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MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION
Arnold School of Public Health |
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The Arnold School
of Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program
emphasizes the management of public health agencies and public
sector health services. Courses will be offered primarily
using live, satellite television to designated viewing sites
throughout the state of South Carolina. However, several courses
will be delivered using videotape. Other forms of technology
will also be used (e-mail, discussion boards, class Listservs)
to enhance communication. |
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Admissions Requirements |
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For admission to The
Graduate School, a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college
or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency is
normally required. Applicants
must have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regional
accrediting agency. Applicants should submit a complete application
packet including official transcripts of college academic work,
letters of recommendation, and official score on the Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT), Medical College Admissions
Test (MCAT) or the Dental Admission Test (DAT).
The Graduate Bulletin and
Admission Application are available on-line.
Applicants with work experience of at least
three years, in or related to health care, receive preference
in admissions. |
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Degree Requirements |
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A total of 48 credit hours are
required for completion of the MPH. This includes the following: |
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Courses |
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Core Courses (15 semester hours) |
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BIOS 700 |
Biostatistics |
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ENHS 660 |
Concepts of Environmental Health Science |
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EPID 700 |
Epidemiology |
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HADM 700 |
Approaches and Concepts in Health Administration |
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HPEB 700 |
Public Health Education Concepts |
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Management Courses (18 semester hours) |
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HADM 712 |
Health Economics |
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HADM 713 |
Information Systems in Health Administration |
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HADM 714 |
Perspectives in Community Health Organizations |
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HADM 716 |
Quantitative Methods for Health Administration |
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HADM 725 |
Human Resources Issues in Health Care Sector |
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HADM 730 |
Financing of Health Care or GINT Public
Sector Financial Management |
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A course in planning, organizational behavior,
or policy (3 semester hours) |
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Elective |
(3 semester hours) |
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HADM 798 |
Public Health Residency (6 semester hours) |
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