degree short nameProgram [in <field>]

<Degree long nameProgram [in <Field>]

Introduction

PurposeOverview of competencies/learning objectives<Target positions for graduates>

Location of program

Competencies

[<Overview of competencies>]

<List of competencies>

[<Discussion of how competencies are demonstrated>]

Admission

Description of ideal attributes of candidates

Admission requirements

Admission process

Information contact(s)

[

Concentrations

{

Concentration name

<Concentration description including location>

}]

Curriculum

Overview of sequence of events from matriculation to graduation>

Faculty Advisor

<Description of how faculty advisor is selected and approved

Program of Study

Overview of content of Program of Study

Description of how Program of Study is developed

Degree Requirements

[<Overview of degree requirements>]

Coursework

<#> total credit-hours:

<#> credit-hours of required coursework

[<#> credit-hours of elective coursework]

{[<#> credit-hours of <coursework name>]}

[<#> credit-hours of thesis research|<#> credit-hours of dissertation research]]

{[<#> credit-hours of <coursework name>]}

[

Semester / Course # / Course Title / Credit-Hours
{<semester ID / {<Course #> / <Course Title> / <#>}
Semester Total / <#>}
Degree Total

[{

<Course #> <Course title>

<Description of special course in curriculum>

}]

]

[

Electives

[<Overview of electives>]

<Process for selection of electives including ones not in list>

Course # / Course Title / Credit-Hours
{<Course #> / <Course Title> / <#>}

]

[{

<Concentration>

Coursework

Semester / Course # / Course Title / Credit-Hours
{<semester ID> / {<Course #> / <Course Title> / <#>}
Semester Total / <#>}
Degree Total

[{

<Course #> <Course title>

<Description of special course in concentration>

}]

[

Electives

[<Overview of electives>]

<Process for selection of electives including ones not in list>

Course # / Course Title / Credit-Hours
{<Course #> / <Course Title> / <#>}

]

}]

[

Qualifying Examination

<Description of qualifying examination process including remediation and re-examinations

]

[

Thesis

[<Overview of thesis process>]

Thesis Committee

<Responsibilities of committee>

<Description of number, criteria, selection, and appointment of committee and its chair>

Thesis Proposal

<Description of process for selection and approval of thesis proposal>

Thesis Preparation

<Description of thesis length, format, printing, and binding guidelines>

Thesis Approval

<Description of process for thesis approval including presentation>

Thesis Distribution

<Description of distribution of approved thesis>

]

[

Dissertation

[<Overview of dissertation process>]

Dissertation Committee

<Responsibilities of committee>

<Description of number, criteria, selection, and appointment of committee and its chair>

Dissertation Proposal

<Description of process for selection and approval of dissertation proposal>

Dissertation Preparation

<Description of dissertation length, format, printing, and binding guidelines>

Dissertation Approval

<Description of process for dissertation approval including defense>

Dissertation Distribution

<Description of distribution of approved dissertation>

]

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degree short nameProgram [in <field>]

Program Data

Name:<degree long name> Program [in <field>]

Degree:<degree short name>

Department:[<department name> | School-based]

School/College:School of Public Health and Information Sciences

Version:<date of program description

Data updated:<date of last update of program data

History:[Program approved <date>

[{Program revised <date>}]]

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Notes:

  1. Version date in footer is same as version date in Program Data.
  2. Degree long name isone of the following (as of 12/11/06): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, or Doctor of Philosophy.
  3. Degree short name isone of the following (as of 12/11/06): MPH, MS, MSc, or PhD.
  4. Field is not needed for MPH Program.
  5. Field is one of the following (as of 12/11/06):
  • Biostatistics-Decision Science
  • Clinical Investigation Sciences
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health Sciences

Relevant Web links:

Requirements for Graduate Degrees (including thesis/dissertation requirements):

Application and Admission to GraduateSchool:

Academic Policies, Procedures and Requirements:

Course and Credit Requirements (including transfer of credit, course numbering system, and undergraduates taking graduate courses):

Grades and Grading Policies:

Student Leave of Absence:

Residency Policy and Fees:

Special Facilities and Services:

University Policies and Procedures:

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