make about courses and other learning experiences will be guided by
your goal of fulfilling the competencies.
Each concentration also has a set of competencies specific to practice in its field. Students are also
expected to develop competence in these areas of knowledge and skill, which are included with each
concentration description in this handbook.
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MPH Core Competencies and Learning Experiences
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PHC 6410
PHC 6601
PHC 6946
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Monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems
Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community
using an ecological framework
Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues
Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health
problems
Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts
Use laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety
Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health
care when otherwise unavailable
Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based
health services
Conduct research for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems
Communicate effectively with constituencies in oral and written forms
HSA 6114
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PHC 6001
MPH Core Competencies
PHC
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Learning Experiences
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Courses:
PHC 6050: Statistical methods for Health Sciences I
PHC 6052: Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
PHC 6001: Principles of Epidemiology
HSA 6114: Introduction to the US Healthcare System
PHC 6313: Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health
PHC 6410: Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in Public Health
PHC 6601: Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
PHC 6946: Public Health Internship
P: Competency primarily gained in this course
R: Competency reinforced in this course
Notes:
The PHHP Core Competencies for graduates of the MPH degree program are derived, with small modifications, from the 10 Essential Public Health Services (1994).
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Principles of Ethical Practice in Public Health
The College of Public Health and Health Professions expects that all MPH students have a
comprehensive understanding of, and adhere to, the public health code of ethics in their academic and
professional careers. These 12 principles were developed by the Center for Health Leadership and
Practice, Public Health Institute in conjunction with the Public Health Leadership Society’s
http://www.phls.org/home Ethics Work Group, and standing Committee on Public Health Ethics.
Students will find that these 12 principles correspond to the 10 essential public health services.
1. Public health should address principally the fundamental causes of disease and requirements for
health, aiming to prevent adverse health outcomes.
2. Public health should achieve community health in a way that respects the rights of individuals in
the community.
3. Public health policies, programs, and priorities should be developed and evaluated through
processes that ensure an opportunity for input from community members.
4. Public health should advocate and work for the empowerment of disenfranchised community
members, aiming to ensure that the basic resources and conditions necessary for health are
accessible to all.
5. Public health should seek the information needed to implement effective policies and programs
that protect and promote health.
6. Public health institutions should provide communities with the information that is needed for
decisions on policies or programs and should obtain the community’s consent for their
implementation.
7. Public health institutions should act in a timely manner on the information they have within the
resources and the mandate given to them by the public.
8. Public health programs and policies should incorporate a variety of approaches that anticipate and
respect diverse values, beliefs, and cultures in the community.
9. Public health programs and policies should be implemented in a manner that most enhances the
physical and social environment.
10. Public health institutions should protect the confidentiality of information that can bring harm to
an individual or community if made public. Exceptions must be justified on the basis of the high
likelihood of significant harm to the individual or others.
11. Public health institutions should ensure the professional competence of their employees.
12. Public health institutions and their employees should engage in collaborations and affiliations in
ways that build the public’s trust and the institution’s effectiveness.
For more information about the Principles of Ethical Practice in Public Health, go to
http://www.apha.org/NR/rdonlyres/1CED3CEA-287E-4185-9CBDBD405FC60856/0/ethicsbrochure.pdf
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MPH Plans of Study
General plans of study for the 48-credit and 42-credit MPH curriculum are provided in the following
pages. These plans are templates for developing individual plans of study specific to each student’s
needs and career goals.
Campus-based students should meet with the MPH Associate Director in their first semester to begin
developing their individual plan of study. In preparation for this meeting, students should develop a
list of goals they wish to accomplish through the MPH Program. Your faculty advisor and other public
health faculty are also available to consult in the development of the plan of study.
As campus-based students, once you have met with the MPH Associate Director and developed your
initial plan of study, you will need to have your Faculty advisor sign your plan of study. Please provide
a copy of the signed plan of study to the Academic Coordinator to be placed in your student file. At this
time, the Academic Coordinator will register you for public health coursework.
Online MPH students will consult with the Director of Public Health Professional Education Programs,
as well as the Online Program Assistant in preparing their plans of study. Online students are also
responsible for self-registering using ISIS and ensuring that they meet all university deadlines for
course registration.
If your initial plan of study does not change, campus students will be registered each semester
according to the original plan while online students may self-register according to the original plan.
Students wishing to completed a practicum, supervised research or internship credits must submit
appropriate proposal forms with signatures before being registered.
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BIOSTATISTICS
Concentration Overview
Biostatistics uses data analysis to investigate the cause of disease and injuries, as well as to identify
health trends within communities. Students entering into a biostatistics program should possess a
solid understanding of mathematics and a broad knowledge of statistical methods, measures, and
biology.
The biostatistics concentration is designed primarily for students with a previous graduate degree,
particularly in the health sciences, who want to obtain a solid background in quantitative and
analytical methods for public health research. The coursework exposes students to methodology
typically used to analyze different types of public health data and gives them opportunities to apply
these methodologies themselves. Graduates of the MPH program with a concentration in biostatistics
will return to their careers with an improved understanding of quantitative methods for public health
research. This increased knowledge will both facilitate their own research programs and enhance their
ability to critically read the literature in their field.
Faculty in the Department of Biostatistics teach courses and advise students in the biostatistics
concentration. The curriculum is designed to enable students to develop competence in very specific
biostatistical skills. Students are required to develop basic skills in regression analysis, survival
analysis, and epidemiology methods. Each biostatistics MPH student has an opportunity to take public
health electives and complete his/her program of study with an internship that includes a special
analytical project.
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Biostatistics Faculty
Peihua Qui, PhD
Professor & Chair
5242 CTRB
352-294-5911
pqiu@ufl.edu
John Kairalla, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
5233 CTRB
352-294-5918
johnkair@ufl.edu
Yueh-Yun Chi, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Concentration Coordinator
5238 CTRB
352-294-5917
yychi@ufl.edu
Eben Kenah, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dauer Hall, Room 464
352-294-1935
ekenah@ufl.edu
Babette Brumback, PhD
Professor & Associate Chair for Education
5244 CTRB
352-294-5909
brumback@ufl.edu
Amy Cantrell, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
5213 CTRB
352-294-5927
acantrell@ufl.edu
Myron Chang, PhD
Professor
5240 CTRB
352-294-5914
mchang@ufl.edu
Huaihou Chen, PhD
Assistant Professor
5238 CTRB
352-294-5929
huaihouchen@ufl.edu
Somnath Datta, PhD
Preeminent Professor
5225 CTRB
Susmita Datta, PhD
Preeminent Professor
5226 CTRB
Meenakshi Devidas, PhD
Research Professor
6011 NW 1st Place, Room136
352-273-0551
mdevidas@cog.ufl.edu
Faming Liang, PhD
Preeminent Professor
Dauer Hall, Room 442
352-294-1934
faliang@ufl.edu
Ira Longini, PhD
Professor
Dauer Hall, Room 452
352-294-1938
ilongini@ufl.edu
Xiaomin Lu, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
5234 CTRB
352-294-5915
xlu2@ufl.edu
Sue McGorray, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
5221 CTRB
352-294-5919
spmcg@ufl.edu
Arlene Narjano, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
6011 NW 1st Place, Room134
352-273-0577
anaranjo@cog.ufl.edu
Samuel Wu, PhD
Professor & Associate Chair for Research
5243 CTRB
352-294-5910
sw45@ufl.edu
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Yang Yang, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dauer Hall, Room 460
352-294-1933
yangyang@ufl.edu
Baiming Zou, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
3226 CTRB
352-294-5932
bzou@ufl.edu
Fei Zou, PhD
Preeminent Professor
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MPH Biostatistics 48-Credit Concentration
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
PHC 6052
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
II. Concentration Core: 12 credits
PHC 6053
Regression Methods for Health and Life Sciences
PHC 6937
Special Topics: Survival Analysis
PHC 6080
SAS for Public Health Data
PHC 6081
SAS for Public Health Analysis
PHC 6055
Biostatistical Computing Using R
PHC 6000
Epidemiology Research Methods I
III. Concentration Electives**: 9 credits
PHC 6011
Epidemiology Research Methods II
GMS 6818
Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials
PHC 6194
Spatial Epidemiology
PHC 6716
Survey Research Methods
STA 5503
Categorical Data Methods
STA 5223
Applied Sample Survey Methods
STA 5507
Applied Nonparametric Methods
STA 5701
Applied Multivariate Methods
PHC 7013
Bias in Observational Research
PHC 6711
Measurement in Epidemiology and Outcomes Research
STA 5325
Fundamentals of Probability (Prereq: MAC 2313)
STA 5328
Fundamentals of Statistical Theory (Prereq: MAC 2313)
IV. Public Health Electives: 3-6 credits
PHC courses Public health coursework offered by the other tracks
PHC 6917
Supervised Research (Pre-req: consent of the instructor)
Public Health Practicum
PHC 6945
(Requires approval of practicum site and consent of instructor)
V. Internship: 5-8 credits
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
1
Credits
3
3
1
1
1
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
1-3
*Semester
F
F
F
F
F
F,S
*Semester
S
F
F,S
F,S
F,S
S
*Semester
ss
F
F
ss
S
F (even)
F (odd)
S (odd)
varies
varies
F,S,ss
F,S,ss
*Semester
F,S,ss
F,S,ss
1-3
Credits
5-8
F,S,ss
*Semester
F,S,ss
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=Summer. Class schedules are subject to change.
**Other courses may be substituted or added with the approval of the concentration coordinator.
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MPH Biostatistics 42-Credit Concentration
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
PHC 6052
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
II. Concentration Core: 12 credits
PHC 6053
Regression Methods for Health and Life Sciences
PHC 6937
Special Topics: Survival Analysis
PHC 6080
SAS for Public Health Data
PHC 6081
SAS for Public Health Analysis
PHC 6055
Biostatistical Computing Using R
PHC 6000
Epidemiology Research Methods I
III. Concentration Electives**: 9 credits
PHC 6011
Epidemiology Research Methods II
GMS 6818
Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials
PHC 6194
Spatial Epidemiology
PHC 6716
Survey Research Methods
STA 5503
Categorical Data Methods
STA 5223
Applied Sample Survey Methods
STA 5507
Applied Nonparametric Methods
STA 5701
Applied Multivariate Methods
PHC 7013
Bias in Observational Research
PHC 6711
Measurement in Epidemiology and Outcomes Research
STA 5325
Fundamentals of Probability (Prereq: MAC 2313)
STA 5328
Fundamentals of Statistical Theory (Prereq: MAC 2313)
IV. Internship: 5 credits
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
1
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
5
*Semester
F
F
F
F
F
F,S
*Semester
S
F
F,S
F,S
F,S
S
*Semester
ss
F
F
ss
S
F (even)
F (odd)
S (odd)
varies
varies
F,S,ss
F,S,ss
*Semester
F,S,ss
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=Summer. Class schedules are subject to change.
**Other courses may be substituted or added with the approval of the concentration coordinator.
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Student Plan of Study: Biostatistics – 48 credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Summer Semester Total Hrs 3-6 credits
Course
Course
PHC 6052
PHC 6001
HSA 6114
PHC 6410
Course
PHC 6000
PHC 6053
PHC 6080*
PHC 6081*
PHC 6055*
Hrs
3
3
3
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12 credits
Title
Public Health Core
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
Principles of Epidemiology
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems
Psych, Soc & Behavioral Issues in Public Health
Course
PHC 6313
STA 6177
Spring Semester Total Hrs 12 credits
Title
Concentration Core
3
Epidemiology Research Methods I
3
Regression Methods for Health and Life Sciences
1
SAS for PH Data
1
SAS for PH Analysis
1
Biostatistical Computing Using R
Concentration or Public Health Electives
3
Hrs
Faculty Advisor
Date
Student
Date
Course
PHC 6946
PHC 6601
Hrs
Title
Concentration or Public Health Electives
3
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12 credits
Hrs
Title
Public Health Core
3
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
Concentration Core
3
Applied Survival Analysis
Concentration or Public Health Elective(s)
3
3
Spring Semester Total Hrs 6-9 credits
Hrs
Title
Public Health Internship
5-8
Internship
Public Health Core
1
Seminar in Contemporary PH Issues
Associate Director
Date
* Suggested semester. Can also be taken fall or spring of 2nd year.
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Student Plan of Study: Biostatistics – 42 credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Summer Semester Total Hrs 3 credits
Course
Course
PHC 6052
PHC 6001
HSA 6114
PHC 6410
Course
PHC 6000
PHC 6053
PHC 6080
PHC 6081
PHC 6055
Hrs
3
3
3
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12 credits
Title
Public Health Core
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
Principles of Epidemiology
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems
Psych, Soc & Behavioral Issues in Public Health
Course
PHC 6313
PHC 6937
Spring Semester Total Hrs 12 credits
Title
Concentration Core
3
Epidemiology Research Methods I
3
Regression Methods for Health and Life Sciences
1
SAS for PH Data
1
SAS for PH Analysis
1
Biostatistical Computing Using R
Concentration or Public Health Electives
3
Hrs
Faculty Advisor
Date
Student
Date
Hrs
Title
Concentration or Public Health Electives
3
Course
PHC 6946
PHC 6601
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12 credits
Hrs
Title
Public Health Core
3
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
Concentration Core
3
Applied Survival Analysis
Concentration or Public Health Elective(s)
3
3
Spring Semester Total Hrs 6-9 credits
Hrs
Title
Public Health Internship
5
Internship
Public Health Core
1
Seminar in Contemporary PH Issues
Associate Director
Date
* Suggested semester. Can also be taken fall or spring of 2nd year.
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Biostatistics Concentration Core Competencies and Learning Objectives
R
R
P
P
P
R
PHC 6946
P
P
PHC 6601
PHC 6055
P
P
PHC 6000
PHC 6937
Survival
Analysis
P
P
PHC 6081
PHC 6053
1. Describe the role of biostatistics in public health research.
2. Interpret and critique analyses found in public health studies.
3. Use appropriate statistical methodology to address public health
problems.
4. Communicate effectively with investigators in other areas of
public health.
5. Develop presentations based on statistical methods and analyses
for both public health professionals and educated lay audiences.
6. Apply software to conduct statistical analyses.
PHC 6080
Competencies and Learning Objectives
PHC 6052
Learning Experiences
R
R
R
R
P
P
R
P
R
R
P
R
R
P
P
P
R
P
R
R
R
R
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
R
Courses:
PHC 6052 Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
PHC 6053 Regression Methods for the Health and Life Sciences
PHC 6937 Survival Analysis
PHC 6080 SAS for Public Health Data
PHC 6081 SAS for Public Health Analysis
PHC 6055 Biostatistical Computing Using R
PHC 6000 Epidemiology Research Methods I
PHC 6601 Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
PHC 6946 Public Health Internship
P: Competency primarily gained in this course
R: Competency reinforced in this course
Notes: These competencies were developed from ASPH recommendations from http://www.asph.org/userfiles/version2.3.pdf (page 12).
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MPH Biostatistics Concentration
Guidelines for Internships and Special Projects
The purpose of the MPH internship (usually a research internship for biostatistics students) is to
(1) apply the skills learned across the MPH curriculum and within the biostatistics concentration
specifically, and (2) to advance the student’s understanding of biostatistics and public health in a
real-world application and setting. Typically, MPH students should seek an internship that will
extend their post-graduate competitive profile in various government, academic, private, and
agency employment markets. Based on students’ goals, the internship setting may be in a public
health agency, academic setting, or another related organization or agency. Within those settings,
students may focus on a variety of specific discipline or content areas of research, such as infectious
or chronic disease, genetics, or cancer.
This document is intended as an overall guide to our program expectations for these internships/
special projects for biostatistics. The intent is for biostatistics concentration students to experience
and accomplish activities that are considered competencies for biostatistics at the national level. No
one student will perform all activities on this list. However, minimum expectations are given for
groups of these. Consult with your faculty advisor and with the MPH Outreach Coordinator about
these requirements when selecting your project and completing your goals/plan.
A. Planning Activities
1. Literature reviews
2. Study design
3. Grant writing
4. Designing, testing, and adapting data collection methods
5. Group meetings, formal planning work
6. IRB preparation and activities
B. Conducting Collaborative Research
1. Data collection (interviews, records, laboratory, etc.)
2. Working with data entry systems
3. Laboratory or specimen handling and analysis
C. Data Management, Analysis, and Interpretation
1. Designing data collection or data entry systems
2. Database tasks such as data cleaning, programming, variable classification and coding,
designing and updating coding manuals, codebooks, etc.
3. Statistical data analysis
4. Creating tables, graphs, charts of analyses
5. Writing data methods or data interpretation methods
D. Communication
1. Routine memos, forms, files, calls, and electronic communications with team and others
for the internship
2. Written reports and findings
3. Graphics, slides, or the aids in communicating results
4. Oral presentations
5. Disseminating results, e.g., community feedback, newsletters, reports to subjects, etc.
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E. Teams and Systems
1. Working with a lab, clinic, research group
2. Integrating activities at more than one level, e.g., investigator and department, local and
global, community and individual, laboratory and population, etc.
3. Establishing or working in a partnership
F. Community, Population-Level Thinking
1. Activities that relate to group levels, e.g., communities, nation, special subgroups
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Concentration Overview
Professionals trained in environmental health study the impact of our surroundings on our health.
They understand how environmental risk factors can contribute to health issues such as asthma,
cancer, and foodborne illness. Environmental health professionals make up approximately half of
public health personnel and the field accounts for about half of public health expenditures.
Students interested in environmental health typically have a background in biological or physical
sciences, engineering, nursing, medicine, and veterinary medicine. Prior experience in chemistry,
biology, statistics, and Microsoft Excel software is desirable.
Those who graduate with an MPH in environmental health find challenging positions in federal,
state, and county departments of health and environmental protection, other federal agencies,
consulting and research companies, academic institutions, and industry.
The MPH in Environmental Health concentration is part of the Environmental and Global Health
Department. Faculty who teach in the concentration often affiliate with Emerging Pathogens
Institute or the Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology. Some faculty members hold joint
appointments in other UF Colleges, including the College of Veterinary Medicine and College of
Medicine.
The MPH Environmental Health curriculum addresses a diverse range of environmental issues that
concern individuals and communities. Courses and other educational experiences are carefully
structured to enable students to develop competence in specific environmental health skills.
The program offers depth in the effects of chemical exposure and biological agents on human health
and the environment. Required concentration core courses include general toxicology, human
health risk assessment, risk communication, and exposure assessment. Concentration elective
courses may focus on toxicology, infectious diseases, or a combination of the two. Environmental
health courses draw on the extensive expertise of University of Florida faculty and the unique
ecology of our state.
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Environmental Health Faculty
Tara Sabo Attwood, PhD
Interim Chair
HPNP Building Room 4147A
352-294-5293
sabo@phhp.ufl.edu
Joseph Bisesi, PhD
CEHT Building 471, Room 32
352-294-4703
jbisesi@phhp.ufl.edu
Andrew Kane, PhD
Aquatic Pathobiology, Room 101
352-273-9090
kane@ufl.edu
John Lednicky, PhD
Interim Associate Chair
HPNP Building, Room 4155
352-273-9204
jlednicky@phhp.ufl.edu
Song Liang, PhD
Emerging Pathogens Institute, Room 170
352-273-9203
songliang@ufl.edu
Bernard Okech, PhD
Concentration Coordinator
Emerging Pathogens Institute,
Room 1
352-273-5254
bokech@ufl.edu
Richard Rheingans, PhD
HPNP Building, Room 4156
EPI Building, Room 120
352-294-5110
rrheing@ufl.edu
Afsar Ali, PhD
Emerging Pathogens Institute, Room 276
(352) 273-7984
aali@epi.ufl.edu
Stephen Roberts, PhD
CEHT Building 471, Room 12
352-392-2243 x1-5505
smroberts@ufl.edu
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MPH Environmental Health 48-Credit Concentration
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
PHC 6050
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
II. Concentration Core: 13 credits
VME XXXX
Environmental Toxicology
(Pre-reqs: working knowledge of bio, physiology & biochem)
VME 6607
Human Health Risk Assessment
PHC 6702
Exposure Measurement and Assessment
(Pre-reqs: calc, stats & some chem, physics and/or bio)
PHC 6316
Health, Risk & Crisis Communications in Public Health (online - EH &
Online MPH students only)
III. Concentration Electives**: 9-11 Credits
A. Infectious Disease Track
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
1
Credits
3
*Semester
F
F
F
F
F
F,S
*Semester
F
4
3
F
S
3
ss
Credits
*Semester
Aquatic Systems and Environmental Health (blended)
Environmental Management of Vector-Borne Diseases
3
3
S
F
PHC 6519
Zoonotic Diseases in Humans and Animals (online)
PHC 6312
Water Quality and Public Health
PHC 6931
Seminar in Global Health
PHC 6764
Global Public Health and Development 1
PHC 6445
Global Public Health and Development 2
B. Toxicology Track
ENV 5105
Foundation of Air Pollution
PHC 6183
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response (online)
EES 5245
Water Quality Analysis
FOS 5205
Current Issues in Food Safety and Sanitation
SWS 5551
Soils, Water and Public Health
FOS 5732
Current Issues in Food Regulations
ANG 5467
Culture and Nutrition
VME 6603
Advanced Toxicology (pre-req: VME XXXX)
VME 6934
Ecological Toxicology and Risk Assessment
PHA 6425
Drug Biotransformation and Molecular Mechanisms of Toxicity
SYA 7933
Environmental Justice Seminar
IV. Public Health Electives: 3 Credits
PHC courses
Public health coursework offered by the other tracks
Supervised Research
PHC 6917
(Requires approval of research supervisor and consent of faculty advsior)
Public Health Practicum
PHC 6945
(Requires approval of practicum site and consent of faculty advisor)
V. Internship: 5-7 credits
3
3
1
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
S
F
F
F
S
*Semester
S
F
S
F
S
S
Varies
Varies
S-Odd
F, S
F
*Semester
F,S,ss
1-3
F,S,ss
1-3
Credits
F,S,ss
*Semester
5-7
F,S,ss
PHC 6301
PHC 6512
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=Summer. Class schedules are subject to change.
**Other courses may be substituted or added with the approval of the concentration coordinator.
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MPH Environmental Health 42-Credit Concentration
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
PHC 6052
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
II. Concentration Core: 13 credits
VME XXXX
Environmental Toxicology
(Pre-reqs: working knowledge of bio, physiology & biochem)
VME 6607
Human Health Risk Assessment
PHC 6702
Exposure Measurement and Assessment
(Pre-reqs: calc, stats & some chem, physics and/or bio)
PHC 6316
Health, Risk & Crisis Communications in Public Health (online - EH &
Online MPH students only)
III. Concentration Electives**: 6-8 Credits
A. Infectious Disease Track
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
1
Credits
3
*Semester
F
F
F
F
F
F,S
*Semester
F
4
3
F
S
3
ss
Credits
*Semester
PHC 6301
Aquatic Systems and Environmental Health (blended)
PHC 6512
Environmental Management of Vector-Borne Diseases
PHC 6519
Zoonotic Diseases in Humans and Animals (online)
PHC 6312
Water Quality and Public Health
PHC 6931
Seminar in Global Health
PHC 6764
Global Public Health and Development 1
PHC 6445
Global Public Health and Development 2
B. Toxicology Track
ENV 5105
Foundation of Air Pollution
PHC 6183
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response (online)
ENV 5105
Foundation of Air Pollution
EES 5245
Water Quality Analysis
FOS 5205
Current Issues in Food Safety and Sanitation
SWS 5551
Soils, Water and Public Health
FOS 5732
Current Issues in Food Regulations
ANG 5467
Culture and Nutrition
VME 6603
Advanced Toxicology (pre-req: Environmental Toxicology)
VME 6934
Ecological Toxicology and Risk Assessment
PHA 6425
Drug Biotransformation and Molecular Mechanisms of Toxicity
SYA 7933
Environmental Justice Seminar
V. Internship: 5 credits
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
5-8
S
F
S
F
F
F
S
*Semester
S
F
S
S
F
S
S
Varies
Varies
S-Odd
F, S
F
*Semester
F,S,ss
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=Summer. Class schedules are subject to change.
**Other courses may be substituted or added with the approval of the concentration coordinator.
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Student Plan of Study: Environmental Health – 48 credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Course
Hrs
PHC 6316
3
Summer Semester Total Hrs 6
Title
Concentration Core
Health, Risk & Crisis Communication in Public
Health (Online)
Concentration Elective
3
Course
Hrs
PHC 6052
PHC 6313
PHC 6001
3
3
3
VME 6602
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Title
Public Health Core
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
Principles of Epidemiology
Concentration Core
General Toxicology (Online)
Course
PHC 6410
HSA 6114
VME 6607
Spring Semester Total Hrs 12
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core
PHC 6702
3
Exposure Measurement and Assessment
Concentration Electives (9-11 credits required, choose from list)
3
3
Public Health Elective – 3 credits required
3
Course
Associate Director
Date
Student
Date
Fall Semester Total Hrs 10
Title
Public Health Core
3
Psych, Social & Behavioral Iss in Public Health
3
U.S. Health Care Systems
Concentration Core
4
Human Health Risk Assessment
Hrs
Course
Hrs
PHC 6946
7
PHC 6601
1
Faculty Advisor
Spring Semester Total Hrs 8
Title
Public Health Internship
Internship
Public Health Core
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Date
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Student Plan of Study: Environmental Health-42 credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Course
PHC 6316
Course
PHC 6052
PHC 6313
PHC 6001
VME 6602
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Hrs
Title
Public Health Core
3
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
3
Environmental Health Concepts
3
Principles of Epidemiology
Concentration Core
3
General Toxicology (online)
Spring Semester Total Hrs 9
Title
Concentration Core
PHC 6702
3
Exposure Measurement and Assessment
Concentration Electives – (6-8 credits required, choose from list)
3
3
Course
Course
PHC 6410
HSA 6114
VME 6607
Hrs
Associate Director
Date
Student
Date
Course
Summer Semester Total Hrs 6
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core
3
Health, Risk, and Crisis Communications in Public
Health (online)
Concentration Elective
2-3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 10
Hrs
Title
Public Health Core
3
Psych, Social & Behavioral Issues in Public Health
3
U.S.Healthcare Systems
Concentration Core
4
Human Health Risk Assessment
Hrs
PHC 6946
5
PHC 6601
1
Faculty Advisor
Spring Semester Total Hrs 6
Title
Public Health Internship
Internship
Public Health Core
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Date
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MPH Environmental Health Core Competencies and Learning Experiences
Courses
PHC 6313
VME 6602
VME 6607
PHC 6702
PHC 6316
PHC 6601
PHC 6946
VME 6607
PHC 6702
PHC 6316
PHC 6601
PHC 6946
1. Describe to specific communities or general populations the direct and indirect human and
ecological effects of major environmental agents.
2. Describe genetic, physiological and psychosocial factors that affect susceptibility to adverse
health outcomes following exposure to environmental hazards.
3. Explain the health effects and general mechanisms of toxicity in eliciting a toxic response to
exposure to various environmental toxicants.
4. Specify approaches for assessing, preventing, and controlling environmental hazards that
pose risks to human health and the environment.
5. Develop a testable model of an environmental insult or design a way to evaluate an
environmental insult.
VME 6602
Environmental Health Concentration Competencies
PHC 6313
Learning Experiences
P
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Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health
General Toxicology
Human Health Risk Assessment
Exposure Measurement and Assessment
Health, Risk & Crisis Communication in Public Health
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Public Health Internship
P: Competency primarily gained in this course
R: Competency reinforced in this course
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MPH Environmental Health Concentration
Guidelines for Internships and Special Projects
The purpose of the MPH internship is to (1) apply the skills learned across the MPH curriculum
and within environmental health specifically, and (2) to enhance the student’s understanding of
environmental health and public health in real-world applications and settings. During the
internship the student will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carry out a project representative of expected work in the field of environmental health
Demonstrate competence in research/practice/evaluation relevant to environmental health
Gain exposure to an organization’s environment, culture and purposes
Develop professional judgment, understand research ethics, and make new professional
contacts
5. Clarify public health/environmental health career goals
Based on the student’s professional goals, the internship may be in any of a range of settings
(public health or environmental protection agency at a city, county or state level, research
consulting firm, laboratory, business, or corporation) and may focus on one or more specific
disciplines or content areas (e.g., risk assessment, toxicology, infectious disease, environmental
health planning, disaster management).
The intent is for environmental health students to experience and accomplish activities that are
considered performance competencies for environmental health both within the College of
Public Health and Health Professions and at the national level and to integrate competencies
obtained in the classroom. The objective of the environmental health internship is to provide the
student with the opportunity to apply some, if not all, of these competencies in a real world
setting. Consult with your faculty advisor and with the internship coordinator about these
requirements when selecting your project and completing your goals/plan.
A. Conducting Environmental Health Research and Assessments
1. Information gathering (recording of samples and data, use of laboratory and research
methods, etc.)
2. Working with data management systems
3. Specimen handling and analysis in the lab
4. Field research methods and project management
B. Environmental Health Planning Activities
1. Critical evaluation of a body of scientific information
2. Study design or problem assessment
3. Design, test, and adapt data collection methods
4. Group meetings, formal planning work — Delphi methods, interviewing experts, etc.
5. IRB preparation and activities
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C. Data Management, Analysis, and Interpretation
1. Designing data collection or data entry systems
2. Statistical data analysis
3. Creating tables, graphs, charts of analyses and findings
4. Writing data or data interpretation methods
D. Communication and Collaboration
1. Routine memos, forms, files, calls, and electronic communications with team and others
for the internship
2. Written reports and findings
3. Graphics, slides, or the aids in communicating results
4. Oral presentations
5. Disseminating results, e.g., stakeholder feedback, newsletters, reports to subjects, etc.
6. Work with a lab, clinic, research group, public health organization
7. Integrate activities at more than one level, e.g., investigator and department, local and
global, community and individual, laboratory and population, etc.
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EPIDEMIOLOGY
Concentration Overview
Epidemiology focuses on the study of the distribution and determinants of health in populations and
communities. It is the scientific foundation of public health research that seeks to reduce risk factors and
improve health. The discipline also contributes to public health practice and policy, and research in other
health related fields such as medicine and pharmacy. This concentration area is designed to train
professionals to apply the principles and methods of epidemiological investigation in a broad range of
settings.
Students who seek epidemiology as a concentration typically have strong quantitative training, or are
interested in and enjoy quantitative or mathematical work. They tend to describe themselves as enjoying
science, problem solving, analytic reasoning, and have goals that include studying the causes, cures, and
prevention of health problems.
MPH graduates with a concentration in epidemiology are employed as epidemiologists in a broad range
of organizations, such as federal, state and local public health agencies, private, government and
academic research, pharmaceutical and other industries, health care organizations and medical settings,
legal settings, and consulting firms.
Faculty in the Department of Epidemiology teach courses and advise students in the Epidemiology
concentration and in the MS in Epidemiology; PhD program in Epidemiology. The curriculum is designed
to prepare practicing epidemiologists and to provide a foundation for those who wish to continue to a
PhD program in Epidemiology. Courses and other educational experiences are carefully structured to
enable students to develop competence in very specific epidemiology skills. In addition to the 16 credits
that constitute the public health core courses, the epidemiology concentration requires 12 credits of
epidemiology concentration courses in epidemiological methods and the epidemiology of acute and
chronic diseases, 3 credits of biostatistics, and at least 6 credits of specialty electives, such as social
epidemiology, survey research, survival analysis, pharmacoepidemiology, or research measurement.
Public health electives, additional concentration electives, and the internship (5-8 credits) complete the
48-credit degree.
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Epidemiology Faculty
Linda B. Cottler, PhD, MPH
Department Chair
CTRB, Room 4240
352-273-5468
lbcottler@ufl.edu
Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH
CTRB, Room 4229
352-273-5934
capfive@phhp.ufl.edu
Ronald I. Shorr
CTRB, Room 4210
352-374-6077
rshorr@ufl.edu
Krishna Vaddiparti
Concentration Coordinator
CTRB, Room 4226
352-273-5746
Catherine W. Striley, PhD, MSW, MPE
CTRB, Room 4210
352-273-5359
cstriley@phhp.ufl.edu
kvaddiparti@.ufl.edu
Robert L. Cook, MD, MPH
CTRB, Room 4232
352-273-5869
cookrl@phhp.ufl.edu
Lusine Yaghjyan
CTRB, Room 4216
352-294-5940
lyaghjyan@ufl.edu
Volker Mai
CTRB, Room 4214
352-273-9398
vmai@ufl.edu
David S. Sheps, MD, MSPH
CTRB, Room 4234
352-294-5947
Sarah McKune
CTRB, Room 4213
352-294-5938
smckune@ufic.ufl.edu
dssheps@phhp.ufl.edu
Deepthi Varma, PhD, MPhil, MSW
CTRB, Room 4238
352-294-5941
dvarma@ufl.edu
Thomas A. Pearson, MD, MPH, PhD
HA-Executive Vice President
PO Box 100014
(352) 733-1800
tapearson@ufl.edu
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MPH Epidemiology 48-Credit Concentration
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
PHC 6052
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
II. Concentration Core: 12 credits
PHC 6000
Epidemiology Research Methods I
PHC 6002
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
PHC 6003
Epidemiology of Chronic Disease
PHC 6011
Epidemiology Research Methods II
III. Biostatistics Core: 3 credits
PHC 6053
Regression Methods for the Health and Life Sciences
IV. Concentration Electives**: 6-9 credits (examples)
PHC 6517
Public Health Concepts in Infectious Disease
PHC 6016
Social Epidemiology
PHC 6370
Public Health Biology
STA 6177
Survival Analysis
PHC 6711
Measurement in Epidemiology and Outcomes Research
VME 6607
Human Health Risk Assessment
PHA 6268
Pharmacoepidemiology
PHC 6080
SAS for Public Health: Data
PHC 6081
SAS for Public Health: Analysis
PHC 6055
Biostatistical Computing Using R (Pre-req: PHC 6053)
PHC 6512
Environmental Management of Vector-Borne Diseases
PHC 6183
Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response
PHC 6194
Spatial Epidemiology (Pre-req: PHC 6052, PHC 6053, PHC 6000, PHC
6011, or Consent of the Instructor)
PHC 7007
Cancer Epidemiology
PHC 6009
Biology and Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS (online)
STA 5503
Categorical Data Analysis
STA 5507
Applied Nonparametric Methods
PHC 6716
Survey Research Methods
PHC 7038
Psychiatric Epidemiology (Prereq: PHC 6000)
PHC 6917
Supervised Research (Prereq: consent of supervisory chair)
PHC 6945
Public Health Practicum (Prereq: approval of practicum site and consent
of supervisory chair)
V. Public Health Electives: 3 credits
PHC courses
Public health coursework offered by the other tracks
Supervised Research
PHC 6917
(Requires approval of research supervisor and consent of faculty advsior)
Public Health Practicum
PHC 6945
(Requires approval of practicum site and consent of faculty advisor)
VI. Internship: 5-8 credits
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
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3
3
3
3
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3
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3
3
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Credits
5-8
F,S,ss
*Semester
F,S,ss
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=Summer. Class schedules are subject to change.
**Other courses may be substituted or added with the approval of the concentration coordinator.
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MPH Epidemiology 42-Credit Concentration
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
PHC 6052
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
II. Concentration Core: 12 credits
PHC 6000
Epidemiological Research Methods I
PHC 6002
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
PHC 6003
Epidemiology of Chronic Disease
PHC 6011
Epidemiology Research Methods II
III. Biostatistics Core: 3 credits
PHC 6053
Regression Methods for the Health and Life Sciences
IV. Concentration Electives**: 6 credits (examples)
PHC 6517
Public Health Concepts in Infectious Disease
PHC 6016
Social Epidemiology
PHC 6370
Public Health Biology
PHC 6711
Measurement in Epidemiology and Outcomes Research
STA 6177
Survival Analysis
VME 6607
Human Health Risk Assessment
PHA 6268
Pharmacoepidemiology
PHC 6080
SAS for Public Health: Data
PHC 6081
SAS for Public Health: Analysis
PHC 6055
Biostatistical Computing Using R (Pre-req: PHC 6053)
PHC 6512
Environmental Management of Vector-Borne Diseases
PHC 6183
Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response
PHC 6194
Spatial Epidemiology (Pre-req: PHC 6052, PHC 6053, PHC 6000,
PHC 6011, or Consent of the Instructor)
PHC 7007
Cancer Epidemiology
PHC 6009
Biology and Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS (online)
STA 5503
Categorical Data Analysis
STA 5507
Applied Nonparametric Methods
PHC 6716
Survey Research Methods
PHC 7038
Psychiatric Epidemiology (Prereq: PHC 6000)
PHC 6917
Supervised Research (Prereq: consent of supervisory chair)
PHC 6945
Public Health Practicum (Prereq: approval of practicum site and
consent of supervisory chair)
V. Internship: 5 credits
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
1
Credits
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
Credits
3
3
3
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*Semester
F,S,ss
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=Summer. Class schedules are subject to change.
**Other courses may be substituted or added with the approval of the concentration coordinator.
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Student Plan of Study: Epidemiology – 48 credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Course
PHC 6011
PHC 6002
Course
PHC 6052
PHC 6001
HSA 6114
PHC 6410
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Hrs
Title
Public Health Core
3
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
3
Principles of Epidemiology
3
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems
3
Psych, Soc, Behavioral Issues in PH
Spring Semester Total Hrs 12
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core
PHC 6000
3
Epidemiological Research Methods I
Biostatistics Core
PHC 6053
3
Regression Analysis
Concentration Elective (6-9 credits required, choose from list)
3
3
Course
PHC 6313
PHC 6003
Course
Associate Director
Date
Student
Date
Course
PHC 6946
PHC 6601
Faculty Advisor
Summer Semester Total Hrs 6
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core
3
Epidemiological Research Methods II
3
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Fall Semester Total Hrs 9-12
Hrs
Title
Public Health Core
3
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
Concentration Core
3
Epidemiology of Chronic Disease
Concentration Electives (choose from list)
0-3
Public Health Electives (3 credits required)
3
Spring Semester Total Hrs 6-9
Hrs
Title
Public Health Internship
5-8 Internship
Public Health Core
1
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Date
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Student Plan of Study: Epidemiology – 42 credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Course
PHC 6011
PHC 6002
Course
PHC 6052
PHC 6001
HSA 6114
PHC 6410
Course
PHC 6000
PHC 6053
Hrs
3
3
3
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Title
Public Health Core
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
Principles of Epidemiology
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems
Psych, Soc, Behavioral Issues in PH
Spring Semester Total Hrs 9
Title
Concentration Core
3
Epidemiological Research Methods I
Biostatistics Core
3
Public Health Elective
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 9
Title
Public Health Core
PHC 6313
3
Environmental Health
Concentration Core
PHC 6003
3
Epidemiology of Chronic Disease
Concentration Electives (6 credits required, choose from list)
3
Hrs
Associate Director
Date
Student
Date
Summer Semester Total Hrs 6
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core
3
Epidemiological Research Methods II
3
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Course
Hrs
Course
Hrs
PHC 6946
PHC 6601
Faculty Advisor
Spring Semester Total Hrs 6
Title
Public Health Internship
5
Internship
Public Health Core
1
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Date
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MPH Epidemiology Concentration Competencies and Learning Experiences
Courses:
PHC 6000
PHC 6001
PHC 6002
PHC 6003
PHC 6011
PHC 6052
PHC 6053
PHC 6601
PHC 6946
PHC 6003
PHC 6052
PHC 6053
PHC 6946
PHC 6002
PHC 6601
PHC 6011
1. Identify and understand the historical context of epidemiology, epidemiologic
terminology, study designs and methodology
2. Identify key sources of epidemiologic data and data collection methodology.
3. Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret epidemiologic data
4. Explain and communicate current epidemiologic and public health problems for
informing scientific, ethical, economic and political discussions of health problems
5. Apply epidemiologic knowledge and methodology in a substantive area or applied
setting
PHC 6000
Epidemiology Concentration Competencies
PHC 6001
Learning Experiences
P
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Epidemiological Research Methods I
Principles of Epidemiology
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology of Chronic Disease I
Epidemiological Research Methods II
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
Regression Analysis for the Life Sciences
Seminar on Contemporary Public Health Issues
Public Health Internship
P: Competency primarily gained in this course
R: Competency reinforced in this course
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MPH Epidemiology Concentration
Guidelines for Internships and Special Projects
The purpose of the MPH internship (usually a research internship for epidemiology students) is to (1) apply the
skills learned across the MPH curriculum and within epidemiology specifically, and (2) advance the student’s
understanding of epidemiology and public health in a real-world application and setting. Typically, MPH students
should seek an internship that will extend their post-graduate competitive profile in future education (e.g., PhD,
MD), or in various government, private, and agency employment markets. Based on students’ goals, the internship
setting may be in a public health agency, academic setting, or another related organization or agency. Within those
settings, students may focus on a variety of specific discipline or content areas of research, such as infectious or
chronic disease, genetics, or cancer.
This document is intended as an overall guide to our program expectations for these internships/ special projects
for epidemiology. The intent is for epidemiology concentration students to experience and accomplish activities
that are considered competencies for epidemiology at the national level. No one student will perform all activities
on this list. However, minimum expectations are given for groups of these. Consult with your faculty advisor and
with the Outreach Coordinator about these requirements when selecting your project and completing your
goals/plan.
A. Epidemiology Planning Activities
1. Literature reviews
2. Study design
3. Grant writing
4. Designing, testing, and adapting assessment and other data collection methods
5. Group meetings, formal planning work — Delphi methods, interviewing experts, etc.
6. IRB preparation and activities
B. Conducting Research and Epidemiologic Investigations
1. Data collection (interviews, records, laboratory, etc.)
2. Working with data entry systems
3. Laboratory or specimen handling and analysis
C. Data Management, Analysis, and Interpretation
1. Designing data collection or data entry systems
2. Database tasks such as data cleaning, programming, variable classification and coding, designing and
updating coding manuals, codebooks, etc.
3. Statistical data analysis
4. Creating tables, graphs, charts of analyses
5. Writing data methods or data interpretation methods
D. Communication
1. Routine memos, forms, files, calls, and electronic communications with team and others for the internship
2. Written reports and findings
3. Graphics, slides, or the aids in communicating results
4. Oral presentations
5. Disseminating results, e.g., community feedback, newsletters, reports to subjects, etc.
E. Teams and Systems
1. Working with a lab, clinic, research group
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2. Integrating activities at more than one level, e.g., investigator and department, local and global, community
and individual, laboratory and population, etc.
3. Establishing or working in a partnership
F. Community, Population-Level Thinking
1. Activities that relate to group levels (e.g., communities, nation, special subgroups)
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PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
Concentration Overview
The Public Health Management and Policy (PHMP) concentration focuses on the structure and
administration of health organizations and on the policies that impact health programs and
reimbursement of health services. The concentration encompasses two of the major roles of leaders in
public health. The roles of manager and policy developer are often, although not always, performed by
the same individuals, and the skills required for these roles overlap a great deal. To manage an
organization, skills in accounting, financial management, human resources, strategic and program
planning, operations research, economics, and monitoring outcome measures are essential. Development,
analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of government policies require analytic skills and social skills, as
well as a deep understanding of politics.
Students interested in PHMP come from a variety of backgrounds including business, public policy, and
the pre-clinical disciplines. Our students enter either directly from their undergraduate training or they
have some professional administrative or clinical experience.
Career opportunities in public health management and policy are widely available in health agencies at
all levels — federal, state, and local. MPH graduates with a PHMP concentration are also employed in
research and policy institutes, foundations, professional organizations, and the healthcare industry.
Faculty in the Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy teach courses and advise
students in the public health management and policy concentration. In addition to the public health core
courses, PHMP students are required to take concentration core courses covering health care
organization and management, financial management, policy analysis, evidence-based management of
public health programs, law/ethics, and systems thinking. Concentration electives can be selected from
courses offered by the department, or from public policy courses offered by other academic divisions
across campus. Students in the 48 credit track who want a broader public health perspective can select
their remaining electives from courses offered by other public health concentrations. Alternatively,
students wanting a greater emphasis in policy and management will choose their remaining electives
from the concentration core. The program of study is completed with an internship in a public health,
health care delivery, or related organization.
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Public Health Management and Policy Faculty
Arch G. Mainous, PhD
Department Chair
HPNP, Room 3107
352-273-8138
arch.mainous@phhp.ufl.edu
R. Paul Duncan, PhD
HPNP, Room 3108
352-273-6065
pduncan@phhp.ufl.edu
Louis Gapenski
HPNP, Room 3112
352-273-6064
gapenski@phhp.ufl.edu
Nicole Marlow, PhD, MSPH
Concentration Coordinator
HPNP, Room 3111
352-273-6080
marlownm@phhp.ufl.edu
Valery E. Madsen Beau De Rochars, PhD, MPH
EPI 275
352-294-5695
madsenbeau@phhp.ufl.edu
Daniel Estrada, PhD
HPNP, Room 3106
352-273-6069
estradad@phhp.ufl.edu
Maude Laberge, PhD
HPNP, Room 3110
352-273Frederick (Rick) Kates, PhD, MBA
HPNP, Room 3116
352-273-
Adjunct Faculty
Phillip M. Cox, Esq
352-273-6073
coxp@ufl.edu
Kimberly E. Kinsell, JD
(352) 375-6200
kekinsell@lifesouth.org
Jeffrey A. Feller, MSISE
352-313-6500 or cell 352-214-2164
jfeller@wellflorida.org
Christopher McCarty, PhD
352-392-2908 ext.101
chrism@bebr.ufl.edu
Ralph E. Horky, MHA
352-273-6073
ralphhorky@umcsim.net
Lonn McDowell, MHA
lonn.mcdowell@surgery.ufl.edu
Randall C. Jenkins,Esq
352-273-6080
jenkinsr@phhp.ufl.edu
Julie Moderie, MPH
352-313-6500
jmoderie@wellflorida.org
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MPH Public Health Management and Policy
48-Credit Concentration
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
PHC 6050
Statistical Methods for Health Sciences I (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
II. Concentration Core: 18 credits
PHC 6104
Evidence-Based Management of Public Health Programs
HSA 5174
Fundamentals of Health Care Finance
HSA 6115
Introduction to Management of Health Services Organizations
HSA 6152
Overview of U.S. Health Policy
PHC 6421
Public Health Law and Ethics
PHC 6103^
Systems Thinking and Public Health
III. Concentration Electives: 6 credits**
A. Courses offered by PHHP
HSA 6930
International Health System Delivery
HSA 6436
Health Economics
HSA 6385
Performance Management for Health Care Managers
PHC 6700
Social and Behavioral Research Methods
PHC 6530
Public Health Issues of Mothers and Children
PHC 6251
Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health
PHC 6146
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation (pre-req: PHC 6251)
B. Courses offered outside of PHHP
FYC 6660
Public Policy for Family, Youth and Community Sciences
FYC 6662
Public Policy for Human Resource Development
PUP 6006
Policy Evaluation
PUP 6009
Public Policy Analysis
PUP 6007
Policy Process
PHA 5263
Pharmaceutical Industry and Public Policy
POS 6127
State Government and Politics
IV. Public Health Electives: 3 credits
PHC courses
Public health coursework offered by the other tracks
Supervised Research
PHC 6917
(Requires approval of research supervisor and consent of faculty advisor)
Public Health Practicum
PHC 6945
(Requires approval of practicum site and consent of faculty advisor)
V. Internship: 5 credits
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
1
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
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*Semester
F
F
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3
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3
3
F
S
S
S
F
ss
F
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Credits
F
F
F
F
S
S
S,F
**Semester
3
F,S,ss
1-3
F,S,ss
1-3
Credits
5
F,S,ss
**Semester
F,S,ss
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=Summer. Class schedules are subject to change each semester.
**Other courses may be substituted or added with the approval of the concentration coordinator.
^ First 8 weeks of the semester
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MPH Public Health Management and Policy
42-Credit Concentration
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
PHC 6050
Statistical Methods for Health Sciences I (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
II. Concentration Core: 18 credits
PHC 6104
Evidence-Based Management of Public Health Programs
HSA 5174
Fundamentals of Health Care Finance
HSA 6115
Introduction to Management of Health Services Organizations
HSA 6152
Overview of U.S. Health Policy
PHC 6421
Public Health Law and Ethics
PHC 6103^
Systems Thinking and Public Health
III. Concentration Electives**: 3 credits
A. Courses offered by PHHP
HSA 6930
International Health System Delivery
HSA 6436
Health Economics
HSA 6385
Performance Management for Health Care Managers
PHC 6700
Social and Behavioral Research Methods
PHC 6251
Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health
PHC 6530
Public Health Issues of Mothers and Children
PHC 6146
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation (pre-req: PHC 6251)
B. Courses offered outside of PHHP
FYC 6660
Public Policy for Family, Youth and Community Sciences
FYC 6662
Public Policy for Human Resource Development
PUP 6006
Policy Evaluation
PUP 6009
Public Policy Analysis
PUP 6007
Policy Process
PHA 5263
Pharmaceutical Industry and Public Policy
POS 6127
State Government and Politics
V. Internship: 5 credits
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
1
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
*Semester
F
F
F
F
F
F,S
*Semester
F
S
F
S
ss
ss
*Semester
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
F
S
S
S
ss
F
F
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Credits
5
F
F
F
F
S
S
S,F
*Semester
F,S,ss
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=Summer. Class schedules are subject to change each semester.
**Other courses may be substituted or added with the approval of the concentration coordinator.
^ First 8 weeks of the semester
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Student Plan of Study: Public Health Management and Policy – 48 credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Course
PHC 6421
PHC 6103
Course
HSA 6114
PHC 6001
PHC 6410
PHC 6050
Hrs
3
3
3
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Title
Public Health Core
Introduction to US Health Care System
Principles of Epidemiology
Psy, Soc, Beh Issues in Public Health
Biostatistics
Course
Summer Semester Total Hrs 6
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core
3
Public Health Law & Ethics
3
Systems Thinking and Public Health
Hrs
PHC 6313
3
PHC 6104
HSA 6115
3
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Title
Public Health Core
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
Concentration Core
Evidence-Based Management of PH Programs
Intro to Management of Health Services Orgs
Public Health Elective
3
Spring Semester Total Hrs 12
Course
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core
HSA 5174
3
Fundamentals of Health Care Finance
HSA 6152
3
Overview of US Health Policy
Concentration Electives (6 credits needed, choose from list)
3
3
Associate Director
Date
Student
Date
Course
PHC 6946
PHC 6601
Faculty Advisor
Spring Semester Total Hrs 6
Hrs
Title
Public Health Internship
5
Internship
Public Health Core
1
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Date
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Student Plan of Study: Public Health Management and Policy - 42 credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Course
PHC 6421
PHC 6103
Course
HSA 6114
PHC 6001
PHC 6410
PHC 6050
Hrs
3
3
3
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Title
Public Health Core
Introduction to US Health Care System
Principles of Epidemiology
Psych, Soc, Behavioral Issues in PH
Stats Methods for Health Sciences I
Spring Semester Total Hrs 9
Title
Concentration Core
HSA 5174
3
Fundamentals of Health Care Finance
HSA 6152
3
Overview of US Health Policy
Concentration Electives (3 credits required, choose from list)
3
Course
Course
Date
Student
Date
Hrs
PHC 6313
3
PHC 6104
HSA 6115
3
3
Hrs
Associate Director
Summer Semester Total Hrs 6
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core
3
Public Health Law & Ethics
3
Systems Thinking and Public Health
Course
PHC 6946
PHC 6601
Faculty Advisor
Fall Semester Total Hrs 9
Title
Public Health Core
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
Concentration Core
Evidence-Based Management of PH Programs
Intro to Management of Health Services Orgs
Spring Semester Total Hrs 6
Title
Public Health Internship
5
Internship
Public Health Core
1
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Hrs
Date
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MPH Public Health Management and Policy Concentration Competencies
and Learning Experiences
1. Apply principles and methods of strategic and program planning in
public health contexts
2. Effectively manage public health programs and projects
3. Identify, retrieve, summarize, manage and communicate public health
information
4 Apply principles and theory of budget preparation, managerial
accounting, and financial management to organizations in the health sector
5. Demonstrate the principles of problem solving
6. Monitor and evaluate programs for their effectiveness and quality
7. Apply principles and methods of health policy development and analysis
to key public health issues
R
P
R
R
R
P
R
R
P
R
PHC 6946
R
P
R
R
R
P
P
R
R
R
R
R
P
P
R
R
R
P
R
P
R
P
R
R
P
R
PHC 6601
PHC 6421
PHC 6103
HSA 6152
HSA 6115
HSA 5174
PHMP Concentration Competencies
PHC 6104
HSA 6114
Learning Experiences
P
R
P
R
P
Courses:
HSA 6114 Introduction to the US Health Care System
PHC 6104 Evidence-based Management of Public Health Programs
HSA 5174 Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance
HSA 6115 Introduction to Management of Health Services Organizations (formerly HSA 6119)
PHC 6103 Systems Thinking for Public Health
PHC 6421 Public Health Law and Ethics
HSA 6152 Health Policy
PHC 6601 Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
PHC 6946 Public Health Internship
P: Competency primarily gained in this course
R: Competency reinforced in this course
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MPH Public Health Management Policy Concentration Guidelines for
Internships and Special Projects
The purpose of the MPH internship is twofold: (1) to provide a variety of opportunities in which the
student can enrich mastery of the MPH competencies and (2) to advance understanding and capacity to
apply the specific health management and policy competencies. Typically, PHMP MPH students should
seek an internship that will extend their post-graduate competitive profile in future education or in
various government, private, and agency employment markets. In general, public health management
and policy students conduct their internships in official public health agencies (e.g., local, state, and
federal health departments), other agencies that offer public health services (e.g., neighborhood health
centers, health planning agencies, community health units of hospitals), and policy analysis and
evaluation institutes/centers.
This document is intended as an overall guide to MPH program expectations for internships for public
health management and policy students. The intent is for PHMP students to acquire practical
experience in several of the competencies for which they have received didactic and classroom-based
exercises. No one student will perform all activities on this list. Consult with your faculty advisor and
with Outreach Coordinator about these requirements when selecting your internship site, preceptor,
and special project.
PHMP students should conduct their internships in sites that will allow them to do one or more of the
following activities. These activities are a subset of the MPH competencies.
 Monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems
 Analyze and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community using an ecological
framework
 Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems
 Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts
 Use laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety
 Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when
otherwise unavailable
 Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services
 Communicate effectively with public health constituencies in oral and written forms
Special projects that PHMP students may select within their internship sites should focus on the
following competencies expected of PHMP concentration graduates.
 Program/project planning
 Grant writing
 Strategic planning
 Project management
 Financial management
 Problem solving/crisis management
 Program evaluation/performance measurement
 Policy development and analysis
A special project, of course, is likely to be further refined to a very specific aspect of the above list. For
example, a student who is working on performance measurement may have a special project involving
development and selection of performance measures. Students are expected to understand the larger
public health context in which their specific projects are conducted.
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SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Concentration Overview
The Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Concentration is offered both on campus as well as online.
This area of study is based on the assumption that health and health behavior are impacted by
multiple psychological, behavioral, social, and cultural factors. Thus, central to addressing health
problems and eliminating health disparities and inequalities, these factors must be understood and
addressed at multiple social-ecological levels (individual, interpersonal, organizational, community,
and population). Through classroom instruction, research, and field practice, MPH students who
concentrate in social and behavioral sciences explore the unique issues faced by diverse groups and
populations and acquire skills to achieve social and behavioral change.
Those who seek a concentration in social and behavioral sciences come from a variety of
undergraduate and professional backgrounds. Undergraduate majors in sociology, anthropology,
psychology, and health education provide strong foundations for this concentration. However,
individuals with backgrounds in bench science, health professions, and other professions, such as
journalism, also seek out this concentration to provide a multi-layered perspective on the
determinants of and solutions to health problems. MPH graduates with concentrations in social and
behavioral sciences are employed in health agencies at all levels and sectors. They are usually
involved in creative aspects of community assessment, program development and evaluation, and
research. Just a few examples of current jobs held by our alumni include research positions at NIH
and CDC, tobacco specialist with the local AHEC, and program directors at the Alachua County
Health Department and the North Florida Healthy Start coalition.
Faculty in the Department of Behavioral Science and Community Health teach courses and advise
students in the social and behavioral science concentration. The curriculum is designed to enable
students to develop competence in very specific social and behavioral science skills. In addition to
the 16 credits of public health core courses, students are required to take 15 credits of social and
behavioral science core courses. The SBS core courses enable students to acquire and apply new
knowledge and tools in social and behavioral theory, research methods, health communication,
need and asset assessment and surveillance, and ultimately program planning and evaluation.
Students also take 6-9 credits in SBS-specific electives that provide opportunities for exploring
substantive areas deemed public health priorities, including gender, sexuality and health;
international health; and health disparities. In addition, students are able to choose up to 6 credits
of elective courses that allow them to tailor their education to meet their specific substantive
interests and career goals. Electives may be additional epidemiology, biostatistics, public health
management and policy, and environmental health courses. With their advisors’ approval, students
may also take graduate level courses outside the Health Science Center, and/or pursue mentored
practicum and research experiences. Finally, students are given the opportunity to apply their new
understanding and skills to a real-world experience through participation in a mentored
organizational or community-based public health internship.
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Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty
Amy Blue, PhD
Interim Department Chair
HPNP, Room 4115
352-273-8477
amy.blue@phhp.ufl.edu
Michael Moorhouse, PhD, CRC
HPNP Room 3114
352-273-6564
moorhouse@phhp.ufl.edu
Mark Hart, PhD
Concentration Coordinator
HPNP, Room 4178
352-273-8545
kramtrah@phhp.ufl.edu
Jamie Pomeranz, PhD, CRC, CLCP
Associate Chair of Academic Programs
HPNP Room 4156
352-273-6566
pomeranz@phhp.ufl.edu
Tracey Barnett, PhD
Doctoral Coordinator
HPNP, Room 4162
352-273-6086
tebarnett@phhp.ufl.edu
Mary Ellen Young, PhD, CRC/R
HPNP Room 4178
352-273-6496
meyoung@phhp.ufl.edu
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CAMPUS MPH Social and Behavioral Sciences
48-Credit Concentration
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
PHC 6050
Statistical Methods for Health Sciences I (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
II. Concentration Core: 15 credits
PHC 6700
Social and Behavioral Research Methods
PHC 6251
Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health
PHC 6405
Theoretical Foundations of Public Health
PHC 6146
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
PHC 6195
Health Information for Diverse Populations: Theory & Methods
III. Concentration Electives**: 6-9 credits
PHC 6937
Special Topics: Community-Based Participatory Research
PHC 6404
Sexuality, Gender, and Public Health
PHC 6403
Adolescence, Risk Taking, and Health
PHC 6607
Critical Issues in Public Health
PHC 6009
Epidemiology and Biology of HIV/AIDS
PHC 6447
Ecology of HIV/AIDS in the Rural South
Health, Risk, & Crisis Communications in Public Health (online)
PHC 6316
IV. Public Health Electives: 3 credits
PHC courses
Public health coursework offered by other concentrations
Supervised Research
PHC 6917
(Requires approval of research supervisor and consent of faculty advisor)
Public Health Practicum
PHC 6945
(Requires approval of practicum site and consent of faculty advisor)
V. Internship: 5-8 credits
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
1
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
*Semester
F
F
F
F
F
F,S
*Semester
S
ss
ss
F
F
*Semester
S
S (alt)
S (alt)
F
F
F
ss
*Semester
F,S,ss
1-3
F,S,ss
1-3
Credits
5-8
F,S,ss
*Semester
F,S,ss
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=summer; alt=alternate years. Class schedules are subject to change each semester.
**Other courses may be substituted or added with the approval of the concentration coordinator.
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CAMPUS MPH Social and Behavioral Sciences
42-Credit Concentration
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
PHC 6050
Statistical Methods for Health Sciences I (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
II. Concentration Core: 15 credits
PHC 6700
Social and Behavioral Research Methods
PHC 6251
Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health
PHC 6405
Theoretical Foundations of Public Health
PHC 6146
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
PHC 6195
Health Information for Diverse Populations: Theory & Methods
III. Concentration Electives**: 6 credits
PHC 6937
Special Topics: Community-Based Participatory Research
PHC 6404
Sexuality, Gender, and Public Health
PHC 6403
Adolescence, Risk Taking, and Health
PHC 6607
Critical Issues in Public Health
PHC 6009
Epidemiology and Biology of HIV/AIDS
PHC 6447
Ecology of HIV/AIDS in the Rural South
Health, Risk, & Crisis Communications in Public Health (online)
PHC6316
V. Internship: 5 credits
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
1
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
5-8**
*Semester
F
F
F
F
F
F,S
*Semester
S
ss
ss
F
F
*Semester
S
S (alt)
S (alt)
F
F
F
ss
*Semester
F,S,ss
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=summer; alt=alternate years. Class schedules are subject to change each semester.
**Other courses may be substituted or added with the approval of the concentration coordinator.
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Student Plan of Study: Social and Behavioral Sciences – 48 Credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Summer Semester Total Hrs 6
Title
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Hrs
Title
Public Health Core
PHC 6410
3
Psych, Soc, Behavioral Issues in PH
PHC 6001
3
Principles of Epidemiology
PHC 6050
3
Stats Methods for Health Sciences I
Concentration Electives (6-9credits required, choose from list)
3
Course
Course
Hrs
PHC 6251
PHC 6405
3
3
Course
Hrs
PHC 6195
PHC 6146
3
3
HSA 6114
3
Concentration Core
Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health
Theoretical Foundations of Public Health
Fall Semester Total Hrs 9-12
Title
Concentration Core
Health Info for Diverse Pop: Theory & Methods
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
Public Health Core
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems
Concentration Elective
0-3
Spring Semester Total Hrs 9-12
Course
Hrs
Title
Public Health Core
PHC 6313
3
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
Concentration Core
PHC 6700
3
Social and Behavioral Research Methods
Concentration Electives (6-9credits required, choose from list))
3
Public Health Elective (3 credits required)
3
Associate Director
Date
Student
Date
Course
Hrs
PHC 6946
5-8
PHC 6601
1
Faculty Advisor
Spring Semester Total Hrs 6-9
Title
Public Health Internship
Internship
Public Health Core
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Date
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Student Plan of Study: Social and Behavioral Sciences - 42 credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Summer Semester Total Hrs 6
Title
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Hrs
Title
Public Health Core
PHC 6410
3
Psych, Soc, Behavioral Issues in PH
PHC 6001
3
Principles of Epidemiology
PHC 6050
3
Stats Methods for Health Sciences I
Concentration Electives (6 credits required, choose from list)
3
Course
Spring Semester Total Hrs 9
Hrs
Title
Public Health Core
PHC 6313
3
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
Concentration Core
PHC 6700
3
Social and Behavioral Research Methods
Concentration Electives (6 credits required, choose from list))
3
Course
Associate Director
Date
Student
Date
Course
Hrs
PHC 6251
PHC 6405
3
3
Course
Hrs
PHC 6195
PHC 6146
3
3
HSA 6114
3
Course
Hrs
PHC 6946
5
PHC 6601
1
Faculty Advisor
Concentration Core
Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health
Theoretical Foundations of Public Health
Fall Semester Total Hrs 9
Title
Concentration Core
Health Info for Diverse Pop: Theory & Methods
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
Public Health Core
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems
Spring Semester Total Hrs 6
Title
Public Health Internship
Internship
Public Health Core
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Date
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MPH Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration Competencies
and Learning Experiences
Courses:
PHC 6410
PHC 6251
PHC 6146
PHC 6700
PHC 6405
PHC 6195
PHC 6946
PHC 6601
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
R
R
R
R
P
P
R
R
R
R
R
P
R
R
R
P
R
R
R
R
R
R
P
R
R
R
R
P
P
R
PHC 6601
P
R
P
PHC 6946
P
P
PHC 6195
R
PHC 6405
P
PHC 6700
1. Critically describe and evaluate the state of public health social and behavioral
science research and literature.
2. Apply social and behavioral science theories and concepts to public health problems.
3. Describe and apply the social ecological framework to public health problems.
4. Apply the principles of community participation in public health research and
interventions.
5. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct social and behavioral
science research
6. Demonstrate an understanding of health disparities in the U.S. and the underlying
role of power differentials to disparities
7. Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to design and implement a public health
information campaign.
8. Demonstrate communication skills key to public health workforce participation and
advocacy
PHC 6146
SBS Concentration Competencies
PHC 6251
PHC 6410
Learning Experiences
Psychological, Social, and Behavioral Issues in Public Health
Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
Social and Behavioral Research Methods
Theoretical Foundations of Public Health
Health Information for Diverse Populations: Theory & Methods
Public Health Internship
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues (formerly PHC 6931)
P: Competency primarily gained in this course
R: Competency reinforced in this course
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Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration
Guidelines for Internships and Special Projects
For the purposes of the MPH internship and special project for social and behavioral sciences (SBS),
students are to: (1) apply the skills learned across the MPH curriculum and within SBS specifically; (2)
advance the student’s understanding of SBS theories, methods, and approaches in a real-world
application and setting; and (3) promote within students an appreciation for how public health
professionals interact with and affect the well-being of individuals and communities. Typically, SBS MPH
students should seek an internship that will provide a foundation for future educational endeavors (e.g.,
PhD, MD) or employment within national and international organizations including government, nonprofit foundations and companies, and for-profit companies. Based on students’ goals, the internship
will be in a setting (e.g., public health agency, community based organization, federal agency) and focus
on a specific content area (e.g., chronic disease, infectious disease, health behavior) that will prepare
them for the next step in their careers.
This document is intended as an overall guide to what our program expectations are for these
internships and special projects. The intent is for SBS concentration students to experience and
accomplish activities that are considered competencies for SBS at the national level. No one student will
perform all activities on this list. Consult with your faculty advisor and with Outreach Coordinator about
these requirements when selecting your project and completing your goals/plan.
A. SBS Planning Activities
1. Identification of community priority concerns (e.g., negotiate with stakeholders and community
participants)
2. Literature reviews of relevant studies on theory, methods, and content issues
3. Study, intervention, and evaluation design review and selection
4. Grant writing
5. IRB preparation and submission
B. Conducting Research, Community Assessments, and Evaluations
1. Designing, testing, and adapting data collection methods
2. Data collection (e.g., observation, interviews, surveys, records)
3. Working with data entry systems
4. Developing and sustaining communication with stakeholder groups
5. Working productively as a member of a team (e.g., research group, community
partners, health organizations)
C. Data Management, Analysis, and Interpretation
1. Designing data entry systems
2. Database tasks such as data cleaning, programming, variable classification and coding, designing
and updating coding manuals, codebooks, etc.
3. Data analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative)
4. Creating tables, graphs, charts of analyses
5. Writing data methods
D. Communication
1. Routine professional communication with team members and stakeholders
2. Written reports and findings for different stakeholders
3. Graphics, slides, or the aids in communicating results
4. Oral presentations
5. Disseminating results, e.g., community feedback, newsletters, reports to participants
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PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE
Concentration Overview
Public Health Practice is a concentration often preferred by professionals, such as physicians,
nurses, social workers, and nutritionists, who work in public health settings. This concentration
builds upon the strong foundation of the five basic MPH concentrations by allowing students
the opportunity to develop greater breadth in two, three, or four of the existing concentrations.
Such breadth is usually required of professionals who assume positions of leadership in public
health. It is available to students in joint degree programs on the campus, working professionals
who return to campus to study, and medical and other health professional residents in
Gainesville and Jacksonville. This concentration is also offered in an online format for working
professionals who want to pursue an MPH while continuing their professional activities and
current place of residence.
The curriculum for public health practice follows the same model as the other five
concentrations. Students begin their programs with the MPH core courses required of all
students. Instead of a specified set of concentration core courses, however, these students
choose 2 to 3 courses from concentration core course options in 2-4 of the other
concentrations. Selections should include at least one course in research methods along with
other courses with problem-based methodologies to enhance students’ practice skill sets as
well as their skills in research and writing. Students complete their degrees with a 5-8 credit
internship. The concentration is offered in the traditional 48-credit format or in an accelerated
42-credit format. All students in this concentration must hold a prior health or health-related
graduate degree, be professionals in a health-related field, or be enrolled in a joint or
concurrent graduate program.
Eligibility for the public health practice MPH is summarized below.
48 credit traditional MPH program
Prior health experience or health-related graduate
degree (e.g., BSN, MS nutrition, MS social work)
Joint or concurrent professional/MPH program (e.g.
JD/MPH, PharmD/MPH)
42 credit accelerated program
Prior terminal health-related degree
(e.g., PharmD, DPT, DVM, MD, PhD)
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CAMPUS MPH Public Health Practice
(Recommended for all Joint Degree Students)
48 or 42 Credit Concentration†
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits
Credits
*Semester
PHC 6050/2
Statistical Methods for Health Sciences I (blended) OR
3
F
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods (blended)
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology (blended)
3
F
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
3
F
HSA 6114
Introduction to US Healthcare Systems (blended)
3
F
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in PH (blended)
3
F
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
1
F,S
II. Research Methods Course: Choose 3 credits
Credits
*Semester
PHC 6700
Social & Behavioral Research Methods
3
F
PHC 6000
Epidemiology Research Methods I
3
S
PHC 6053
Regression Methods for the Health and Life Sciences
3
S
HSA 7707
Health Services Research Methods I
3
F
III. Concentration Cores: 21 – 24 credits (Choose 2-3 courses from each of at least 2 concentrations below)
Biostatistics (Requires PHC 6052)
PHC 6053
Regression Methods for the Health and Life Sciences
3
S
PHC 6080/81
SAS for Public Health Data/ SAS for Public Health Analysis
2
F,S,ss
PHC 6055
Biostatistical Computing Using R
1
F,S,ss
PHC 6937
Special Topics: Survival Analysis
3
F
Epidemiology (Requires PHC 6052)
PHC 6000/6011
Epidemiology Research Methods I and/or II
6
S/ss
PHC 6002
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
3
ss
PHC 6003
Epidemiology of Chronic Disease
3
F
Environmental Health (Requires PHC 6052)
VME XXXX
Environmental Toxicology
3
F
VME 6607
Human Health Risk Assessment
4
F
PHC 6702
Exposure Measurement and Assessment
3
ss
PHC 6316
Health, Risk & Crisis Communications in Public Health
3
ss
Public Health Management and Policy (Requires PHC 6050 or PHC 6052)
PHC 6104
Evidence-Based Management of Public Health Programs
3
F
HSA 5174
Fundamentals of Health Care Finance
3
S
HSA 6115
Introduction to Management of Health Services
3
F
HSA 6152
Overview of U.S. Health Policy
3
S
PHC 6421
Public Health Law & Ethics
3
ss
PHC 6103
Systems Thinking and Public Health
3
ss
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Requires PHC 6050 or PHC 6052)
PHC 6700
Social & Behavioral Research Methods
3
S
PHC 6251
Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health
3
Ss
PHC 6405
Theoretical Foundations in Public Health
3
Ss
PHC 6146
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
3
F
PHC 6195
Health Information for Diverse Populations: Theory & Methods
3
F
IV. Electives: Optional (Choose from electives in any concentration)
PHC courses
Public Health coursework offered by other concentrations
3
F,S,ss
V. Internship: 5-8 credits
Credits
*Semester
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship
5-8
F, S, ss
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=Summer. Class schedules are subject to change.
† 42-credit concentration requires previous completion of a terminal health-related degree.
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Accepted Courses for MPH Joint Degree Programs (12 Credits Required)
DVM/MPH (Choose 12 credits)
VEM 5141
VEM 5150
VEM 5172
VEM 5503
VEM 5504
VEM 5143
VEM 5144
VEM 5153
VEM 5154
VEM 5176
VEM 5313
VEM 5322
VEM 5324
VEM 5352
VEM 5363
VEM 5501
VEM 5571
Veterinary Infectious Diseases
Veterinary Parasitology
Veterinary Toxicology
Veterinary Epidemiology
Veterinary Preventive and Production Medicine
Small Animal Applied Veterinary Microbiology
Large Animal Applied Veterinary Microbiology
Small Animal Parasitology
Large Animal Parasitology
Poisonous Plants
Poultry Diseases
Shelter Medicine
Forensic Veterinary Medicine
Dairy Production Medicine
Diseases of Laboratory Animals
Clinical Epidemiology
Emerging Diseases
MD/MPH
BCC 7170
BMS 6751
BMS 6816
BMS 6091
BMS 6300
Family Medicine Clerkship
Nutrition Intensive 1
Introduction to Cancer Biology & Clinical Oncology
Health Outcomes and Policy
Fundamentals of Microbiology and Immuniology
JD/MPH (Choose 12 credits)
LAW 6470
LAW 6714
LAW 6812
LAW 6930
LAW 6930
LAW 6936
LAW 6936
LAW 6936
Environmental Law
Child, Parent, and State
Poverty Law
Wetlands and Watershed: Science, Law & Policy
Adoption Law
Environmental Justice Seminar
Family Law and Social Policy
Trade and Human Rights in America
DPT/MPH
PHT 6605/8/9
PHT 6502/3/4
Evidence Based Practice I, II, & III
Health Promotion and Wellness I, II, & III
PharmD/MPH
PHA 5719
PHA 5742c
PHA 5226
PHA 5239
Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Pharmacy
Professional Communications in Pharmacy Practice
Evidenced-Based Pharmacy
Pharmacy Law & Ethics
DMD/MPH (Choose 12 credits)
DEN 5010
Interdisciplinary Service Learning
DEN 6001
Introduction to Evidence-based Dental Practice
DEN 6011
Interdisciplinary Service Learning
DEN 6502
Prevention and Public Health Dentistry
DEN 6705L
Dental Public Health Rotation
DEN 7012
Interdisciplinary Service Learning
DEN 8708/9/10L
Community Dentistry
*F=Fall; S=Spring; ss=Summer. Class schedules are subject to change.
Credits
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Credits
4
1
2
1
4
Credits
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
Credits
8
4
Credits
3
2
4
3
Credits
2
1
1
1
1
1
6
*Semester
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
*Semester
3rd year
S
S
S
F
*Semester
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
*Semester
Varies
Varies
*Semester
F
S
F
F
*Semester
F,S
ss
ss
ss
F,S
ss,F
F,S,ss
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ONLINE MPH Public Health Practice
48 or 42 Credit Concentration†
I. Public Health Core: 16 credits ( REQUIRED)
Credits
*Semester
HSA 6114
US Health Care System
3
ss
PHC 6001
Principles of Epidemiology
3
S,ss
PHC 6313
Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health
3
S
PHC 6410
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in Public Health
3
F
PHC 6050
Statistical Methods for Health Sciences I
3
S
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
1
F,S,ss
II. Concentration credits - 27 credits – students must take 2 or more courses in 2 or more concentration
areas as listed in the set of courses below, II-a – II-d.:
II-a.
Environmental Health
Credits
*Semester
PHC 6183
Public Health Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response
3
F,S
PHC 6519
Zoonotic Diseases in Humans and Animals
3
S,ss
PHC6520
Introduction to Foodborne Diseases (pre-req: PHC6001)
3
F
SWS 5551
Soils, Water and Public Health
3
ss
II-b.
Epidemiology
Credits
*Semester
PHC 6002
Epidemiology of Infectious Disease (Pre-req: PHC 6001 and PHC 6050)
3
ss
PHC 6003
Epidemiology of Chronic Disease (Pre-req: PHC 6001 and PHC 6050))
3
S
PHC 6009
Epidemiology and Biology of HIV/AIDS (Pre-req: PHC 6001)
3
ss
PHC 6937
Fundamentals of Public Health Nutrition
3
F
II-c.
Public Health Management and Policy
Credits
*Semester
PHC 6104
Evidence-based Management of Public Health
3
F
HSA 6115
Introduction to Management of Health Service Organizations
3
S
II-d.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credits
*Semester
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation (Pre-req: PHC 6410 and
PHC 6146
3
F
PHC 6937 Community Assessment and Partnerships)
PHC 6937
Community Assessment and Partnerships (Pre-req: PHC 6410)
3
S
PHC 6316
Health, Risk, and Crisis Communication in Public Health
3
ss
PHC 6447
Ecology of HIV/AIDS in the Rural South
3
F
PHC 6937
Global Health Disparities and Disabilities
3
ss
III. Internship: 5 credits (REQUIRED)
Credits
*Semester
PHC 6946
Public Health Internship – taken at end of program
5
F,S,ss
* Students should verify course offerings via the website http://online.mph.ufl.edu.
†
42-credit concentration requires previous completion of a terminal health-related degree.
48-Credit Program
Students must take all of the public health core courses (section I); select 9 courses, 27credits, from the
concentration credits (section II); and the internship course (section III). Concentration courses may be added as
they become available.
42-credit Accelerated Program
Students qualified for the 42-credit accelerated program must take all of the public health core courses (section I);
choose 7 courses, 21 credits, from Section II - Concentration Credits following the concentration guidelines.
This is the current curriculum for the academic year 2015-2016. The college will make every effort to offer the
courses as listed, but the college may need to substitute courses due to unforeseen changes in the coming year,
such as faculty changes, etc.
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Sample Student Plan of Study: Campus Public Health Practice - 48 Credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Course
PHC 6316
PHC 6251
Course
Hrs
PHC 6410
PHC 6001
HSA 6114
PHC 6050
3
3
3
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Title
Public Health Core
Psych, Soc, Behavioral Issues in PH
Principles of Epidemiology
Introduction to U.S. Health Care Systems
Stats Methods for Health Sciences I
Spring Semester Total Hrs 9
Title
Public Health Core
PHC 6313
3
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
Concentration Core-Public Health Management and Policy
HSA 6174
3
Fundamentals in Healthcare Finance
Concentration Core –Environmental Health
VME XXXX
3
Environmental Toxicology (In development)
Course
Fall Semester Total Hrs 13
Course
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core –Research Methods
HSA 7707
3
Health Services Research Methods I
Concentration Core –Environmental Health
VME 6607
4
Human Health Risk Assessment
Concentration Core-Social and Behavioral Sciences
PHC 6146
3
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
Concentration Core-Public Health Management and Policy
HSA 6115
3
Introduction to Management of Health Services Org
Hrs
Associate Director
Date
Student
Date
Summer Semester Total Hrs 6
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core-Environmental Health
3
Health Risk & Crisis Communication in PH
Concentration Core-Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
Assessment and Surveillance for PH
Course
Hrs
PHC 6946
7
PHC 6601
1
Faculty Advisor
Spring Semester Total Hrs 8
Title
Public Health Internship
Internship
Public Health Core
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Date
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Sample Student Plan of Study: Campus Public Health Practice - 42 Credit
Graduate Year 1
Graduate Year 2
Notes
Course
PHC 6316
PHC 6251
PHC 6410
PHC 6001
HSA 6114
3
3
3
Fall Semester Total Hrs 12
Title
Public Health Core
Psych, Soc, Behavioral Issues in PH
Principles of Epidemiology
Introduction to U.S. Health Care Systems
PHC 6050
3
Stats Methods for Health Sciences I
Course
Hrs
Spring Semester Total Hrs 9
Title
Public Health Core
PHC 6313
3
Environmental Health Concepts in PH
Concentration Core-Social and Behavioral Sciences
PHC 6700
3
Social & Behavioral Science Research Methods
Concentration Electives Social and Behavioral Sciences
PHC 6937
3
Community-Based Participatory Research
Course
Fall Semester Total Hrs 9
Course
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core –Environmental Health
VME XXXX
3
Environmental Toxicology (In development)
Concentration Core-Social and Behavioral Sciences
PHC 6195
3
Designing Health Information for Diverse Populations:
Theory & Methods
PHC 6146
3
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
Hrs
Associate Director
Date
Student
Date
Summer Semester Total Hrs 6
Hrs
Title
Concentration Core-Environmental Health
3
Health Risk & Crisis Communication in PH
Concentration Core-Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
Assessment and Surveillance for PH
Course
Hrs
PHC 6946
5
PHC 6601
1
Faculty Advisor
Spring Semester Total Hrs 6
Title
Public Health Internship
Internship
Public Health Core
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Date
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Sample Student Plan of Study: DVM/MPH – 48 Credit
Year
Pre-DVM
1st Year
Fall
DVM Courses
Credits
Fall 2015
Spring
Credits
Summer
Credits
Summer 2015
PHC 6001 Principles of Epi (web) - 3
HSA 6114 US Health Care System (web) - 3
PHC 6519 Zoonotic Diseases (web) - 3
PHC 6183 Disaster Preparedness (web) - 3
Spring 2016
DVM Courses
VEM 5150 Vet Parasitology - 1
Summer 2016
PHC 6313 Environmental Health (web) - 3
PHC 6937 Hlth, Risk, Cris Comm (web) - 3
PHC 6002 Epi Inf Diseases (web) - 3
PHC 6937 Vet Epi Research (on campus) - 3
2nd Year
Fall 2016
DVM Courses
VEM 5141 Vet Infectious Diseases - 3
VEM 5172 Vet Toxicology - 1
Spring 2017
DVM Courses
VEM 5503 Vet Epidemiology - 2
VEM 5504 Vet Prev/Prod Medicine - 2
Summer 2017
DVM Clinical Rotations
3rd Year
Fall 2017
DVM Clinical Rotations
Start thinking about PH internship
Spring 2018
PHC 6050 Stat Methods (web) - 3
DVM Courses
Start planning PH internship
Summer 2018
PHC 6946 Public Health Internship - 5
DVM Externships
4th Year
Fall 2018
PHC 6410 Psych, Behav, Soc PH (web) 3
PHC 6601 Sem in Cont PH (Special
Project PH Day Presentation and
Paper) - 1
DVM Courses
DVM National Board Exam
Spring 2019
DVM Clinical Rotations
MPH Special Project Presentation at CVM Phi
Zeta Research Emphasis Day
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Public Health Core Courses (16 credits):
PHC 6001 Principles of Epidemiology – 3
HSA 6114 Intro US Health Care System – 3
PHC 6050 Statistical Methods for Health Sc – 3
PHC 6313 Environ Health Issues in PH – 3
PHC 6410 Psych, Beh, and Social Issues in PH – 3
PHC 6601 Seminar in Contemporary PH Issues – 1
Concentration Core Courses (15 credits):
Concentration 1: Environmental Health (EH) - 9
Concentration 2: Epidemiology (Epi) - 6
PHC 6519 Zoonotic Dz Humans and Animals (EH) – 3
PHC 6183 Disaster Preparedness (EH) – 3
PHC 6937 Health, Risk, and Crisis Comm (EH) – 3
PHC 6937 Veterinary Epidemiologic Research (Epi) – 3
PHC 6002 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (Epi) – 3
Public Health Internship (5 credits): PHC 6946 Public Health Internship - 5
Courses Accepted from DVM (12 credits):**
VEM 5150 Veterinary Parasitology – 1
VEM 5141 Veterinary Infectious Diseases – 3
VEM 5503 Veterinary Epidemiology – 2
VEM 5172 Veterinary Toxicology – 1
VEM 5504 Veterinary Prev and Prod Medicine – 2
**These courses are required for the DVM. You will choose 3
additional graded DVM credits (must earn a grade of “C” or
better). See Sample Curriculum on page 20 for options.
The MPH portion of the joint DVM/MPH is a 48-credit program: 36 credits are completed in PHHP, and 12 credits are shared with the DVM degree.
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MPH Sample Public Health Practice Concentration Competencies and Learning Experiences
P
R
R
PHC 6937
PHC 6421
PHC 6946
PHC 6251
PHC 6103
PHC 6946
P
HSA 5174
R
HSA 6152
P
PHC 6601
1. Apply principles and methods of strategic and program planning in
public health contexts
2. Effectively manage public health programs and projects
3. Identify, retrieve, summarize, manage and communicate public health
information
4. Apply principles and theory of budget preparation, managerial
accounting, and financial management to organizations in the health
sector
5. Demonstrate the principles of problem solving
6. Monitor and evaluate programs for their effectiveness and quality
7. Apply principles and methods of health policy development and
analysis to key public health issues
8. Describe and apply the social ecological framework to public health
problems.
9. Understand and apply the principles of community participation in
public health research and interventions.
10. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct social and
behavioral science research
11. Demonstrate an understanding of health disparities in the U.S. and the
underlying role of power differentials to disparities
12. Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to design and implement a
public health information campaign.
13. Demonstrate communication skills key to public health workforce
participation and advocacy
HSA 6115
PHP (PHMP and SBS) Concentration Competencies
PHC 6104
Learning Experiences
P
R
R
R
P
R
R
R
P
P
R
R
R
P
R
P
R
P
R
R
R
P
R
P
R
P
R
P
R
P
P
R
P
R
P
P
R
P
P
R
R
R
P
R
R
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Courses:
PHC 6104 Evidence-based Management of Public Health Programs
HSA 5174 Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance
HSA 6115 Introduction to Management of Health Services Organizations (formerly HSA 6119)
PHC 6103 Systems Thinking for Public Health
PHC 6421 Public Health Law and Ethics
HSA 6152 Health Policy
PHC 6601 Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
PHC 6946 Public Health Internship
P: Competency primarily gained in this course
R: Competency reinforced in this course
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Sample Concentration Competencies
For Public Health Practice: Environmental Health and Epidemiology
R
PHC 6946
PHC XXXX
Env Toxicology
P
PHC 6601
PHC 6937
Communication
R
PHC 6002
PHC 6183
Disaster Prep
MPH Graduates with a concentration in Environmental Health are expected to
perform with entry-level competence in the following areas:
PHC 6519
Zoonotic Dis.
Concentration Core Courses
Environmental Health
1. Describe to specific communities or general populations the direct and indirect
human and ecological effects of major environmental agents
2. Describe genetic, physiological and psychosocial factors that affect susceptibility to
adverse health outcomes following exposure to environmental hazards
R
3. Explain the health effects and general mechanisms of toxicity in eliciting a toxic
response to exposure to various environmental toxicants
4. Specify approaches for assessing, preventing, and controlling environmental hazards
that pose risks to human health and the environment
5. Develop a testable model of an environmental insult or design a way to evaluate an
environmental insult.
R
R
P
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
P
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
P
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PHC 6946
PHC 6601
PHC 6002
PHC XXXX
Env Toxicology
PHC 6937
Communication
PHC 6183
Disaster Prep
MPH Graduates with a concentration in Environmental Health are expected to
perform with entry-level competence in the following areas:
PHC 6519
Zoonotic Dis.
Concentration Core Courses
Epidemiology
6. Identify and understand the historical context of epidemiology, epidemiologic
terminology, study designs and methodology
R
7. Identify key sources of epidemiologic data and data collection methodology
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
8. Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret epidemiologic data
R
9. Explain and communicate current epidemiologic and public health problems for
informing scientific, ethical, economic and political discussions of health problems
10. Apply epidemiologic knowledge and methodology in a substantive area or applied
setting
R
R
Courses:
PHC 6601 and PHC 6946 have clear objectives but variable content that is tailored to individual student needs and goals. One or more competencies are
addressed through the special projects conducted and reported in these courses.
PHC 6519 Zoonotic Diseases in Humans
PHC 6183 Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response
PHC 6937 Health, Risk and Crisis Communication
PHC 6002 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
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PHC XXXX
PHC 6601
PHC 6946
Environmental Toxicology
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues
Public Health Internship
P: Competency primarily gained in this course
R: Competency reinforced in this course
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PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP AND SPECIAL PROJECT
Overview
All MPH students are required to complete an internship with a public health or related agency.
While every internship involves different goals and activities, all of them provide numerous
opportunities for students to enrich and expand on one or more of the MPH core competencies
and one or more of their concentration-specific competencies. The internship is usually completed
in the student’s final semester in the program, although it may be started in the penultimate
semester with permission of the faculty advisor. Within each internship experience, students must
complete a special project that demonstrates their ability to define an issue, apply methods
appropriate to their concentration, and produce results. The special project serves as the basis for
a final written report and either an oral or poster presentation. These final activities of the MPH
program are intended to encourage students to understand their projects in the larger context of
public health as a cross-disciplinary field and in relation to the competencies expected of all MPH
graduates. Student presentations are scheduled on one or two Public Health Days near the end of
fall, spring and summer semesters. DVM/MPH students typically present in the summer or fall of
their senior year. Note: DVM/MPH seniors are expected to present their MPH special projects at the
CVM Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day, typically held in March. The oral presentations given
previously at Public Health Day may be presented, or students may prepare a poster. The MPH
special project satisfies the research requirement for DVM/MPH students that hope to graduate with
honors from the CVM; however, like other DVM students, DVM/MPH students must attain the
necessary DVM GPA to qualify. The internship and the written and oral/poster presentations
involve registration in different courses, described below.
Internship: An internship consists of 5-8 credits, or 240–384 contact hours (48 clock hours per 1
credit hour). The internship must be conducted in a public health or related setting, and it may
include many projects and other activities selected to strengthen the competence of the individual
student. Students register for PHC 6946 for the internship after all or most required classroombased coursework is completed. During the semester before the internship, students are expected
to arrange for an internship site and preceptor, prepare a proposal for the internship and special
project, and arrange for approval by the Institutional Review Board for Research Involving Human
Subjects (IRB) and/or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), if necessary. IRB and
IACUC approval may take several weeks, and may involve revisions to procedures or instruments.
Preparation for the internship should begin as early as possible, but no later than the
semester before the internship. MPH program staff assists with this process by offering a series
of professional development presentations and individual consultations. Forms associated with
internship placement and completion are found in the following section.
Special Project: During the internship experience, each student is required to complete a special
project, which serves as the basis of a written report and an oral/poster presentation. The special
project may be one of several activities undertaken during an internship. However, it should be a
substantial project which involves identification of a question/problem/issue, review of relevant
literature, application of appropriate public health methods, description of results, discussion, and
identification of strengths and weaknesses. If a student is part of a team working on a large
project, the student’s special project is the piece for which s/he is responsible. The content of
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special project reports is described in the syllabus for PHC 6601 Seminar in Contemporary Public
Health Issues. A Public Health Day is scheduled every semester (fall, spring, and summer) for oral
and poster presentations of special projects.
Students who enter the MPH Program with limited experience often choose to enroll in a
practicum or work with a faculty member on his or her research, usually during the summer
between the two MPH years. In these situations and with approval of the faculty advisor, students
may enroll in PHC 6917 Supervised Research Project or PHC 6945 Public Health Practicum. These
courses may be used to meet elective requirements in a concentration; however, a practicum or a
supervised research project cannot substitute for the internship requirement.
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PHC 6946 Syllabus
Public Health Internship
Instructor
Each student’s Faculty Advisor serves as instructor for PHC 6946. Faculty Advisors are involved in
selection and approval of internship sites and special projects; development of documents for IRB
approval, if necessary; supervision of the internship; and assignment of a final grade.
Purpose
To enable MPH students to apply entry-level competencies acquired in the classroom setting to
public
health practice through experiential activities.
Description
The internship provides an opportunity for each student to work in a public health setting in a
position
that carries responsibility and is of particular interest. Each placement is different, but all of them
depend upon completion of most concentration coursework, the ability to work with minimal
supervision, and permission of the student’s Faculty Advisor.
Objectives
At the completion of the Public Health Internship, the student will be able to:
1. Describe newly acquired knowledge in one or more specific public health area
2. Apply one or more MPH competency with the skill expected from a practical experience
3. Apply one or more concentration competency with the skill expected from a practical
experience
4. Demonstrate professional work habits
Credits
Online MPH students are required to complete 5 internship credits. One credit requires 48 contact
hours.
Grading
This course is graded as Pass/Fail (S/U).
Requirements
During the Semester Before Your Internship
Complete the Internship Questionnaire and submit it to the MPH Internship Coordinator
Update the self-assessment of competencies (both MPH core and concentration-specific) in your
MPH Portfolio
View all required sessions of the Internship Preparation seminar series. Topics include:
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Selecting an internship site and a special
project
Institutional Review Board: What You
MUST Know
Academic Integrity
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Presenting Research Data
Preparation of the final paper and
presentation
Competencies
Arrange to meet with the Internship Coordinator and your Faculty Advisor individually via an
Internet meeting or telephone for ideas and guidance. The lists of competencies in your MPH
Portfolio will help you identify the skills and knowledge areas you would like to strengthen during
your internship. Your Faculty Advisor is assigned to you upon pre-approval of your internship site
and proposed special project by the Internship Coordinator. The Faculty Advisor will give final
approval on the internship proposal and workplan.
Begin researching and contacting potential internship sites, for example
 National and International Organizations
 Government Organizations
 Local Departments of Health
 Community Centers
 American Public Health Association
 State Public Health Associations
Update MPH Portfolio and prepare for interviews
 Create or revise resume or curriculum vitae
 Select writing samples
 Contact possible references
 Practice interview skills
 Confirm, with the Internship Coordinator and your Faculty Advisor how your 5 credit hours
 will be distributed - within one semester or across two semesters. 1 credit = 48 internship
 contact hours.
 Become familiar with the MPH Preceptor Handbook
Contact final site selections:
 Submit a letter of interest – Be sure to identify specific projects you would like to work on at
that particular site
 Submit a resume or curriculum vitae
The interview process:
 Discuss goals, objectives, competencies, possible projects, internal IRB requirements,
timeframes, and expectations.
Contact the Internship Coordinator as soon as possible if the chosen internship site requires a
formal contract or affiliation agreement with the college.
Meet with your Faculty Advisor to determine whether or not your internship or any part of it will
require IRB approval. Information about IRB requirements may be found at:
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http://irb.ufl.edu/education/trainreq.htm. Note that there are different IRBs at UF with slightly
different requirements.
If IRB approval is required, prepare and submit an application as early in the semester as possible.
Please keep in mind that with some agencies, there may be additional approvals needed.
Complete the Internship and Special Project Proposal Form:
 This includes a description of the internship and projects that will be undertaken
 In the workplan, describe in detail at least one special project and provide sufficient
information to determine whether the project can be completed in the time allotted to this
internship.
 Goals must specify the strengthening of at least one MPH competency and one
concentration competency
 Sign the Internship Proposal form and acquire original signatures from your faculty advisor,
your Internship Preceptor, and the MPH Internship Coordinator. Digital pdf signatures are
preferred but forms may be printed, signed and faxed or scanned and emailed to the
Internship Coordinator for a signature.
 The form is available in interactive pdf format at http://online.mph.ufl.edu
Registration in PHC 6946 is restricted to students with signed Internship and Special
Project Proposal Forms.
During the Public Health Internship
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Conduct your special project
Engage in other projects at the internship agency or organization
Participate in meetings and all other professional activities that your schedule allows.
Learn everything you can about the agency or organization.
Maintain a log of hours worked throughout the internship period and have it signed by
your preceptor on a weekly or monthly basis.
Contact your Faculty Advisor and preceptor at least about once each month throughout
the semester(s) to discuss progress, review plans for the final paper and presentation,
and receive feedback.
Upon Completion of Public Health Internship
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Ask your preceptor to complete the Internship Evaluation Form
Complete the Agency and Preceptor Evaluation Form
Prepare a short factual report that includes:
o A signed log of hours
o Names of projects/assignments undertaken and whether they were completed during the
internship
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University of Florida
Special
Project
Questionnaire
Master
of Public
Health Program
Internship Questionnaire
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Semester Entered: ________________________________
Semester of Internship:_____________________________
Concentration: ____________________________________
Internship Secured? __________ YES __________ NO
Areas of Interest: (e.g., diabetes, HIV/AIDS, tobacco control, maternal and child health, access to
care)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MPH and concentration competencies you have achieved:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MPH and concentration competencies that need to be strengthened through your internship:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Site Preference: (e.g., academic or private research, hospital or clinic, PH department, federal
agency, PH lab, community group)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Long-term career goals:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Preferred Geographic Location:_____________________________________________________________________________
Please submit this form to the MPH Outreach Coordinator
Thank You!
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Master of Public Health Program
Internship and Special Project
Directions: Please complete the ENTIRE application form before submitting. Incomplete or
handwritten applications will be automatically returned to the student unless prior arrangements
have been made.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name: _________________________________________________________
UFID: _________________________________
Concentration: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address during Internship:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
Apt. #
City
State Zip
Phone # (
) _________________________________________
Email ________________________________________
Permanent Address
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
Apt. #
City
State Zip
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Course: _____________PHC 6946_____________ Course Credits: ______________________________
Semester(s)/Year Desired:
__________
Final Report Due Date: Public Health Day_
Project Title: _________________________________________________________________________________
My internship is located in a rural area
YES NO
My internship impacts rural populations(s) YES NO
Do you have reliable transportation?
YES NO
Do you have any disabilities that might hinder your performance during your project? YES NO
If yes, please explain: _______________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Does this site require a formal contract to be signed prior to beginning internship? YES NO
Are you required to have insurance as result of participation in this project?
YES NO
If YES, please check all that apply:
Personal Accident Insurance
Personal Liability Insurance
Health Insurance
Other: ____________________________________
PRECEPTOR/AGENCY INFORMATION
Please include a copy of the preceptor’s resume or CV
Organization/Agency Name:________________________________________________________________________________
Preceptor’s Name, Credentials and Position Title:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
Suite/Room #
City
State
Zip
Phone # (
)_____________________________________ Fax # (
)______________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
INTERNSHIP WORKPLAN
Attach a detailed work plan that includes the items below. The work plan must specify at least one
special project and provide sufficient information to determine whether the project can be
completed in the time allotted to this internship.
 Internship Organization/Agency — the purpose, mission or goals of the organization and the
population(s) they serve, especially the organization’s public health programs or projects.
 Student’s Goals and Objectives — include learning objectives for all projects and activities you
will be working on during your internship/practicum. Identify the objectives for your special
project clearly
 Competencies- identify the specific MPH and concentration-specific competencies you will
strengthen during your internship
 Significance — Describe why your internship and special project are significant to public
health
 Methods — describe the methods (focus groups, analysis of archival data, policy analysis, etc.)
you will use to carry out your project(s).
 Timeline — include a timeline for completion of each project or activity, with particular
attention to your special project. If a particular assignment or activity will be ongoing, please
indicate. Be as specific as possible.
 Role of Participating Parties — describe the roles of your preceptor and teammates (if
applicable).
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IRB APPROVAL
Have you submitted to IRB? YES
NO
Have you obtained approval?
YES
NO
Attach a copy of your approval letter. If not yet obtained, please explain and specify your timeline
for acquiring approval:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is any other approval necessary?
YES
NO
If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________ Obtained? YES
NO
Internship at Current Place of Employment
I understand that ____________________________________ (student name) will be conducting an internship
in the ________________________________________ (Department or Program) at the ____________________________
(Organization Name) while maintaining employment in the _____________________________ (Department
or Program).
During the course of the internship, the student will undertake duties and responsibilities that are
different from current duties and responsibilities. Hours related to current responsibilities cannot
be counted toward internship hours; neither can internship hours count as regular work hours.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer Signature
Date
SIGNATURES
By signing below, the participating parties indicate that they have read and approved the student’s
Internship/Special Project work plan/proposal.
___________________________________________________
Student Signature and Date
_____________ ___________________________________________
Agency Preceptor Signature and Date
___________________________________________________
Faculty Advisor Signature and Date
________________________________________________________
UF Internship Coordinator Signature and Date
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**This form is to be completed by the Internship Preceptor**
University of Florida
Master of Public Health Program
Internship Evaluation
ALU
ATIO
N
FORM
Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Semester: Fall
Agency:
_______________
Spring _______________
Summer _______________
Year __________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Preceptor:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Evaluation
(name, credentials, and position title)
Thank you so much for providing an internship for this University of Florida PHHP student. We deeply appreciate
your contributions to our program.
5 = Excellent
4 = Above average
3 = Average
2 = Below Average
1 = Poor
N/A= Not Applicable
Professional Behavior
Professional behavior is critical to successful careers in public health. The MPH program at UF introduces professional
practices throughout the course of study. Please indicate below your assessment of this intern with regard to the
following professional behaviors.
1.
Promptness and dependability
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
2.
Appropriate appearance
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
3.
Ability to relate and work with clients/patients
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
4.
Ability to relate and work with staff members
(cooperation, helpfulness, etc.)
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
6.
Flexibility
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
7.
Willingness to solve problems
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
8.
Ability to solve problems
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
9.
Preparation to do assigned tasks
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
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10. Enthusiasm for assigned projects
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
11. Ability to take responsibility
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
12. Professional attitude
(interest in the field, attendance, etc.)
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
13. Response to supervision (ability to accept and
profit from suggestions to improve performance)
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
Competence in MPH Core Knowledge and Skills
The MPH program at the University of Florida is designed to provide entry-level competence in 10 services/activities
essential to the practice of public health. This intern will soon enter the profession of public health. Based on your
experience with other individuals entering the workforce with an MPH, please rate this intern’s competence in
each area. It is unlikely that the intern would have engaged in activities that would allow you to rate him/her on
every (or even most) of the competencies. Circle NA (not applicable) in such cases.
1.
Monitor health status to identify and solve
community health problems
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
2.
Diagnose and investigate health problems
and health hazards in the community using an
ecological framework
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
3.
Inform, educate, and empower people about
health issues
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
4.
Mobilize community partnerships and action
to identify and solve health problems
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5.
Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
6.
Use laws and regulations to protect health
and ensure safety
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
7.
Link people to needed personal health services
and assure the provision of health care when
otherwise unavailable
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
8.
Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality
of personal and population-based health services
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
9.
Conduct research for new insights and innovative
solutions to health problems
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
10. Communicate effectively with constituencies in
oral and written form
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Competence in Specific Public Health Concentrations
Each MPH student concentrates in one of five areas: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, public health
management and policy, and social and behavioral sciences. Competence in a concentration area is also expected of
our graduates. Based on your experience with other individuals entering the workforce with an MPH, please rate this
intern’s competence only in his/her concentration area. It is unlikely that the intern would have engaged in activities
that would allow you to rate him/her on every (or even most) of the concentration competencies, even in the one
area. Circle NA (not applicable) in such cases.
Special note: Students in the Public Health Practice (PHP) concentration bridge two or more sets of competencies. If
your student is concentrating on PHP, please ask him/her for the main concentrations and specific competencies s/he
is trying to achieve.
Biostatistics Competencies
1.
Describe the role of biostatistics in public health research
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
2.
Interpret and critique analyses found in public health studies
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
3.
Use appropriate statistical methodology to address public
health problems
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
4.
Communicate effectively with investigators in other areas of
public health
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5.
Develop presentations based on statistical methods and
analyses for both public health professionals and educated lay
audiences
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
6.
Apply software to conduct statistical analyses
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
Environmental Health Competencies
1.
Describe to specific communities or general populations the
direct and indirect human and ecological effects of major
environmental agents
2.
Describe genetic, physiological and psychosocial factors that
affect susceptibility to adverse health outcomes following
exposure to environmental hazards
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
3.
Explain the health effects and general mechanisms of toxicity in
eliciting a toxic response to exposure to various environmental
toxicants
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
4.
Specify approaches for assessing, preventing, and controlling
environmental hazards that pose risks to human health and the
environment
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5.
Develop a testable model of an environmental insult or design a
way to evaluate an environmental insult
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
Epidemiology Competencies
1.
Identify and understand the historical context of epidemiology,
epidemiologic terminology, study designs and methodology
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
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2.
Identify key sources of epidemiologic data and data collection
methodology
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
3.
Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret epidemiologic
data
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
4.
Explain and communicate current epidemiologic and public
health problems for informing scientific, ethical, economic and
political discussions of health problems
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5.
Apply epidemiologic knowledge and methodology in a
substantive area or applied setting
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
Public Health Management and Policy Competencies
1.
Apply principles and methods of strategic and program
planning in public health contexts
2.
Effectively manage public health programs and projects
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
3.
Identify, retrieve, summarize, manage and communicate public
health information
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
4.
Apply principles and theory of budget preparation, managerial
accounting, and financial management to organizations in the
health sector
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5.
Demonstrate the principles of problem solving and crisis
management
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
6.
Monitor and evaluate programs for their effectiveness and
quality
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
7.
Apply principles and methods of health policy development and
analysis to key public health issues
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
Social and Behavioral Science Competencies
1.
Critically describe and evaluate the state of public health social
and behavioral science research and literature
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
2.
Apply social and behavioral science theories and concepts to
public health problems
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
3.
Describe and apply the social ecological framework to public
health problems
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
4.
Understand and apply the principles of community participation
in public health research and interventions
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct
social and behavioral science research
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
6.
Demonstrate an understanding of health disparities in the U.S.
and the underlying role of power differentials to disparities
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
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7.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to design and
implement a public health information campaign
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
8.
Demonstrate communication skills key to public health
workforce participation and advocacy
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
Summary
Overall contribution to the agency
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
Based upon your overall evaluation of the intern’s efforts, please indicate the most appropriate values on the scales
below.
Excellent
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
Poor
60
A = 90 or higher
B = 80
C = 70
D = 60
E = 60 or below
Please provide any additional comments that may contribute to the professional development of this intern.
____________________________________________________________________________
Signature, Agency Preceptor
________________________________________________
Date
Agency Preceptor:
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the MPH office:
Elizabeth Wood, Community Outreach Coordinator
liz07@phhp.ufl.edu
(352) 273-6148 Fax: (352) 273-6199
Please click here to send now: Many thanks!
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**This form is to be completed by the intern**
University
of Florida
Master
of Public
Health
Master of Public Health Program
Agency
Preceptor
Evaluation
Form
Agencyand
and
Preceptor
Evaluation
Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Semester: Fall
_______________
Spring _______________
Agency:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Preceptor:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(name, credentials, and position title)
5 = Excellent
4 = Good
3 = Average
Summer _______________
Year __________________________
2 = Below Average
1 = Poor
N/A = Not Applicable
Evaluation Items
1. Expression of expectations of intern
2. Expression of project goals and objectives
3. Provided tools for successful completion of the job
4. Ability to delegate appropriate tasks
5. Encouraged creative and independent thinking
6. Respect and concern for intern
7. Flexibility
8. Demonstrated leadership qualities
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Overall contribution to the professional development of the intern
Overall rating of the preceptor
Overall rating of organization
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Would you recommend this internship site to another student? ___________. Why or Why Not?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Did this internship experience complement your public health training? ______ Why or Why Not?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for filling out this evaluation to the best of your ability. Your honesty assists in the assignment of
appropriate internship sites for the MPH classes to come.
Please submit this form to Elizabeth Wood, HPNP Room 4141, Fax 352-273-6199
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Student Log for Internships and Practica
This is a sample time log. If your internship site has another mechanism for logging your hours,
please feel free to use what is provided by the site.
Please include a brief factual report outlining the status of your projects
Student Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Date (s)
Hours Worked
Total Hours
_______________________________________________________________
Agency Preceptor Signature
Assignment (s)
________________________________________
Date
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PUBLIC HEALTH DAY PRESENTATIONS
The written and oral/poster presentation of your special project constitute the culminating
experience in the MPH program. These reports are graded by your faculty advisor, with
input from one additional faculty member who assesses the poster or oral presentation.
Your performance in these reports constitutes the grade for PHC 6601 Seminar in
Contemporary Public Health Issues.
Written Report. Each student prepares a scholarly paper, 15-20 pages in length (exclusive
of graphs, figures, and references), based on the special project undertaken as part of the
internship. A portion of this paper includes an in-depth discussion of the manner in which
the MPH and concentration-specific competencies were strengthened by conducting the
special project. A near-final draft of the written paper must be submitted three weeks
before Public Health Day and approved by the faculty advisor before the student can be
scheduled for a Public Health Day presentation. Specific content required for written
reports is specified in the PHC 6601 syllabus. Students should submit their drafts and final
paper to the Turnitin link on the eLearning course site at http://lss.at.ufl.edu. This
submission will validate the originality of the paper. Students should make all
resubmissions of their paper via this same link. Students must also turn in all required
materials indicated on the eLearning site to count towards their final grade as well as to
put in their permanent file.
Presentations. Special project presentations are made during Public Health Days at the
end of each semester, and all students and preceptors are invited to attend. The dates are
announced at the beginning of the semester. Specific times for each presentation are
posted the week of Public Health Day. MPH students are given the option of presenting
their special projects either in oral form or via poster presentations. Online students will
make oral presentations unless they make arrangements to attend the poster session in
person. Students will select an option by the fourth Friday of the final term when they are
interning, and will inform both their faculty advisor and Elizabeth Wood. For oral reports,
each student is allocated 30 minutes: 20 minutes for the formal presentation, followed by a
10 minute question and answer period. Online students will present their oral
presentations via Adobe Connect and Skype. Students who conduct poster presentations
will be assigned a time period during which they will be available to discuss the poster and
the larger project in detail with faculty and fellow students.
Specific content required for presentations is in the PHC 6601 syllabus, along with criteria
for assessment of presentation style. Two faculty members attend each presentation and
provide feedback to the student and faculty advisor.
Abstracts. Students are required to prepare abstracts of their reports before the oral and
poster presentations. The abstract serves as a short summary of your project and should
make the reader want to learn more about the project. Abstracts should follow these
guidelines:
 Length of the abstract is no more than 10% of the length of the written report;
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Note key facts in each category: issue/problem, methods, results, implications;
Avoid a statement of scope; a sentence like "this paper will look at . . ."
Be sure to omit or condense lengthy examples, tables, and other supporting details;
Think of the abstract itself as a mini-essay;
Be sure that the abstract is complete, accurate and written in the same voice as the
paper.
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College of Public Health & Health Professions
PHC 6601
Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues Syllabus (1 credit)
Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters
Description
The internship provides an opportunity for each student to work in a public health setting
in a position that carries responsibility and is of particular interest. During the internship
experience, each student is required to complete a special project, which serves as the basis
of a written report and an oral or poster1 presentation as well as the culminating
experience of the MPH program. The special project may be one of several activities
undertaken during an internship. However, it should be a substantial project which
involves identification of a question/problem/issue, review of relevant literature,
application of appropriate public health methods, description of results, discussion, and
identification of strengths and weaknesses. If a student is part of a team working on a large
project, the student’s special project is the piece for which s/he is responsible. Students
will present their special project on Public Health Day, which is scheduled every semester
(fall, spring, and summer). Students are expected to use the special project presentation to
demonstrate mastery of the broad field of public health and to articulate how MPH
competencies and concentration competencies are strengthened by the project.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the interrelationships among the five core areas of public health;
2. Document and discuss public health accomplishments, including achievement of
MPH and concentration competencies;
3. Design and carry out an individual special project and complete a special project
report.
4. Interact professionally with faculty, staff, and peers in a variety of formal and
informal settings; and
5. Present a complete project undertaken during the internship in written and
oral/poster1 presentation form, thus strengthening competence in communication.
Requirements
To receive a grade for PHC 6601, students must meet the following requirements:
 Attend at least 16 hours of professional development seminars prior to the start of
the internship and special project to include the following required sessions*:
1st Year
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Public Health Competencies: Integration & Monitoring in the MPH
Academic Integrity
E-folio
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 IPLH Series
2nd Year
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Selecting an Internship Site and a Special Project
Institutional Review Board: What You MUST Know (mandatory for internship
approval)
Internship vs. Special Project
Presenting Research Data
Final Internship Prep
Professionalism During Internship
*See PHC 6601 Schedule for full list of seminar meetings.
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Attend and evaluate 6 Public Health Day Presentations (at least 2 must be online
presentations)
Submit the near final draft by the designated due date
Maintain appropriate communication with faculty advisor, preceptor and MPH
program staff regarding the progress of the project
Present a Special Project in oral or poster1 form on Public Health Day
Submit the final draft of the Special Project Report by the required due date
Submit the Internship Evaluation, Preceptor Evaluation, Internship Time-log, and
Factual Report by the required due date
Registration
Upon completion of the required 16 hours of professional development, students register
for one credit of PHC 6601 during the last semester in the MPH program. Each student’s
faculty advisor serves as the instructor of record.
Paper
Each student develops a scholarly paper based on a project undertaken as part of his/her
internship. The paper includes an in-depth discussion of the manner in which all five of the
core disciplines and MPH competencies are involved in the project. Students are expected
to use this opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of the broad field of public health.
Written reports should be 15-20 single spaced pages, exclusive of graphics and
references. The faculty advisor must approve the near final draft three weeks before
the student will be scheduled for a presentation. Students must submit their drafts and
final paper to the Assignment link on the eLearning PHC 6601 course site at
http://lss.at.ufl.edu. This submission will validate the originality of the paper. Students
should make all resubmissions of their paper via this same link.
Presentations
An oral or poster1 presentation based on the paper is made during a Public Health Day near
the end of the student’s final semester in the program. The dates of Public Health Days are
announced at the beginning of the semester, and specific times for each presentation are
posted in advance of the presentations. Students will select their preferred
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presentation method – oral or poster1 -- one calendar month before Public Health
Day, and will inform both their faculty advisor and the MPH internship coordinator. These
oral/poster1 and written reports constitute the culminating experience and the final
comprehensive examination for the MPH program. Students are expected to upload
their presentation (power point or poster1) and an abstract one day prior to Public
Health day. On Public Health Day students are expected to bring several copies of
the abstract with them for distribution to the audience.2
For oral presentations, each student is allocated 30 minutes: 20 minutes for the
formal presentation, followed by a 10 minute question and answer period. Students
who conduct poster1 presentations will be assigned a one hour time period during
which they will be available to discuss the poster1 and the larger project in detail
with faculty and fellow students. Each poster1 presenter should be prepared to
provide a brief 1-2 minute presentation for fellow students and a 6 minute
presentation for faculty reviewers. The two presentation methods require a number
of different skills, thus seminar sessions on various presentation skills are required
during the semester before the internship begins.
All students and preceptors are invited to attend Public Health Day. Two faculty members
will attend each oral or poster1 presentation and provide feedback to the student
and faculty advisor.
Content of Paper and Presentation
The written and oral/poster reports should include the following content as appropriate to
the topic:
Background
 Summary of critical literature
 Rationale and/or need for the project
 Objectives or specific aims
Description of methods
 Hypotheses (if necessary)
 Specific identification of methods used in needs assessments, policy analysis,
epidemiological analysis, financial management, program planning, evaluation, etc.,
noting how methods of concentrations other than your own were used
 Justification of methods
 Stakeholder involvement, as appropriate
Results
 Description of findings/outcomes
 Relationship of findings to objectives, aims, or hypotheses
 Appropriate use of tables, charts, and other graphics
 Interpretation of findings
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Discussion
 Relationship of findings to literature cited in the summary of critical literature
 Strengths and limitations
 Generalizability
Implications
 Implications for research and/or practice
 Relationship of this project to the internship experience
 MPH and concentration competencies strengthened by this project
 Lessons learned from this project/recommendations for future projects
During the oral presentation, the Background portion should only last for about 2-5
minutes of the 20-minute presentation. The background may be discussed in more detail
in the paper, but the presentation should focus primarily on the Methods, Results,
Discussion and Implication. Make sure that at least a slide or 2 in the presentation list
those MPH competencies that are demonstrated or addressed in the special project.
Two faculty members representing different concentrations assess the quality of the
presentation’s content. In general, the project itself should demonstrate your ability to
apply one or more of your concentration competencies. Your ability to integrate the MPH
core competencies should be evident throughout the paper and presentation. For example,
a project may involve biostatistical analysis and an epidemiological research design to
produce results that will inform policy decisions.
Before Public Health Days, students are given opportunities to practice their presentations
with the Internship Coordinator. This is optional (though highly recommended) for the
campus MPH students but is mandatory for anyone presenting remotely. Supervisors of
these practice sessions will provide feedback on the content as well as presentation style
and delivery methods. Remote presenters will also be given technical guidance and
support during the practice session.
Students are expected to consult regularly with their faculty advisors and preceptors as
they develop their reports. At a minimum, students should have a meeting with the faculty
monthly to evaluate progress and decide on subsequent meetings. It is also recommended
that students practice their presentation with their faculty advisor.
Remote Presentation Requirements
If you are an online MPH student and want to present your presentation online versus on
the UF campus or a campus student with permission to present remotely:
1. Students must attend 3 live, online sessions during Public Health Week. Students
will be given options for the first two sessions but will be assigned a presentation
time on Public Health Day based on faculty availability
a. One 1-hour practice session (early that week)
b. One ½-hour recording session (middle of the week)
c. One ½-hour Public Health Day session (on Friday, Public Health Day)
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2. Students must have a strong, reliable Internet signal that is hard-wired to the
modem to avoid Internet interference
3. Students must have a working webcam and headset style microphone and speaker
set
4. Students should attend all 3 live online sessions on the same computer, in the same
location, with the same equipment for each session
5. Detailed online presentation requirements and procedures will be available in the
Online MPH PHC 6601 course site in eLearning.
Grading
The course uses the standard letter grade format of the University of Florida. In order to
receive a grade for the course, students MUST meet all requirements identified above. A
letter grade is derived from submission of a special project paper (60%), completion of an
oral/poster1 presentation (30%), and communication with and attention to guidance from
faculty advisor and preceptor (10%).
Schedule
The Public Health Day schedule is posted on the MPH website approximately 2-3 days
before presentations.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you require classroom accommodation because of a disability, you must register with the
Dean of Students Office http://www.dso.ufl.edu within the first week of class. The Dean of
Students Office will provide documentation of accommodations to you, which you must
then give to me as the instructor of the course to receive accommodations. Please make
sure you provide this letter to me by the end of the second week of the course. The College
is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist students in their
coursework.
Counseling and Student Health
Students sometimes experience stress from academic expectations and/or personal and
interpersonal issues that may interfere with their academic performance. If you find
yourself facing issues that have the potential to or are already negatively affecting your
coursework, you are encouraged to talk with an instructor and/or seek help through
University resources available to you.
 The Counseling and Wellness Center 352-392-1575 offers a variety of support
services such as psychological assessment and intervention and assistance for math
and test anxiety. Visit their web site for more information:
http://www.counseling.ufl.edu. On line and in person assistance is available.
 You Matter We Care website: http://www.umatter.ufl.edu/. If you are feeling
overwhelmed or stressed, you can reach out for help through the You Matter We
Care website, which is staffed by Dean of Students and Counseling Center personnel.
 The Student Health Care Center at Shands is a satellite clinic of the main Student
Health Care Center located on Fletcher Drive on campus. Student Health at Shands
offers a variety of clinical services. The clinic is located on the second floor of the
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Dental Tower in the Health Science Center. For more information, contact the clinic
at 392-0627 or check out the web site at: https://shcc.ufl.edu/
Crisis intervention is always available 24/7 from:
Alachua County Crisis Center:
(352) 264-6789
http://www.alachuacounty.us/DEPTS/CSS/CRISISCENTER/Pages/CrisisCenter.asp
Do not wait until you reach a crisis to come in and talk with us. We have helped many
students through stressful situations impacting their academic performance. You are
not alone so do not be afraid to ask for assistance.
1Poster
presentations are only available for campus presentations
presenting remotely will have their abstracts printed by the program and
distributed at the presentation session.
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Detailed Guidelines for Internships, Special Project Papers, and
Presentations
These guidelines are distributed with updated
information to all students before engaging in field work.
Internship Registration and Forms
 You are not registered for your Internship until you have turned in your signed
Internship Proposal form to Elizabeth Wood
 1 credit = 48 contact hours
 Course number is PHC 6946 - Leave the section number blank
 Please include your preceptor’s full name, degrees and other credentials, AND position
title on the form
 Please turn in paperwork by _________
Internship v. Special Project
 Your internship is a broad work experience that may include many projects and
activities
 Your special project is one in-depth project conducted during your internship
o The special project must involve application of one or more concentration and
MPH competencies (see lists of competencies on the PH website and in your
portfolios)
Getting ready for your internship
 Complete the Internship Questionnaire and submit it to Elizabeth Wood
 Update the self-assessment of competencies (both MPH and concentration-specific) in
your MPH Portfolio
 Complete a minimum of 16 seminars (including the required)
 Become familiar with the MPH Preceptor Handbook
 Begin researching and contacting potential internship sites and/or preceptors, for
example
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National Organizations
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Government Organizations
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Local Departments of Health
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Community Centers
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American Public Health Association
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Florida Public Health Association
During your internship
 Stay in touch with your faculty advisor at least every 3-4 weeks
 Discuss when early drafts of your special project report should be submitted to your
faculty advisor and preceptor
 Consult other faculty, as necessary, for advice on specific aspects of the project
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If your project is not working out as expected, contact your faculty advisor and the
internship coordinator immediately. Corrective action may be necessary and it may
take some valuable time.
Campus students should discuss whether you will do an oral or poster presentation
with your faculty advisor. Make a decision by the end of the fourth week of the semester
and inform the internship coordinator via Doodle poll. All remote presentations will be
oral.
Important characteristics
 Your project may be a part of a larger project
 Your project must have
o A literature review, which should be started immediately
o A reason for doing the work (who will benefit, how much, and why?)
o Methods that you can describe
o All other items listed in the PHC 6601 syllabus
 If you do any data analysis, you must be able to defend your choice of statistical
methods (including a choice not to use them).
 Every student is required to submit an IRB application or Student Waiver the semester
before their internship.
Drafts of your paper
 Work closely with your faculty advisor throughout the semester on conducting your
special project and development of your paper
 Expect to develop several drafts of the paper and receive feedback from your faculty
advisor and preceptor
 The near-final draft is required shortly before Public Health Day (see timing below) and
should NOT be the first draft your faculty advisor sees. If it is, you may not have time to
make corrections to the project or narrative before Public Health Day. In this case, you
would have to delay graduation to the next semester. A delay of graduation may have
financial consequences.
Timing
Public Health Day is near the end of the semester – but it always comes earlier than
expected
 Know the days: _______________________________________
 Near-final draft papers are due: Friday _________________________________. Your paper must
be approved by your faculty advisor before the final schedule for PH Day is
completed. Students should submit their drafts and final paper to the Assignment link
on the eLearning course site at http://lss.at.ufl.edu. This submission will validate the
originality of the paper. Students should make all resubmissions of their paper via this
same link.
 Prepare an abstract for distribution to the audience. There is no word limit, however,
abstracts are typically 250-300 words
 Students must also turn in all required material via eLearning.
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Pay attention to key directions
 Length of paper: 15-20 pages single spaced (excluding annexes, figures, references,
cover page)
 Length of oral presentation: 20 minutes. We must have 10 minutes for questions and
we must stay on schedule.
 Practice presentation 3 times; do not read from notes or slides!
Public Health concepts, competencies, and integration of concentrations
 Demonstrate your ability to integrate these key elements. See checklist for oral reports.
Additional Public Health Day and post-Public Health Day Information
 Make your selection for poster or oral presentation by_____: Your PowerPoint
presentations can uploaded onto e-Learning in Canvas at http://lss.at.ufl.edu
by _____ on ______ OR campus-based students can personally load a presentation between
8 and 8:30 AM on Friday _____________.
 Prepare a short, factual report that includes names of projects/assignments
undertaken, and whether or not they were completed during the internship. This short
factual report should include a time log signed by your preceptor. Upload this onto eLearning in Canvas at http://lss.at.ufl.edu
 The Internship Evaluation Form is to be completed by your preceptor and turned in
to Elizabeth Wood by _________. This can be emailed or faxed to (352) 273-6199.
 You may upload your Agency and Preceptor Evaluation form onto e-Learning in
Canvas at http://lss.at.ufl.edu by __________
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The Final Paper is due in eLearning by 11:59 PM EST on ______.
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Special Project Presentation Assessment Form
Student: __________________________________________________ Reviewer:_______________________________________
Project:_______________________________________
Date:_______________________________________
Score
Relevance
Methods
Results/Discussio
Implications
Delivery
Presentation
(Data collection
n
(Oral Aspect)
(Visual Aspect)
and analysis)
(Statistical)
5
4
3
2
1
Project aims are
articulated, and
rationale/need for
the project is
clearly articulated
and establishes the
relevance of the
project within a
broader context
Methods or approach
are clearly described
and appropriate for the
research/project
Findings are
appropriately and
accurately interpreted
Findings are
sufficiently tied back
to literature and
broader context of
public health, and
strengths/limitations of
the project are
appropriately
acknowledged
Orally presented
information is clear and
concise, delivered using
effective voice
projection and
inflection, eye contact,
and body language. Use
of time is appropriate
for presentation style
Visual presentation is
organized and appealing,
with logical flow of
information, appropriate
use of color and design
and clarity of written
material (including
tables, charts, and other
graphics)
Project aims are
articulated but not
adequately
situated/justified in
broader context
Project aims, as
articulated, do not
contribute to the
rationale/need for
the project
Project aims and
justification are
both described but
remain unclear
Methods are
superficially described
and justified
Findings are
presented, but are not
appropriately or
thoroughly
interpreted
Discussion of results
are not clear
Implications of
findings to larger
context are
superficially addressed
Visual presentation
contains relevant
information, but could be
better organized or
presented
Presentation is
informative but lacks
cohesion, flow, or visual
appeal
Inappropriate data
collection or analysis
methods were used
Results/discussion
are inaccurate and/or
do not follow from
findings
Oral presentation is
good, but could be
improved (timing,
projection, etc.) with
minimal practice
Fair presentation of
information; not
polished, lack of
attention to detail, but
informative
Orally presented
information is rushed,
difficult to hear, or
otherwise hard to
follow
Aims of project are
not articulated,
and/or rational for
project is not
addressed and/or
justified
Methods were not
presented in a manner
that allows for
assessment
Findings are not
presented and/or
there was no
discussion
Oral delivery is
rambling, student is
unprepared or illequipped to answer
appropriate questions
Presentation contains
distracting spelling and
grammatical errors;
tables and graphs are
poor quality or distract
from focus of project
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Methods description is
insufficient to assess
appropriateness
+
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+
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Implications of
findings and
discussion of
limitations have
obvious gaps
There is no discussion
of how findings tie
back to literature or a
broader context, or no
discussion project
limitations
The project does not
contribute to the larger
field of public health
+
_______
+
_______
Visual presentation is
hard to follow and does
not add to the overall
presentation of the
special project
+
_______
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MPH FACULTY ADVISOR
Assignment
Upon entry into the program, each campus-based MPH student is assigned a faculty member
in his/her concentration area to serve as Faculty Advisor. Online students will be assigned
faculty advisors in the semester that they complete the Internship Questionnaire. This
assignment is considered permanent unless the student and/or faculty member decide that
another arrangement would be more advantageous to the student. For DVM/MPH students,
an additional DVM advisor will be assigned through the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Request for Change in Advisor
Requests for changes to the student’s Faculty Advisor may be initiated by the student or a
faculty member by contacting the director of the MPH program Dr.. No changes will be made
in the final semester of the student’s program of study.
Faculty Advisor Role
Faculty advisors contribute to student well-being in the following ways:
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Assist in the development and approval of the campus student’s plan of study
(coursework to meet graduation requirements);
Advise on appropriate selection and approval of an internship site and a special
project prior to registration for the internship; and evaluate and grade the final
report and presentation;
Advise students on career options in public health;
Work closely with the MPH program staff in all of the above to ensure success of
all students; and
Advise the Director of the Pubic Health program of any issues related to the
student that may impact the student’s academic progress.
Letters of Reference
The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), commonly known as
the "Buckley Amendment," prohibits schools from releasing student records (transcripts,
recommendations, financial information) without the written authorization of the student .
FERPA only covers educational records, so information known to school authorities that is not
part of a record is not covered. A signed release from a student is necessary to obtain written
consent from the student. Student consent should include: (1) the data to be disclosed, (2) to
whom the data will be disclosed, and (3) the student’s signature and date. The UF Release for
Letter of Recommendation (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/pdf/ferparelease.pdf) should be
initiated by the student and provided to the faculty member when requesting a letter of
reference.
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PREPARING TO GRADUATE
Important Information
1. All students preparing to graduate in their final semester must submit the MPH Notice of
Intent to Graduate online at http://mph.ufl.edu/students/intent-to-graduate/.
2. All students must submit the UF degree application in order to be added to the MPH
degree list. The degree application can be accessed via ISIS under the submenu for “my
record”
3. Make sure you are aware of all forms required by the program and the Graduate School
during your program, e.g., certification of all degree requirements, and application for
degree form. Students are responsible for ensuring all forms are completed and
submitted to the appropriate offices by the deadlines indicated. Students are also
responsible for checking their academic records in the Graduate Information
Management System (GIMS) after submitting their degree applications to certify that all
information regarding their degree and concentration area is accurate.
4. The correct title of the degree: Master of Public Health (MPH)
5. Review the Graduate Student Handbook, which includes information on your rights,
responsibilities, and procedures you need to follow to ensure all requirements for
graduation are completed.
6. The Graduate School publishes important deadlines” each semester which are available
on their website at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu.
7. The term before you graduate you are responsible for checking your file in the Graduate
Information Management System (GIMS) to ensure the correct concentration has been
entered. Students should also check to make sure that any previous grade changes have
been made and incompletes are resolved.
8. REGISTRATION FOR FINAL TERM: Per graduate school policy, students must register
for a minimum of 3 credits in their final term of registration before graduating form the
MPH.
*including ALL petitions, course requirements, and special project presentation
9. Additional Information for currently enrolled students is available online at the Graduate
School website at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/
10. Visit the MPH program website for special project information and other important forms
www.mph.ufl.edu.
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11. EXIT SURVEY: The MPH program conducts exit surveys of graduating students each
semester. The purpose of the exit survey is to elicit feedback about the MPH program from
the student’s perspective and to gauge the program’s strengths, weaknesses and growth.
After Public Health Day, each student is e-mailed an online program evaluation survey to
be completed.. Completion of an exit survey is a requirement of PHC 6601.
VERY IMPORTANT: IGNORANCE OF A RULE OR DEADLINE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A
BASIS FOR WAIVING THAT RULE OR DEADLINE. USE YOUR RESOURCES TO ENSURE YOU
KNOW WHAT TO DO TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL AND SMOOTH ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE.
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PROGRAM POLICIES & GENERAL REMINDERS
Graduate School Policy Regarding Undergraduate Courses
Since the Master of Public Health is a graduate degree program, students are expected to take
graduate courses. MPH students are not permitted to enroll in undergraduate courses without
the written approval of their faculty advisor. Students who register in undergraduate courses
without permission will be required to withdraw when the unauthorized registration is
identified. Furthermore, the student must absorb any financial loss associated with course
withdrawal.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE REQUEST FORM
Date:
Semester requesting to take undergraduate course:
Student Name:
Concentration:
Graduate GPA:
Course Name:
Course Description:
Please explain why you wish to take this undergraduate course:
PLEASE ATTACH CURRENT PLAN OF STUDY.
By signing below, I acknowledge that undergraduate courses do not count towards my
graduate degree in Public Health AND that the cost for undergraduate courses are charged in
addition to my regular MPH block or per credit tuition.
___________________________________________________________
Student Signature
___________________________________________
Date
___________________________________________________________
Faculty Advisor Approval
___________________________________________
Date
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The Student Honor Code - 6C1-4.017
Preamble: In adopting this Honor Code, the students of the University of Florida recognize
that academic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of the University community.
Students who enroll at the University commit to holding themselves and their peers to the
high standard of honor required by the Honor Code. Any individual who becomes aware of a
violation of the Honor Code is bound by honor to take corrective action. Student and faculty
support are crucial to the success of the Honor Code. The quality of a University of Florida
education is dependent upon the community acceptance and enforcement of the Honor Code.
The Honor Code: We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold
ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge
is either required or implied:
“On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.”
(1) All students are required to abide by the Student Honor Code.
(2) The conduct set forth hereinafter constitutes a violation of the Student Conduct Code.
Those adjudged to have committed such conduct shall be subject to the sanctions provided in
Rule 6C1-4.016, F.A.C.
For more information go to http://www.dso.ufl.edu/judicial/academic.php.
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Requirements for Satisfactory Progress
Grades
The only passing grades for graduate students are A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, and S. Grades of C+
and C count toward a graduate degree if an equal number of credits in courses numbered
5000 or higher have been earned with grades of B+ and A, respectively. Grade points are not
given for S and U grades; S and U grades are not used to calculate grade point averages. All
letter-graded courses eligible to count toward the graduate degree, except 1000- and 2000level courses, are used to calculate the cumulative grade-point average.
Incomplete Grades
Grades of I (incomplete) received during the preceding term should be removed as soon as
possible. Grades of I carry no quality points and become punitive after 1 term. All grades of I
must be removed before a graduate degree can be awarded.
Unsatisfactory Progress or Unsatisfactory Scholarship
Any graduate student may be denied further registration if progress toward completing the
program becomes unsatisfactory to the academic unit, college, or Dean of the Graduate
School. Unsatisfactory scholarship is defined as failure to maintain a B average (3.00) in all
work attempted. Students need an overall GPA of 3.00, and graduate students also need a 3.00
GPA in their major (and in the minor, if a minor is declared) at graduation. Students with less
than a 3.00 GPA may not hold an assistantship or fellowship.
Leave of Absence and Readmission
Students who wish to take a leave of absence from their academic program for two or more
consecutive terms must obtain prior written approval from their academic units. Students
who wish to skip a single term will be scheduled automatically for a registration appointment
for one additional term. Graduate students who do not enroll at the University for two
consecutive terms, including any summer term, must reapply for admission whether to the
same or a different program. Readmission, however, is not guaranteed and is subject to the
availability of space at the appropriate level, college or major.
Readmission applications are available from the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 114000,
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-4000 or online at
http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/grad/readmission.html.
MPH Concentration Change Procedures
Prior to entry into the MPH program, every student will have chosen a concentration area
based on his/her interests and goals. However, sometimes students’ goals and interests
change, thus a change in concentration area is desired.
The following steps should be carried out if a student wishes to switch concentrations:
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The student initiates a request with the Associate Director for the MPH and discusses
his/her desire for change in concentration with their faculty advisor.
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The Associate Director reviews the student’s rationale for requesting a change and
refers him or her to the Concentration Coordinator in the area the student wishes to
change to.
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The Concentration Coordinator determines whether the request is appropriate for the
student’s interests and career goals and whether the student meets the concentration’s
admission criteria.
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If the change is approved, the Concentration Coordinator assigns the student a new
faculty advisor.
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The student is then responsible for submitting the completed concentration change
form to the Associate Director who will update his or her plan of study. The student
must have the concentration change form and new plan of study signed by their new
faculty advisor as soon as possible after being approved for the change.
This is a formal process since the concentration appears on the student’s transcript. In
general, changes in concentration will not be approved after the first full year of coursework.
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MPH CONCENTRATION CHANGE FORM
Date:
Student Name:
Current Concentration:
New Concentration:
Graduate GPA:
Upper Div. Undergraduate GPA:
GRE Score:
New Faculty Advisor: (assigned by
concentration coordinator)
Verbal Quantitative -
Please explain why you wish change your concentration:
PLEASE ATTACH AN UPDATED PLAN OF STUDY.
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Signature, Faculty Advisor (current)
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Date
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Signature, Concentration Coordinator (current)
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Date
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Signature, Concentration Coordinator (new)
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Date
Faculty Advisor (new): _________________________________________________________________________
(Assigned by new concentration coordinator)
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Establishing Florida Residency
http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/residency/
Residency refers to whether you are an in-state Florida resident or an out-of-state resident,
and this classification determines your rate of tuition for the campus-based program. Florida
residents pay less in fees per credit hour than do non-Florida residents. Online students are
charged the same tuition and fee rate regardless of residency classification.
Florida state statute Section 1009.21 defines the requirements for in-state status. Generally a
person is considered a Florida resident for the purpose of paying taxes, voting or other legal
purposes after residing in the state for a designated length of time. However, state statute
specifies additional requirements for a student to be classified as an in-state resident for
tuition purposes. Most importantly: living in or attending school in Florida will not, in
itself, establish legal residence for tuition purposes.
Your initial residency classification is determined by the Office of Admissions when you apply
to the university. Failure to provide all relevant information and required documentation in
the residency section of the admission application could result in a non-Florida or out-of-state
resident classification for tuition purposes. You have until the last day of classes in your
first term to request the Office of Admissions to re-evaluate your residency status by
providing additional documentation not submitted previously.
Once you have completed your first term at UF, you can request a reclassification of
your residency status. You must contact the Office of the University Registrar to initiate
this process. Please visit http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/residency/ for additional
information about this process.
Financial Aid
MPH students are eligible for Financial Aid packages developed to defray tuition, fees and
living expenses. These packages are tailored to individual students and can accommodate outof-state tuition rates. For specific information about financial aid, please contact Erica
Alexander, at 352-273-6115 or ericaalexander@ufl.edu.
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MPH Tuition FAQs
Campus & Online MPH Students
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How is tuition for the Campus MPH Program assessed?
Tuition for Campus MPH students is assessed in 2 different ways:
1. Full-time Campus MPH students (students enrolled in 9 credits) are charged 4 standard
(and often equal) payments in consecutive semesters, including summer. The 4 standard
payments are referred to as the “MPH Block tuition rate.” The Block tuition rate
covers the entire 48 credit hours required for the MPH degree.
2. Part-time Campus MPH students (students enrolled in less than 9 credits) and those in
collaborative programs (combined degree, joint, concurrent and non-traditional) are
charged the “MPH Per-credit tuition rate”. This is calculated as the MPH block tuition
rate for one semester, divided by 12. For example, if the 48 credit block tuition rate is
$7000, the MPH per-credit rate will be assessed as outlined below:
$7,000/12 = $583.33 per credit hour
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How are Campus MPH students coded as full-time and part-time in the program?
Upon enrollment, students identify their status as full-time or part-time, which establishes
their billing method for the duration of the MPH program. Full-time students take 9 or more
credits per semester. Part-time students take less than 9 credits per semester.
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Where do I find the Campus MPH Block tuition rate?
Each semester, the expected block tuition rate for Campus MPH students is displayed on the
University of Florida Student Bursar’s website at: http://www.fa.ufl.edu/bursar/currentstudents/.
- Click on the appropriate academic year
- Click on the appropriate fee tier
- Scroll down to the last chart…the resident and non-resident Block Tuition rate
for the 48 and 42 credit Public Health Programs is displayed.
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Which semesters do I pay Block Tuition?
Beginning in the first semester, Campus students are charged 4 consecutive block payments.
After the 4th payment students are no longer assessed tuition. For example, a student that
starts in a Fall semester will be billed as outlined below:
Fall (1st semester)
Block Tuition payment 1
nd
Spring (2 semester)
Block Tuition payment 2
Summer (3rd semester)
Block Tuition payment 3
th
Fall (4 Semester)
Block Tuition payment 4 (last payment)
Spring (5th Semester)
NO PAYMENT
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Which semesters do I pay Per-credit tuition?
Campus MPH students that pay the MPH per credit rate will pay tuition every semester they
are enrolled. Unlike students paying the block rate, there is no “tuition-exempt” semester.
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Is the MPH Block Tuition rate affected by the number of credits a student is registered
for?
No. The MPH block tuition rate remains the same regardless of the number of credits a
student takes. For example, if in a given semester there are two students that are both coded
as Florida residents, and one takes 12 credits while the other takes 9 credits, there will be no
difference in the amount of tuition they pay. Each will each pay the same amount.
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Is the Campus MPH tuition (Block rate or Per-credit) affected by tuition increases?
Yes, Campus MPH tuition is affected by any tuition increases the University approves.
Tuition is evaluated for increase every fall semester so students should expect to pay an
increased block rate each fall. Anytime the MPH 48 credit block tuition rate increases, the
MPH per-credit rate will also increase to the new MPH 48 credit tuition for the specified
semester, divided by 12.
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What if I do I not see the correct fees on my tuition charges?
Prior to the first day of classes the MPH Program provides UF Bursar’s Office with a
confirmed list of Campus MPH students along with the category of tuition they should be
charged. This includes Block (48), Per Credit (48), Block (42), or Per Credit (42). This list
is then used to update tuition and fees in the system by the first day of classes. The correct
tuition amount therefore may not be viewable on a student’s record until classes begin,
but before fees are due.
If you feel your fee statement is still incorrect after the first day of classes, please check with
the Associate Director first as there may have been an error in the assessment category you
were placed in. Online MPH students are not included on this list as their fee structure
differs from Campus MPH students. There could also be other reasons fees are more or less
than expected, however students must contact the Bursar’s office for further investigation in
these instances.
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What courses are approved for the Campus MPH program?
Each concentration area allows a different array of options for elective courses, and faculty
will often approve new courses to meet elective requirements. All approved courses are
listed on the concentration area curricula. If students have questions about the eligibility of a
course, they should contact the MPH Associate Director.
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How does the no-pay semester for students on Block tuition affect financial aid?
During the 5th no-pay semester after four blocks have been paid, financial aid is limited to
living expenses. This can cause the amount of aid students receive to be less than the first
four semesters.
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How is tuition for the Online MPH Program assessed?
The Online MPH program is an off-book self-funded program. Therefore tuition paid by
students coded as Online MPH goes directly towards the operation costs (instructor pay,
course development, software/hardware, etc.) of the Online MPH program. Fees for Online
MPH students are assessed based on a flat Per-credit fee which may differ from the Per-
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credit fee which part-time Campus MPH students are assessed. Online MPH students will
pay tuition and fees for each credit in which they are enrolled in a semester.

Where do I find fee rates for Online MPH?
Tuition and fees for the Online MPH are published every summer on our program website,
http://online.mph.ufl.edu/COSTS. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Do Online MPH students pay out of state tuition?
No, the online MPH program does not charge a different rate for students in states outside
Florida or countries outside the United States.
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What are the financial implications of receiving an (I) grade for PHC 6946 and/or
PHC 6601?
Students who receive incomplete grades in their internship or seminar may be required to
register for additional credits in the following semester to meet the graduate school’s final
term registration requirement. All students must be registered for a minimum of 3 credit
hours in the fall or spring semester you intend to graduate and 2 credits if graduating in a
summer semester. If paying Block tuition, these additional credits beyond the 48 credits
required must be paid separately as they are not covered on under the previous block
payments.
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Are students in the MPH Program eligible for Financial Aid?
Yes, both full-time and part-time MPH students (including Online MPH students) are
eligible for financial aid as long as they are enrolled in at least 5 credits in the fall and
spring, and 4 credits in the summer.

Are there any situations where I can be charged more than the outlined MPH tuition
rate (campus or online)?
YES:
- If a Campus MPH student registers for a course not approved in the MPH curriculum for
their concentration, a separate fee will be assessed for the course.
- If a Campus MPH student registers for credits beyond the required 48 or 42 credit
programs, tuition will be assessed for the additional credits.
- If a Campus or Online MPH student registers late, the University will add a $100 late
registration fee.
- If a Campus or Online MPH student pays their tuition late, the University will add a
$100 late payment fee.
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General Program Reminders
Identification Badges
Campus-based students must purchase a Gator One card, which is your photo identification
badge. Online students are encouraged, but not required, to purchase a card. The cost is
$15.00. The badge can be obtained from either the Health Science Center (HSC) ID Card
Center (located in room NG-10 Communicore) or the UF ID Card Center (located at the
Welcome Center Bookstore, room G071). Please call the HSC ID Card Center at (352) 2735044 or the UF ID Card Center at (352) 392-8343 to make an appointment to get your picture
taken for your Gator 1 Card. Be sure to take your acceptance letter from the College and your
driver’s license or other picture identification to the appointment. You must have your Gator
One card with you at all times in the Health Science Center/Shands Hospital complex when
involved in student activities.
Gatorlink Account
Students must have an active Gatorlink e-mail account, which is used for college and coursespecific correspondence. You are responsible for the content of all college correspondence
sent via e-mail. We will not send e-mail to any other account. Do not forward your mail from
an outside account (e.g. AOL, Yahoo, Gmail, etc.) to Gatorlink. Set up your e-mail system so
that our correspondence goes directly to the Gatorlink account.
Compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)
All students in the College of Public Health and Health Professions are required to complete
HIPAA online training and to sign a HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement by the mandatory
orientation of the student’s term of admission. For campus students, a copy of your Certificate
of Completion and signed Confidentiality Agreement must be turned in the day of orientation
to the MPH Christy Ewing (Room 4136). The HIPAA training Web site is located at
http://privacy.health.ufl.edu. Online students should complete the HIPAA training module in
the “Public Health Seminars—Online MPH” site in Canvas before the first day of classes. In
addition, students must complete HIPAA every year they are in the program. Please keep a
copy of your HIPAA compliance documents. Students in noncompliance will have their
records flagged immediately. The College will drop all classes of students remaining in
noncompliance by the end of the second week of classes. Please note: Even if you have
completed HIPAA at another institution, such as Shands Hospital, you must repeat the online
training and sign another confidentiality agreement.
Expenses
In addition to the usual tuition, books, and supplies, you should anticipate the expenses listed
below:
 Photo identification badges
 Laboratory fees
 Vaccinations (campus students)
 Health insurance (campus students)
 Hand-outs and materials for classes and/or presentations
 Required computer hardware and software
 Printing of materials for classes and/or presentations
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Computer printer or access to printer
Webcam
Headset with microphone
Access to a video camera
High speed Internet connection
Photographs
We ask that campus students submit a current photograph to Christy Ewing for your student
file. Online students should submit a current photo to Leslie Redding.
Health Requirements (Applicable to campus students only)
 IMMUNIZATIONS: In addition to University immunization requirements which include
the flu vaccine, MMR, Hepatitis B, and Meningococcal, all students in the health science
programs must provide proof of immunity to the chicken pox virus. Students must
present medical documentation of immunization or positive titer to the Student Health
Care Center. The titer test needs to be completed before the first day of the term of
admission. The Student Health Care Center offers the titer test Monday through
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The current cost is
$26. In addition, students needing to complete their Hepatitis B series can do so at the
SHCC if desired. The Student Health Care Center (392-1161) currently offers the
Hepatitis B vaccinations on Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and
1:00 p.m. to 4:00.p.m. The current cost is $92 per hepatitis shot for a total of $276.
(Costs are subject to change.)
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TUBERCULOSIS TEST: Students are required to be tested annually for tuberculosis (or
to provide documentation from a physician that this test is contraindicated). This TB
test needs to be completed by the end of the first week of fall semester classes. The
Student Health Care Center offers the TB test on Monday through Wednesday, and on
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The current cost is $16.
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MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE: All newly admitted or re-admitted students who
are enrolled at least half time* in a degree-seeking program and are attending any
campus of the University of Florida will be required to show proof of adequate health
insurance as a condition of enrollment. This requirement would also apply to existing
students who complete a degree and move to a new degree-seeking program (e.g. from
bachelor's to master's). Students and their families are allowed to retain the freedom
to purchase insurance in the marketplace or through the University-sponsored plan.
More information including insurance coverage guidelines, frequently asked questions,
how to submit one's insurance information and more can be found at
http://studentinsurance.shcc.ufl.edu.
* Half time is defined as 6 eligible credit hours for undergraduate students and 5
eligible credit hours (4 credit hours during summer) for graduate students including
post-candidacy doctoral students. For students beginning in Summer B term, half-time
is considered 3 hours; however, one must be enrolled in 6 hours to receive financial
aid. This applies to both domestic and international students.
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Bioterrorism
The following telephone numbers are provided for response to suspicious looking letters,
packages, or other items. If you find something suspicious during the class day, please also
notify the dean’s office or your instructor. Do not attempt to open or remove the material.
Internal Contacts:
Director On Call ...........................................................................................................................877-364-1252
Infection Control .........................................................................................................................352-265-0284
(Office hours 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday)
Weekends and Nights: Page 877-364-0406 for Infection Control Director or Shands Operator
for Infectious Disease On-Call Physician or call 911
Dress Code
You are expected to dress in a manner appropriate to the class assignment. In general, you
may dress in casual attire for class. However, you should dress professionally when
appropriate to a site you are visiting or when meeting health representatives as part of your
college activities. Please also be respectful of the diversity of our students in selecting attire.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Health Science Center or HPNP Complex.
Cell Phones
Audio ringers on cell phones and beepers must be DEACTIVATED before entering the
classroom. Cell phone use is not permitted during class time.
Noise
When you are participating in live Internet meetings or presentations, please be sure that all ambient
noise is reduced. Please turn off all TVs, radios, and cell phones. In addition, make sure that those
who share your space are aware of the need to maintain a quiet environment during these times.
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CAMPUS FACILITIES
HPNP Complex
Most of your classes and the administrative areas for your programs are located in the HPNP
Complex. This is a state-of-the-art, wireless facility shared by the colleges of Public Health and
Health Professions, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The building is located just north of the
Communicore building, the other major facility in which you may have classes. The HPNP
Complex has five floors, with the ground floor and a section of the first floor representing
common space. The upper floors house college-specific personnel with Public Health and
Health Professions occupying the east wing, Nursing the middle section, and Pharmacy the
west wing
Class Locations: The majority of your classes will be located on the ground or first
floor of the HPNP Complex. In order to assist you in finding your classes, the layout is
as follows:
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All classrooms assigned on the ground floor begin with the letter G. All
classrooms on the first floor begin their numbering with a 1.
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The numbering continues from east to west with all rooms on the east side of
the building (the Public Health and Health Professions side) beginning with a 1,
the central part (Nursing) beginning with a 2, and the west side (the Pharmacy
side), beginning with a 3. For example, if your classroom is scheduled to be in
G300, your classroom location is on the ground floor on the west side of the
building.
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The auditorium (1404) is located in the far west part of the building and has a
reception area with tables below it on the ground floor allowing you to study
and eat. There are vending machines and a student bulletin board located in the
reception area.
MPH Student Lounge: The MPH student lounge is located on the third floor between
the East elevators.
Student Services Center: The Student Services Center is located in the center section
of the ground floor (G205). This is where you will find the financial aid advisor.
Library
The Health Science Center Library system is one of the largest health science center libraries
in the United States. It is located on the first, second, and third floors of the Communicore
Building. You must have your Gator One Card available when in the library because some
library services are limited to Health Science Center personnel and students. Books placed on
reserve for health science courses will be on the second floor of the library. There also is a
computer lab on the second floor for conducting literature searches.
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Hours: Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:30 am – Midnight
7:30 am – 7:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am – Midnight
Holiday schedules are posted on the door of the library and published in the independent
student newspaper, The Florida Alligator. Xerox machines are located on the second and third
floors of the library. For additional information, check the brochures available at the library.
Bookstores
The bookstore/convenience store for the Health Science Center is located in the Medical
Sciences Building near the Post Office on the ground floor. This bookstore carries texts for
HSC courses and is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm.
CIRCA Computer Labs
CIRCA computer labs are open to all UF students for coursework and personal use. All
computer lab users must show a Gator One card. CIRCA computer labs are staffed with
student lab operators who manage lab activity and provide limited software and hardware
assistance. CIRCA staff do not teach classes or help students with their homework. For more
information, call CIRCA Operations at 392-2428.
Teaching Center
The Teaching Center provides students with assistance in written communication skills, such
as developing and organizing papers, building vocabulary, grammar, and study skills, and GRE
preparation. The center is located in S.W. Broward Hall. For more information, call 392-2010.
Student Health Care Center at Shands Hospital
The Student Health Care Center at Shands is a satellite clinic of the main Student Health Care
Center located on Fletcher Drive on campus. Student Health at Shands offers a variety of
clinical services, including primary care, women’s health care, immunizations, and pharmacy
services. The clinic is located on the second floor of the Dental Tower in the Health Science
Center. For more information, contact the clinic at 392-0627 or check out the Web site at
http://shcc.ufl.edu/.
Counseling Center
The University Counseling Center, located in Peabody Hall, offers a wide range of services to
assist students with academic, career, or personal questions and concerns. Services include
individual and group counseling and therapy, workshops on a variety of topics, such as
building math confidence, managing stress, and developing effective study skills, and services
related to career development. For more information, contact 392-1575 or check out the Web
site at http://www.counsel.ufl.edu/.
Career Resource Center
The Career Resource Center provides career planning and employment assistance to all
students and alumni. The center offers a wide range of seminars on topics such as
interviewing techniques and resume preparation. In addition, the center contains an
extensive library on different career options, data on economic trends, and facilitates
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recruitment activities for a variety of businesses. The Career Resource Center is located on the
first floor of the Reitz Union. For more information, contact 392-1601 or visit
http://www.crc.ufl.edu/.
Food Service
 The hospital cafeteria, Subway, and Wendy’s, are all located on the first floor of Shands
Hospital.
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The Sun Terrace is located in the courtyard near the entrance to the Health Science Center
Library and has several dining options.
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Beaty Breadbasket, located on Museum Road immediately in front of Beaty Towers, serves
sandwiches, frozen yogurt, and soft drinks.
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Reitz Union, located on Museum Road, also offers a variety of restaurants.
Days and hours vary per food court.
Gift Store and Miscellaneous Items
Shands Hospital houses a gift store called the Gift Stop, which is located on the main floor
(first floor) of Shands. An ATM is also located near the central elevators near the cafeteria.
The Reitz Union has many different shops that carry a variety of items. There are also ATMs
located at the Reitz Union. Each of these stores has its own business hours.
Post Office
A post office is located on the ground floor of the Medical Sciences Building near the
bookstore. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
CPR
You are encouraged to become CPR certified. CPR certification is offered through the
American Heart Association and the Red Cross. For students’ convenience, CPR courses are
also regularly offered at the Student Health Care Center. Call 392-1161 x 4283 for further
information.
Newspapers
Newspapers are available in Shands Hospital (near the East Entrance and North side of the
Communicore Building) and on Museum road in front of Beaty Towers. The Florida Alligator,
the “unofficial student newspaper,” is distributed throughout the campus and can also be
found at distribution points around the Gainesville community. It is published daily during the
regular semester schedule.
Parking
Parking facilities are extremely limited. Therefore, you will be required to park in the area
assigned to you at the time you register your vehicle on campus. Parking decals are available
through UF’s Traffic and Parking Division located on the corner of Gale Lemerand Drive
(formerly North-South Drive) and Mowry Road.
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Phone
Pay phones are located in the main lobby of Shands Hospital and at the Reitz Union. You are
expected to use the pay phones for long distance calls.
Other Resources
There are a variety of other services not represented in this manual that are available at the
University of Florida. Examples include assistance for students with disabilities, legal services,
speech and hearing services, dental care, and recreational facilities. You may consult the
Graduate Catalog, the Student Guide, and the University Web site for descriptions and
additional information. Contact the Office of Student Services, 392-1261, Peabody Hall, for
your copy of the Student Guide or check out the Web site at www.dso.ufl.edu.
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UF LIBRARY RESEARCH
Health Science Center Library Webpage
http://www.library.health.ufl.edu/
2 main areas will link you to databases, e-journals, e-books and other library services
1
2
Options for Accessing Electronic Content from Off-Campus http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/ufproxy.html
Proxy (in gray left sidebar) –
Available from any computer anywhere as long as you’re enrolled full-time/working at UF, tho you
must login every time.
Login in top pair of boxes by entering your GatorLink User name & Password. OR login in bottom
pair of boxes with the 200… number under the barcode of your Gator1 card, using your birth month in 2
digits and date in two additional digits without spaces.
After successful login hitting your browser’s Back button can pop you out of proxy. If you can’t
access a journal or e-resource that you think you should be able to access, check to make sure the .lp. is still
in the URL. If it is not, you may have to login again.
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VPN Central portion of page has instructions & video on downloading this software (time: ~20 minutes).
Easy, always available but can only be downloaded onto one non-SHARED computer.
Electronic resources:
You must be on a UF computer or logged in via EZProxy or VPN to access e-books , e-journals or UFlicensed (privately-owned) databases.
ELECTRONIC BOOKS
Quickest way to search a known title in the library CATALOG (see UF Libraries Catalog, next page or
http://uf.catalog.fcla.edu/uf.jsp )
E-books webpage http://library.health.ufl.edu/find/ebooks/ = List of links mostly by publisher names.
Access & print-out usually by page, sometimes by section or chapter but almost NEVER whole bk.
Potentially useful e-book titles:
Freebooks4doctors’ Public Health titles: http://www.freebooks4doctors.com/fb/PUBHE.HTM
Knovel has links to Environment & Enviro engineering and Safety & Industrial Hygiene titles.
US Census Bureau’s Statistical Abstract of the United States (2012 edition)
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
Quickest way to search for a title you already know is the library catalog
ELECTRONIC JOURNALS http://uh7qf6fd4h.search.serialssolutions.com/
Quicker to type in journal you know than scan the alpha list. Type JOURNAL
(NOT article) title or title word you know in full (no abbreviated words) into the
“Fine E-Journals by Title” portion of page. Click Search.
Read coverage dates carefully when
choosing a link!
Electronic ≠ full-text: maybe only online Table of
Contents (TOC) or TOC + Abstracts will be available
electronically for free, especially for pre-1995 publications. If a journal is not available in full-text, check the
library catalog to see if we have the paper issue for you to scan/photocopy/read.
When multiple sources have your target e-journal issue (as shown above), try Springer, Wiley-Blackwell,
Sage, any source with the words Academic or ScienceDirect in its name (especially Academic Search
Premier) and PubMed Central for the most reliable access and the easiest navigation.
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Many databases http://www.library.health.ufl.edu/resources/index.html
(not all) link to online versions of some (not all) journals. For example, if you’re
UF computer or accessing thru EZProxy/VPN AND came to PubMed though our
library, PubMed’s Abstract display format
will show you links to possible (no guarantee) online full-text via
publishers’ webpages or through our library catalog.
on a
No guarantees of full-text from publishers’ buttons in PubMed unless it says FREE
(compare wording on buttons below left and right) tho it can be worthwhile to try the
publisher’s if the UF button doesn’t get you full-text. The PMC button should ALWAYS get you
free full-text.
Aside from the Free in PMC button at right above, your best chance for free
electronic full-text access in PubMed and other databases when connecting on
campus or thru VPN or the Proxy is via the Find it @UF button.
If you don’t find full-text through that, open another browser
session and check the HSCL library’s Ejournals page (shown at right) or the
library catalog (shown below) for the JOURNAL—NOT! the article-- title.
UF Libraries CATALOG http://uf.catalog.fcla.edu/uf.jsp
To look for a known journal by its title, change the pull-down menu to Journal Title. All print journals are
on the Health Science Center Library’s 3rd floor, arranged on the shelves by the full journal title.
To look for a book, video or other format by title, set pull-down to Title. Books & videos are on the Health
Science Center Library’s 2nd floor, arranged on the shelves by their call numbers.
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Call # (= alpha-numeric
system for arranging print
material on library shelves by
subject.)
Note the location carefully!
(The catalog lists materials in all 6 libraries on campus and several off the Gainesville campus.)
Add holds citation in a list so you can print/email/export multiple citations as a group later.
Print/email On this page, prints/emails the single citation (not the whole results list.)
Txt sends location and call # (# showing where a book is on our subject-arranged bookshelves)
of an individual citation to your mobile device.
Cite this shows the correct format for references if you use a book in a paper/article.
Export sends the citation into RefWorks or EndNote, bibliography/reference-list-making
software. UF provides RefWorks free for all students, faculty and staff through the All
HSCL Databases link on the Health Science Center Library’s Databases page). Access
EndNote Web/Basic/Online (various name changes) through the Web of Science button
on the icon grid of the databases page.
Change the order of your results at the Sort by pull-down menu to the
right above your results list. Probably the most commonly used: the
default “Relevance” and “Pub Date (newest).”
Use the catalog’s Advanced Search to:
 Search for your term specifically as an Author, Title, etc.
using the pull-down menus left of the search box

Click the “online” hyperlink in the search results summary at left above your search results list.

Limit results to electronic books/journals by
typing http in a search box, leaving its pulldown set at the default “Anywhere. “ OR

Limit via dropdown menus under search boxes by:
 Location (at which library for paper journals/books)
 Format (DVD, periodical, etc.)
 Publication date
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Note: Limiting may lead you to miss
important substitutes or items in other
campus
libraries orformats.
Can’t find a
book/journal
you
need in ANY of the UF libraries? Or see that
it’s been checked out by
someone else?


Click Request under due date to have it recalled from the other user and held for you
Click the UBorrow button at the upper right above search results in our library catalog, as shown
below. If it’s in print at another college library in the state, you may be able to have it checked out to
you and sent (watch the date it’s due back, tho, and remember returning it will take more time.)
Use these buttons to text the citation, find
“proper” citation format or export the citation
(NOT the full-text, tho) to RefWorks, EndNote,
Zotero or other bibliography-making software.
Notice that ONLY PRINT books can be borrowed from another library in state: ebooks cannot.
The request form will auto-fill the citation information. You just need to indicate where you want to pick it
up and click Place Request button.
Register (takes less than 1 minute) and complete the
request form at
http://uflib.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/fuh/Logon.html to get
print materials not held in our library from another
library
DELIVERY CAN TAKE DAYS, so plan your time accordingly! We have no control over the schedules,
manpower or technologies of these other libraries.
You will need your GatorLink Username and Password for either of these options (UBorrow or InterLibrary
Loan [latter service’s software is called ILLiad) or to Request an item that is currently checked out or
unavailable because it is being repaired.
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Useful DATABASES
(on http://www.library.health.ufl.edu/resources/index.html except when other URLs given below):
1. PubMed = huge but good for diseases, treatment, diagnosis, epidemiology, health
admin/econ/policy, program evaluation. Recommend exploring the tutorials at
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/pubmed.html to reduce the number of (especially irrelevant)
results from any search you do.
2. ProQuest = You can search multiple databases simultaneously but you’re likely to get 1000s of
results. To avoid irrelevant results from off-topic databases, search each database individually using
its Advanced search page and a Thesaurus of subject terms if one is available. Or if you insist on
simultaneously searching 2+ databases, click “35 databases” link in the blue band at top left then
click “Deselect all” and select INDIVIDUAL databases. Two expandable options are toward the
bottom of the list. For either, Click
to select specific databases within the group or click
to
search all databases in the group
ProQuest SciTech Collection = individual database names indicate specific disciplines covered
ProQuest Social Science Premium Collection: Includes ABI/Inform (business, admin/mgt), Ethnic
NewsWatch, GenderWatch, ASSIA (Applied Social Sciences), Criminal Justice, ERIC (education),
National Criminal Justice, PAIS (social, political, economic, health conditions, human rights,
international relations, govt, energy resources & policy), Physical Ed. Index (fitness), PILOTS (PSTDspecific) Social Services Abstracts, Sociological Abstracts, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts.
Dissertations: ProQuest from the US & other English-speaking countries, many full-text for
free and Dissertations and Theses-UF
Newspapers: historical runs from Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Washington DC
3. EBSCOhost Web. Use with Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox or any browser—NOT Internet Explorer
Version 8 and above to--avoid annoying dialog boxes.
Can search multiple databases simultaneously. The most useful ones:
 Academic Search Premier (multiple subjects, high percentage of full-text)
 CINAHL (esp. for health admin/rehab/patient care)
 Health Business
 Health Source: Nursing/Academic (for health admin/rehab/patient care)
 PsycINFO
 Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Also potentially useful: Ageline (aging [50+ yr olds] issues), Biological & Agricultural Index,
Business Source Premier (economics & management), the 3 Business databases, Chicano,
Communication & Mass Media Complete (health communication/promotion/education), Criminal
Justice Abstracts, Education Indexes, Fish Fisheries & Aquatic Biodiversity Worldwide, Greenfile,
Index to Legal Periodicals/Books, LGBT Life, Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection, Public
Administration, Race Relations, Sociological Collection, Sport Discus (fitness & nutrition), possibly
Gender Studies (new and untried here at UF)
4. Web of Knowledge – Web of Science enables you to build an entire
paper from even a single citation by listing publications used to write
that single article and publications that subsequently cited that
article.) Other potentially useful databases in this
1 Times Cited
140 Cited References
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set: CAB Abstracts and Zoological Record. Both cover zoonoses, animal health. CAB also covers
crop health.
5. Lexis-Nexis Academic – Has Legal options on several levels from the left sidebar: US (with state or
federal options) or International (Canadian, EU, Commonwealth, “Other Nations.”) Find in the All
library databases (A-Z List) at http://library.health.ufl.edu/find/databases/ or
http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/azlist
6. RefWorks – formats references for you both in the body of your research paper and at its end.
You’ll
for this
need to register
or the similar
“database”/bibliography-making program EndNote Online while on campus but can then use off-campus
via the VPN or Proxy.
7. Evidence-Based Medicine/Cochrane for medicine/policy/admin.
8. Campbell Collaboration http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/lib/ for evidence-based literature
reviews of social issues. Click Advanced search in left sidebar for “coordinating” (author-expert)
groups: crime & justice, education international development, social welfare.
Course Reserves
ELECTRONIC RESERVES
Login. The system is programmed to show the
reminder even if you’re on campus. Click
Search Courses and use your choice of pulldown menu to retrieve the list of electronic course reserve
materials for your course by instructor, course or department
name.
VPN
PRINT RESERVES
Check out PRINT course reserve materials (books, chapters, videos) by requesting them with Gator1 card in
hand at the Information Desk on the Health Science Center Library’s 1st floor.
Help/Tutorials for databases, software and other information sources:
General databases and software http://www.library.health.ufl.edu/help/index.html
Useful Websites
 Public Health LibGuide http://libguides.library.health.ufl.edu/public_health
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




PH Partners http://phpartners.org/ (esp. useful links under “Main Topic Pages”, left sidebar: Health
Data Tools & Statistics, Literature & Guidelines, Legislation and Policy)
Florida CHARTS http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx
Evidence-Based “Free” Public Health databases (some free for U Massachusetts but not UF students)
http://library.umassmed.edu/ebpph/freephdbs.cfm
National Library of Medicine’s Special Information Services http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/-Toxnet
(Environment) and HIV/AIDS databases/information resources
UF Legal Information Center’s “Legal Research for Undergraduates and Non-Law Students”
http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/legalresearch4nonlaw OR “Research a Topic”
http://www.law.ufl.edu/library/library-information/research-a-topic
Health Science Center Library facilities:
The Health Science Center Library hours: http://www.ufhsclibrary.com/?page_id=8
Individual or group study rooms. 2nd & 3rd floors, most with computers. Check
out for a 4-hour period with your Gator1 (aka UF ID) Card with “Health Science
Center” designation on it. Room space is renewable once, depending on
demand.
For a single study room, show your HSC Gator1 card.
For a group study room, show 3 Gator1 cards: 2 of the 3 people must be present
and 2 of the ID cards must have the HSC designation.
Gator1 Cards must be active (holders must be enrolled in the current semester) for room use, to check out
materials or access library electronic resources from off campus. To activate your card, have it scanned at
any library’s main desk.
Note: If you know in advance that you’ll need articles and citations during an off-campus internship or unenrolled school term, set up your RefWorks or EndNote Web accounts and download PDFs of articles you
KNOW you’ll need while you’re enrolled and on campus. Please don’t abuse these privileges or the whole
campus may lose access or be charged huge fees.
Copying/Printing.
 Pay with your Gator1 card. To add $ to your card, get your credit card ready and go to
http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/printing . Except for the first few days of a new academic year, the funds are
available by the time you walk to the copy machine
 Black & white copies/printouts =10¢/page Color = 50¢/page
 NO double-sided printing/copying
 Scanners on all 3 floors of the Health Science Center Libraries but only print or email options, so bring a
flash/thumb/jump/USB drive with you or ask if one is available at the Health Science Center Library’s
1st floor Information desk.
 For instructions on using these machines, see http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/printing/
Other Health Science Center Library Facilities:
Quiet study - 3rd floor during library’s open hours http://library.health.ufl.edu/about-us/hours/
24/7 study – Blue room (SW corner of 2nd floor of Communicore Building). Only open to those with HSC ID cards.
Media players = a few study rooms have equipment for watching class-related videos
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STATISTICAL SOFTWARE (SPSS) is available on some public computers. Ask for directions to these computers at the
Health Science Center Library’s Information Desk on the 1st floor.
UF libraries’ areas of interest to PH students:
Topic
Medicine, Health Professions, Health
Administration
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Food/Nutrition, Basic Science, Enviro Sci
Health Econ, Business/Management
Health Education
Health Policy, legislative/court dox
Environment
Veterinary
Library
Health Science Center
Library URL
http://www.library.health.ufl.edu/
Library West
Marston Science
Business Library (online only)
Education
Legal Information Center
Vet Med Reading Room
Use http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/
http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/msl/
http://businesslibrary.uflib.ufl.edu/
http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/educ/
http://www.law.ufl.edu/lic/
http://www.library.health.ufl.edu/VMRR/
VMRR.html
Legal
Info
Center
Library West
–socialbehavioral
sciences
Marston Science
Library
Education
Library
Health Science
Center Library
Vet Med Reading Room
Hours (all campus libraries) http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/ps/hours/
Nancy Schaefer Your public health librarian nancys@ufl.edu Phone: 352.273.8417
Study places (all campus libraries) http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/studyareas.html
Tutorials (using library, catalog, library services, specific databases, general research) http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/tutorials/
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