OVERVIEW
Mission Statement:
The MPH program in Community Health Education, through innovative teaching and scholarship, prepares students to be leaders who engage communities and promote the health of populations.
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Goals:
Goal 1:
Strengthen experiential learning opportunities to develop professional and competent leaders.
Goal 2:
Enhance faculty-student engagement through innovative and reflective teaching and mentoring.
Goal 3:
Advance the field through interdisciplinary research, evaluation, and advocacy that challenges health inequities.
Goal 4:
Strengthen student and faculty involvement in community- engaged research, evaluation, and advocacy in local and global settings.
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Specific Competencies:
1. Apply principles of leadership to build support for health equity in community health.
2. Determine appropriate intervention approaches based on an analysis of community health needs and associated ecological factors.
3. Develop evaluation plans for stakeholders to address community issues.
Integrate socially just, theory-informed, and culturally-responsive approaches in community health initiatives.
4. Apply systems thinking to analyze and critique how policies impact community health.
Accredidation:
The UNCG MPH Program is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH is an independent agency, recognized by the US Department of Education to accredit schools and programs of public health.
Innovative Features:
UNCG's MPH Program utilizes reflective practice, a theoretical base, network development, leadership development, collaboration with community health organizations, and cooperation between cohort members. Throughout the curriculum, special attention is given to community involvement, effective communication, and uses of technology. Graduates of the program gain the knowledge and skills necessary to promote health and prevent infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, and the consequences of disasters.​
The curriculum emphasizes the application of health education skills and knowledge with a variety of community populations, as well as the practical application of research findings to health problems and includes preparation in the core areas of public health. Throughout the curriculum, special attention is given to community engagement. During their coursework, students will develop an e-Portfolio that can be used to market themselves to future employees.
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As part of their graduate studies, students are required to complete an internship in a community health agency. Prior to the internship/practicum, students plan their work in an applied program planning class. These two courses and the experiences they provide constitute the Capstone Experience of the MPH program.
Management of Community Health
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