Degree Programs
Master of Health
Administration
Master of
Public Health Program
Doctor
of Public Health Program
Dual Degrees
Degree Plan Forms
Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) Program see curriculumThe master of health administration program is designed to prepare students with competencies needed to assume management positions in health services organizations throughout the world. The 60 credit hour program is designed for aspiring and committed professionals who are interested in careers in health services administration in such settings as hospitals, managed care organizations, medical group practices, ambulatory, long-term care, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms, government agencies, for profit, and nonprofit sector organizations.Emphasis is placed on theoretical bases in three areas: organization and operations, economics and finance, and policy analysis. Through an internship and a final integrative experience, students are asked to incorporate, synthesize, and apply their knowledge within both an operational and a community context. The result is an organizational perspective that encourages students to integrate knowledge from a range of management disciplines while emphasizing accountability for effective performance.
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Program see brochure
Concentrations: Biostatistics / Clinical Research / Community Health / Environmental Health / Epidemiology / Health Management / Health Policy / Occupational Health Practice / Social and Behavioral Sciences
The goal of the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program is to prepare students to be effective public health professionals. Public health professionals work in a variety of organizations and agencies to contribute the common aim of promoting and protecting health in human populations. Students in the M.P.H. program elect a concentration in one of eleven areas. The areas of concentration include biostatistics, clinical research, community health, environmental health, epidemiology, health management, health policy, occupational health practice and social and behavioral sciences.
Department
of Biostatistics
Karan
Singh, Ph.D., Department Chair
817-735-2173, ksingh@hsc.unt.edu
Biostatistics see curriculum
The biostatistics concentration is
intended for students wishing to pursue careers in local, state, and federal
health agencies; health and medical centers; research institutions; health and
pharmaceutical industries. The M.P.H. degree in biostatistics is a professional
degree that is designed to train students in data management, statistical
analysis, interpretation, and presentation of analytical results using computing
technology. The courses in the program emphasize the methodology and procedures
of statistical analysis and research designs. In addition to a wide variety of
exciting applications, there are excellent career opportunities in
biostatistics. Applicants to this program are expected to have a background in
college algebra and calculus.
Clinical Research see
curriculum
The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in
clinical research is primarily designed for those who are currently working in
the health care professions. The program is for professionals who wish to
prepare for roles in clinical research, health care research, medical database
management, or statistical consulting in medical or public health settings. The
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) is oriented toward applied clinical research,
outcome measurement, and applied biostatistics.
Department of
Environmental and Occupational Health
Eric
Johnson, Ph.D., Department Chair
817-735-2362, ejohnson@hsc.unt.edu
Environmental Health see
curriculum
The environmental health concentration
accommodates students with various backgrounds and interests, who desire careers
related to the environmental aspects of public health. Specifically, this area
of concentration provides the expertise and experience to analyze, monitor,
interpret and mitigate the effects of chemical and physical contaminants, and
microbial pathogens in water, air, soil, and food on public health. It prepares
students in the M.P.H. program for technical and administrative jobs in the
governmental and private sectors.
Occupational Health Practice see curriculum
The occupational health practice
concentration is intended for students interested in applied occupational health
program design, development and management. This concentration is not a clinical
or medical program. Graduates will be prepared to practice occupational health
in a variety of settings with a multidisciplinary approach to the design,
implementation, management, and evaluation of occupational health programs and
services. The occupational health practice concentration is primarily designed
for those individuals who are currently working in an occupational setting, who
requires an M.P.H. for eligibility for board certification or for those who are
interested in exploring the science of occupational health. The program is for
individuals who wish to augment, enhance, or expand their current training or
who wish to prepare for roles in occupational health, including, but not limited
to, the following areas: safety professionals, industrial hygienists, health
practitioners (physicians, nurses, physician assistants) and human resource
personnel (program management and procurement). This concentration is also
designed for public health or occupational health professionals who wish to
become knowledgeable in occupational health research, occupational health data
management, and applied occupational health programs or management.
Department of
Epidemiology
Eric
Johnson, Ph.D., Department Chair
817-735-5029, ejohnson@hsc.unt.edu
Epidemiology see
curriculum
The
epidemiology concentration is designed for students seeking to acquire skills in
the fundamental methods of disease investigation and prevention in large
populations. Concentration courses emphasize basic and advanced epidemiologic
principles and their application to current problems in public health and
related disciplines. Students in the epidemiology concentration are expected to
use appropriate methods to plan, implement, and conduct epidemiologic research.
Students are also expected to critically evaluate research methodology to assess
validity and potential sources of bias. Skills in computer use and statistics
acquired in the public health program are used to analyze, interpret, and
disseminate the results of epidemiologic investigations.
Department
of Health Management and Policy
Peter
Hilsenrath, Ph.D., Interim Department Chair
817-735-2242, philsenr@hsc.unt.edu
Health Management see
curriculum
The health management concentration is designed to
prepare students with competencies needed for careers in health management. The
curriculum addresses health systems, quantitative methods, health economics and
finance, managed care, and other areas central to management in both private and
public sectors. The concentration provides instruction in professional
competencies commonly found in schools of business, management, or public
administration.
Health Policy see
curriculum
The health policy concentration is designed to
prepare students with competencies needed for careers in health policy analysis
and policy development. The curriculum addresses health systems, quantitative
methods, health economics and finance, managed care, state and national policy,
and health law. The concentration provides instruction in professional
competencies commonly found in schools of public administration and public
policy.
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Harvey
Brenner, Ph.D., Department Chair
817-735-2371, hbrenner@hsc.unt.edu
Community Health see
curriculum
The community health concentration prepares
professionals from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds and interests (e.g.,
medicine, nursing, allied health, social work, social sciences, psychology,
dentistry, physician assistant, health education, nutrition, etc.) to assume
public health positions. The community health concentration uses a
multidisciplinary approach and focuses on social, cultural, political, and
economic factors that influence health status and health-related behaviors of
individuals. The community health concentration emphasizes the role of social,
economic, cultural, and behavioral factors in disease prevention, promotion of
health, vulnerability to disease, and interaction with health care systems. The
curriculum concentrates on strategies for the promotion of health and the
prevention of disease in populations through public health policy and
interventions in the context of social structure, community, family, and health
care systems. Traditionally, program graduates have assumed positions in public
health as well as both public and private health care.
Social and Behavioral Sciences see
curriculum
The social and behavioral sciences concentration
is designed to develop familiarity with basic theories, methodologies, and
applications in sociology, anthropology, and psychology that influence our
understanding of health and health behaviors. This multidisciplinary approach
focuses on health problems of the principal population groups in the United
States and the global community with a significant emphasis on empirical
research methods and population and interpersonal dynamics as a basis for
illuminating the socio-cultural, economic, political, and personal factors that
influence the distribution of health and healthcare.
Doctor in Public Health
(Dr.PH.) Program
Concentrations: Biostatistics / Epidemiology / Health Management and Policy / Social and Behavioral
Sciences
The Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) degree in Public Health Practice is an
indication of distinguished scholarly accomplishment and practice in the
professional field of public health. The goal of the Dr.P.H. program is to
prepare students for leadership roles in the professional practice of public
health in governmental, private and not-for-profit organizations. Enrollment
into the program is limited to applicants who have satisfactorily completed an
M.P.H. degree or equivalent prerequisite requirements. Preference may be given
to those with professional public health work experience. Students in the
Dr.P.H. program elect an area of concentration in biostatistics, epidemiology,
health management and policy, or social and behavioral sciences.
Department
of Biostatistics
Karan
Singh, Ph.D., Department Chair
817-735-2173, ksingh@hsc.unt.edu
Biostatistics see curriculum
This concentration is
designed for health professionals who would like to become leaders in public
health, especially in biostatistics and related areas. The Department of
Biostatistics coordinates the concentration. Graduates will be able to develop
their careers in academia, public health institutions, or healthcare facilities.
The graduate of the concentration will understand public health policies and
practices, will identify key elements of quantitative nature for
decision-making, and will be able to plan and evaluate health systems and public
health programs by using biostatistical methodology. The student will also have
the opportunity to learn about community health measurements, as well as the
design and management of health data systems. The concentration provides the
expertise and experience to plan, develop, and evaluate public health programs.
The student will also gain biostatistical knowledge and skills to be able to
plan and conduct applied biostatistical research as an independent researcher or
member of research teams in public health and other biomedical sciences that use
experimental and observational techniques. A doctoral dissertation for the
concentration is required, providing the opportunity to apply the knowledge
gained during coursework and other academic activities. The dissertation is
expected to analyze and propose solutions to a problem with implications for
public health practice, often by translating and applying new theoretical and
technical advances to current problems in public health. The graduate of this
program can undertake professional, managerial or leadership position in
governmental or private institutions such as public health departments, academic
settings such as schools of public health, epidemiologic research institutions,
hospitals and other medical facilities, health care, and pharmaceutical
companies.
Department of
Epidemiology
Eric
Johnson, Ph.D., Department Chair
817-735-5029, ejohnson@hsc.unt.edu
Epidemiology see curriculum
This concentration is
designed for health professionals who would like to become leaders in public
health, specifically in epidemiology and other related areas. The Department of
Epidemiology coordinates this concentration. Graduates will be able to develop
their careers in academia, public health institutions or health-care facilities.
They will understand public health policies and practices, identify key elements
for decision-making, and be able to plan and evaluate health systems and public
health programs by using epidemiologic methodology. This concentration provides
the expertise and experience to plan, develop, and evaluate epidemiologic
surveillance systems. Students will also gain the epidemiologic knowledge and
skills to be able to plan and conduct applied epidemiologic research as
independent researchers or as members of research teams. A doctoral dissertation
is required providing the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained during
coursework and other academic activities. The dissertation is expected to
analyze and propose solutions to a problem with implications for public health
practice, often by translating and applying new theoretical and technical
advances to current problems in public health. Graduates of this program will be
able to undertake professional, managerial or leadership positions in public
health departments or academic settings, such as schools of public health,
epidemiologic research institutions, hospitals or other medical facilities.
Department
of Health Management and Policy
Peter
Hilsenrath, Ph.D., Interim Department Chair
817-735-2242, philsenr@hsc.unt.edu
Health Management and Policy see curriculum
This concentration is designed for
health professionals who want to become leaders in health management and policy
in the public and private, for-profit and not-for-profit, health sectors. The
Department of Health Management and Policy coordinates this concentration. The
graduate of this program will understand and apply skills relevant to health
policy development and analysis, management practices, and health services
research. Two research papers and a dissertation will provide the opportunity to
apply the knowledge and skills gained during coursework and a residency
practice. The dissertation is expected to analyze and propose solutions to
health management or policy problems by applying new theoretical or analytic
advances to current problems in health care. Graduates will be able to start or
develop their careers in state or federal government health programs, academia,
or health care provider organizations.
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Harvey
Brenner, Ph.D., Department Chair
817-735-2371, hbrenner@hsc.unt.edu
Social and Behavioral Sciences see curriculum
The concentration in
social and behavioral sciences in public health is designed for social and
health professionals that want to prepare themselves in research, teaching and
public health practice, and other leadership positions involving the design,
development and evaluation of public health programs, as well as application of
social and behavioral sciences to the development of intervention strategies for
health promotion and disease prevention. The first part of the coursework
training is focused on the core knowledge of public health, development of
leadership skills, and the study of ethical and economic issues in public
health. The concentration courses include quantitative and qualitative research
methods as applied to social and behavioral sciences in public health. The
program also relies on theoretical perspectives in sociology and psychology.
Students may also further develop their training in medical anthropology, health
education, latino health, community health, social marketing and health
communication by taking further elective coursework and research. One research
paper and a dissertation will provide the opportunity to apply the knowledge and
skills gained during coursework and a residency practice. Graduates will be able
to develop their careers in state or federal government health programs,
academia, or health care provider organizations.
Dual Degree
Programs
D.O./M.P.H.
Doctor of Osteopathis
Medicine/Master in Public Health
M.S./M.P.H. Master in Science-Applied Anthropology/Master in
Public Health-Health Management & Policy
M.S.N./M.P.H. Masters of Science in Nursing/Masters in Public Health-Community
Health
The UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health offers three dual degree programs: M.S.N./M.P.H. in Health Management & Policy, M.S. in Applied Anthropology/M.P.H. in Community Health, and the D.O./M.P.H.. The students in these programs are evaluated and admitted separately to each school and must meet all requirements for each degree separately. Admission to one program does not assure admission to the other. Students completing a dual degree program receive diplomas and transcripts from each of the participating schools. Thus, they are not joint degree programs where one diploma lists both schools, but rather dual degree programs.
In each of the following programs, students must complete the M.P.H. core
curriculum, which includes a course in biostatistics, epidemiology,
environmental health, health management and policy and social and behavioral
sciences. With the use of transfer credit and dual credit, students are required
to complete 45 semester credit hours, which includes 3 SCH of practice
experience and 6 semester credit hours of a culminating experience (thesis or
non-thesis option).
D.O./M.P.H. Dual Degree see
curriculum
The primary goal of the D.O./M.P.H.
program is to provide clinical professionals with specialized public health
training to develop, integrate, and apply culturally competent social,
psychological, and biomedical approaches to the promotion and preservation of
health. Physicians with training in public health may work in a wide range of
positions in public, private, or academic settings. The M.P.H. degree offers the
physician a significant advantage when seeking jobs which involve planning and
managing health systems, performing clinical research, determining the causes of
disease, or planning and implementing disease control strategies. Physicians
with the M.P.H. degree work in health departments, federal agencies, managed
care and other health provider organizations, schools of public health and
medicine, in the private practice arena, and in many other federal and
international agencies. See Powerpoint
Presentation
Combining the two degrees, medicine and public
health:
- fosters a better appreciation of the interplay between community factors and individual behaviors on the health status of patients;
- creates a better understanding of the basis of treatment and treatment outcomes for individual patients; and
- provides an understanding of the delivery of health services, including
the economic and legal aspects.
M.S. in Applied Anthropology/M.P.H. in Community Health
The School of Public Health and
the Department of
Anthropology at the University of North Texas have developed a cooperative
agreement that allows students to pursue the M.P.H. and a graduate degree in
anthropology. The dual degree program in Applied Anthropology and Public Health
offers an opportunity to strengthen collaboration in public health, anthropology
and social science research and practice. Medical anthropology is a field that
uses anthropological theories as a framework to understand public health issues.
Its emphasis on social and cultural influences on health, illness, and healing
are central to the shared goals of improving health and social justice to
eliminate local and global disparities. This program prepares students for
careers in research, public health, and public policy planning relating to
health and health care in the U.S. or in an international setting. Students
pursuing an M.S. in Applied Anthropology may count their approved concentration
courses in public health as part of their major field in anthropology. Dual degree
MS/MPH requirements.
M.S.N./M.P.H. in Health Management & Policy
The M.P.H./M.S.N. i s a cooperative program offered by the
University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health and the
University of Texas
at Arlington School of Nursing (UTA-SON). The Health Management & Policy
concentration is oriented toward nursing professionals who want to supplement
their training with practical public health experience specifically geared
toward management and policy.
Thirty (30) SCH are completed within the
School of Public Health and fifteen (15) SCH will be transferred in from the
M.S.N. curriculum as dual credit coursework. The M.P.H. curriculum consists of
four components. These include: (1) the core masters curriculum which provides
knowledge, skills and experience in the area of public health; (2) the
departmental/concentration curriculum which provides knowledge, skills and
experience in the area of health management and policy; 3) the practicum which
allows the student to apply their knowledge in the field of health management
and policy in a public health setting; and 4) the culminating experience of
Thesis or Capstone/Professional Report in the concentration area which provides
an in-depth research opportunity for nursing professionals in the field of
health management and policy.
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