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Public Health (DPH)

New York University
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Program Overview

Public Health (DPH)

Overview

The DrPH is the highest professional degree in public health. The goal of our DrPH program is to develop transformative leaders in public health practice who can collaborate with diverse partners across settings and sectors, synthesize knowledge, and generate practice-based evidence. Our program focuses on training innovative leaders who will develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based programs and policies to address global public health issues, framed by a health equity lens. Students are trained by an interdisciplinary faculty with expertise in research and practice, and they benefit from NYU’s location in New York City and an expansive global network.


Program Description

GPH uses an interdisciplinary approach in its DrPH curriculum, with training in the areas of data and analysis; leadership, management, and governance; policy and programs; and education and workforce development. The GPH program has a specialized focus on communication, collaboration, leadership, implementation science, and ethics.


A total of 42 credit hours is required for the DrPH, including 15 credits of electives. Students are expected to complete the degree within four to seven years, depending on previous academic coursework in public health, and whether the student is registered on a full-time or part-time basis.


GPH strongly believes in the importance of faculty mentoring. Early in the first semester, each DrPH student will be assigned a faculty mentor, based on areas of common interest. The faculty mentor will help the student with selecting relevant electives and developing a plan with recommendations regarding an advanced applied practice experience, qualifying exam preparation, dissertation focus, and other academic issues. Faculty mentors will also help students network with other NYU faculty and with health professionals working in the field.


In addition to faculty mentors, the program will provide coaching to every candidate, helping students develop hands-on leadership and professional skills under the guidance of experienced public health professionals.


Admissions

We welcome applications from candidates with an MPH or other relevant graduate degree (e.g., in epidemiology, medicine, nursing, social work, or public administration). Students entering the program with a graduate degree other than an MPH are required to complete the five pre-requisite courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and management, environmental health, and social and behavioral science, before matriculating into the program.


The GRE is not required nor considered as part of your application.


All applicants are required to submit the following:


  • SOPHAS application form, select DrPH in Global Health from the list of active NYU GPH programs
  • Official transcripts from each institution attended (or an evaluation of your credentials if you graduated from a foreign institution)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • English language proficiency exam (TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic) results for all applicants whose native language is not English and who did not receive the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

Program Requirements

Prerequisites

Students admitted with a graduate degree other than an MPH must complete some or all of the six (6) public health pre-requisite courses over the summer prior to starting the required DrPH coursework. It is strongly suggested that students complete these pre-requisite courses prior to matriculation in the fall. If the student cannot complete these courses in the summer, the student may be required to take a heavier course load in Year One. The pre-requisite courses are as follows:


  • GPH-GU 2106: Epidemiology (3 credits)
  • GPH-GU 2110: Health Care Policy (2 credits)
  • GPH-GU 2112: Public Health Management and Leadership (2 credits)
  • GPH-GU 2140: Global Issues in Social & Behavioral Health (3 credits)
  • GPH-GU 2153: Global Environmental Health (3 credits)
  • GPH-GU 2995: Biostatistics for Public Health (3 credits)

Degree Requirements

Course List:


  • Required Courses:
    • GPH-GU 1230: Advanced Introduction to Public Health Ethics (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 5320: Data Utilization in Public Health Practice (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3215: DrPH Dissertation Preparation (1 credit)
    • GPH-GU 3030: DrPH Leadership Seminar I (1.5 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3035: DrPH Leadership Seminar II (1.5 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3045: DrPH Leadership Seminar III (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3185: Health Services and Policy Research (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3031: Introduction to Global Health (2 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3050: Methods in Community Health Research (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3234: Designing Innovative Behavioral Interventions for Public Health Impact (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3347: Tackling Global Health Disparities through Implementation (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3240: Organizational Theory and Behavior in Health Care (3 credits)
  • Electives: Select 12 elective credits in consultation with a faculty mentor

Additional Program Requirements

  • Instructional design workshops (online)
  • Instructional design project
  • CDC Crisis & Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) Training (online)
  • 200 hours of an Applied Practice Experience, developed in consultation with the faculty mentor
  • Qualifying examination (AAPE Defense)
  • Dissertation

Sample Plan of Study

Prerequisites

Students without an MPH must complete the following prerequisites courses before beginning Year 1 of the program in consultation with their faculty advisor:


  • GPH-GU 2106: Epidemiology (3 credits)
  • GPH-GU 2110: Health Care Policy (2 credits)
  • GPH-GU 2112: Public Health Management and Leadership (2 credits)
  • GPH-GU 2140: Global Issues in Social & Behavioral Health (3 credits)
  • GPH-GU 2153: Global Environmental Health (3 credits)
  • GPH-GU 2995: Biostatistics for Public Health (3 credits)

Full-Time Sequence

Full-time students choose between two sequences:


Full-time Sequence A
  • 1st Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3030: DrPH Leadership Seminar I (1.5 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3347: Tackling Global Health Disparities through Implementation (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 5320: Data Utilization in Public Health Practice (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3031: Introduction to Global Health (2 credits)
  • 2nd Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3035: DrPH Leadership Seminar II (1.5 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3110: Advanced Public Health Policy & Management (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3050: Methods in Community Health Research (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 5170: Introduction to Public Health (0 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 3rd Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 1230: Advanced Introduction to Public Health Ethics (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 4th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3234: Designing Innovative Behavioral Interventions for Public Health Impact (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3240: Organizational Theory and Behavior in Health Care (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 5th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3215: DrPH Dissertation Preparation (1 credit)
    • GPH-GU 3045: DrPH Leadership Seminar III (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 6th Semester/Term:
    • Advanced Applied Practice Experience planning and approval (non-course requirement)
  • 7th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (0 credits)
    • Complete qualifying exam, dissertation proposal preparation, dissertation research
  • 8th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (0 credits)
    • Dissertation defense
Full-time Sequence B
  • 1st Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3030: DrPH Leadership Seminar I (1.5 credits)
    • GPH-GU 5320: Data Utilization in Public Health Practice (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3185: Health Services and Policy Research (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3031: Introduction to Global Health (2 credits)
  • 2nd Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3035: DrPH Leadership Seminar II (1.5 credits)
    • GPH-GU 2135: Dissemination and Implementation Science in Health Care and Public Health (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3050: Methods in Community Health Research (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 5170: Introduction to Public Health (0 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 3rd Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 1230: Advanced Introduction to Public Health Ethics (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 4th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3234: Designing Innovative Behavioral Interventions for Public Health Impact (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3240: Organizational Theory and Behavior in Health Care (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 5th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3215: DrPH Dissertation Preparation (1 credit)
    • GPH-GU 3045: DrPH Leadership Seminar III (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 6th Semester/Term:
    • Advanced Applied Practice Experience planning and approval (non-course requirement)
  • 7th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (0 credits)
    • Complete qualifying exam, dissertation proposal preparation, dissertation research
  • 8th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (0 credits)
    • Dissertation defense

Part-Time Sequence

Part-time students choose between two sequences:


Part-time Sequence A
  • 1st Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3030: DrPH Leadership Seminar I (1.5 credits)
    • GPH-GU 5320: Data Utilization in Public Health Practice (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3347: Tackling Global Health Disparities through Implementation (3 credits)
  • 2nd Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3035: DrPH Leadership Seminar II (1.5 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3110: Advanced Public Health Policy & Management (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 5170: Introduction to Public Health (0 credits)
  • 3rd Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 1230: Advanced Introduction to Public Health Ethics (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 4th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3240: Organizational Theory and Behavior in Health Care (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3031: Introduction to Global Health (2 credits)
  • 5th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3050: Methods in Community Health Research (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 6th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3234: Designing Innovative Behavioral Interventions for Public Health Impact (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 7th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3045: DrPH Leadership Seminar III (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 8th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (0 credits)
    • Advanced Applied Practice Experience planning and approval (non-course requirement)
  • 9th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3215: DrPH Dissertation Preparation (Complete qualifying exam) (1 credit)
  • 10th Semester/Term:
    • Dissertation proposal preparation
  • 11th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (Dissertation proposal defense) (0 credits)
  • 12th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (Dissertation research continued) (0 credits)
  • 13th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (Dissertation research continued) (0 credits)
  • 14th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (Dissertation defense) (0 credits)
Part-time Sequence B
  • 1st Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3030: DrPH Leadership Seminar I (1.5 credits)
    • GPH-GU 5320: Data Utilization in Public Health Practice (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3185: Health Services and Policy Research (3 credits)
  • 2nd Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3035: DrPH Leadership Seminar II (1.5 credits)
    • GPH-GU 2135: Dissemination and Implementation Science in Health Care and Public Health (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 5170: Introduction to Public Health (0 credits)
  • 3rd Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 1230: Advanced Introduction to Public Health Ethics (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 4th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3240: Organizational Theory and Behavior in Health Care (3 credits)
    • GPH-GU 3031: Introduction to Global Health (2 credits)
  • 5th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3050: Methods in Community Health Research (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 6th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3234: Designing Innovative Behavioral Interventions for Public Health Impact (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 7th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3045: DrPH Leadership Seminar III (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 8th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (0 credits)
    • Advanced Applied Practice Experience planning and approval (non-course requirement)
  • 9th Semester/Term:
    • GPH-GU 3215: DrPH Dissertation Preparation (Complete qualifying exam) (1 credit)
  • 10th Semester/Term:
    • Dissertation proposal preparation
  • 11th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (Dissertation proposal defense) (0 credits)
  • 12th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (Dissertation research continued) (0 credits)
  • 13th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (Dissertation research continued) (0 credits)
  • 14th Semester/Term:
    • MAINT-GU 4747: Maintain Matriculation (Dissertation defense) (0 credits)

Foundational Competencies

All graduates develop the following 20 foundational competencies in the areas of data and analysis; leadership, management, and governance; policy and programs; and education and workforce development:


Data and Analysis

  1. Explain qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods and policy analysis research and evaluation methods to address health issues at multiple (individual, group, organization, community and population) levels.
  2. Design a qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, policy analysis or evaluation project to address a public health issue.
  3. Explain the use and limitations of surveillance systems and national surveys in assessing, monitoring and evaluating policies and programs to address a population’s health.

Leadership, Management and Governance

  1. Propose strategies for health improvement and elimination of health inequities by organizing stakeholders including researchers, practitioners, community leaders and other partners.
  2. Communicate public health science to diverse stakeholders, including individuals at all levels of health literacy, for purposes of influencing behavior and policies.
  3. Integrate knowledge, approaches, methods, values and potential contributions from multiple professions and systems in addressing public health problems.
  4. Create a strategic plan.
  5. Facilitate shared decision-making through negotiation and consensus-building methods.
  6. Create organizational change strategies.
  7. Propose strategies to promote inclusion and equity within public health programs, policies and systems.
  8. Assess one’s own strengths and weaknesses in leadership capacities, including cultural proficiency.
  9. Propose human, fiscal and other resources to achieve a strategic goal.
  10. Cultivate new resources and revenue streams to achieve a strategic goal.

Policy and Programs

  1. Design a system-level intervention to address a public health issue.
  2. Integrate knowledge of cultural values and practices in the design of public health policies and programs.
  3. Integrate scientific information, legal and regulatory approaches, ethical frameworks and varied stakeholder interests in policy development and analysis.
  4. Propose interprofessional team approaches to improving public health.

Education and Workforce Development

  1. Assess an audience’s knowledge and learning needs.
  2. Deliver training or educational experiences that promote learning in academic, organizational or community settings.
  3. Use best practice modalities in pedagogical practices.

Program-Specific Competencies

In addition, graduates develop the following program-specific specialized competencies:


  1. Design health communication campaigns and interventions for public health organizations, NGOs, community-based organizations, or other stakeholders.
  2. Design and implement a personal leadership development plan.
  3. Apply public health concepts in the framing of a research question and outline a proposal to address a public health problem in the student's discipline.
  4. Identify implementation science frameworks and methods to assess the design, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, policies, and interventions.
  5. Apply ethical principles to the promotion of social justice in public health research and practice.

Policies

NYU Policies

University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.


School of Global Public Health Policies

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