MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Last updated August 2012. Information in this handbook is subject to change at any time by
official action of the University at Albany or School of Public Health.
INTRODUCTION
This handbook is a summary of key policies and procedures relevant to the Master of Public Health program.
This handbook contains information about procedures and requirements to assist faculty and students in the
MPH program at the School of Public Health. It should be used as a supplement to the University's Graduate
Bulletin, the Schedule of Classes and other official publications of the University and School of Public Health.
It must be remembered, however, that programs, courses, and requirements do not remain static. They are
frequently modified, hence official publications and this Handbook may lag slightly behind recent course
revisions. It is essential that students maintain frequent and close contact with their advisors to ensure that all
requirements are met.
The final responsibility for pursuing a successful graduate program, organizing and concluding its many
parts, remains with each student. Each student has the primary responsibility for being aware of, and
satisfying, the requirements and policies of his/her program. Students are encouraged to seek advice from
their advisors, assistant to the chair, department chair and professors. Ultimately, the student is
responsible for navigating a successful program schedule to the award of his/her degree.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is an interdisciplinary professional degree in public health that builds on
the unique partnership between the University at Albany and the New York State Department of Health to
prepare you for a variety of career directions:
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Public health practice in a local, state, or national health department – in the US or overseas
Practice in a non-governmental health organization, e.g. the Capital District African American Coalition
on AIDS, the American Cancer Society, the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Society
Work in healthcare administration at a hospital or other healthcare organization
Pursue further study, such as a DrPH or PhD in a public health discipline, medical school, nursing
school, or other health professional school
Because of the degree’s interdisciplinary nature, MPH students take core courses in six areas:
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Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Health Policy & Management
Behavioral Science
Environmental Health
Biomedical Science
There are also two core seminars:
First Year MPH Seminar: This is a two semester foundation course that includes a public health overview,
ethics, leadership, communication, career planning, and preparedness. The seminar is designed for students
at all levels of prior training to solidify public health skills essential for academic and professional success.
MPH Capstone Seminar: This course, taken in the last semester of study, integrates the core areas of public
health and enables students to further develop written and oral communication skills in the development of
presentations, debates and position papers.
Beyond the core courses, students concentrate in one of the six disciplines listed above. Each concentration
includes track-specific requirements, as well as electives. (See Plan of Study for details relevant to each area
of concentration).
Internships: A key feature of the MPH at the University at Albany is the internship experience, which provides
excellent preparation for entry into the practice of public health and allows students to explore a variety of
practice areas to help identify the kind of public health practice you are most excited about. 9 credits of
internship are required (equivalent to 780 hours) in at least two different concentrations. Up to 6 credits of
internship may be waived for students with significant past public health experience.
Credit Summary
A total of 51 credit hours are required for the MPH degree:
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18 credit hours of Core Courses
3 credit hours of First Year Seminar & Capstone
21 credit hours of Track requirements & electives
9 credit hours of Internships
Evaluation: Throughout your time in the MPH program, you will be evaluated based on the following:
Course grades: You must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout your enrollment in the MPH program.
You must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the core courses. If your GPA falls below that level, you will
be placed on academic probation and may need to retake courses to improve your GPA.
Internship: Your performance during the internship will be assessed by your internship mentor and your
academic advisor, based on your day-to-day functioning during the internship, achievement of the specific
objectives of the internship, and a final paper and presentation about your internship project. Internships are
graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis and a Satisfactory grade on all internships is required to remain
in the program. An Unsatisfactory grade in your internship is grounds for dismissal from the program.
Code of Conduct: Please review the University’s Community Rights & Responsibilities guide for detailed
information about academic integrity and other aspects of student conduct at UAlbany, found at
http://www.albany.edu/judicial/conduct.shtml
Academic Advisement: Upon admission into the program, students will be assigned a faculty advisor in their
area of concentration. The advisor will assist the student in making course selections and assure that he/she is
following the appropriate program of study for the area of concentration. The faculty advisor will help the
student choose internships, monitor the student’s progress in the internships, and evaluate the student’s
written and oral reports.
Students may request a change in advisor at any time by contacting their department Assistant-to-Chair.
Course Registration: Each semester students are required to meet with their faculty advisor to discuss which
courses to take in the upcoming semester and to complete the Academic Advisement form. This form verifies
that the student has met with his/her advisor and both agree on the schedule of classes for the semester and
that the coursework aligns with the student’s Plan of Study.
Students must present verification of advisement by the advisor to the department Assistant-to-Chair to
obtain advisement verification or permission numbers to register for classes. If after a student receives their
advisement number (AVN) they wish to add or drop a course, they must contact their advisor for verbal
approval and then notify the department Assistant-to-Chair.
Plan of Study: The Plan of Study form for the MPH program is designed to ensure that each student fulfills all
requirements for the MPH program, including the specific requirements for the chosen area of concentration.
Most entering full-time students will take core courses almost exclusively during the first semester. BMS 505,
EHS 590, EPI 501 and STA 552 are offered only in the fall semester, so students should consider how
scheduling of core courses impacts options to take more advanced course later in the program of study. A
student planning to concentrate in a given area should take the core courses in that area as early in the
program of study as possible.
Academic Standing: To remain in good standing, MPH students must maintain a B average (3.0) in the eight (8)
core courses, as well as maintain a B (3.0) average in their overall program. Generally, only courses completed
with Grades of A, A-, B+, B and S may be applied to graduate course requirements and credit requirements for
graduate degrees. These requirements can also be met by courses graded B-, C+ and C only if they are
balanced to a B (3.0). (Example: Three credits of B- must be balanced at least by three credits of B+). The
grade of S is equivalent to a B or better, and U is equivalent to a B- or lower.
The eight core courses are:
Epi 500/501
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I
Epi/Sta 551/552
Principles of Statistical Inference I
HPM 500
Health Care Organization, Financing & Delivery
HPM 525
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
EHS 590
Introduction to Environmental Health
BMS 505
Biological Basis of Public Health
SPH 680
First Year MPH Seminar
SPH 685
Capstone MPH Seminar
Numerical conversions for letter grades can be found in the University at Albany Graduate Bulletin,
http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/requirements_degree.htm#graduate_grades. It is the responsibility
of each student to be aware of the requirements for maintaining good academic standing. A student whose
GPA falls below 3.0 is placed on academic probation for up to two semesters and will be notified of their
probationary status in writing by the department and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Students on
academic probation are required to meet with their advisor and file an Academic Progress Plan with the
department and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, detailing the plan for improving their GPA.
A student with severe deficiencies may be terminated from the program without a probation period.
Change of Concentration: Students can change concentrations within the MPH program by submitting a
Request for Change Form to the new department/concentration no later than one month after completing 24
credits in the program (i.e. two semesters for full time students). Later requests must be discussed with the
advisor, track chair, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Students who are on academic probation at the
time of a concentration change will remain on probation for at least one semester, pending improved
performance in the new concentration.
Change of Degree Program: The procedure for changing from an MS to an MPH degree or vice versa is as
follows: If the student wishes to change degree programs within the first semester of study, a Request for
Change Form must be filed with their department. Their completed file will be forwarded to the new program
and will go through the standard admissions review. If the application is approved by the Admissions
Committee, the student will be admitted to that department.
Students who wish to change their degree program after the first semester of study are required to re-apply
to the University and pay the $75 application fee. If the department rejects the application, the student will
have the option of staying in the program originally admitted to.
Transfer of Credits: In keeping with University policy, the MPH program allows up to 24 credits of graduate
work completed at another institution to be accepted and applied toward the student's program. Students
should complete a Request for Transfer of Credits to a Graduate Program form, obtained from the University at
Albany Office of Graduate Studies website http://www.albany.edu/gradstudies/forms_publications.php. This
form must be submitted to the department with all required documentation. Students who wish to transfer in
a course taken more than six years ago, should discuss this with their department Assistant-to-Chair. Such
requests require submission of the Request for Waiver of Statute of Limitations Form along with supported
documentation. Once approved by Graduate Admissions, transfer credits will appear on the student’s
transcript.
Waiver of Course Credits: The waiver request will give credit for previous graduate work, but will not reduce
the number of credits needed to complete the MPH degree. The student can apply for a course waiver, but
will be required to take a more advanced course in the same department. For example, if a student wishes to
take a 600 level course in place of 500 level courses, they can apply for a waiver of the required 500 level
courses and substitute the 600 level courses. Application for a course waiver must be made by using the MPH
Request for Course Waiver form and follow a similar procedure to that outlined above in “Transfer of Credit”
for appropriate signatures.
Waiver of Internship Credits: See Internship Handbook for information on waiving internship credits.
Degree Application: Students who expect to complete all requirements for the MPH degree at the end of a
particular semester must complete a degree application through your MyUAlbany portal. Information about
this process and deadlines can be found at http://www.albany.edu/gradstudies/graduation_application.php.
University at Albany Email: Students are expected to use their UAlbany email when communicating with
School of Public Health faculty, staff, and administration and are responsible for checking their email account
regularly so as not to miss important, time-sensitive, University, School and Department communications.
Personal emails will not be used for official correspondence.
Mailboxes: Each student in the MPH program is assigned a mailbox. These mailboxes are located in the file
cabinet just out outside the Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior in the George Education
Building, East Campus. While the primary means of communication is via your albany.edu email and the
student listserv, students are responsible for checking their mailboxes for important messages,
announcements, and papers from professors.
Department and Program Contacts
DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS
Greg DiRienzo, Department Chair
[email protected]
(518) 402-0372
Nicole Malachowski, Assistant to the Chair
[email protected]
(518) 402-0372
Judy Pelton, Department Secretary
[email protected]
(518) 402-0372
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POLICY, MANAGEMENT, AND BEHAVIOR
Benjamin Shaw, Department Chair
[email protected]
(518) 402-0333
Linda Gauvain-McNulty, Assistant to the Chair [email protected]
(518) 402-0333
Liz Brannigan, Department Secretary
(518) 402-0333
[email protected]
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Joan Curcio, Department Chair
[email protected]
(518) 473-4213
Janice Pata, Associate Chair
[email protected]
(518) 402-2595
Anthony Torres, Assistant to the Chair
[email protected]
(518) 402-2510
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
Patrick Parsons, Department Chair
[email protected]
(518) 474-7161
Erin Bell, Associate Chair
[email protected]
(518) 402-0375
Linda Mayerhofer, Assistant to the Chair
[email protected]
(518) 473-7553
INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER SERVICES
Katrina Chamberlain, Director
[email protected]
(518) 402-0404
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Caitlin McGuire Reid, Assistant Dean
[email protected]
(518) 402-0727
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Diane Dewar, Associate Dean
[email protected]
(518) 402-0283
PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERS OF TOMORROW
Susan Bernardi-Bain, Coordinator
[email protected]
(518) 408-2341
CENTER FOR GLOBAL HEALTH
Carol Whittaker, Director
[email protected]
(518) 402-0385
John Justino, Deputy Director
[email protected]
(518) 402-0283
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE RESIDENCY and MD/MPH PROGRAM
Irina Khmelnitsky, Coordinator
[email protected]
(518) 402-4116
PLANS OF STUDY
The Plan of Study forms are available electronically at http://www.albany.edu/sph/mph.php
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Biomedical Sciences
Biostatistics
Environmental Health Sciences
Epidemiology
Health Policy and Management
Social Behavior and Community Health
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
PLAN OF STUDY FOR MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE
Name of Student: ____________________________________________________
Area of Concentration: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Name of MPH Advisor: ________________________________________________
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CORE COURSES
Course
EPI 500
OR
EPI 501
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3
EPI 552
BMS 505
EHS 590
HPM 500
HPM 525
SPH 680
SPH 685
Course Title
Credits
Basic Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I (spring
semester only)
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Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I
(fall semester only)
Principles of Statistic Inference I (fall semester only)
Biological Basis of Public Health (offered fall/ spring)
Introduction to Environmental Health (offered
fall/spring)
Health Care Organization, Financing and Delivery
(offered fall/spring)
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health
(offered both fall/spring)
First Year MPH Seminar (fall/spring year 1)
Capstone MPH Seminar (either fall/spring year 2)
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
3
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2
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21 TOTAL
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Transfer credit for any of these courses must be accompanied by an approved petition showing that a comparable graduate level
course was completed at another institution.
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Students with a strong interest in epidemiology may take EPI 501 in place of EPI 500.
ADDITIONAL QUANTITATIVE COURSE (Choose one)
Course
Course Title
EPI 553
EPI 514
3
Principles of Statistic Inference II
(spring semester only)
Computer Programming for Data Mgmt
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
3
3
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3 TOTAL
3
Students are expected to satisfy the additional quantitative requirement with Epi 553. Epi 514 will be permitted only under
exceptional circumstances.
REQUIRED COURSES FOR AREA OF CONCENTRATION
Course
Course Title
BMS601
Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
(fall semester only – taken in year 2)
Credits
3
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
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3 TOTAL
ADVANCED COURSE REQUIRED FOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION (choose one)
Course
BMS 552
BMS 553
Course Title
Medical Entomology (offered even spring semesters)
Virology (offered odd fall semesters)
BMS-MPH Curriculum Effective Fall 2011
Credits
3
4
GRADE
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YEAR TAKEN
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Last updated October 31, 2011
BMS 610
BMS 612
BMS 622
BMS 663
EHS 530
Microbial Pathogenesis
(offered odd spring semesters)
Neuroanatomy & Nervous System Disorders
(fall semester only)
Cancer Biology (spring semester only)
Mammalian Genetics (offered odd spring semesters)
Principles of Toxicology (spring semester only)
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3 TOTAL
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ELECTIVES As approved by advisor, must include one additional BMS course (See sample list of electives below)
Course
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INTERNSHIPS
Course
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
Course Title
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4, 5
6
Credits
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12 TOTAL
GRADE
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YEAR TAKEN
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Credits
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9 TOTAL
GRADE
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YEAR TAKEN
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Up to 6 credits may be waived )
Course Title
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TOTAL CREDITS = 51 HOURS MINIMUM, or 45 credits with a 6 credit internship waiver
Sample List of Electives
Students should also consult the University at Albany Schedule of Classes to identify additional elective courses offered in the
School of Public Health and other University at Albany departments.
BMS 506
BMS 553
BMS 610
BMS 612
BMS 663
EPI 604
EPI 610
EPI 620
HPM 605
Introduction to Immunology
Virology
Microbial Pathogenesis
Neuroanatomy and Nervous System Disorders
Mammalian Molecular Genetics
Cancer Epidemiology
AIDS Epidemiology
Cardiovascular Diseases Epidemiology
Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Public Health
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Must complete one year of study before completing an internship. Exceptions to this policy are reviewed on an individual basis by
the faculty advisor and Director of Internships.
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Internships can be completed in many different settings, e.g. NYSDOH, other state agency, CDC, county health department,
NYCDOHMH, non-governmental organization, or a global site. A minimum of 6 credits of internship must be completed within the
student’s chosen area of concentration; the remaining 3 credits may be completed either within or outside the student’s area of
concentration.
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An internship waiver of up to 6 credits may be granted based on public health experience gained prior to entering into the Public
Health program. Waiver applications must be submitted to the Internship Waiver Review Committee prior to the start of the
student’s last semester at SPH.
BMS-MPH Curriculum Effective Fall 2011
Last updated October 31, 2011
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
PLAN OF STUDY FOR MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE
Name of Student: __________________________________________________
Area of Concentration: BIOSTATISTICS
Name of MPH Advisor: ______________________________________________
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CORE COURSES
Course
Course Title
EPI 501
STA 554
EHS 590
BMS 505
HPM 500
HPM 525
SPH 680
SPH 685
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I
Introduction to the Theory of Statistics I
Introduction to Environmental Health
Biological Basis of Public Health
Health Care Organization, Delivery and Financing
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
First Year MPH Seminar
Capstone MPH Seminar
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
GRADE
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YEAR TAKEN
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GRADE
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YEAR TAKEN
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2
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21 TOTAL
REQUIRED COURSES FOR AREA OF CONCENTRATION
Course
STA 555
EPI 514
STA 558
STA 559
STA 566
Course Title
Introduction to the Theory of Statistics II
Computer Programming for Data Management
Data Analysis
Data Analysis II
Analysis of Categorical Data
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
15 TOTAL
ELECTIVES As approved by advisor (See list of suggested electives below)
Course
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Course Title
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Credits
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6 TOTAL
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Transfer credit for any of these courses must be accompanied by an approved petition showing that a
comparable graduate level course was completed at another institution.
BST-MPH Curriculum Effective Fall 2011
Last updated October 31, 2011
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INTERNSHIPS
Course
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
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(Up to 6 credits may be waived ).
Course Title
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Credits
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9 TOTAL
GRADE
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YEAR TAKEN
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TOTAL CREDITS = 51 HOURS MINIMUM, or 45 credits with a 6 credit internship waiver.
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Must complete one year of study before completing an internship. Exceptions to this policy are reviewed on
an individual basis by the faculty advisor and Director of Internships.
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Internships can be completed in many different settings, e.g. NYSDOH, other state agency, CDC, county health
department, NYCDOHMH, non-governmental organization, or a global site. A minimum of 6 credits of
internship must be completed within the student’s chosen area of concentration; the remaining 3 credits may
be completed either within or outside the student’s area of concentration.
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An internship waiver of up to 6 credits may be granted based on public health experience gained prior to
entering into the Public Health program. Waiver applications must be submitted to the Internship Waiver
Review Committee prior to the start of the student’s last semester at SPH.
List of Suggested Electives
EPI 502
EPI 503
STA 697
STA 556
STA 610
STA 656
STA 666
STA 670
Principles of Epidemiology II
Principles of Public Health
Bioinformatics
Into to Baysian Inference I
Statistical Analysis with Missing Data
Clinical Trials
Survivorship Analysis
Longitudinal Data Analysis
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SCHEDULING
There are many possible ways to set up the schedule of courses to be taken while completing the
MPH in biostatistics, but there are some specific suggestions that will be relevant to all students as
they plan their schedule.
There are two sets of courses that are organized as a sequence and therefore should be
taken in consecutive semesters. The two sets of paired courses are EPI 501/ EPI 502 and STA
554/ STA 555. Both sets of paired courses are offered in every academic year, with the first
course in the sequence (i.e. EPI 501 and STA 554) taught in the fall semester.
STA 558 is only offered in the fall semesters.
In considering electives, students should identify courses that are prerequisites and make
sure that the prerequisite courses are taken early in the MPH program. Some elective
courses are taught every other academic year; students need to plan accordingly so that they
will not miss the opportunity to take these courses.
BST-MPH Curriculum Effective Fall 2011
Last updated October 31, 2011
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
PLAN OF STUDY FOR MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE
Name of Student: __________________________________________________
Area of Concentration: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Name of MPH Advisor: ______________________________________________
1
CORE COURSES
Course
Course Title
2
EPI 500
OR
EPI 501
3
EPI 551
OR
4
EPI 552
HPM 500
BMS 505
EHS 590
HPM 525
SPH 680
SPH 685
Basic Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I
OR
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I
Basic Principles of Statistical Inference I
OR
Principles of Statistic Inference I
Health Care Organization, Delivery and Financing
Biomedical Basis of Public Health
Introduction to Environmental Health
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
First Year MPH Seminar
Capstone MPH Seminar
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
21
TOTAL
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENT (Part I – II)
Part I: REQUIRED COURSES FOR AREA OF CONCENTRATION
Course
Course Title
EHS 520
Principles of Environmental Chemistry
EHS 530
Principles of Toxicology
EHS 665
Risk Assessment
Credits
3
3
3
9 TOTAL
PART II: ADDITIONAL QUANTITATIVE COURSES (Choose one of the following)
Course
Course Title
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
EPI 553
EPI 514
EPI 502
EPI 621
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Principles of Statistical Inferences II
Computer Programming for Data Management
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology II
GIS and Public Health
3
3
3
3
3 TOTAL
GRADE
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YEAR TAKEN
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CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS: 9 CREDITS TOTAL
ELECTIVES (Choice of three electives as approved by an advisor)
Course
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Course Title
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EHS-MPH Curriculum Effective Spring 2012
Credits
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9 TOTAL
GRADE
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YEAR TAKEN
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Last updated November 23, 2011
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Transfer credit for any of these courses must be accompanied by an approved petition showing that a comparable graduate
level course was completed at another institution.
2
Students with a strong interest in epidemiology may take EPI 501 in place of EPI 500.
3
Students must take online Math assessment exam before enrolling in EPI 551.
4
Students with a strong math background and intent to take EPI 553 may take EPI 552 in place of EPI 551.
INTERNSHIPS
Course
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
5, 6
7
(Up to 6 credits may be waived ).
Course Title
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Credits
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9 TOTAL
GRADE
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YEAR TAKEN
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TOTAL CREDITS = 51 HOURS MINIMUM, or 45 credits with a 6 credit internship waiver.
Electives
In consultation with the advisor, students may select from a wide variety of courses offered within the School of
Public Health, as well as other University at Albany departments such as Biological Sciences, Geography and
Planning, and Public Policy and Administration. Students also have the option of cross-registering for courses at
Albany Medical College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and other local colleges. A sample of potential electives is
listed below. As this list is not comprehensive, and many courses are offered only occasionally, students should
actively seek out course offerings relevant to their particular interest and program of study.
EHS 515 Environmental Physiology
EHS 540 Principles of Radiation Science
EHS 603 Occupational and Environmental
Epidemiology
EHS 605 Water Quality and Public Health
EHS 615 Environmental Microbiology
EHS 621 Chromatographic Methods
EHS 622 Mass Spectrometry
EHS 630 Cancer Biology
EPI 503 Principles of Public Health
PLN 535 Environmental Restoration and Brownfields
Redevelopment
BIO 530B Biodiversity, Conservation and Public
Policy
PUB 666 International Environmental Policy
PUB 667 Politics of Environmental Regulation
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Must complete one year of study before completing an internship. Exceptions to this policy are reviewed on an
individual basis by the faculty advisor and Director of Internships.
6
Internships can be completed in many different settings, e.g. NYSDOH, other state agency, CDC, county health
department, NYCDOHMH, non-governmental organization, or a global site. A minimum of 6 credits of internship
must be completed within the student’s chosen area of concentration; the remaining 3 credits may be completed
either within or outside the student’s area of concentration.
7
An internship waiver of up to 6 credits may be granted based on public health experience gained prior to entering
into the Public Health program. Waiver applications must be submitted to the Internship Waiver Review
Committee prior to the start of the student’s last semester at SPH.
EHS-MPH Curriculum Effective Spring 2012
Last updated November 23, 2011
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
PLAN OF STUDY FOR MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE
Name of Student: __________________________________________________
Area of Concentration: EPIDEMIOLOGY
Name of MPH Advisor: ______________________________________________
1
CORE COURSES
Course
EPI 501
2
EPI 552
BMS 505
EHS 590
HPM 500
HPM 525
SPH 680
SPH 685
Course Title
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I
Principles of Statistical Inference I
Biological Basis of Public Health
Introduction to Environmental Health
Health Care Organization, Financing and Delivery
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health
First Year MPH Seminar
Capstone MPH Seminar
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
21 TOTAL
ADDITIONAL QUANTITATIVE COURSE
Course
1
EPI 553
Course Title
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
Principles of Statistic Inference II
3
3 TOTAL
______
_____________
REQUIRED COURSES FOR AREA OF CONCENTRATION
Course
EPI 502
EPI 514
EPI 503
Course Title
Principles of Epidemiology II
Computer Programming for Data Mgmt
Principles of Public Health
Credits
3
3
3
9 TOTAL
GRADE
______
______
______
YEAR TAKEN
____________
____________
____________
GRADE
________
________
________
YEAR TAKEN
____________
____________
____________
ELECTIVES As approved by advisor
(Must include two 600-level courses in Epidemiology)
Course
EPI 6XXX
EPI 6XXX
TBD
Course Title
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Credits
_________
_________
_________
9 TOTAL
1
Transfer credit for any of these courses must be accompanied by an approved petition showing that a
comparable graduate level course was completed at another institution.
EPI-MPH Curriculum Effective Fall 2011
Last updated October 31, 2011
2
Students must take and pass (80% or better) a basic algebra placement test before enrolling in 552 as outlined
in the enrolled student resource packet
INTERNSHIPS
Course
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
3, 4
5
(Up to 6 credits may be waived )
Course Title
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Credits
_________
________
________
9 TOTAL
GRADE
________
________
________
YEAR TAKEN
____________
____________
____________
TOTAL CREDITS = 51 HOURS MINIMUM, or 45 credits with a 6 credit internship waiver.
List of Suggested Electives
EPI 601
EPI 604
EPI 605
EPI 608
EPI 609
EPI 610
EPI 611
EPI 612
EPI 613
EPI 615
EPI 616
EPI 619
EPI 620
EPI 621
EPI 624
EPI 625
General Topics in Epidemiologic Methods
Cancer Epidemiology
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Injury Epidemiology
Reproductive Epidemiology
AIDS Epidemiology
Controversies in Epidemiology
Quantitative Methods in Epidemiology
Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology
Hospital Epidemiology
Social Class and Race in Epidemiology
Diabetes Epidemiology
Cardiovascular Diseases Epidemiology
GIS
Genetic Epidemiology
Zoonoses Epidemiology
3
Must complete one year of study before completing an internship. Exceptions to this policy are
reviewed on an individual basis by the faculty advisor and Director of Internships.
4
Internships can be completed in many different settings, e.g. NYSDOH, other state agency, CDC, county
health department, NYCDOHMH, non-governmental organization, or a global site. A minimum of 6 credits
of internship must be completed within the student’s chosen area of concentration; the remaining 3
credits may be completed either within or outside the student’s area of concentration.
5
An internship waiver of up to 6 credits may be granted based on public health experience gained prior to
entering into the Public Health program. Waiver applications must be submitted to the Internship Waiver
Review Committee prior to the start of the student’s last semester at SPH.
EPI-MPH Curriculum Effective Fall 2011
Last updated October 31, 2011
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
PLAN OF STUDY FOR MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE
Name of Student: ___________________________________________________
Area of Concentration: HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Name of MPH Advisor: ______________________________________________
1
CORE COURSES
Course
2
EPI 500
OR
EPI 501
3
EPI 551
OR
4
EPI 552
BMS 505
EHS 590
HPM 500
HPM 525
SPH 680
SPH 685
Course Title
Basic Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I
OR
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I
Basic Principles of Statistical Inference I
OR
Principles of Statistic Inference I
Biological Basis of Public Health
Introduction to Environmental Health
Health Care Organization, Delivery and Finance
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
First Year MPH Seminar
Capstone MPH Seminar
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
21 TOTAL
ADDITIONAL QUANTITATIVE OR ANALYTIC COURSE (Choose one of the following)
Course
EPI 553
HPM 647
HPM 635
HPM 550
Course Title
Principles of Statistical Inference II
Program Evaluation
Economic Evaluation
Financial Management
Credits
3
3
3
3
3 TOTAL
GRADE
______
______
______
______
YEAR TAKEN
____________
____________
____________
____________
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
_______
_______
____________
____________
_______
____________
REQUIRED COURSES FOR AREA OF CONCENTRATION
Course
Course Title
HPM 501
HPM 641
HPM 650
Health Policy Analysis
Principles of Health Organization Management
Strategy and Leadership Applications in Health
Management
HPM-MPH Curriculum Effective Fall 2011
3
3
3
9 TOTAL
Last updated October 31, 2011
ELECTIVES as approved by advisor (See list of suggested electives, over)
Course
Course Title
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
________
________
________
_______
_______
_______
____________
____________
____________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
1
________
________
________
9 TOTAL
Transfer credit for any of these courses must be accompanied by an approved petition showing that a comparable
graduate level course was completed at another institution.
2
Students with a strong interest in epidemiology may take EPI 501 in place of EPI 500.
3
Students must take online Math assessment exam before enrolling in EPI 551.
4
Students with a strong math background and intent to take EPI 553 may take EPI 552 in place of EPI 551.
5, 6
INTERNSHIPS
7
(Up to 6 credits may be waived )
Course
Course Title
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________
_________
_________
9 TOTAL
_______
_______
_______
____________
____________
____________
TOTAL CREDITS = 51 HOURS MINIMUM, or 45 credits with a 6 credit internship waiver
List of Suggested Electives
EPI 514
HPM 511
HPM 527
HPM 550
HPM 580
HPM 612
HPM 643
HPM 647
HPM 652
Computer Programming for Data Management and Analysis in Public Health
Economic Analysis
Introduction to Gerontology
Financial Management
Technology and Information Management in Healthcare
Applications in Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Long Term Care Administration
Program Evaluation
Quantitative Methods in Health Policy
5
Must complete one year of study before completing an internship. Exceptions to this policy are reviewed on
an individual basis by the faculty advisor and Director of Internships.
6
Internships can be completed in many different settings, e.g. NYSDOH, other state agency, CDC, county health
department, NYCDOHMH, non-governmental organization, or a global site. A minimum of 6 credits of
internship must be completed within the student’s chosen area of concentration; the remaining 3 credits may
be completed either within or outside the student’s area of concentration.
7
An internship waiver of up to 6 credits may be granted based on public health experience gained prior to
entering into the Public Health program. Waiver applications must be submitted to the Internship Waiver
Review Committee prior to the start of the student’s last semester at SPH.
HPM-MPH Curriculum Effective Fall 2011
Last updated October 31, 2011
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
PLAN OF STUDY FOR MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE
Name of Student: ____________________________________________________
Area of Concentration: SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
Name of MPH Advisor: ________________________________________________
1
CORE COURSES
Course
Course Title
2
EPI 500
Basic Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I
OR
OR
EPI 501
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I
3
EPI 551
Basic Principles of Statistical Inference I
OR
OR
4
EPI 552
Principles of Statistic Inference I
BMS 505
Biological Basis of Public Health
EHS 590
Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences
HPM 500
Health Care Organization, Delivery and Finance
HPM 525
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
SPH 680
First Year MPH Seminar
SPH 685
Capstone MPH Seminar
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
21 TOTAL
REQUIRED COURSES FOR AREA OF CONCENTRATION (Parts I and II)
Part I: ADDITIONAL ANALYTIC COURSE (choose one)
Course
Course Title
EPI 553
Principles of Statistical Inference II
HPM 520
Fundamentals of Research Design
HPM 647
Program Evaluation
Part II: PROGRAM PLANNING
Course
Course Title
HPM 627
Program Development in Health Promotion
HPM 535
Community Based Public Health
ELECTIVES as approved by advisor
(See list of suggested electives)
Course
Course Title
________
________
________
________
Credits
3
3
3
3 TOTAL
GRADE
______
______
______
YEAR TAKEN
____________
____________
____________
Credits
3
3
6 TOTAL
GRADE
_______
_______
YEAR TAKEN
____________
____________
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
________
________
________
________
12 TOTAL
_______
_______
_______
_______
____________
____________
____________
____________
5
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
SBCH-MPH Curriculum Effective Fall 2011
Last updated October 31, 2011
6, 7
INTERNSHIPS
8
(Up to 6 credits may be waived )
Course
Course Title
Credits
GRADE
YEAR TAKEN
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________
_________
_________
9 TOTAL
_______
_______
_______
____________
____________
____________
TOTAL CREDITS = 51 HOURS MINIMUM, or 45 credits with a 6 credit internship waiver
List of Suggested SBCH Electives
Social Determinants of Health
HPM 619
Communication and Public Health
HPM 620
Health Disparities and Vulnerable Populations
HPM 623
Stress, Social Support Systems and Health
Specific Populations
HPM 530
HPM 625
HPM 645
Maternal and Child Health
Introduction to Public Health and Aging
International Health
Specific Health Problems
HPM 521
Preventing Death, Disease, and Disability
HPM 626
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Chronic Illness
HPM 630
Childhood Obesity from a Public Health Perspective
Other electives as appropriate based on advisement
NOTES:
1
Transfer credit for any of these courses must be accompanied by an approved petition showing that a
comparable graduate level course was completed at another institution.
2
Students with a strong interest in epidemiology may take EPI 501 in place of EPI 500.
3
Students must take online Math assessment exam before enrolling in EPI 551.
4 Students with a strong math background who intend to take EPI 553 should take EPI 552 in place of EPI 551.
5
Students concentrating in SBCH must take at least 2 SBCH electives.
6
Must complete one year of study before completing an internship. Exceptions to this policy are reviewed on
an individual basis by the faculty advisor and Director of Internships.
7
Internships can be completed in many different settings, e.g. NYSDOH, other state agency, CDC, county health
department, NYCDOHMH, non-governmental organization, or a global site. A minimum of 6 credits of
internship must be completed within the student’s chosen area of concentration; the remaining 3 credits may
be completed either within or outside the student’s area of concentration.
8
An internship waiver of up to 6 credits may be granted based on public health experience gained prior to
entering into the Public Health program. Waiver applications must be submitted to the Internship Waiver
Review Committee prior to the start of the student’s last semester at SPH.
SBCH-MPH Curriculum Effective Fall 2011
Last updated October 31, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS
•
•
•
•
•
•
Academic Advisement Form
Request for Transfer of Credit to a Graduate Program
MPH Request for Course Waiver
Request for Waiver of Statute of Limitations for Transfer of Credits
Request for Change in Program or Degree
Academic Progress Plan
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
GRADUATE ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT FORM
TO THE STUDENT; Bring this form, completely filled out and signed by you and your advisor, to your
Department Office.
ID #______________________________
NAME
GRADUATE DEPT
GRADUATE PROGRAM ____________________
ACADEMIC PLANS FOR (
COURSE
(
) Fall 20
CREDITS
) Spring 20
CLASS NUMBER
ADVISEMENT VERIFICATION NUMBER:
(
) Summer 20 ________
SECTION KEY NUMBERS*
_______________________________
The signature on this form certifies that the student met with the advisor and that they had the opportunity of
discussing the student's proposed program of study.
ADVISOR
STUDENT_____________________________
Signature
DEPARTMENT
Original: Student
Copy:
Dept. Office
Signature
DATE
______________________________
Office of Graduate Studies
University Administration Building, Room 121
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
Phone: 518/442-3980 Fax: 518/442-3922
Email: [email protected]
REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO A GRADUATE PROGRAM
(The procedures for applying for transfer credit follow this form.)
NAME
STUDENT ID NO.
ADDRESS
PHONE NO.
1. Graduate Department
2. Graduate Program
3. Date graduate study started at SUNY Albany
4. Date of most recent graduate study at SUNY Albany
5. Courses and semester hours now being taken at SUNY Albany (department and catalog number)
Total Semester Hours:
6a. Course(s) for which transfer credit is requested:
Dates Taken
Catalog No.
Course Title:
Semester Hours*
Grade
6b. College or university at which the course(s) were taken:
Name:
Address:
* Quarter hours convert at 2/3 to semester hours and only full semester hour units may be applied to the program at Albany.
7.
Attach documentation to provide information in response to procedure items 2, 3, and 4 printed on the reverse side of
this request form.
I request that credit for the graduate course(s) described above be accepted for transfer to my graduate program at the State
University of New York at Albany.
SIGNATURE
DATE
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ACTION
Department Recommendation: Approved
Disapproved
Date Action Taken:
By:
Comments:
Graduate Studies Office: Approved
Disapproved
Date Action Taken:
By:
PROCEDURES AND POLICIES PERTAINING TO TRANSFER CREDIT
PROCEDURES
All requests to apply graduate credits earned from other universities to a University at Albany degree program must meet the
following conditions:
1.
2.
3.
4
When to Request Transfer Credit:
a. Students seeking transfer credit for courses completed before entering graduate study at this University must
present the request at the time the application is submitted for admission to graduate study.
b. Students enrolled for degrees at this University who wish to register for courses at other colleges and present them
for transfer credit must obtain written approval of their department before registering for them.
The student requesting transfer credit must present a plan of study with a covering rationale, approved by the Department,
which shows that each course for which transfer credit is desired constitutes an integral part of the student's program.
A student requesting transfer credit must submit documentation which establishes the following:
a.
An official description of the course.
b. Evidence that the course content, activities, readings, requirements, and methods of evaluation are commensurate
with standards of graduate education.
The student must arrange for an official transcript of the student's record indicating the course(s) presented for transfer
credit and should send it to:
Office of Graduate Studies, UAB 121
University at Albany
State University of New York
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
POLICIES
1.
Courses completed before entering graduate study at this University for which transfer credit is desired should be presented
with the application for admission to graduate study.
2.
In order to qualify for transfer credit for graduate courses completed at another institution after entering graduate study at this
University, the student's average grade in resident graduate courses taken at this university must be B or better
3.
Candidates for degrees at this University are requested to receive the approval of their advisors or of the Dean of Graduate
Studies before registering for courses at other colleges if they plan later to present them for transfer credit.
4.
Courses presented must be appropriate to the student's graduate program. Professional courses offered for transfer must be
consistent with the student's graduate program.
5.
Courses presented must have been given by an accredited institution authorized to grant graduate degrees.
6.
Courses presented must be graduate courses, that is, applicable to a graduate degree at the institution offering them.
7.
Graduate courses presented for transfer credit completed while the student was in undergraduate status shall be eligible for
transfer only upon receipt of documentation from the institution certifying that such course work was not used to fulfill
undergraduate degree requirements at that institution.
8.
Courses presented must be completed with grades of B or better.
9.
An official transcript of the student's record in the course(s) presented for transfer credit should be sent to the Office of
Graduate Studies, State University of New York at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12222.
10. An official description of the course(s) should accompany the request for transfer credit.
11. Courses accepted for transfer credit are not used in computing the student's academic average.
12. Of the graduate credits required for a 30-48 credit master's degree, at least 24 must be completed while in resident study at this
University. For those graduate programs requiring more than 48 credits, at least 50 percent of the program’s requirements
must be completed while in resident study at this University. In order to qualify for transfer credit for graduate courses
completed at another institution after entering graduate study at this University, the student must have a "B" average grade
in resident graduate courses taken at this University.
Revised June 2005
MPH REQUEST FOR COURSE WAIVER
Date: _____________________________
Name: ___________________________________________ ID:___________________________________________________
Course to be waived: CAT #: ____________________________ Title:_______________________________________________
Course to be subsituted: CAT #__________________________ Title:_______________________________________________
Basis for request
(check one)
n Undergraduate Academic Experience
Comparable Course Title: __________________________________________________________________________________
University or College: ________________________________________ Date/Grade: _________________________________
Attach: Narrative Course Content Discription
Faculty Description
Transcript
n Work Experience
Attach: Narrative description of comparable experience.
n Subprogram Requirements (i.e. PMR)
Signature of Program Coordinator __________________________________________
APPROVALS
Faculty Advisor: __________________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Y/N
Waived Course
Faculty: ________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Y/N
Substituted Course
Faculty: _________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Y/N
MPH Academic
Sub-Committee:___________________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Y/N
New Advisor: _____________________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Y/N
*It is recommended that the student obtain and follow the couse outline of the “waived course” and specifically describe experience
with the concepts covered.
Master of Public Health Program
Request for Waiver of Statute of Limitations for the Transfer of Graduate/Professional School Course
Credits that are more than Six Years Old
Name of Student:
Area of Concentrations:
Bachelor’s Degree Major:
School:
Previous Graduate Work Major:
School:
Years of Relevant Professional Experience: From:
Courses for which Transfer Credit is Requested
Year
Catalog
Credit
Taken Number Course Title Hours Grade
Years:
Years:
To:
Comparable SUNYA Course
Catalog
Number
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Total Credits Requested for Transfer (Nine Maximum):
Evaluations of Student’s Request for Transfer Credits (Checklist for M.P.H. Program)
1. The faculty adviser and M.P.H. Curriculum Committee have evaluated the content of the
courses that this student has previously taken. They have determined that these previous
courses are essentially comparable to the current SUNY courses listed.
years, and this student
2. This student has been working in his/her professional field for
has maintained familiarity with current knowledge in these areas.
Signatures for Approval:
1. Faculty Adviser:
Mailing Address:
Date:
2. Director of M.P.H. Program:
Mailing Address:
Date:
3. Office of Graduate Studies:
Date:
Action:
Following approval (signature), the office of Graduate Studies should:
1. Arrange to have these transfer credits placed onto the student’s SUNYA transcript.
2. Forward this original form to the student’s permanent file.
3. Send one signed copy each to the Faculty adviser and Director of the M.P.H. Program.
REQUEST FOR CHANGE
Date: _____________________________
(check one)
n ADVISOR
n DEGREE PROGRAM (First semester only)
n MPH CONCENTRATION
Name: ___________________________________________________
For Change of Degree or Concentration only
City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________
To:
From: MPH / MS ____________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
Phone: (H) ________________________________________________
ID: _______________________________________________________
Undergraduate Major: _______________________________________
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH COURSEWORK
Number
Title
MPH / MS ____________________________
GPA: _______
(For Change of Degree or Concentration only)
Grade
GRE: V______ A ______ Q ______
Instructor
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
REASON FOR CHANGE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
APPROVALS
Current Advisor: __________________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Y/N
Assistant Dean
for Student Affairs: ________________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Y/N
Current Department Chair: _________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Y/N
New Department Chair: ____________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Y/N
New Advisor: _____________________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Y/N
(For Degree change only)
(For Change of Degree or Concentration only)
Please Note: Requests must be forwarded with student's current file.
cc: New Advisor, Departments, Student
School of Public Health, University at Albany
Academic Progress Plan
Student’s Name _______________________________________________________________________
Department: ___ BMS
___ EHS
Degree Program: ____ Certificate
___Epi/BST
____ MPH
___ HPMB
____ MS
____ PhD
____ DrPH
Plans for Improving GPA:
____ Retake the following courses: _______________________________________________________
____ Complete remedial coursework: _____________________________________________________
____ Take fewer credits per semester. (Note: this may affect loan repayment or financial aid)
____ Other: ___________________________________________________________________________
Comments (optional):
Student’s signature: __________________________________________
Date: ________________
Advisor’s name: _____________________________________________
Advisor’s signature: ___________________________________________
Date: ________________
Submit copies of this Academic Progress Plan to the Department Chair and Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs.