1.
What
can I do with an MPH in Community Health from Hunter?
Our program prepares graduates to serve as health educators, planners
and managers in community health programs in public and private sectors.
Recent graduates have been employed by the New York City and State
Departments of Health, the American Red Cross, the Gay Men's Health
Crisis, Planned Parenthood, neighborhood health centers, hospitals,
labor unions and corporate health programs. Hunter's program is fully
accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, the organization
that accredits all Master of Public Health degrees.
2.
Who are the Comhe faculty and fieldwork advisors?
Graduate Comhe Track Coordinator & Advisor:
Prof.
Lynn Roberts, lroberts@hunter.cuny.edu**
Fieldwork
Coordinators and Advisors:
Graduate: Prof. Barbara Berney, bberney@hunter.cuny.edu
**First
semester of matriculation, graduate students are assigned a faculty
advisor from amongst the full time faculty.
3.
What courses will I take?
You will take 48 credits, distributed as follows:
• 18 credits in Public Health: one course each in biostatistics,
epidemiology, health care administration, environmental health and safety,
and principles of community health education, and a seminar in public
health and public policy.
• 14-15 credits in community organization, urban planning, group
process, research and evaluation and theory and practice of health communication.
• 9-12 credits in electives. Students use electives to concentrate
in one of the following areas: nutrition, reproductive health/sexuality,
occupational/environmental health, health care administration, gerontology,
international health or HIV education.
4.
Can I work and study at the same time?
Yes. Almost all our students work part or full time. Classes traditionally
begin 4:10, 6:05 or 8:00PM Mondays through Thursdays. Each class meets
once a week.
5.
What is the philosophy of your MPH Program?
Our program prepares students to work in urban communities to develop
programs that address a broad range of social, behavioral, environmental,
political and economic factors that influence health. We believe that
the role of the health professional is to assist people in improving
their health and their physical and social environment.
6.
What are the special interests of the faculty?
MPH faculty conduct research and develop programs related to reproductive
health and sexuality, AIDS and substance abuse, homelessness, prison
health, occupational safety and health, chronic disease and sexual
violence. Faculty direct three research/action centers: the Center
on AIDS, Drugs and Community Health; the Center for Occupational and
Environmental Health and the Community Environmental Health Center.
These centers serve the larger community and also provide students
with opportunities for independent study, field work and paid employment.
7.
What are the opportunities for field placements?
All students complete the equivalent of three months (approximately
420 hours) of full time field work. The MPH program has affiliations
with more than 50 health agencies in the metropolitan region and with
several agencies in other countries. Some field placements are available
on evenings and weekends.
8.
What are the admissions requirements?
You must have completed a bachelor's degree with a grade point average
of at least 3.0. You should be able to show a good foundation in both
the natural and social sciences, and have at least one year of work
or volunteer experience in or related to public health (ex: a health-related
agency or community organization.) You will also have to take the
aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination and submit the
requisite letters of recommendation. International students from countries
where English is not the primary native lagnauge, and/or U.S. residents
and citizens who did not complete primary or higher education in the
U.S. or an English speaking country, must also complete the TOEFL
exam with a score of 600 or above.
9.
How much will it cost?
As a tax-supported institution, Hunter is able to keep its fees relatively
low. View the links at the Admissions or Registrar's websites for
current tuition and fees. View the Financial Aid website for information
about financial support including student loans and the monthly tuition
payment plan. All
tuition and fees are payable at registration.
10.
What about housing?
Hunter can offer housing, at a reasonable cost, to a very limited
number of graduate students. Space in the Brookdale Health Science
Center Residence Hall, which has a pool, gym, and cafeteria overlooking
the East River, is allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. View
the Residence Life link from the main Hunter College website for information.To
to the limited apartments, and large demand, it is suggested you apply
for housing before acceptance to the program.
11.
How can I find out more or apply?
Attend one of the UPH Prospective Student Information Sessions offered
3-4 times each semester. If you are outside the New York CIty region
and are unable to attend, email the faculty track coordinator of your
study track of interest. For Admissions information or for an application,
visit the Admissions website. You may also email or call Admissions:
Email: admissions@hunter.cuny.edu. Tel: 212-772-4505. Address: Graduate
Admissions, Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065
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