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PFRH-MSPH Degree Program 2014-15

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Every PFRH MSPH student should have a fundamental understanding of life course, population health and or/methods, statistical methods and their application, epidemiology, research ethics, management, environmental health and a broad prospective about public health practice and/or research in addition to having expertise in a particular content focal area. During the program, students are required to:

Successfully complete: two (2) core PFRH course requirements, including Life Course Perspectives on Health and either Principles of Population Change or Demographic Methods; three (3) focal area requirements; Principles of Epidemiology; 140.611-612,Statistic Reasoning or 140.621-623,Statistic Methods in Public Health ; three (3) units of Research Ethics as well as 550.860, Academic and Research Ethics;

Achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher in all course work in order to be in good academic standing

Successfully complete the MSPH Internship

Successfully complete the required culminating MSPH essay and presentation.

Complete a minimum of 128 academic units, including 16 units minimum each term to be considered full-time students. During the internship, students will earn 16 units in both the 5th and 6th terms of the program.

PFRH Policy Regarding Academic Standards: Before students can undertake their internship, they must successfully complete the following requirements by the end of the 4th term:

PFRH Core course requirements, and

PFRH Focal Area requirements

Achieve a minimum 2.75 GPA or higher in all course work The Director of the Masters’ Programs and Academic Coordinator reviews and credentials the academic progress of all Masters’ students at the end of each term. A Course Selection and Tracking Form summarizing the student’s progress is provided to the advisor and student immediately after the review. The Course Selection and Tracking Form notes if a student is not making satisfactory progress. If a student is not showing satisfactory progress, then the student and advisor are required to meet and provide a formal letter to the Director of the Masters’ Programs indicating how the student will meet the necessary academic standards. A student who earns a “D” or “F” grade in a course that meets a core requirement must, at the next opportunity, make a second attempt to complete the core requirement either by repeating the same course or by completing another course that meets the same core requirement (if available). If an MSPH student cannot meet the academic standards, a formal letter requesting remediation will be submitted by the student and advisor to the Director of the Masters’ Programs. Judgment concerning dismissal from the program for students demonstrating substandard academic performance will be made by the Masters’ Committee in consultation with the Chair of PFRH


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Course Requirements The following tables list the core departmental and school-wide course requirements for all MSPH students

*Fulfills School-wide social and behavioral sciences requirement **380.600 will next be offered Academic Year 2015-16 *Please note that if you take Principles of Population Change to fulfill your Core Department requirement, it CANNOT also be counted toward a focal area requirement

1(Provides conceptual understanding of statistical ideas and methods; limited calculations.) Students with a working knowledge of calculus and linear algebra may elect to take the 140.651-654 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV series. This series presents statistical methods for advanced students and requires knowledge of calculus/linear algebra.

2Covers statistical concepts and calculations for data analysis; develops statistical computing skills; 621-624 is the minimum required for doctoral programs in PFRH *Optional

RESEARCH ETHICS REQUIREMENTS- Students are required to take a minimum of 3 units of Research Ethics as well as 550.860, Academic and Research Ethics

Course Number Course Name Units Term

550.860.82 Academic and Research Ethics 0 1

306.665 Research, Ethics and Integrity: US and International Issues 3 3

Choose a minimum of 3 units

306.663 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Services Management 3 4

221.616 or 212.616

Ethics of Public Health Practice in Developing Countries 2 4

306.655 Ethical Issues in Public Health 3 4

CORE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS – Students Must take Life Course and either Principles of Population Change or Demographic Methods for Public Health


Students must take the following

380.604 or 380.604.81

Life Course Perspectives on Health * 4 1

Choose 1

380.600 or 380.600.81

Principles of Population Change** 4 2

380.603 or 380.603.81

Demographic Methods for Public Health

4 2

4 3

QUANTITATIVE REQUIREMENTS- Students must take 340.601 and choose a Statistics Series.


340.601 or 340.601.81

Principles of Epidemiology 5 1

5 3

Statistics-Choose either 140.611-612 or 140.621-623

140.611 or 140.611.81

Statistical Reasoning in Public Health I1 3 1

140.612 or 140.612.81

Statistical Reasoning in Public Health II 3 2

140.621 Statistical Methods in Public Health I2 4 1

140.622 Statistical Methods in Public Health II 4 2

140.623 Statistical Methods in Public Health III 4 3

140.624 Statistical Methods in Public Health IV* 4 4

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MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS –Choose 1 course


380.624 or 380.624.81

Maternal and Child Health Legislation and Programs 4 2

380.665 Family Planning Policies and Programs 4 3

Although several courses offered in other departments may fulfill this requirement, you must petition the Masters Committee with the consent of your advisor to take an alternative .; *Please note that if you take MCH Legislation and Programs or Family Planning Policies and Programs to fulfill your Management requirement, it CANNOT also be counted toward a focal area requirement

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS-Choose 1 course


180.611 Global Environment and Public Health 4 1

180.601.81 Environmental Health (Internet) 5 3

180.629 Environmental and Occupational Health Law and Policy 4 3

180.660 Introductory Principle of Environmental Health 3 3









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PFRH Focal Area Requirements

Students must take a minimum of three required courses from one of the department’s focal areas. The courses fulfilling these

requirements must be taken in addition to any departmental or the school-wide course requirements. The current focal areas

for students include the following:

Adolescent Health

Child Health

Maternal, Fetal and perinatal health

Population and Health

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Women’s Health If a student chooses to complete a secondary focal area, courses may be double counted across primary and secondary focal areas, but they must complete three courses in their primary focal area. Students cannot double count courses for which are taken for the management requirement. In addition to these courses, the department encourages students to select electives from the focal areas to enhance their breadth and depth of a particular focal area. Focal areas are listed in alphabetical order.


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ADOLESCENT HEALTH


Principal Health Concerns (Choose 1)

380.623 Adolescent Health and Development 3 3

380.747 International Adolescent Health 3 4

Population Health Promotion and Health Services and Systems Delivery Strategies ( Choose 1)

380.624 or 380.624.81

Maternal and Child Health Legislation and Programs* 4 2

380.665 Family Planning Policies and Programs* 4 3

380.625 Attitudes, Programs and Policies for Children with Special Healthcare Needs

3 3

Frameworks for Evaluating Principal Health Concerns (Students must take the following)

380.725 The Social Context of Adolescent Health and Development 3 4

Electives:


Principal Health Concerns:

380.720 Masculinity, Sexual Behavior and Health: Adolescence And Beyond 3 2

380.762 HIV Infection in Women, Children and Adolescents 4 4

380.761 or 380.761

Sexually Transmitted Infections in Public Health Practice 4 3

4 4

Population Health Promotion and Health Services and Systems Delivery Strategies

380.747 International Adolescent Health 3 4

380.623 Adolescent Health and Development 3 3

380.771 Understanding International Reproductive Health Policy 3 4

380.761 or 380.761

Sexually Transmitted Infections in Public Health Practice

4 3

4 4

221.640 Children in Crisis 3 4

318.654 Adolescence Crime & Justice 3 3

410.626 Alcohol, Society and Health 3 3

410.657 Community Strategies for Sexual Risk Reduction 3 4

380.760 Clinical Aspects of Reproductive Health 3 3


380.721 Schools and Health 2 4

380.625

Attitudes, Programs and Policies for Children with Special Healthcare Needs

3 3

Frameworks for Evaluating Principal Health Concerns

380.749 Adolescent. Sexual and Reproductive Health 3 4

380.720 Masculinity, Sexual Behavior and Health: Adolescence And Beyond 3 2

318.654 Adolescence, Crime and Justice 3 3


*This course cannot be used to fulfill both the School-wide Management requirement and the Focal Area requirement. You must choose two separate courses; one to fulfill each requirement












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221.627

Issues in the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Low Income Countries

3 3

380.740.81 Nutrition Programs, Policies, Politics in the United States: The Impact on Maternal, Child and Family Health

3 2

380.661 Clinical Aspects of Maternal and Neonatal Health 3 3

380.742 Family Health, Public Health and Policy 3 4

Child Health



223.663 Infectious Diseases and Child Survival 3 3

380.625 Attitudes, Programs & Policies for Children with Special Health Care Needs 3 3

Population Health Promotion and Health Services and Systems Delivery Strategies ( Choose 1)

380.624 or 380.624.81


Frameworks for Evaluating Principal Health Concerns (Students must take the following)

380.642.81 Child Health and Development 3 2

380.641 Prenatal and Infant Growth and Development 4 1

Electives:


Principal Health Concerns

221.640.01 Children in Crisis 3 4

330.640.01 Childhood Victimization 3 4

380.744.81 Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and Child Health 2 1

380.765.81 Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the Health of Women, Infants, and Children

3 4

380.762.81 HIV Infection in Women, Children & Adolescents 4 4

221.627 Issues in the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Low Income Countries

4 2


380.625 Attitudes, Programs & Policies for Children with Special Health Care Needs 3 3

380.740.81 Nutrition Programs, Policies, Politics in the United States: The Impact on Maternal, Child and Family Health

3 2

380.742 Family Health, Public Health and Policy 3 4

380.762.81 HIV Infection in Women, Children and Adolescents 4 4

380.765

Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the Health of Women, Infants, and Children

3 4

221.640.01 Children in Crisis 3 4

223.663 Infectious Diseases and Child Survival 3 3

330.640 Childhood Victimization 3 4

380.721 Schools and Health 2 4


380.661 Clinical Aspects of Maternal and Neonatal Health 3 3



380.623.81 Adolescent Health and Development 3 3

380.641 Prenatal and Infant Growth & Development 3 1

380.744.81 Nutrition and Growth in Maternal and Child Health 2 1

410.752 Children, Media and Health 3 3


































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221.627


3 3

380.661

Clinical Aspects of Maternal and Newborn Health 3 3

Maternal, Fetal and Perinatal Health


Principal Health Concerns (Select the following)

380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology 4 4

Population Health Promotion and Health Services and Systems Delivery Strategies (Choose 1)

380.624 or 380.624.81


Frameworks for Evaluating Principal Health Concerns (Choose 1)

380.641 Prenatal and Infant Growth and Development 3 1

120.620 Fundamentals of Reproductive Biology 3 1

Electives:



380.662

Critiquing the Research Literature in Maternal, Neonatal, and Reproductive Health

4 2


3 4


380.661 Clinical Aspects of Maternal and Newborn Health 3 3


3 4


380.655 Social and Economic Aspects of Human Fertility

4 4

380.662 Critiquing the Research Literature in Maternal, Neonatal, and Reproductive Health

4 2

*This course cannot be used to fulfill both the School-wide Management requirement and the Focal Area requirement. You must choose two separate courses; one to fulfill each requirement.















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Population and Health


Principal Health Concerns ( Choose 1)

380.655 Social and Economic Aspects of Human Fertility 4 4

380.750 Migration & Health Concepts Rates and Relationships 3 3


380.665 Family Planning Policies and Programs* 4 3

221.627


4 2

221.646 Health Systems in Low and Middle Income Countries 2 3

380.624 or 380.624.81



380.655 Social and Economic Aspects of Human Fertility 4 4

380.750

Migration & Health Concepts Rates and Relationships 3 3

380.600 Principles of Population Change* 4 2

380.756 Poverty, Economic Development and Health 4 2

Electives:



380.635

Introduction to Urban Health 3 4

380.664

Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology 4 4

380.765.81

Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the Health of Women, Infants, and Children

3 4

380.767 Couples and Reproductive Health 3 1


221.627


4 2

221.646 Health Systems in Low and Middle Income Countries 2 3

380.624 or 380.624.81


380.760 Clinical Aspects of Reproductive Health 3 3


























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Sexual and Reproductive Health


Principal Health Concerns (Select the following)


Population Health Promotion and Health Services and Systems Delivery (Choose 1)

380.665

Family Planning Policies and Programs* 4 3

380.761 or 380.761.81


4 3

4 4

380.771 Understanding International Reproductive Health Policy 4 4

380.760

Clinical Aspects of Reproductive Health 3 3


120.620

Fundamentals of Reproductive Biology 3 1

380.655. Social and Economic Aspects of Human Fertility 4 4

Electives:



380.662

Critiquing the Research Literature in Maternal, Neonatal, and Reproductive Health

4 2

380.720

Masculinity, Sexual Behavior & Health: Adolescence & Beyond 3 2

380.749

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health 3 4

380.761 or 380.761.81


4 3

4 4

380.762.81 HIV infection in women, children and adolescents 4 4

380.760

Clinical Aspects of reproductive health 3 3

380.623.81 Adolescent Health and Development 3 3


380.624 or 380.624.81


380.667 Women’s Health policy 3 4

380.768.81

Selected topics in women’s health and women’s health policy 4 1

410.657 Community Strategies for Sexual Risk Reduction 3 4



























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Women’s Health



380.666 Women’s Health 3 3

380.668 International Perspectives on Gender Women and Health* 3 3


380.667 Women’s Health Policy 3 4

380.760

Clinical Aspects of Reproductive Health 3 3

Frameworks for Evaluating Principal Health Concerns ( Select the following)

120.620 Reproductive Biology 3 1

Electives:




221.627 Issues in the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Low Income Countries

4 2

380.762.81 HIV Infection in Women, Children & Adolescents 4 4


380.624 or 380.624.81


380.665 Family Planning Programs and Policies 4 3


380.668 International Perspectives on Gender Women and Health* 3 3

380.666 Women’s Health 3 3

380.667 Women’s Health Policy 3 4

380.662 Critiquing the Research Literature in Maternal Neonatal and Reproductive Health

4 2

*Not offered in Academic Year 2014-15

















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Focal Areas Under Development: There are new focal areas currently under development, two of which are shown below. Some courses in these areas are available to students as electives during Academic Year 2014-15. Special studies options available to students in these and other areas as faculty pilot new courses. The department encourages students to take courses from these areas. Updates will be provided during the academic year.

Focal Area Urban Health

Course Number Course Name Units Terms

380.635 Introduction to Urban Health

3 4

221.624.81 Urban Health in Developing Countries

3 4

550.609 Life & Death in Charm City

3 1

180.655 Baltimore Food Systems

4 3

380.605 Tapping into “The Wire”* 3 3

380.756

Poverty, Economic Development & Health 4 2

301.615

Seminar in Health Disparities 3 2

380.750 Migration & Health 3 3

*Not offered in Academic Year 2014-15

Focal Area Family Health

Course Number Course Name Units Terms














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Master’s Essay and Presentation Requirement All Master’s students are required to successfully complete a culminating Master’s Essay and Presentation. Specific information and guidelines for each can be found on pages 8-14, and should be used as a guide for completing both. Registration Requirements for Master’s Essay and Presentation:

380.840 Special Studies and Research in PFRH:

Master’s Essay/Presentation 3-5 units – 7th Term* 3 units – 8th Term

*Students need to take a minimum of 3 units of special studies

MSPH Internship MSPH students are required to complete a two-term field placement/internship experience; minimum of 4 months full-time, or no less than 680 full time work hours. Students must have met the MSPH academic standards in order to proceed to the internship portion of the program. The internship field placement may begin in the summer immediately following the first year in the program. Registration Requirement for the Internship: 380.810 PFRH Field Placement/Internship (16 credits/term – 5th & 6th Terms)

Students who plan to collect or analyze data as part of their internship, should consult the student IRB handbook and the IRB website and discuss related matters with their advisors. Students are expected to be on campus in the 7th & 8th terms of their academic program when they take courses and complete their culminating Master’s Essay and Presentation. Students who wish to extend their internship must petition the Masters Committee for approval. Petition to Extend Internship: Under special circumstances, students wishing to extend their existing internship as a special studies course (380.810) may be granted an extension by the Masters Committee. To be considered for this option, students must first write a formal petition to the Masters Committee before the end of 2nd term of the second year. The petition must have the following points:

The specific objectives of the extension and the

skills that will be gained;

A description about how the extension will

enable the student to attain his/her academic

objectives beyond coursework already completed;

A statement of advisor support; and

A statement indicating the intention to return to

campus for Master’s Presentation and to

complete Master’s Essay in adherence with

MSPH’s program guidelines

Students can email the petition to, Academic Coordinator, with the student’s academic advisor copied on the email. No petition will be approved if it is submitted after the end of the 2nd term. Waivers With approval of their academic advisor, students may request a waiver for PFRH core course or focal area specific requirements if they can provide evidence regarding related work experience or prior coursework which duplicates course offering. A course description and syllabus from the prior course should be submitted with the request. Students requesting a course waiver should identify, in advance, the other course(s) that will be taken in lieu of the required course. The total number of credits required for completion of the degree remains the same. For a full list of Department policies and waivers refer to the General Information Handbook.

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Guidelines for the Master’s Essays and Presentations

Introduction

The Master’s Essay is a requirement in the Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health for students to graduate. The essay is designed to allow students to explore a public health topic of interest related to their academic program. The goal is for students to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired during their academic program to the public health problem or concern. Students should begin thinking about essay topics and format at the end of the first academic year, and should have identified. In addition to the written essay, students each must give a 10-minute public presentation of their essay. Readers: Students must have a minimum of two readers for their essay. To help select readers, the following guidelines must be followed:

The student’s primary reader must be PRFH faculty. The student’s advisor must be one of the readers. The student’s second reader must be JHSPH faculty. A third reader at the agency or organization where the internship took place is required if the student is using project

data or if the essay is used for project purposes. Responsibilities of Students and Readers: Primary reader: The primary reader has the overall responsibility of working with the student on the essay from the outline to the final draft, and the actual presentation. The primary reader also has the option of nominating the student’s essay for a distinction award (discussed on page 17) if the quality of the essay is deemed to be excellent. Students must ensure that they submit outline and essay drafts to the primary reader by the following key dates to ensure timely feedback. These dates are the following:

February 2nd, 2015 or February 1st, 2016 (receipt of student’s essay outline)

February 23rd, 2015 or February 22nd, 2016 (receipt of student’s first draft)

March 23rd, 2015 or March 22nd, 2016 (receipt of student’s final draft for final edits)

April 6th, 2015 or April 5th, 2016 (receipt of student’s final essay with incorporated edits)

April 13th, 2015 or April 12th, 2016 (approval form signed) Secondary reader: The secondary reader provides additional comments to the student about essay drafts. Typically, secondary readers provide their feedback on the second draft of the essay, once students have incorporated comments on the first draft by the primary reader. The student is expected to incorporated feedback from both the primary and secondary reader for the final draft of the essay. Secondary readers must also provide their approval for the final essay. Key dates for a secondary reader are the following:

March 23rd, 2015 or March 22nd, 2016 (receipt of student’s final draft for final edits)

April 6th, 2015 or April 5th, 2016 (receipt of student’s final essay with incorporated edits)

April 13th, 2015 or April 12th, 2016 (approval form signed) Third reader: The third reader may also provide comments on the essay at any stage. If the third reader is outside the department, students are strongly advised to discuss the roles and responsibilities of a third reader. For the purposes of the essay, they should be aware that they do not need to provide final approval for the essay. The essay must meet the standards for the essay of faculty of the school. However, if the student is using data affiliated with the third reader or the third reader’s agency, students should provide drafts of the essay to the third reader and discuss when feedback will be provided to the student from the third reader. Choosing a topic and format for the essay: Many students link the essay topic to their internship experience. For example, students’ work on a literature review or a research project as part of their internship may serve as a basis for developing the essay. Topics must focus on a public health concern or problem but do not need to be within the student’s focal area


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The student and his/her advisor must verify the knowledge and skills required for the selected essay format (see Essay Topic Form); for example, students conducting a systematic literature review for their essay must have taken a related course or work with a primary reader with methodological expertise in systematic reviews. Steps Needed to Complete the Essay Step 1: Identify Readers and Topic Students should identify a primary reader whose research interests and expertise are in the topic area and/or methodology for the essay. Please note that academic advisors must serve as a reader, but need not be the primary reader. Advisors can serve as a useful resource for discussing potential topics of interest and providing referrals to other faculty members in the department whose expertise better matches the proposed topic of the essay. Other resources for identifying a potential primary reader are the academic coordinators, Department’s website, and school faculty directory. Step 2: Discuss roles and responsibilities with readers Once readers have been identified, all students should have a conversation with their readers so that each knows what his/her responsibility is for the essay. This discussion is especially important for readers who are outside our department and especially for third readers. A timeline should also be provided to the readers so that each is aware of when feedback should be provided. In general, readers should have at least a week to provide feedback to the students. Additionally, while not required, the student and readers should discuss whether the essay is published and if so, the order of authors. Separate guidelines regarding authorship will be provided to the students. Step 3: Determine Whether Essay Involves ‘Human Subjects Research’ What is ‘human subjects research’? “Human subjects research’ is broadly defined to include any activity involving humans that seeks to test a hypothesis or answer a scientific question. This activity can include both secondary data analysis and research involving direct contact with subjects. All students who plan to undertake human subjects’ research must have IRB approval before working with human data or samples and/or before contacting human subjects. The JHBSPH IRB Office (http://www.jhsph.edu/irb) is charged with assuring that human subjects research studies conducted in the school comply with internal school policies and external regulations designed to protect human subjects. For the purposes of the Essay, after students have identified the data source(s) for their research, they should complete the online IRB Worksheet to determine the additional steps (if any) needed for securing IRB approval for the essay, or documenting existing approval. For additional questions about the IRB process, please visit: http://www.jhsph.edu/offices-and-services/institutional-review-board/Student_Projects.html

Step 4: Submit the Essay Topic Form After students have selected an essay topic and format, the Essay Topic Form must be completed and signed by the student, academic advisor, and primary reader (if different from the advisor). This form will ensure that a student has the needed skills and knowledge to complete the essay. For example, if a student has decided to conduct an evaluation of a project or a program for the essay, he/she must have either taken the ‘Fundamentals of Program Evaluation’ course or had prior experience conducting an evaluation. Students also must indicate whether IRB approval is needed for the essay. Step 5: Register for 380.840 in PFRH Register for 3 to 5 units of special studies with the student’s academic advisor using course number 380.840 in the 7th term and a maximum of 3 units in the 8th term. Step 6: Submit Outline of Essay to Primary Reader Students must submit the outline of the essay to their primary reader by the required deadline. The outline should contain all major headings and sub-headings of the particular essay format, with bulleted text on the content of each section. Primary readers must have at least 1 week to provide feedback to the student on the outline. Step 7: Submit First Draft of Essay to Primary Reader* Students must submit a complete draft of their essay to the primary reader by the required deadline. The primary reader should ensure that the draft contains all necessary elements of the essay in the standardized formats. Primary readers must provide feedback to the student within 2 weeks of receiving the draft essay. Step 8: Submit Second Draft of Essay to Primary and Secondary Readers Second drafts must be reviewed by both the primary and secondary readers for final edits and recommendations. Both readers should provide feedback to the student within 2 weeks of receiving the second draft. *Students partnering with an organization that is expecting a report may need to have two separate documents in order to meet the expectations of the department’s essay.

https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/PFHS/handbook/Masters%20Students/MSPH%20Essay%20Topic%20Form.doc

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Step 9: Submit Final Draft of Paper to Primary and Secondary Readers for Approval Students must submit the final draft of their essay to both primary and secondary readers for approval and submission to the Academic Office. Both primary and secondary readers must also submit their approval for the essay directly to the Academic Office. Please note that if the essay is not approved by both readers, students may not participate in the oral presentation and may be in jeopardy of not graduating.

Step 10: Oral Presentation of Essay Each student is required to present his/her essay in a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation at a public seminar before the end of the 8th term. The student’s advisor is expected to review draft presentations prior to a practice session. The practice session will be scheduled approximately one week prior to the public seminar. No video clips are allowed in the presentation.

Deadlines

In preparation for the completion of the Master’s essay and presentation, students should contact their advisor and/or their primary reader no later than the 6th term to discuss the essay format of interest to them. Master’s Essays are due early in the 8th Term. Therefore, students should begin to work on their paper no later than 7th term, preferably before the term begins, and complete it early in the 8th term (see deadlines below). Students should begin to consider essay topics and format during their internship. Essays will be presented at a seminar in May, prior to graduation.

Master’s Essay Deadlines 1 or 2 year Master’s Students

Tasks 2014-15 Deadlines 2015-16 Deadlines

Submit one page form to identify essay topic, format and readers

January 26, 2015

January 25, 2016

Register for 380.840 SS/R in PFRH with primary reader January/early February January/early February

If essay is a research report, work with JHBSPH faculty to submit IRB application

February 2, 2015

February 1, 2016

Submit essay outline to 1st reader February 2, 2015 February 1, 2016

Final outline of essay completed February 9, 2015 February 8, 2016

Submit 1st draft of essay to 1st reader February 23, 2015 February 22, 2016

Submit copy of completed essay to 1st and 2nd reader for final edits

March 23, 2015 March 22, 2016

Submit final copy (with 1st and 2nd reader’s revisions incorporated) to both readers

April 6, 2015 April 5, 2016

Submit copy of essay approved by 1st and 2nd reader to Academic Coordinator

April 13, 2015 April 12, 2016

Presentation of essay Mid April through Early May Mid April through Early May

These dates are not guidelines, they are deadlines. Students should plan on being in frequent contact with their advisor and reader during this period of their academic

program.


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General Format for all Essays

1) The essay should be between 15-20 pages in length including tables, but excluding the title page, acknowledgements,

references/bibliography, and appendices. (Note: longer papers will not be accepted.)

2) All essays should have a Title page with: the title of the essay, student’s name, readers (identifying the advisor), and the date. Please see template. You may include an acknowledgments page (does not count toward the total).

3) Typing guidelines:

Standard letter size paper 8 ½ by 11

Double spaced/single sided (can single space block quotations)

Type size no smaller than 11 pt.

1 inch margins all around

Page numbering: title page, acknowledgments, etc., usually not numbered. Others numbered consecutively through to the end of the paper;

Consistent format for all tables, figures, headings, and endnotes and/or bibliography materials. References – APA or AMA Format

Resource material will be provided Essay Formats

The following are the specific guidelines for each essay format. Please note that if a student prefers a format that is different from those specified below, he/she will need approval by his/her advisor and the Director of the Master’s Program.

1) Research Report: this format could be based on

secondary data analysis (more typical) or primary data collection and analysis. Note that IRB approval is needed for this format.

Structured abstract (1 page maximum) o Should include the following headings:

Background, Objective (s) of study, Methods, Results, Conclusions

Introduction (1 to 3 pages) o Why is the topic an important public

health concern/problem? o What is the magnitude of problem and

population affected? o What are the knowledge gaps and how

does the current study fill the gaps?

Methods (2 to 4 pages) *Please see detailed information on page 17

o Study design o Sample/participants o Measures/Topics of interest [for

quantitative analyses, include variable tables that specifies variables and how they are operationalized (e.g., categorical, ordinal, interval); for qualitative analyses, include table with domains and sample questions]

o Data analysis

Results (3 to 6 pages)

Discussion (3 to 5 pages)

References

Tables/figures

2) Analysis of a Public Health Problem or Legislation

Position Paper: both formats examine a public health problem and recommend either a specific intervention strategy or a policy/set of policies for addressing the problem. The analysis of a public health problem format, however, offers solutions and recommendations related to intervention strategies, while a legislation position paper offers solutions and recommendations related to a policy or a set of policies.

Executive summary (2-3 pages) [Should include an Introduction and overview of public health problem and a brief discussion about how the problem could be addressed.]

Statement of the problem (1 page)

Magnitude of problem (1-2 pages)

Causes/determinants of the problem (3 to 5 pages)

Potential solutions/remedies to address problem (3 to 5 pages)

Specific recommendations (2 to 4 pages)

Conclusions (1 page)

References

Tables/figures

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3) Structured Literature Review: this format analyzes an important public health problem by examining the literature published on the problem

Structured abstract (1 page maximum) o Should include the following headings:

Background, Objective (s) of review, Methods, Results, Conclusions

Introduction (1 to 3 pages) o Why is the topic an important public

health problem? o What is the magnitude of problem and

population affected? o What are the knowledge gaps and how

does the current literature review contribute to field or fill the gaps?

Methods (1 to 3 pages)* Please detailed information on page 14

o Databases used o Search criteria o Analytic tables describing literature cited o

Results (3 to 6 pages)

Discussion (3 to 5 pages)

References

Tables/figures

4) Evaluation of a Program/Project: this format involves evaluating/monitoring an existing public health program/project and could include a process evaluation, an outcome evaluation, or an impact evaluation

Introduction (1 to 2 pages)

Description of program/project (1 to 3 pages) o Need (what is the public health problem the

program/project is trying to address?) o Target audiences (what are the

groups/individuals who are targeted for the program/project?)

o Outcomes o Activities of program/project

Objectives of program/project (1 page)

Logic Model of program/project (1 page)

Evaluation Methodology (3 to 6 pages)*Please see information below o Type of evaluation o Indicators o Data collection methods o Sample size o Sampling strategy o Data analysis

Anticipated use of results (2 to 5 pages)

Timetable (1 page)

Information Regarding Methods Section for Research Report, Structured Literature Review and Evaluation of a Program/Project The information included in the Methods section should provide sufficient detail to the reader so that the quality of the study design, sampling methods, data sources, and measures can be clearly evaluated, even if the methods have been reported elsewhere. If the maximum essay length of 20 pages does not permit this level of detail, then students are encouraged to include an appendix (no more than 2 pages) describing additional details about the study methods. This appendix should supplement and not duplicate material already found in the body of the essay. Referring the reader to previous publications about the methods is not adequate.

To view sample essays go to: https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/PFHS/handbook/pfrhessays/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx. Please note that format requirements of essays may have evolved. The sample essays are intended to provide information regarding quality of content. Evaluation Criteria for MSPH Essay Readers

The student demonstrates the ability to successfully complete a cohesive and acceptable essay in the timeframe provided and

applying public health knowledge and skills. The student demonstrates the ability to make appropriate inference(s) and draw logical conclusion(s) to inform the field of public

health. The essay is suitable for publication either in a peer-reviewed journal or an organization/government report

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Honors Student essays that demonstrate excellence, as indicated by both the primary and secondary readers, can be nominated for an honorary ‘distinction’ award if submission deadline is met. Nominations will be accepted from the primary reader. Student essays that receive a distinction award will be selected by the masters committee. Resources/Support for Essays Students who are conducting quantitative analyses for their essays may wish to contact Mark Emerson ([email protected]) for assistance. Students who are conducting literature reviews for their essays may wish to contact Lori Rosman, Public Health Informationist ([email protected]) or Claire Twose, Associate Director, Public Health and Basic Science Information Services ([email protected]). Additional resources for essay writing and preparing oral presentations may be found at: Welch Medical Library.

mailto:[email protected]



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ADDENDUM Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health MSPH Internship Guidelines

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Purpose of Internship

Selection of the Internship Site

Responsibilities

Structure of Internship

Forms Needed for Internship

Confirming Your Internship

Petition to Extend Internship

Work Agreement Form

Plan of Activities Form


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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health

MSPH Internship Guidelines The Purpose of the Internship The internship is an integral part of the Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) Program in the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health. It provides an opportunity for the student to enhance his/her educational experience by integrating the basic understanding of concepts, techniques, and programs developed during the first year of the MSPH academic program with the experience of full time work in an appropriate practice setting, and to successfully complete a specified activity and/or product stated in the field placement goals and objectives. Selection of the Internship Site The student can seek an internship in many different types of health and/or welfare organizations. These may include national and state program offices, nonprofit voluntary organizations, or public as well as private agencies that serve the needs of the population. The internship can be either domestic or international, or both. Internship opportunities can be found by searching through the MSPH Internship site, which consists of all the possible and available internship opportunities. https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/PFHS/mhsinternships/default.aspx?PageView=Shared

Currently, internships on the site are organized first by domestic and international locations, and within each of those categories, are categorized by specific location. If a student has a clear sense of where he/she would like to do his/her internship, he/she can click on the location and see all the various internships associated with that location. If students are less clear about where they would like to be located for their internship(s), another possible starting point would be to look at the Popular Internships list of previous internships that have received positive feedback from students. Feel free to click on these internships to learn more about what students have done in the past. Another way of finding an internship is to speak with faculty who share common interests. Some of our former students have found internships by working on research projects with a faculty member from the School of Public Health or School of Medicine. Getting advice and assistance from an academic advisor is another useful way of finding opportunities for internships. Regardless of how you find your internship, the following minimum criteria should be followed:

The preceptor has the time and inclination to supervise the student to facilitate a meaningful learning and work experience.

The activities and final product are clearly defined.

Adequate support, supplies, and space are provided for the student.

Responsibilities Student The student is expected to take an active part in identifying potential internship opportunities. This is important, as it also prepares students for acquiring skills needed to obtain a job after they graduate. Students should make sure they have resumes and/or curriculum vitae updated; they may also have to write a cover letter to the organization and describe the skills they can offer for a particular organization; and finally they should have a high level of professionalism when communicating with potential preceptors and discussing the potential scopes of work for the internship. During the course of obtaining and working on the internship, the student needs to be in regular contact with his/her faculty advisor. It would also be necessary to inform both the Internship Coordinator and the MSPH Academic Coordinator (Jamie L. Haines) about the plans a student has for securing an internship. Upon completion of the internship, each student shall prepare a brief, but concise, evaluation of the internship. The student evaluation form can be found at the following website: https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/PFHS/mhsinternships/Internship%20Documents/Internship_studentreport%202012_13.pdf If a student plans to either analyze or collect data as part of the internship, please consult the Student IRB Handbook and discuss related matters with their advisors. Preceptor The preceptor supervises the student’s progress in completing all goals, objectives, and associated activities throughout the internship. In addition, the preceptor needs to be available to meet with the student on a regular basis and, when necessary, advise the MSPH Program Director of any problems that arise. The preceptor is required to submit an evaluation of the

https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/PFHS/mhsinternships/default.aspx?PageView=Shared

https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/PFHS/mhsinternships/Internship%20Documents/Internship_studentreport%202012_13.pdf

http://www.jhsph.edu/irb/_PDF/Student%20Manual_V8_18Jun09_Final.pdf


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student’s performance at the completion of the internship. A copy of the Preceptor Evaluation Form can be found on the following website: https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/PFHS/mhsinternships/Internship%20Documents/Preceptor%20Evaluation%202011_12.doc Faculty Advisor

The faculty advisor may be the primary contact to help identify potential internship sites. Other faculty and the Academic Coordinator are also available to consult on additional recommendations. The faculty advisor should approve the decision as to the most appropriate internship experience for his/her advisee. The advisor confers as needed with both the student and the preceptor during the internship.

PFRH Internship Coordinator

The PFRH Internship Coordinator, is available to discuss the type of internship the student is interested in attaining and to help locate appropriate internship opportunities. Meeting with the internship coordinator is particularly important if the student’s faculty advisor does not have the appropriate contacts within the student’s area of interest. In addition, the internship coordinator can assist the student in completing the necessary paperwork and advise the student of outside funding sources and deadlines.

Structure of the Internship Timing and Hour

The internship usually begins after May of any given calendar year and should be completed on or before the end of the 2nd term of the same year, however, the internship may extend beyond this date. The duration of the internship is expected to be a minimum of four (4) months or 680 full time work hours. This time includes any holidays which are normally observed by the internship sponsor. In order to comply with the School’s academic calendar, a four-month internship should begin no later than August 1st. If the internship is outside the U.S., a “Graduate Student Study Release” form must be completed and submitted to the Academic Coordinator. The form can be found at:

http://www.jhsph.edu/student_affairs/TravelAbroad.html

Compensation

The student is expected to function as a productive staff member throughout the internship. Therefore, it is considered to be equitable for the student to be properly compensated for his/her contribution in the form of a salary, stipend, or other such financial support. However, not all internships are paid positions.

Process

The process of arranging the internship will vary per student, however, the arrangements will be considered formalized when:

A Work Agreement has been completed and signed by the student and preceptor.

All arrangements associated with compensation have been agreed upon by all of the principals, and contracts pursuant thereto have been completed and filed with the proper financial offices and officers involved.

Forms needed for internship All of the forms that are required to do the internship can be found at: https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/PFHS/mhsinternships/default.aspx?PageView=Shared. These include: Student forms:

Work agreement (need a signature from preceptor as well) (see end of this document)

Student report (this needs to be completed after each internship) Preceptor form:

Preceptor evaluation

https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/PFHS/mhsinternships/Internship%20Documents/Preceptor%20Evaluation%202011_12.doc

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The Work Agreement The work agreement is the one form that is needed to confirm an internship. The work agreement consists of several important pieces of information, such as the student’s contact information, the contact information of the preceptor, and a list of tasks (referred to as ‘work objectives’) that the student is expected to perform as part of the internship. It is important that students think carefully about what to put down as work objectives, keeping in mind feasibility and realistic expectations. The table below illustrates examples of “good” work objectives and work objectives that may need to be rephrased:

“Good” work objectives “Bad” work objectives

Assist in the development of field guides (20%) Complete data collection activities (30%)

Contribute to the writing of the baseline report (33%) Write manuscripts based on analyzed data (30%)

Assist in data analysis by entering and cleaning data (25%) and performing univariate and bivariate analyses (40%)

Conduct all data analyses for the project (25%)

The “good” work objectives specify realistic objectives that are feasible within the time frame of a typical internship. They also don’t over-commit students on a certain task, unlike those found under the ‘bad’ work objectives. Avoid using terms and phrases such as ‘complete all’ or ‘conduct all’ – as these phrases may create unrealistic expectations, and if these expectations aren’t met, it can also result in poor evaluations. It’s also important to make sure that the percentage of time on a given objective is also realistic; under the “bad” work agreements, all of those tasks can be very time-consuming, and only having a small portion of your time spent on those can also result in objectives not being able to be met. To ensure the work agreement is realistic and feasible, students are expected to discuss their work agreements with their advisors and/or the academic coordinators, as well as the Internship Coordinator. Confirming Your Internship

If you are considering more than one opportunity, inform the contact person at each site as to when you will let them know of your decision; there may be others waiting for the same opportunity.

After you have informed a project that you have decided not to work with them, send a letter thanking them for their time. After all, if your first choice falls through for some reason, you may have another option.

Send a letter also to those with whom you will be working thanking them for their time, conveying your enthusiasm for their internship offer, and indicating that you will speak with your advisor and will be in touch with them about the next steps in setting up the internship.

After speaking with your advisor, send a letter to your preceptor reviewing the steps in finalizing the internship. The next step is theirs. It is helpful to include the Plan of Activities form on which the contact person can list the work objectives and the amount of time that you will spend on each. If you are very clear on these objectives, you may draft them and indicate in the letter that you are sending a draft for their review and for suggesting any changes. If not, you may send a sample form so they know what you are looking for. The objective here is not to cause the contact person a lot of extra work, but to make sure both intern and preceptor have the same understanding. This up-front negotiation with written confirmation avoids problems “down the road.” This kind of approach also demonstrates that you are a person who is well organized, focused, and follows through on tasks.

This letter can include a draft of your objectives for the internship. Sharing these will avoid misunderstanding of what you wish to contribute, and how you expect to benefit from this experience.

The letter should include a writing sample (if applicable), if you have not yet provided one, and a detailed description of the MSPH Internship, including Preceptor Evaluation Guidelines for the MSPH internship.

In addition a Work Agreement form must be completed on which you and the preceptor will sign off on the plan (sometimes called a “contract”). You will develop an official contract for payment purposes, as required by the project. When the work objectives have been completed and agreed upon, prepare and sign 2 copies of the Work Agreement, and send them to the preceptor for signature. The preceptor should retain one copy and the other copy must be sent to Jamie L. Haines, via email, [email protected] or fax (410)-955-2303 for your file.

If you sign a contract with an organization, that is official documentation that you have agreed on the scope of work with that organization, and, therefore, must abide with the terms of that contract. If you are not sure about signing such a document, it is critical that you speak to either your academic advisor, the Director of the MSPH program, the MSPH Academic Coordinator, or the Internship Coordinator for further assistance.



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During the internship

Maintain regular contact with your faculty advisor. He/she is a valuable resource for information, guidance and “bugging” you on the progress of your paper.

Your advisor should also maintain contact with your preceptor to keep informed on project activities. Conference calls can easily be arranged for short “update” meetings between you, your preceptor, and advisor.

If you are having difficulties with your internship it is important to express your concerns to either your faculty advisor or internship coordinator, Dr. Kristin Mmari. This can help make your internship a successful and positive experience.

If you are offered an extension for your internship that would go past winter break you must petition the MSPH Committee for an extension (see the Petition to Extend Internship Policy)

After the internship

Please share your experiences in identifying an internship and the actual work experience. It will be valuable information for other students.

Complete an Internship Report NOTE: MSPH internship forms and other information can be found at: https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/PFHS/mhsinternships/default.aspx?PageView=Shared For more information about the MSPH internship program, please contact: Jamie L. Haines Academic Program Coordinator Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 615 N. Wolfe Street, E4034 Baltimore, MD 21205 Phone: 410-955-1116 Fax: 410-955-2303 E-mail: [email protected]




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Petition to Extend Internship Under special circumstances, students wishing to extend their existing internship as a special studies course (380.810) may be granted an extension by the MSPH Committee. To be considered, students must first write a formal petition to the MSPH committee by the last day of classes in 2nd term of the second year. The petition must have the following points:

A description about how the extension would enable the student to attain his/her academic objectives beyond

coursework already completed;

The specific objectives of the extension and the skills that will be gained;

An indication of advisor support; and

A statement indicating the intention to return to campus for MSPH Presentation and to complete MSPH Essay in

adherence with MSPH program guidelines

Students can email the petition to Jamie L. Haines ([email protected]) with the student’s academic advisor copied on the email.



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WORK AGREEMENT

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH (MSPH) INTERNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION, FAMILY & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF

PUBLIC HEALTH 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205

410-955-1116 Student’s Name: Student’s Faculty Advisor: Agency and Address: Student’s Contact Information during Placement: Telephone #: E-Mail: Fax #: Primary Preceptor’s Name: Preceptor’s Title and Contact Information: Telephone #: E-mail: Fax #: Inclusive Dates of Placement: Student’s Weekly Work Schedule (days/hours): Specific Work Objectives (preferably measurable):

Please Complete the Plan of Activities form and identify objectives and % of time for each activity. Also, please attach job description as appropriate.


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COMPENSATION: ALL NEGOTIATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS PERTAINING TO A MONETARY AWARD FOR THE STUDENT INTERN MENTIONED ABOVE SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN BETWEEN THE STUDENT AND THE SPONSORING AGENCY WITH THE CONSULTATION AND ADVICE OF THE FACULTY ADVISOR AND MSPH PROGRAM DIRECTOR. ANY AWARD IN THE FORM OF FINANCIAL REMUNERATION IS DISCREET AND HELD IN CONFIDENCE BY THE AFOREMENTIONED PRINCIPALS. A. Statement of the Student: I have participated in negotiating and writing this work agreement and with my signature certify that it is consistent with my field placement objectives. I will make every effort to fulfill these objectives during my field placement. ___________________________________________ Student Signature/Date B. Statement of the Agency Preceptor: I have participated in negotiating and writing this work agreement and with my signature certify that it accurately represents my expectations of the student. I further agree to arrange space and support services for the student, meet at least once every two weeks with the student, communicate with the faculty advisor at least once a month, and submit a written evaluation of the student within two weeks after the placement ends. ____________________________________________ Preceptor Signature/Date Please note that during the course of the placement, this agreement may be amended, in writing, with the prior approval of the student, preceptor, and faculty advisor.

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