Florida International University
ENTRY SURVEY
Robert Stempel School of Public Health
Office of Student and Alumni Affairs
11200 SW 9 Street HLS II 566
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 348-7777
(305) 348-0289 fax
ph@fiu.edu
Degree: □ MPH
□MHSA
□ MS
Specialization: ______________________
Certificate:
Admission Date
Semester & Year:
_____________________
_______________________
The purpose of this survey is to give you an opportunity to help us
improve the MPH/MHSA/MS programs in the Robert Stempel School
of Public Health. We enjoy compliments and welcome constructive
criticism as well.
When we obtain the completed questionnaire, the first page which contains your name
and address will be removed so that confidentiality of your answers will be maintained.
The remaining pages will be placed in a file to be summarized and reviewed annually by
SSPH. The file may also be reviewed for accreditation purposes by the Council
onEducation for Public Health.
If you have any questions or further comments, please feel free to e-mail Student and
Alumni Services at ph@fiu.edu.
Student Name:
______________________________________________________
Panther ID:
_______________________________________
Permanent Address: ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Telephone:
_______________________________________
Fax:
_______________________________________
E-mail:
_______________________________________
Date: ______________________
□ MPH
□MHSA
□ MS
I.
First, some personal information, please.
1.
Sex:
Planned Graduation Date
Semester & Year:
_____________________
↓
1.Male
2.Female
2.
What ethnicity do you consider yourself? (Mark only one answer).
↓
1.Black or African American (not of Hispanic origin)
2.Hispanic or Latino
3.White (not of Hispanic origin)
4.American Indian
5.Asian/Pacific Islander
6.Other (Specify)
7.Refused/Choose not to respond
3.
Are you an immigrant to the US or are you the child of an immigrant
to the US?
1.
No
____
2.
Yes ____
If Yes → From what country did you or your parent immigrate ________
4.
Are you the first member of your family to attend college?
1.
2.
5.
No
Yes
Is English your second language?
1.
No
2.
Yes
If Yes →
6.
_____
_____
_____
_____
What is your first language? ____________
During the last 12 months, how many hours have you devoted to
voluntary community service? _______________________________
If none skip # 7
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7.
In what areas did you volunteer? (Check as many as apply)
1. Environment
2. Community improvement
3. Tutoring, ESOL/adult education, special education,
developmental disability
4. Migrant issue
5. Animal Care
6. Criminal justice
7. Hunger, homelessness
8. Elderly
9. Health or Public Health
10. Nutrition
11. Other (please specify)
II.
Now, tell us about your search for masters program.
1. To how many universities did you apply while you were looking for a
masters program? _____________________.
2. Which of the following areas attracted you to the SSPH program? (Mark
all that apply).
Strength
Need to Improve
1. Faculty
2. Staff
3. Content of Courses
4. Courses look challenging
5. Availability of Courses
6. Advising
7. Orientation
8. Student Association
9. Internship
10. Overall academic program
11. Other (specify__________)
3.
Do you expect to have an opportunity to be involved in research with the
guidance of a faculty member? (do not include class presentations or
regular class assignments).
1.
2.
3.
4.
___ Program research
___Publication
___Special Project
___No, don’t expect to be involved in research
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III. Individuals enter graduate school with various levels of knowledge. Please
tell us where you fit on the following two questions related to the state of your
knowledge, skills, and competencies.
1.
Do you feel you have a solid understanding of the core areas of public
health?
________ Yes
________ No
2.
Please rate your competency to perform on the following core areas in your
discipline, using a scale of 1 to 5:
1=no knowledge
2=low knowledge
3=some level of knowledge
4=high level of knowledge
5=outstanding knowledge
COMPLETE ONLY THE BOX THAT IS APPROPIATE TO YOUR DEGREE.
MS in Dietetics and Nutrition
1
Analyze nutrition science problems using in-depth knowledge of nutritional biochemistry
and the macro (carbohydrates, lipids and proteins) and micro (vitamins and minerals)
nutrients
Develop and execute a research protocol that addresses a current problem in dietetics and
nutrition and analyze and report the results; and
Develop and complete a program of study designed to achieve student’s research and
professional goals in dietetics and nutrition.
2
3
4
5
MS in Health Services Administration
1
Analyze the social, economic, legal and political issues related to the management of the
health care system.
Describe the history, dynamics, functions and limitations of the health care delivery system
Demonstrate the theoretical and cognitive foundation of managerial practices in in health
services organizations.
Formulate practical program plans of legislative mandates and effectively translate these to
diverse cultural settings
Develop financial management plans through analysis of cost-benefit and cost-effective
strategies; utilize accounting systems and practices to meet current and proposed funding
needs, and to identify options available for budget reductions in the event of fiscal
constraints
2
3
4
5
MPH
1
Demonstrate competency in the three core functional areas related to public health practice:
assessment, policy development, and assurance.
Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques used in public
health studies and investigations.
Contribute to investigation of the distribution of diseases, disease outbreaks, epidemics and
health conditions in the population, and factors determining the distribution
Recommend technical and behavioral interventions to reduce environmental risk and explain
their strengths and weaknesses for environmental management
Describe the history, dynamics, functions and limitations of the health care delivery system
and its relationship to public health problems
Plan, develop, implement, evaluate and revise health promotion and disease prevention
programs by applying evidence-based approaches.
2
3
4
5
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2.
Do you plan to be employed while working toward your degree?
________ Yes
3.
No
If yes, is it
________
5.
________
Full time?
_________ Part time?
If you plan to work, which of the following areas best fits the type of
work you will be doing? (CHECK ONLY ONE).
Public Health Practioner:
Which agency?
Public Health Administrator
Which agency?
Public Health fellowship
(e.g. with the CDC)
Physician
Nurse, midwife, or other health profession
Medical School
Bachelors program (Degree ________)
(Major _____________)
Research activities – biomedical/lab sciences
Name ________________________________
Other public health (specify _____________)
Other (specify _________________________
____________________________________)
Thank you for your time. Please return this form to:
SSPH – Office of Student and Alumni Affairs
11200 SW 8th Street, HLS II 566
Miami, FL 33199
E-Mail:
ph@fiu.edu
Phone:
(305) 348-7777
Fax:
(305) 348-0289
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