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Master of Public Health
University of Michigan-Flint
Student Handbook
Department of Public Health and Health Sciences
Applicable for students admitted during the
Academic Year 2015-2016
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Table of Contents
General Overview ................................................................................................................................... 3
PHHS Graduate Orientation Information ............................................................................................... 3
MPH Competencies ................................................................................................................................ 6
MPH Competencies: Core ................................................................................................................................ 6
MPH Competencies: Health Administration Track ........................................................................................... 7
MPH Competencies: Health Education Track ................................................................................................... 7
Fall 2015 Program Requirements ........................................................................................................... 8
Suggested Program Sequences .......................................................................................................................... 9
Internship Experience [Practicum] ....................................................................................................... 11
The Capstone ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Role of Academic Advisor .................................................................................................................... 20
Policies .................................................................................................................................................. 21
School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS) Policies ............................................................................ 21
Public Health and Health Sciences (PHHS) Policies ...................................................................................... 22
Appendix 1 ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Required Course Descriptions ......................................................................................................................... 26
Elective Course Descriptions .......................................................................................................................... 28
Appendix 2 ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Approved Elective Course Descriptions .......................................................................................................... 29
Appendix 3 ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Faculty/Staff Information ................................................................................................................................ 31
Appendix 4 ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Student Resources and Services ...................................................................................................................... 32
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Master of Public Health Program
General Overview
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to prepare public health professionals who
aim to promote and protect the health and well being of human populations. The MPH degree enables
public health professionals to assume leadership roles in a broad range of positions within public
health practice. There is an increased demand for well-trained public health professionals who are
able to respond to the need for high quality public health services nationally and throughout the
world. The UM-Flint MPH program provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to
develop broad-based and collaborative strategies to contribute to successfully resolving the public
health challenges of today and tomorrow. Our program “Public Health in the City” reflects the
partnerships we have in the city of Flint and the surrounding communities and our goal to address
challenges of urban settings around the globe.
PHHS Graduate Orientation Information
Welcome to the PHHS Department. The information below contains important department policies
and practices that affect you.
Office Hours: Fall and Winter semester department office hours (3124 WSW). On Monday-
Thursday the office is open from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00-5:00 p.m. During Spring
and Summer semesters the hours are 8:00-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Academic Advising: Academic advising with a department faculty member helps you make the
most appropriate beginning course selections. Each semester you are highly encouraged to meet
with an advisor to ensure you are moving forward with the proper classes towards completion of
your program. Students who do not meet with their advisors on a regular basis risk taking courses
in the wrong order, missing important requirements, and potentially delaying graduation.
Ignorance of program changes or requirements does not constitute a valid reason for those
requirements to be waived or altered.
When to Register for Classes: A newsletter is emailed to all currently enrolled students several
weeks prior to the start of registration. Please be sure to read it! The newsletter will also be
available on our website at http://www.umflint.edu/PubHealth. The newsletter indicates which
HED/HCR/PHS classes will be offered during the upcoming semester(s). Information about the
complete UM-Flint course schedule is available online.
When Courses Are Offered: The list of anticipated future course offerings is available on our
website. A list of electives is also included to help in your course planning. Program requirements
are available online at: www.umflint.edu/PubHealth.
Contacting an Instructor: Our faculty members are committed to serving our students and
making themselves available as needed. Each faculty maintains their own calendar. If you would
like to meet with a faculty member, you may check availability in the Online Appointment
System or contact them directly via e-mail to set up a meeting time. You can also leave a voice
mail message by calling our department at 810-762-3172.
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Student Contact Information: Please check your UM-Flint e-mail account frequently and make
sure that your telephone numbers are up-to-date in the Student Information System (SIS). You
can change or update them in the “Personal Information” area of the SIS site. These channels of
communication are vital for receiving information about class cancellations/schedule changes,
emergencies, advising, and more. It is also important to sign-up for the Emergency Alert system
within SIS, which will notify you of campus closures and/or other emergencies.
Changes to Your Course Schedule: Please see the online Course Schedule for add/drop
procedures and deadlines. It is your responsibility to follow these procedures/deadlines. Please
contact the Office of the Registrar if you need clarification. The official drop procedure must be
followed or a failing grade will be assigned. PHHS faculty will not support a petition to drop
after the deadline based on poor performance.
Applying for Graduation: Applications for graduation must be submitted within the time limits
established in the Academic Calendar. Graduation is not automatic upon completion of degree
requirements. Students who do not apply for graduation will not graduate.
Examination Schedule. Although it is not allowed as common practice, your faculty may permit
you to take an exam outside of the allotted class time. To see if this is possible, you must contact
your instructor prior to the scheduled exam time. If you obtain instructor approval, you then must
contact the Department of Public Health and Health Science’s office (810-762-3172) to schedule
an exam time.
Access to Final Course Grades. Final grades will be available within SIS per dates listed in the
semester calendar. University policy does not permit us to give grades over the phone or via e-
mail.
Availability of Written Work/Exams not returned to you by the end of the semester. Our
office (3124 WSW) will retain students’ papers and exams (if the instructor wishes to return
them) for 30 days following a semester. After that time, they will be shredded. Please check
with our office if you wish to obtain these.
Academic Integrity. The following statements are provided in the online UM-Flint Catalog and
repeated here to reinforce the importance of maintaining academic integrity.
Academic Integrity--Intellectual integrity is the most fundamental value of an academic
community. Students and faculty alike are expected to uphold the highest standards of
honesty and integrity in their scholarship. No departure from the highest standards of
intellectual integrity, whether by cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or aiding and
abetting dishonesty by another person, can be tolerated in a community of scholars. Such
transgressions may result in action ranging from reduced grade or failure of a course, to
expulsion from the University or revocation of degree.
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Plagiarism- Using others’ work without proper citation is forbidden. This involves taking
credit for someone else’s work or ideas, submitting a piece of work (for example, an essay,
research paper, assignment, laboratory report), which in part or in whole is not entirely the
student’s own work without fully and accurately attributing those same portions to their correct
source.
Student Outcome Assessment. Our department is committed to continuing to seek ways to
further enhance the quality of our programs. Methods of assessment include competencies
addressed in core coursework and in the capstone and internship, an Entrance and Exit survey,
alumni survey and course evaluation feedback. Providing thoughtful feedback will be essential in
helping us to maintain a quality program and help future students.
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MPH Competencies
MPH Competencies: Core
As an MPH student you will be expected to demonstrate competencies in the following areas through
your coursework, your Internship and your Capstone project
Biostatistics
Identify and analyze appropriate data sets for a specific public health issue and/or apply
statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public
health.
Epidemiology
Apply appropriate descriptive and inferential techniques to represent data and/or delineate
patterns of disease and injury in human populations.
Social Determinants of Health
Critique and disseminate current knowledge of how social determinants influence public
health.
Professionalism
Participate effectively on a team in a public health setting demonstrating ethical choices,
values and professional practices implicit in public health decisions; consider the effect of
choices on community, equity, social justice and accountability.
Environmental Health
Identify important environmental factors (e.g., biological, physical, chemical) affecting the
health of a community and/or develop policies and/or plans that support individual and
community environmental public health efforts.
Diversity and Social Justice
Appreciate cultural diversity through dialogue and the exploration of social justice and/or
interact with diverse individuals and communities to produce or impact an intended public
health outcome.
Program Planning
Develop a population-based project or program for an agency in a surrounding community
and/or plan for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies to
improve individual and community health.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Identify behavioral, social, and cultural factors related to individual and population health and
health disparities and/or apply theoretical constructs in the development of intervention
strategies specific to health issues.
Health Services Administration
Analyze the effects of political, social, and economic policies on public health systems at the
local, state, national and international levels and on health care for individuals and
populations.
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MPH Competencies: Health Administration Track
Health Information Management
Describe the major content areas of the health record, including administrative and
demographic data, clinical data, and specialized content and/or collect, manage, and organize
data to produce information.
Financial Management
Apply the basic principles of accounting and financial management appropriate to the
healthcare delivery system.
Healthcare Quality Management
Understand and apply the context and key principles associated with quality improvement in
healthcare.
Legal Issues in Healthcare
Apply legal and ethical principles to identify solutions to public health issues and understand
current legal implications of health policy and the impact the law has on those policies.
MPH Competencies: Health Education Track
Program Planning and Implementation
Plan, implement, and manage health education programs.
Community Assessment
Develop and plan for a community assessment.
Health Communication
Develop a strategic plan for a focused communication strategy that will be implemented
within the local community and/or present information to different audiences in-person,
through information technologies, or through media channels; and strategically design the
information and knowledge exchange process to achieve specific objectives.
Health Education & Promotion Program Evaluation
Write a grant proposal that presents the objectives, logic model, and methodology of a
program evaluation.
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Fall 2015 Program Requirements
The MPH degree requires a minimum of 42 credits as follows:
A. Core courses (22 credits).
HCR 500 - Epidemiology.
HED 540 - Health Education Theory and Strategies.
HED 547 - Biostatistics for Health Professionals.
HED 562 - Cultural Competence in Health Care.
PHS 500 - Social Determinants of Health.
PHS 501 - Public Health Administration and Policy.
PHS 520 - Environmental Health.
B. Health Education or Health Administration Concentration (12 credits).
Health Education Concentration
HED 541 - Program Planning and Program Design.
HED 543 - Community Assessment.
HED 545 - Health Communications.
HED 546 - Evaluation of Health Education and Promotion Programs.
Health Administration Concentration
HCR 577 - Financial Management in Health Care.
HCR 578 - Healthcare Quality Management.
HCR 587 - Legal Issues in Health Care.
PHS 567 - Health Information Management.
C. Elective (3 credits). From: HCR 505, HCR 506, HCR 511,HCR 561, HCR 621, HED
542, PHS 504, PHS 531; or another course chosen with approval of the advisor.
D. Capstone Experience (3 credits).
PHS 595 - Public Health Capstone.
E. Practicum (3-6 credits).
PHS 590 - Public Health Internship.
The program is designed for completion in two (2) years of full-time study. Students may however
also choose to study part-time over a maximum of six (6) years.
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Suggested Program Sequences
MPH-HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Recommended Sequencing
Full-Time (1.5 years)
Year 1 Fall Year 1 Winter Year 1 Spring Year 1 Summer
4. cr. HCR 500 3 cr. HCR 578 3 cr. HCR 587 3 cr. PHS 567
3 cr. HED 540 4 cr. HED 547 3 cr. PHS 501 3 cr. PHS 590
3 cr. HED 562 3 cr. PHS 520
3 cr. PHS 500
13 credits 10 credits 6 credits 6 credits
Year 2 Fall Year 2 Winter Year 2 Spring Year 2 Summer
3 cr. HA Elective
3 cr. HCR 577
3 cr. PHS 595
9 credits
Full-Time (2 years)
Year 1 Fall Year 1 Winter Year 1 Spring Year 1 Summer
4. cr. HCR 500 3 cr. HCR 578 3 cr. HCR 577 3 cr. PHS 567
3 cr. HED 540 4 cr. HED 547 3 cr. PHS 501
3 cr. PHS 500 3 cr. PHS 520
10 credits 10 credits 6 credits 3 credits
Year 2 Fall Year 2 Winter Year 2 Spring Year 2 Summer
3 cr. HCR 587 3 cr. HA Elective
3 cr. HED 562 3 cr. PHS 595
3 cr. PHS 590
9 credits 6 credits
Part-Time
Year 1 Fall Year 1 Winter Year 1 Spring Year 1 Summer
4. cr. HCR 500 4 cr. HED 547 3 cr. PHS 501 3 cr. PHS 567
3 cr. HED 540 3 cr. PHS 500
7 credits 7 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Year 2 Fall Year 2 Winter Year 2 Spring Year 2 Summer
3 cr. HCR 577 3 cr. HCR 578 3 cr. HCR 587 3 cr. PHS 590
3 cr. HED 562 3 cr. PHS 520
6 credits 6 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Year 3 Fall Year 3 Winter Year 3 Spring Year 3 Summer
3 cr. HA Elective
3 cr. PHS 595
6 credits
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MPH-HEALTH EDUCATION Recommended Sequencing
Full-Time (1.5 years)
Year 1 Fall Year 1 Winter Year 1 Spring Year 1 Summer
4. cr. HCR 500 3 cr. HED 541 3 cr. HED 543 3 cr. PHS 590
3 cr. HED 540 3 cr. HED 545 3 cr. PHS 501 3 cr. HE Elective
3 cr. HED 562 4 cr. HED 547
3 cr. PHS 500 3 cr. PHS 520
13 credits 13 credits 6 credits 6 credits
Year 2 Fall Year 2 Winter Year 2 Spring Year 2 Summer
3 cr. HED 546
3 cr. PHS 595
6 credits
Full-Time (2 years)
Year 1 Fall Year 1 Winter Year 1 Spring Year 1 Summer
4. cr. HCR 500 3 cr. HED 541 3 cr. HED 543 3 cr. HE Elective
3 cr. HED 540 3 cr. HED 545
3 cr. HED 562 4 cr. HED 547
10 credits 10 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Year 2 Fall Year 2 Winter Year 2 Spring Year 2 Summer
3 cr. PHS 500 3 cr. PHS 520 3 cr. PHS 595
3 cr. PHS 501 3 cr. PHS 590
3 cr. HED 546
9 credits 6 credits 3 credits
Part-Time
Year 1 Fall Year 1 Winter Year 1 Spring Year 1 Summer
4. cr. HCR 500 3 cr. HED 545 3 cr. HED 562 3 cr. HE Elective
3 cr. HED 540 4 cr. HED 547
7 credits 7 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Year 2 Fall Year 2 Winter Year 2 Spring Year 2 Summer
3 cr. HED 546 3 cr. HED 541 3 cr. HED 543 3 cr. PHS 590
3 cr. PHS 500 3 cr. PHS 520
6 credits 6 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Year 3 Fall Year 3 Winter Year 3 Spring Year 3 Summer
3 cr. PHS 590
3 cr. PHS 501
6 credits
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Internship Experience [Practicum]
Purpose/Goals
The major purpose of an internship is to provide you with a professional experience outside of the
classroom that is consistent with your academic program and career goals. It provides opportunities to
gain in-depth exposure and understanding of your internship setting, apply what is learned in
coursework to enhance academic and professional development, and to provide you with
opportunities to network with health professionals.
The goals of this experience include:
To demonstrate achievement of competencies
To provide relevant and practical professional experiences
To enhance understanding and application of health management, health education and/or
public health principles, concepts, and procedures
To gain an in-depth understanding of the specific environment of your internship site
To establish a professional network within the health care community
To develop professionally through on-site experiences
To strengthen oral and written communication skills
To strengthen interpersonal skills
To strengthen problem solving skills
To engage in personal reflection
To further interactions with other professionals and interns
Internships are conducted in a professional work environment and must be approached as
professional employment. The internship provides an opportunity to further critical thinking in
applying knowledge to practice. If performance is outstanding it can possibly lead to employment, or,
securing an important professional reference for future employment.
Early Planning
Consider your career goals and what type of internship experience might best help you prepare for
your desired position after graduation. Note which courses in your program interest you the most and
which health care settings you prefer. Talk to other students about their internship experiences. Join
HASO, Upsilon Phi Delta or Eta Sigma Gamma and discuss options with student members. Discuss
ideas with your academic advisor and/or instructors. Attend ongoing internship meetings to learn
from current interns (schedule of internship meetings can be found in the online course schedule for
the current term at https://sis.umflint.edu/prod/bwckschd.p_disp_dyn_sched).
Contact Hours/Credit Hours
You can opt for a 3-credit/150-hour or a 6-credit/300-hour internship (as long as this can be arranged
with your Field Supervisor). If you wish to obtain more experience, the 300-hour internship option is
recommended.
Your "contact hours" (150-300) must be completed on site at the agency, under the supervision of a
qualified Field Supervisor. Internship-related work performed at home does not count as "contact
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hours." Exceptions to this must be agreed upon by all parties, and are sometimes made for students
who are employed full-time in a non-health related setting.
Attendance and travel time to required internship meetings do NOT count toward your required
contact hours.
Internship Site Selection
Identifying an appropriate internship site
You play an important role in identifying an appropriate site. You are encouraged to discuss
preliminary ideas with your advisor and/or course instructors. Bring your ideas to your meeting with
the Internship Program Coordinator who will assist with matching your interests with available
sites. The Internship Program Coordinator, with your input, will contact sites to set up an interview
for you with a potential Field Supervisor. It is possible to split your internship hours between two
sites if you are approved for a 6-credit (300-hour) internship (depending on availability).
Using your place of employment as the internship site
You can only use your place of employment as your internship site if you can document that (1) the
internship assignment is distinct from your employment responsibilities and will be completed in a
department or division distinct from your regular position; (2) the hours devoted to the internship are
distinct from your hours of employment; (3) there is a qualified Field Supervisor, other than your
immediate supervisor, who can supervise your work; and (4) criteria 1-3 were reviewed by your
employer and your supervisor is willing to submit a written statement that the criteria are acceptable
and that each will be met. Two of the major disadvantages of this arrangement reported are role
confusion and job-related interruptions. The major advantage reported is convenience.
On-site Internship Interview
Purpose of the Interview
A face-to-face interview with your potential Field Supervisor is required. The Field Supervisor will
assess your interests and whether you are a good fit for the organization. You must be able to
articulate your interests, and what you hope to learn and/or achieve from your internship
during this interview. The information you agree upon in your interview must be reflected on your
Learning Contract.
Preparation for the Interview
You should research the organization before the interview so you are familiar with their services,
departments, and specialties. This will allow you to ask informed questions and help articulate why
you are interested in working with them. Field Supervisors will ask you what you are interested in
learning, so please be prepared for this question!
Employers tell us that they are seeking interns who demonstrate professional behavior and
appearance, a positive attitude toward learning, dependability, flexibility, initiative, quality work, and
the ability to collaborate and work well in diverse teams. It is essential that you demonstrate these
qualities during your interview (and throughout your experience). An interview does not guarantee
that you will be accepted!
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Items to discuss during your interview:
Will I have an assigned project and related activities?
Will I receive supervision by my Field Supervisor on a regular basis?
Will my Field Supervisor give me feedback on my performance during my internship?
Will I be required to report to additional persons other than my Field Supervisor?
In the event that my Field Supervisor is unavailable, who will be authorized to assign
activities to me?
Will I be working with other interns?
Will I be expected to work independently or as part of a team?
When I complete my assignments may I request additional projects?
Will I have opportunities to attend meetings/conferences within and outside of the program or
agency providing learning and networking opportunities?
Will I have networking opportunities?
Will I have the resources required to complete my assignments (e.g., office space, phone, fax,
photocopier, computer, etc.)?
What will be my specific hours/specific days?
What is the procedure for requesting a change in schedule or for reporting an absence? Is
there any remuneration? Will there be a stipend, food or parking allowance, etc?
Accepting an Offer
Before you formally accept an internship offer, please discuss your offer (email is acceptable) with
the Internship Program Coordinator. Your internship must be in the area of your major and approved
by your Internship Program Coordinator prior to your acceptance of an offer. Approval is based on
appropriateness of the particular experience as an internship, and an assessment of the match with
your interests and career goals. After your offer is approved, the next step is to complete an Internship
Learning Contract. It is expected that you will honor your commitment once the Learning Contract is
signed.
Learning Objectives & Competencies
The learning objectives and competencies are the foundation of the internship and the core elements
of the Learning Contract. The learning objectives build upon the knowledge and skills acquired
during the coursework and reflect the goals of the internship and plans for showing mastery of
required and selected competencies (see below for requirements). The Internship Program
Coordinator and the Field Supervisor are key resources to guide you in developing the objectives and
selection of specific competencies. It is important that the expectations of the student and Field
Supervisor are realistic, explicit, and agreed upon prior to the onset of the Internship.
All students are required to address one of the following competencies in their project and at least
one additional Core competency and at least one Track competency.
Social Determinants
of Health
Critique and disseminate current knowledge of how social determinants influence public
health.
Diversity and Social
Justice
Appreciate cultural diversity through dialogue and the exploration of social justice and/or
interact with diverse individuals and communities to produce or impact an intended public
health outcome.
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Learning Objectives & Competencies continued…
Make sure each Learning Objective is specific, not vague and ambiguous and includes the specific
competency being addressed. Avoid using phrases like “to learn” or “to understand”.
An example of a poorly written objective: To understand diabetes and BMI.
An example of a well-written objective: To identify relationships (if any) between an
individual’s BMI and his likelihood for being diabetic (and identify the competency it
addresses).
Your learning objectives and competencies must be approved prior to registering for your internship.
Internship Start & End Dates
The internship is available throughout the calendar year. Internships generally begin at the start of an
academic semester. However, you may start your internship after the semester begins, and your
completion date may extend beyond the end of a semester. The dates you will work on-site should be
reflected on your Internship Learning Contract.
It is common for students who engage in their internship experience during the 7-week Spring or
Summer terms to continue their internship into the next term (e.g., Spring into Summer). A grade of
“Y” will be entered to indicate the internship is in progress and will be replaced with the earned letter
grade (A-E) when all requirements are met. You do not need to re-register for the internship if you
receive a “Y” grade; however, all materials are due within two weeks of completion of your contact
hours. If you are graduating the same term you anticipate completing your internship, you need to
contact our office for this final date to turn in your Internship Paper, Evaluations, and project
materials to assure you meet the graduation deadline.
Registering for the Internship Course
Once a Learning Contract is signed and submitted to the PHHS Internship Administrative Assistant
and approved by the Internship Coordinator, an override will be provided so you may register for the
internship course, PHS 590, for the number of credits approved on your Learning Contract (3-6
credits). Once the semester add deadline has passed (as online registration closes) the Internship
Administrative Assistant will assist you with a paper registration process.
Professional Conduct
Code of Conduct
Responsible behavior regarding attendance and interest in the agency’s activities are expected. You
must conduct yourself in a professional manner, as you are a representative of the University and
the organization you are interning with. You must dress appropriately. Your clothing must be clean,
unwrinkled, and free of holes. Please check agency policy regarding dress code, tattoos and body
piercings. You should keep personal telephone calls and texting to a minimum. During the winter
months, the University of Michigan-Flint may designate a snow day. If your internship site is open,
you are required to make an attempt to report for your assigned work period. However, if travel
conditions are unsafe you must notify your Field Supervisor that you cannot be present.
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Frequent Communication
You will be expected to communicate regularly with your Field Supervisor on the progress of your
activities. If concerns arise and you have difficulty communicating with your Field Supervisor please
contact the Internship Program Coordinator directly.
Glossary
Affiliation Agreement: A formal Agreement established between UM-Flint and your internship site –
is only required by some agencies. It describes issues related to liability, scope of responsibility
among other issues. If required, this inter-institutional agreement is coordinated through our office
and must be finalized prior to the internship start date.
Internship Program Coordinator: A faculty member in the Department of Public Health and Health
Sciences who advocates for your internship by facilitating the internship placement process,
interacting with the Field Supervisor on your behalf, conducting internship meetings, helping to
resolve conflicts, and evaluating overall Intern performance.
Field Supervisor: An appropriately credentialed and experienced health practitioner, who is employed
full-time by a health agency and who serves as your on-site Internship supervisor and mentor. Ideally,
your Field Supervisor should possess a graduate degree with specialized training and experience in
his/her chosen field. Other individuals who possess extensive experience, but without advanced
degrees may also be approved as Field Supervisors. The Field Supervisor is responsible for
supervising your projects, duties and performance, notifying the Internship Program Coordinator if
problems are encountered during the internship period, and completion of your evaluation when your
internship hours are fulfilled.
General Eligibility
Early in the semester, PRIOR to the desired start date (e.g., January/February for a spring semester
internship), make an Internship Appointment with the Coordinator at
go.umflint.edu/PHHSAppointment to schedule a meeting with the Internship Program Coordinator.
Come to this meeting prepared:
Read this guide thoroughly prior to your meeting
Bring your updated resume to the meeting (you are encouraged to utilize the resume-building
resources available through the Academic Advising & Career Center at 285 UPAV)
Bring a typed document listing your areas of interest
Bring ideas of possible internship sites or contacts
The internship is to be completed near the end of the academic program so you can apply knowledge
gained from your coursework. You must be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher overall
and in your major) to be eligible for an internship.
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Internship Planning Checklist
Remember each /internship experience is unique. These steps provide a general overview of the process needed
to enhance your academic and professional development experience.
Planning for your Internship
Meet with PHHS Internship Coordinator and bring an updated resume (make an appointment with
the Academic Advising & Career Center at 285 UPAV if you need resume building assistance)
and a typed document that describes your interests and goals to inform selection of a placement
site (these documents may be shared with potential Field Supervisors).
Attend a PHHS internship meeting(s) to familiarize yourself with other interns’ experiences
(dates and times listed in the online course schedule).
Interview for and accept an internship position (you may not be offered an internship at the time
of the interview). At your interview, articulate the types of experiences you would like to have
and demonstrate flexibility and desire to be an asset to the organization. Conduct yourself
professionally.
Complete the Learning Contract with the Field Supervisor (be certain entire form is completed,
including your projected start and end dates, your planned experiences/projects, all signatures,
etc.).
Return the completed Learning Contract to Internship Program Coordinator for approval and
signature.
Upon approval of completed Learning Contract, an override will be issued (or a signed
registration change form if during the semester) which will allow you to register for PHS 590 for
the agreed upon number of credits (3-6 credits depending upon hours agreed upon with the Field
Supervisor).
Requirements for obtaining a grade
Keep a detailed log of your internship activities & hours and attend the monthly internship meetings
on campus (not required for graduate students but strongly encouraged).
Work the days and times agreed upon with the Field Supervisor.
Notify the Internship Program Coordinator should any problems or concerns arise.
Upload the following into the Blackboard HCR 590-HED 90-PHS 590 Internship Connection
Organization:
o Your internship research paper as per guidelines.
o Any project materials.
Complete the electronic Student Evaluation of the Internship Form.
Notify the Department that you have completed your internship contact hours along with your Field
Supervisor’s name and email address so an electronic evaluation of the Field Supervisor Evaluation of
Intern and Internship experience will be emailed to your Field Supervisor for completion.
The Internship Program Coordinator will submit your grade once all materials have been submitted
and evaluated (including the electronic Field Supervisor Evaluation of Intern Form).
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Unanticipated Situations
Activities not specified on the Internship Learning Contract
As it is impossible to anticipate every internship activity, you will probably be asked to perform
functions not specified on the Learning Contract, but that are within the general expected duties of
any internship. Certain tasks are common practice for most internship placements, including
photocopying, answering telephones, data management, letter writing, delivery of documents, and, on
occasion, stuffing envelopes. Your willingness to help out with these tasks demonstrates your
flexibility and teamwork. However, as important as these activities are to the operation and success of
any agency or program, they should not constitute the majority of your internship. If many of your
assignments are inconsistent with the activities agreed to on the Learning Contract, you should
discuss the matter with your Field Supervisor and the Internship Program Coordinator so this can be
resolved as soon as possible.
Activities that compromise your personal or professional values or beliefs
In the unlikely situation that you are requested to perform a duty that compromises your personal or
professional values or beliefs, you need to use your discretion to determine an appropriate course of
action. You should discuss the issue with your Field Supervisor, or, if he or she is the source of the
conflict, you must call the Internship Program Coordinator right away. If you are unsure of what to
do, it might be prudent to delay compliance until you can discuss your objection with the appropriate
party.
Discrimination/Harassment
As in any employment setting, you should secure a copy of the agency’s policy on discrimination and
harassment. Although policies may vary, generally, you should first verbally inform the individual of
his or her unacceptable behavior, unless your wellbeing is in imminent danger. If the behavior does
not cease, then you should discuss the matter with your Field Supervisor or other appropriate agency
person. You should also notify the Internship Program Coordinator who may intervene upon your
request.
Termination from the Internship Program
Conducting yourself in a professional manner with the highest standards of personal ethics is an
absolute requirement. Violations of professional conduct and/or generally accepted standards of
ethical behavior will be grounds for termination from the internship with assignment of a failing
grade. This action can prevent you from receiving your degree.
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The Capstone
MPH Capstone Project Development Procedure (PHS 595)
Purpose:
Your Capstone Project combines knowledge and skills acquired during your MPH coursework to conceive,
design and conduct a public health investigation. The project content and focus is flexible to accommodate
specific setting activities and outcomes negotiated between you and your advisor(s). Above all, your project
should demonstrate your mastery of the MPH Program Competencies and should be completed in your last
semester at UM-Flint. The Capstone Project should reflect your interests and complement your career goals.
1. Identifying an appropriate MPH Capstone Project*
A. Internship-based
It is desirable when your Capstone project develops from an identified need from your
Internship experience.
During your Internship, consult with your Field Supervisor to determine options as to how
you may contribute to that agency to address a practical problem relevant to your mutual
interests.
B. Non Internship-based/generated
Project ideas should be based on your interests and career goals. Discuss possible topics
with your instructors, fellow students, community professionals, and your MPH Advisor.
2. Selecting Capstone Advisors
A. Identify a PHHS faculty member whose expertise aligns with your interests who could serve as
your Capstone Advisor.
B. Identify individuals within a public health setting (at your internship site or other setting) who may
have interest/expertise in the project and could potentially serve as a community partner contact.
C. For projects, which do not involve an outside agency, you will need to select a non-agency second
reader.
3. Development of Capstone Concept Paper/Project Outline After discussion with potential PHHS Capstone Advisor and community contact, develop a Concept
Paper/Project Outline addressing, but not limited to, the following:
Introduction to health problem or issue
Public health significance of issue
Brief description of project
Expected Project outcomes
Potential impact/benefit for agency
Competencies to be addressed
All students are required to address one of the following competencies in their project and at least
one additional Core competency and at least one Track competency.
Social Determinants
of Health
Critique and disseminate current knowledge of how social determinants influence public
health.
Diversity and Social
Justice
Appreciate cultural diversity through dialogue and the exploration of social justice and/or
interact with diverse individuals and communities to produce or impact an intended public
health outcome.
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In addition to your Capstone Advisor, you need to identify a second individual to guide you through the
Capstone process. Depending on the nature of your project this will be a PHHS faculty or Community Partner
contact, whose role will be determined by the scope of your project
4. Enrollment in PHS 595 Once the Concept Paper/Project Outline has been presented and approved by your Capstone
Advisor/Community contact, an override will be entered into SIS to enable you to register for PHS 595.
5. Development of Capstone Concept Project Proposal Based on your Project Outline, a fuller Capstone Project Proposal with guidance from your Capstone Advisor
and/or Community Partner contact must be developed. Your proposal should include the following:
Statement of Problem/Purpose of Capstone
Theoretical framework
Review of Literature
Methods that will be used
Format of Final Capstone Project
Project Timeline (anticipated)
Plan for project dissemination
6. Project Implementation based on Timeline/Due Dates
A. Meet with Capstone Advisor and/or community partner as determined in consultation with
Capstone Advisor
B. Keep detailed notes of any deviations from the approved proposal
C. Submit drafts of paper allowing sufficient time for Advisor feedback keeping in mind deadlines
for grade submission
7. Completion and Presentation of Final Capstone Product
Students are required to present their final project within the agency (documented), to PHHS faculty, or in
other public health/professional forum.
*Obtain PEERRS Certification if you are planning on collecting primary data from human subjects. This
is a requirement in order to receive Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.
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Role of Academic Advisor
During the first year of the program, each student is assigned an academic advisor who will assist
students through their program and elective course selection. The role of the advisor is to discuss with
students their academic programs and progress, including their choice of courses in light of
educational and professional goals. Students who do not meet with their advisors on a regular basis
risk taking courses in the wrong order, missing important requirements, and potentially delaying
graduation. The academic advisor is a student's first point of contact with the faculty. Students may
find that they form relationships with other faculty members as their interests evolve.
Students are encouraged to utilize the MPH administrative staff as a resource on the day-to-day
questions related to our program [see page 31 for more information].
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Policies
School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS) Policies
3180 William S. White Building
(810) 237-6503
Fax: (810) 237-6532 http://www.umflint.edu/shps
Changes in Course Elections (Drop/Add)
Changes in course elections include dropping and adding a course. To make a course change before
the first official day of the semester the student must drop and add on the SIS website. Beginning on
the first day of the semester, students may add courses in SIS as follows:
1st - 5th day, if seats are available - NO SIGNATURES or OVERRIDES NEEDED.
6th - 10th, if seats are available - WITH AN OVERRIDE from the academic department.
Students wishing to drop courses may do so in SIS without the instructor’s signature until the final
drop deadline.
Students should check the course schedule or Registrar’s website for specific drop and add dates.
Any student who seeks an exception to these deadlines must do so by submitting a petition to the
Department of Public Health and Health Sciences. A request to drop a course without a final grade
after the deadline is considered only on medical grounds or for other compelling, documentable,
reasons. Permission to drop a course after the deadline is not granted merely because the student is
doing unsatisfactory work. If a student stops attending a course without officially dropping, the grade
of E is recorded.
Appeals Procedure
Students in the School of Health Professions and Studies who believe they have been unfairly treated
may appeal to the School of Health Professions and Studies Student Appeals Committee. For
problems involving a faculty member, the appeal procedure should be initiated after consultation with
the faculty member whenever possible.
Students in programs with additional written policies and procedures related to academic
performance, clinical competency, and ethical standards should follow procedures established by the
program prior to contacting the School of Health Professions and Studies Student Appeals
Committee.
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Public Health and Health Sciences (PHHS) Policies
Academic Standing
University Requirements:
Students must maintain a minimum of an overall B (3.0) GPA as set forward by the University
of Michigan Flint. Students who fall below the minimum 3.0 GPA for any semester are placed
on academic probation and will receive an official warning on their transcripts.
MPH Program Requirements:
Students must receive a minimum of B- in any graduate course taken while in the MPH
program. Any course grade lower than a B- will (1) place the student on ACADEMIC ALERT;
and (2) require that the course be re-taken with a minimum B- or better the next semester in
which it is offered. Courses can only be re-taken once. Receipt of a grade lower than a B- for
a re-taken class will result in program dismissal.
An evaluation of Academic Alert status occurs on a semester-by-semester basis in consultation
with the Program Director or Advisor. Although this alert does not appear on the student's
transcript, an Advising Hold will be placed on the student’s account. The Academic Alert
notifies the Advisor to counsel students before they register for classes the following semester.
The advising hold will remain on the student’s account until the course for which the B- was
received has been successfully re-taken.
Two consecutive semesters of ACADEMIC ALERT is grounds for program dismissal.
Students who have been dismissed from the program have the option to reapply for admission
to the program.
Reapplying for Admission to the MPH Program Following Program Dismissal:
Students who have been dismissed from the program due to academic deficiencies have the future
option to reapply for admission to the program.
Students can only reapply to the MPH program after waiting a minimum of one semester
following dismissal.
Students must reapply through the Office of Graduate Programs and submit a completed
Graduate Readmission Form. Section V of this form must include the following:
1. An explanation for poor academic performance that resulted in program dismissal.
2. A summary of activities since program dismissal, which are expected to improve
academic performance.
3. Assessment of abilities to complete the program at this time. What changes are in
place or plan of action that will improve chances for academic success?
Students who are re-admitted into the program: (1) are placed on Academic Probation; (2)
must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0; and (3) cannot earn a grade lower than a B- in any
individual course. Students who do not maintain the overall 3.0 GPA or fall lower than a B- for
a given course will be permanently dismissed from the program.
PHHS Appeal Policy:
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The PHHS Appeal Policy applies to all PHHS programs except the BS in Radiation Therapy and the
MS in Anesthesia programs for which program-specific student appeal policies exist. The PHHS
Appeal Policy form can be downloaded at: https://www.umflint.edu/pubhealth/information-current-
students
PHHS Diversity and Inclusion Policy:
The University of Michigan-Flint Public Health Program embraces and encourages differences in
age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language,
national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation,
socio-economic status, veteran status, and/or other characteristics that make our students, faculty, and
staff unique (as excerpted from the UM-Flint policy). We strive to support the University of
Michigan-Flint’s commitment to diversity as well as our own mission, vision, and values with the
following directives:
Recruit/retain faculty, students, and staff with varied backgrounds and experiences
Provide intercultural learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom
Utilize the mission, vision, and values as the driving force in developing the culture of the
department
Create a safe, inclusive learning/working environment built on communication and
understanding
Recruitment and retention of historically under-represented students, faculty and staff
Program faculty and staff have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect, while
exhibiting conduct that reflects inclusion and respect for differences during every interaction.
If anyone believes they have been subjected to or witnessed discrimination or harassment, they
should seek assistance from the Department Director, the SHPS Dean’s office, and/or the
University’s Human Resource Department.
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MPH Practicum Waiver Request
The purpose of the MPH internship/practicum is to give you an opportunity to apply the core
competencies and knowledge acquired through the MPH coursework/curriculum to a practical
setting.
For an internship waiver to be considered, you must provide sufficient evidence that the activities and
duties/responsibilities of your current employment require demonstration of these competencies. Such
waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis. Work experience that does not relate to the
application of these competencies cannot be considered for a waiver of this requirement.
In order to be considered for a practicum waiver, you must submit a written waiver request including
the following:
A description of your current employer, including a brief history, its mission, and the
community served.
A brief description of your position(s) held within the organization.
Identify four of the MPH program’s core competencies and two of the concentration
competencies relative to your work experience (see MPH competencies). List each relevant
competency and provide specific and detailed examples of how you met them through your
employment. Examples can include: a project or initiative you implemented or to which you
made significant contributions, research you personally conducted and its outcomes, data
analysis, presentations of public health related knowledge, and policy/procedure development.
A current résumé.
You must provide all required elements in order for your request to be considered by the Internship
Committee. Once we have received your completed waiver request and all supporting documentation,
the Committee will review all items and make their decision based on the following:
The depth and breadth of your experience applying the competencies
The quality of your work
Length of experience in the public health field
The Committee will render one of the following decisions based on their review:
Your waiver request will be granted: This does not exempt your from the 42 minimum
credit requirement for the MPH degree. You will work with your advisor to determine the
most effective coursework, based on your professional goals, to fulfill the credits otherwise
completed by the practicum.
Your waiver request will be partially granted: The committee has determined that while
you have applicable public health experience, it is not equal to that which is gained through a practicum. The practicum requirement will be reduced by one to two credits as determined by
the committee. Again, you will work with your advisor to determine the most effective
coursework, based on your professional goals, to replace the waived practicum credits.
Your waiver request will not be granted: The committee has determined that your
experience does not meet that which will be gained through the practicum experience.
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The committee will notify you of their decision within ten days of receiving your completed waiver
request. If you have any questions during the process, please contact the department.
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Appendix 1
Required Course Descriptions
Below you will find the Course numbers, followed by the Course Titles, and the Course Descriptions:
CORE COURSES [22 CREDITS]
HCR 500 Epidemiology. Basic concepts and tools necessary to describe and understand how
diseases are distributed in populations. Levels of prevention, risk factors, and study designs
emphasized.
HED 540 Health Education Theory and Strategies. Basic overview of theories and strategies
used in health promotion to influence behavior change among individuals, organizations, and
communities. Theories including the transtheoretical model of stages of change, health belief model,
social learning theory, and value expectancy. Strategies including various educational approaches,
mass media, social marketing, focus groups, and normative group processes as applied to the
community and organizations.
HED 547 Biostatistics for Health Professionals. Statistical analysis of data for
professionals in health education with emphasis on variability, hypothesis testing, significance levels,
confidence intervals and application of statistical tools commonly used in public health and health
education, e.g. SPSS. No prior knowledge of statistics required.
HED 562 Cultural Competence in Health Care. The multi-dimensional nature of cultural
competence and complexities in providing health service to culturally diverse populations. Students’
self-awareness, knowledge and skills addressed through discussions of reading, videos and practice
exercises. Not open to students with credit for HCR 362.
PHS 500 Social Determinants of Health. The complex and dynamic relationships between
social environment and health; how social determinants and socioeconomic resources impact health
and health inequity; distribution of wealth and power in both health and health care; potential
interventions to address inequities. Social integration, gradient, position, and capital; place and
neighborhood; discrimination.
PHS 501 Public Health Administration and Policy. Historical and contemporary
developments in public health as a framework for administration of public health
practice. Organization and development of the public health delivery system, law and ethics in public
health management, legislative reform, financing, human resources, use of public health data,
information systems, disaster preparedness and surveillance.
PHS 520 Environmental Health Sciences. Overview of the impact of physical environmental
factors on human health. Includes topics such as air and water pollution, climate change and
globalization, methods to assess risk and prevent exposure, policies to address risk reduction.
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HEALTH EDUCATION OR HEALTH ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION
[12 CREDITS]
HEALTH EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
HED 541 Program Planning and Program Design. Focus on knowledge and skills needed to
plan and design effective health education programs for various populations. Topics include
examination of methods to identify priorities, strategies to assess community strengths and needs,
overview of planning models, program intervention design, implementation, and evaluation.
HED 543 Community Assessment. Provides a broad understanding of the concepts involved in
the process of community organization, including assessing the socio-political structure of
communities, developing strategies for change within a community, and the role of the health
educator in this process. Topics include: definition of a community, a review of social factors that
impact disease, community assessment methods, models of community organization, and strategies of
community organizing. Attention to skills for work with diverse groups and the role of formal and
informal networks.
HED 545 Health Communications. Introduction to the theory and practice of planning,
implementing and evaluating marketing and communication programs in health promotion. Topics
include the development of effective health communication strategies, basic health communication
literacy, use of theory to design messages, utilization of emerging technologies and review of
presentation skills. Examination of the use and effectiveness of mass media to both report health-
related news and to promote health behavior change.
HED 546 Evaluation of Health Education and Promotion Programs. Overview of
program evaluation, including the methods and procedures for planning and conducting evaluation of
public health education programs and interventions. The evaluation process, selecting the appropriate
type of evaluation design, methodological issues, development and selection of valid and reliable
measures, and guidelines for compiling, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting results of evaluations.
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION
HCR 577 Financial Management in Health Care. Examination of the financial workings of
hospitals, including third party payor reimbursement methods and requirements; budgeting, working
capital analysis, long-term resources and obligations, and external reporting.
HCR 578 Healthcare Quality Management. Introduction to analytical techniques currently
utilized to improve quality in health care. Topics include: introduction and history of operations
management to improve quality, decision-making tools, balanced scorecard, project management, Six
Sigma, LEAN, and simulation. Not open to students with credit for HCR 478.
HCR 587 Legal Issues in Health Care. Legal issues, restraints and problems arising from the
organization and delivery of health care services. Liability and malpractice; definitions of death;
informed consent; and health care personnel in court.
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PHS 567 Health Information Management. Storage, retrieval, sharing, and optimal use of
health-related information, data and knowledge for problem solving and decision making in a variety
of health-related organizational settings. Planning, selection, deployment and management of
electronic medical records (EMR), management decision support and tracking systems (DSS), and
other health information technologies
Elective Course Descriptions
ELECTIVES [3 CREDITS]
Chosen with advisor from courses listed under ELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE [3 CREDITS]
PHS 595 Public Health Capstone. A culminating experience which demonstrates proficiency
in required competencies through synthesis and integration of MPH coursework and related learning
experiences to address a community-based public health issue.
INTERNSHIP [PRACTICUM] [3 CREDITS]
PHS 590 Internship. Students demonstrate mastery of public health coursework through
application to real world public health challenges in selected applied settings.
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Appendix 2
Approved Elective Course Descriptions
HCR 505 Health Policy. Comprehensive analysis of the health policy process in the United
States with comparisons to foreign health systems. Systematic and critical review of major
ideological influences that have shaped health policy. Other issues include policy implementation and
management, policy evaluation, and the impact of government health policy on providers, insurers,
industry, labor and consumers.
HCR 506 Research Methods. Research designs and evaluative models used in health and
public administration studies. Special emphasis on developing skills in research analysis and problem
identification (research question development). Also listed as PUB 506.
HCR 511 Economic Applications in Health Administration. Prerequisites, ECN 202, a course
in statistics; at least junior standing. (3). Issues underlying the politics and economics of health
services; introduction to principles of microeconomics and decision analysis as a way to approach
resource allocation issues within health care organizations. Economic framework used to explain the
forces pressing for change in health care, as well as why the health system has evolved to its current
state. Not open to students with credit for HCR 411. Also listed as ANE 611.
HCR 561 Mental Health Promotion. Prerequisites PSY 100 or SOC 100 or at least junior
standing or consent of instructor. (3). Overview of the emerging field of mental health promotion,
focused on promoting mental wellbeing and preventing mental ill health. Construction and critique of
interventions designed to promote mental health, on individual, community and policy
levels. Evidence-based interventions in schools, workplace, primary care, and other settings. The link
between physical and mental well-being; the epidemiology of mental disorders; the role of stigma;
issues relating to inequalities.
HCR 621 Qualitative Research Methods. Qualitative biostatistical concepts in physical
therapy and health-related research. Focus on survey methodology, questionnaire design, data
collection, sampling methods and sample size, ethnographic design, other qualitative
designs. Includes weekly laboratory sessions on computer data analysis using qualitative computer
software.
HED 542 Administration and Management of Health Education Programs. Admission to
the Health Education or MPH programs. (3). Focus on specific skills needed to administer health
education programs including budgeting, effective personnel selection and evaluation, evaluation of
program goals and objectives and coordinating activities with other disciplines. Topics include:
strategies for program management, conflict management, organizational behavior, quality assurance,
and fund-raising.
PHS 504 Ethical Issues in Public Health. Exploration of the “application” of ethics to a broad
range of contemporary public health issues. Discussion of public health policies and actions at the
population level which address concepts of individual well-being, as well as epidemics occurring at
the global level that can potentially affect all countries. Ways scientific considerations often blend
with social, political and ethical conflicts. Questions of autonomy, individual rights, coercion, justice,
community, the common good, and norms of research. Intercultural issues, viewed through the
intersection of race, gender and class. Not open to students with credit for HCR 304.
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PHS 531 Global Health. Issues in public health from a global perspective. Diseases and health
conditions common to developing countries and factors which affect them, including epidemiology
and social, economic and political considerations. Identification of appropriate interventions for
improving health conditions in the developing world. Global burden of disease, current measurement
issues of health and disability and the impact of diminishing resources on health and patterns of AIDS
and other diseases of pandemic proportion are addressed. Not open to students with credit for PHS
331.
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Appendix 3
Faculty/Staff Information
PHHS Department & Helpful Phone Information
3124 W.S. White Building
Phone: (810) 762-3172 Fax: (810) 762-3003
Dr. Suzanne Selig, Director
Faculty
Molly Brennan Lecturer/Internship Coordinator Health Education [email protected]
Dr. Robert Buckingham Professor Hospice/Paliative Care [email protected]
Dr. Shawn Fryzel Director, Anesthesia Anesthesia [email protected]
Nancy Gouin Director, CLS/Med Tech Clinical Lab Science [email protected]
Dr. Lenwood Hayman Assistant Professor Public Health [email protected]
Dr. Laurel Hilliker MPH Program Manager Bereavement /Policy [email protected]
Julie Hollenbeck Director, Radiation Therapy Radiation Therapy [email protected]
Dr. Vicki Johnson-Lawrence Assistant Professor Public Health [email protected]
Dr. Gergana Kodjebacheva Assistant Professor Health Education [email protected] Dr. Lisa Lapeyrouse Assistant Professor Health Education [email protected] Dr. Max Mendieta Assistant Professor Health Administration [email protected] Dr. Jane Motz Clinical Assistant/Professor Anesthesia [email protected] Dr. Shan Parker Assoc. Director, Health Education Public Health [email protected] Michelle Sahli Assistant Professor Public Health [email protected] Dr. Suzanne Selig Director Public Health [email protected] Dr. Rie Suzuki Associate Professor Health Education [email protected] Dr. Terry Thompson Assistant Professor Health Administration [email protected]
Staff
Matt Bueby Marketing Coordinator/Alumni 810-762-3288 [email protected]
Brenda Cameron Manager: Quality Improvement 810-424-5371 [email protected]
Brian Gebhart Office Assistant (Temp) 810-762-3172 [email protected]
Jo Klingler Business Manager 810-424-5580 [email protected]
Cortney LaBrie Undergraduate Academic Advisor 810-762-3289 [email protected]
Diane Lapp Anesthesia Admin. Specialist 810-262-9203 [email protected]
Rachel Martin Administrative Assistant 810-424-5626 [email protected]
Kori Moore Administrative Assistant (temp) 810-762-3172 [email protected]
Patti Ruhala Administrative Assistant 810-237-6502 [email protected]
Kalena Williams Anesthesia Admin. Asst. 810-262-6469 [email protected]
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Appendix 4
Student Resources and Services
Bookstore, 106 University Pavilion, 810-762-3030
Campus Map
CAPS (Counseling, Accessibility and Psychological Services)
264 University Center, 810-762-3456
Fitness (Recreation) Center, 810-762-3441
Frances Wilson Thompson Library, 810-762-3408
Getting around Flint (banks, churches, health care, restaurants, etc.)
Housing and Residential Life 375 University Center, 810-237-6571
International Center 219 University Pavilion, 810-762-0867
Student ID, Parking Info& Shuttle Information 103 Hubbard Building, 810-762-3333
Student Success Center285 University Pavilion, 810-762-3085
Graduate Program Office
251 Frances Wilson Thompson Library, 810-762-3171
MPH Graduate Student Handbook
MPH Graduate Capstone Information
MPH/Graduate Internship Information
