Public Health - Health Promotion Option, M.P.H.
DEPARTMENT
Public Health
Vickie Krenz, Chair
McLane Hall, Room 184
559.278.4014
www.fresnostate.edu/publichealth
BS in Health Science - Community Health Option, B.S.
MPH in Public Health - Health Promotion Option, M.P.H.
BS in Health Science - Health Administration Option, B.S.
BS in Health Science - Environmental/Occupational Health & Safety Option, B.S.
MN in Public Health, Minor
Health Science
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science and the Master of Public Health degrees are designed to prepare students for
careers with official and voluntary health agencies at the federal, state, or local levels of government as well as the private
sector.
The Master of Public Health degree is designed for individuals seeking a professional degree in public health. This degree
is recognized throughout the world and is fully accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH). The MPH
program is under probationary accreditation until 2012.
Bachelor of Science Degree
The Department of Public Health offers curricula based on principles of public health practices leading to a Bachelor of
Science degree, including a major and minor in health science with options in community health, environmental/occupational
health and safety, and health administration.
Master's Program
The mission of the program is to prepare public health professionals for leadership roles in the fields of health policy and
management and health promotion so that they may contribute to the process of improving the health of communities located
within the San Joaquin Valley, California, and the southwest. This mission is fulfilled by attaining several program goals
which address on a partnership basis the health needs of the ethnically and socioeconomically diverse populations living in the
San Joaquin Valley and the southwest. Coursework for the Master of Public Health (MPH) is varied and designed to provide
the maximum opportunity for problem-solving approaches to the complex issues in the operation, environment, and human
factors confronting the health care systems.
REQUIREMENTS
Master of Public Health Degree Program Requirements
This program is designed to prepare students in the broad area of public health. It includes preparation in the public health core
and in the following options: Health Promotion or Health Policy and Management. Each option includes a field experience and
a culminating experience.
Each fall, the MPH program admits students who demonstrate high academic ability and promise and have the professional
values and ethics appropriate to maintaining professional standards in the field. Applicants are expected to have a high degree
of academic and professional preparation for this program and the ability to make significant contributions to the program.
Admission to the MPH program is a two-phase process. The first phase requires that a candidate meet the graduate divisions
requirements for admission to the university, and the second phase is the admission to the MPH program. Applicants are
required to complete the department application.
A. Admission to the university: A candidate must have achieved an under graduate GPA of 2.5 on the last 60 units and submit
official copies of university transcripts, and scores on the GRE.
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B. Admission to the MPH program: Candidates for admission to the program will be selected based on the following:
1. Academic ability and preparation as demonstrated by: (a) 3.0 GPA in the major (b) scores on the GRE (c) official
transcripts, and (d) satisfactory completion of all prerequisites.
2. Professional capabilities as demonstrated through: (a) three letters of recommendation (from employers and at least one
from a former faculty member) (b) a statement of intent, and (c) an oral interview.
Once admitted to the program the student will be assigned to a faculty adviser in the option selected, and under the adviser's
direction the student will follow a pattern of study designed to be completed in three years of late afternoon and evening study.
Admission commences during the fall semester, and each student is admitted for a specific term. If a student is admitted and is
unable to start the program, he or she will have to reapply for admission to another term.
Graduate-Level Writing Competence. The university requires that students have graduate-level writing abilities before being
advanced to candidacy for the master's degree. Students must demonstrate these abilities by passing the writing requirements
in PH 210. Check the program's Web site for the most current copy of the policy.
Culminating Experience. A culminating experience is required of all California State University, Fresno students earning
master's degrees. This requirement is met by completing a thesis, project, or comprehensive exam. A limited number of
students may be permitted to undertake a thesis or project, depending on the availability of faculty or committee members.
Students considering a thesis or project need to consult with the faculty very early in their graduate program to assure
completion of the assignment prior to graduation. Selecting a thesis or project is recommended for students who may at
some point consider working toward a doctoral degree. Students who do not participate in a thesis or project must complete a
comprehensive written examination. Further information about this options is available from the graduate program adviser.
The MPH program is designed around the following framework:
Thesis or Project
Public Health Core (19 units)
Option (12 units)
Elective (3 units)
Field Experience (4 units)
Thesis or Project (4 units)
Total (42 units)
Comprehensive Examination
Public Health Core (19 units)
Option (12 units)
Elective (6 units)
Field Experience (5 units)
Total (42 units)
For additional information, please contact the Department of Public Health at California State University, Fresno; 2345 E. San
Ramon Ave. M/S MH30; Fresno, CA 93740-8031; 559.278.8324.
FACULTY
Name
Degree
Email
Apkarian, Berj
Master of Science
bapkarian@mail.fresnostate.edu
Boswell, Marc T
Master of Science
mboswell@csufresno.edu
Boyle IV, Edward J
Master of Arts
eboyle@csufresno.edu
Capitman, John A
Doctor of Philosophy
jcapitman@csufresno.edu
www.fresnostate.edu
Phone
559.228.2157
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Name
Degree
Email
Escamilla, Clara G
Master of Public Health
cescamilla@csufresno.edu
Espinoza, Alida
Master of Public Health
alespinoza@csufresno.edu
George, Ami J
Master of Science
jogeorge@mail.fresnostate.edu
Gill, Harnak S
Master of Public Health
hgill@csufresno.edu
Gish, Peggy J
Master of Science
peggyg@csufresno.edu
Gonzalez, Jose A
Master of Public Health
josgonzalez@csufresno.edu
Johnson, Sean A
Master of Arts
sejohnson@csufresno.edu
Joubert, Cassandra
Doctor of Philosophy
cjoubert@csufresno.edu
Khang, Leepao
Doctor of Philosophy
lkhang@csufresno.edu
Kotkin-Jaszi, Suzanne
Doctor of Philosophy
skotkin@csufresno.edu
559.278.5387
Krenz, Vickie D
Doctor of Philosophy
vickik@csufresno.edu
559.278.2684
Kwon, Jaymin
Doctor of Philosophy
jkwon@csufresno.edu
559.278.5169
Launer, Linda M
Master of Science
llauner@csufresno.edu
Lessard, Lauren N
Doctor of Philosophy
llessard@csufresno.edu
Lopes, James B
Master of Public Health
jlopes@csufresno.edu
Matlosz, Donald L
Doctor of Public Health
donaldma@csufresno.edu
Mills, Paul K
Doctor of Philosophy
pmills@csufresno.edu
Perez, Miguel A
Doctor of Philosophy
mperez@csufresno.edu
559.278.2897
Pinzon-Perez, Helda
Doctor of Philosophy
hpinzonp@csufresno.edu
559.278.5329
Puckett, Michael J
Master of Public Health
mpuckett@csufresno.edu
Rahman, Mohammad A
Doctor of Philosophy
mrahman@csufresno.edu
Samaha, Manal K
Master of Public Health
manal@csufresno.edu
Tennant, Christopher J
Doctor of Philosophy
christe@csufresno.edu
Thao, Chia
Master of Public Health
chiat@csufresno.edu
Thatcher, William G
Doctor of Philosophy
gthatcher@csufresno.edu
www.fresnostate.edu
Phone
559.278.2020
559.228.2166
559.278.5089
559.278.4222
559.278.2018
559.278.8807
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Name
Degree
Email
Phone
Waite, Michael J
Doctor of Philosophy
michaelw@csufresno.edu
559.278.5093
Wood, Robin B
Zografos, Kara N
www.fresnostate.edu
rwood@csufresno.edu
Doctor of Philosophy
kzografos@csufresno.edu
559.278.5988
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