Academics

Biostatistics

1.

Describe and correctly apply core and intermediate-level statistical methods to the study, design, management and analysis of population health data

2.

Understand the assumptions, applicability, strengths and limitations of core and intermediate-level statistical methods and be able to select appropriate methods and measures for different types of health data

3.

Correctly use data management and statistical software and computing technology to collect, manage and analyze population health data

4.

Collaborate on applied population health research

5.

Communicate statistical findings to lay and professional audiences

6.

Apply statistical findings to the development of evidence-based interventions to improve population health

Community-Based Public Health and Health Equity

1.

Analyze critical health inequalities confronting urban populations by social and economic determinants such as race, ethnicity, income and neighborhood

2.

Identify aspects of public health ethics and values of social justice that affect public health practice and decision-making

3.

Apply a community-based participatory framework to addressing health issues confronting communities

4.

Effectively communicate public health information through oral, written and visual presentation

5.

Conduct a community health assessment

6.

Develop a plan for an evidence-based public health program

7.

Use information resources to gather and analyze public health data

8.

Analyze and interpret public health literature

9.     Synthesize theories, methods and practice of public health to address income inequities within communities

Community Health Education

1.

Identify theories from psychology, sociology and health education that apply to behavior change and maintenance

2.

Identify models for health program planning

3.

Develop theory-driven health education programs

4.

Plan and write proposals for program funding

5.

Plan budgets for public health programs

6.

Use group dynamic strategies for problem-solving

7.

Design and manage the application of group processes for change

8.

Develop strategies to support organizations to play a stronger role in health promotion and disease prevention

9.

Involve communities in the design of appropriate intervention strategies

10.

Develop and train peer-education and train-the-trainer strategies

11.

Develop and/or incorporate culturally sensitive and age appropriate health education materials

12.

Develop, produce and evaluate media campaigns to create health consciousness

13.

Incorporate process, impact and outcome evaluation into program development

Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences

1.

Learn about common industrial processes, operations and manufacturing techniques found in the US

2.

Develop ability to identify, describe qualitatively, and quantify agents, factors, and stressors generated by and/or associated with defined sources, unit operations, and/or processes

3.

Learn the principles of operation, calibration, and methodology for using basic sampling instrumentation to detect chemical and physical agents in the work environment

4.

Learn to identify and apply appropriate standard sampling and analytical methods such as those developed by NIOSH, OSHA, and EPA

7.

Learn the origin, scientific basis, interpretation, and application of various environmental and occupational exposure limits and be able to communicate that information to others

Epidemiology

1.

Describe and correctly apply core and intermediate-level principles and methods to the design of epidemiologic studies

2.

Understand the strengths and limitations of common epidemiologic study designs

3.

Understand the limitations of and identify issues related to causal inference in epidemiology

4.

Correctly use data management and statistical software and computing technology to collect, manage and analyze epidemiologic data

5.

Collaborate on applied population health research

6.

Interpret epidemiologic findings

7.

Communicate epidemiologic findings to lay and professional audiences

8.

Apply epidemiologic findings to the development of evidence-based interventions to improve population health

(general) Public Health

1.

Discuss approaches for improving the health status of populations, including a specific initiative for a target population

2.

Apply principles of planning, development and practice of organizational and community initiatives that relate to program planning, policy formulation or research

3.

Use audience-appropriate written and oral communication to convey public health information

4.

Develop collaborative public health programs and strategies responsive to the diverse cultural values and traditions of the communities being served

5.

Differentiate among evaluation methods in relation to their strengths, limitations and appropriate uses

6.

Analyze the effects of political, social and economic policies on public health systems at the local, state, national and international levels

Health Care Policy and Administration

1.

Demonstrate knowledge of political, economic and social context of health policies

2.

Examine, analyze and explain the intended and unintended consequences of national policies and reforms

3.

Discuss the policy process for improving the health status of populations

4.

Discuss the legal and ethical bases for public health and health services

5.

Demonstrate leadership skills for building partnerships

6.

Apply principles of program planning, development, budgeting, management and evaluation in organizational and community initiatives

7.

Explain methods of ensuring community health safety and preparedness

8.

Apply systems thinking for resolving organizational problems

Health Policy and Management

1.

Demonstrate knowledge of the context of public and private health-care systems, institutions, actors and environments in which health care and public health policy are made and health care is delivered

2.

 Apply theoretical/conceptual models and leadership principles relevant to developing health policy and administrating health programs

3.

Analyze the legal, economic, ethical and health bases and implications of public health policies that affect urban populations

4.

Describe and apply strategies for advocating for effective public health policies and programs

5.

Evaluate public health programs and health policies and apply evaluation results to their improvement

6.

Describe how non-public health policies (e.g., education, environment, criminal justice, housing, employment) can mitigate or exacerbate health disparities and influence the health of urban populations

7.

Articulate the skills needed for building partnerships and collaborating across programs, organizations and sectors to develop effective public health programs and policies

8.

Describe and critique theoretical and conceptual models relevant to health care seeking, access, use, quality, costs, health, health policy and health-care decision-making

9.

Apply economic concepts and theories to the analysis of health care policy and management issues and to inform decision-making and policy development

Public Health Nutrition

1.

Use dietary guidelines to make appropriate nutritional recommendations to individuals and communities

2.

Prioritize nutritional problems of various age and population groups using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary and socioeconomic techniques

3.

Use nutrition research findings to guide practice

4.

Evaluate nutrition claims and popular literature for accuracy, reliability and practical implications

5.

Apply management principles for community assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation to community-based public health nutrition programs

6.

 Assess results of research and evaluation used in nutritional sciences

7.

Participate in organized advocacy efforts for health and nutrition programs

8.

Select and develop nutrition education materials and approaches that are appropriate for the population of interest

Program –- wide competencies

1.      Describe the role of social, political, biological, economic, historical, behavioral and environmental factors in health and disease in urban settings and identify opportunities for interventions to improve population health at individual, community, city and policy levels

2.      Explain the mechanisms and pathways by which urban conditions affect health and the roles of various urban systems in promoting health and preventing disease

3.      Explain the value and limitations of multi-level, ecological models in the study of urban health and apply such models to the investigation of specific health problems

4.      Apply concepts, theories and methods from two or more disciplines to the study of urban health

5.      Design etiological intervention or policy research studies that contribute to new knowledge about urban health

6.      Select methods and theories from diverse disciplinary perspectives to apply to the study of urban health and demonstrate a capacity to combine methods and disciplines in order to achieve fuller understanding of urban health issues

7.      Describe principal historical developments, theories, current intellectual conflicts and research questions within one specialization area (CSH, EPI, EOH or HPM)

8.      Demonstrate familiarity with scientific and professional literature and main scientific questions for at least two current public health issues or population groups

9.      Demonstrate proficiency in each of the following areas and advanced skills in at least two of the following areas:  (1) written communication with diverse constituencies, (2) collection and analysis of data on population health, (3) familiarity with health-related cultural beliefs and practices of at least two populations, (4) management of complex health projects, (5) teaching public health and (6) policy analysis and advocacy

10.  Understand the ethical dilemmas posed by many public health issues and apply the highest ethical standards to their own public health research and practice

Community, Society and Health

1.      Apply and integrate multi-disciplinary, multi-level approaches to urban health research to develop, implement and evaluate community health programs

2.      Draw on the methods and theories from multiple disciplines to design and implement research studies on health and urban populations

3.      Formulate, analyze and advocate for policies that promote health and prevent disease

4.      Teach students and professionals about the social determinants of health, health behavior, health interventions, health policy and health disparities in urban settings

5.      Lead, plan, manage and evaluate community health interventions in urban settings

Epidemiology

1.      Advance the scientific understanding of the social, behavioral and biomedical determinants of health and disease with a focus on the health of urban populations

2.      Design, implement and analyze research aimed at understanding the determinants of health of urban populations

3.      Apply, adapt and develop epidemiologic perspectives to the interpretation of ongoing research

4.      Teach students and other public health professionals about epidemiologic field and analytic methods and their practical application to the investigation and control of health conditions among urban populations

5.      Interact with other urban health-related disciplines and organizations such as engineers, environmentalists, trade unions and commuter organizations, public health experts, lawyers, etc.

6.      Develop expertise in substantive content areas relevant to urban health

Environmental and Occupational Health

1.      Advance the scientific understanding of the impact of environmental and occupational conditions on health and disease

2.      Plan, lead and manage studies to monitor and evaluate the effect of environmental and occupational health hazards in the urban environment

3.      Plan, direct, manage and evaluate environmental and occupational health programs

4.      Teach students and professionals about the impact of environmental and occupational hazards on the health of urban populations and about strategies for controlling such exposures

Health Policy and Management

1.      Contribute to new knowledge about the mechanisms that influence the delivery of health services and public-health programs and the development of health policy in urban settings

2.      Develop and manage initiatives to strengthen the functioning of health systems, health care organizations and public health agencies and programs

3.      Develop, advocate for and implement health-care and public health policies

4.      Analyze the impact of health and non-health policies on population health

5.      Teach students and professionals about the social determinants of health, health interventions, health policy, health management and health disparities in urban settings

Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

1.

Identify and describe environmental and occupational sources of chemical, biological, physical and/or safety (CBPS) hazards

2.

Predict and prevent health, safety and environmental risks from processes, work tasks, the built environment and other economic and/or social activities

3.

Evaluate the human health risks from CBPS hazards using qualitative, quantitative and/or instrumental assessment methods

4.

Recommend appropriate engineering, personal protection or administrative controls and policies for CBPS hazards and evaluate their effectiveness

Nutrition

1.

Use dietary guidelines to make nutritional recommendations to individuals and communities

2.

Prioritize nutritional problems for individuals at various stages of the life cycle and for diverse population groups using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary and/or  socioeconomic assessment methodologies

3.

Use nutrition research findings to guide practice

4.

Describe factors that influence the accessibility, adequacy and safety of the food supply system (production, processing, distribution, consumption) and explain the relationship of those factors to community health

5.

Communicate the principles of food science, food preparation and management to various population groups

6.

Evaluate nutrition claims and popular literature for accuracy, reliability and practical implications

7.

Recognize federal, regional, state and local government structures and processes involved in the development of public policy relating to nutrition and health services

8.

Describe the political considerations involved in agency planning and decision-making

9.

Apply management principles for community assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation to community-based public health nutrition programs

10.

Assess results of research and evaluation used in nutritional sciences

11.

Compile and analyze data on nutrition and health

12.

Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

13.

Participate in organized advocacy efforts for health and nutrition programs

14.

Select and develop nutrition education materials and approaches that are appropriate for the population of interest

15.

Use social and behavioral theories relevant to public health and nutrition

Community Health Education

1.

Identify community and individual needs, concerns and assets related to health (assessment)

2.

Utilize a variety of outreach methods and strategies, including various forms of media, to provide health information and services to populations that traditionally have not been served and/or been underserved (outreach, public speaking, media)

3.

Communicate effectively with the public, whether in one-to-one conversations, public speaking to groups or through computer-mediated communication to convey knowledge of basic health and social indicators clearly and in culturally appropriate ways  (communication, public speaking, media)

4.

Identify relevant languages, respectful attitudes and demonstrate deep cultural knowledge in all aspects of work with individuals, families, community members and colleagues (cultural competence)

5.

Work with other community members, workers and professionals to develop collective plans to increase resources in the community and to expand broader public awareness of community needs (capacity-building)

6.

Find, comprehend and review public health research relevant to specific populations, communities and health conditions or issues  (research analysis)

7.

Develop community health goals informed by community involvement and relevant public health research  (research analysis)

8.

Write and prepare clear reports about clients, own activities and assessments (written communication)

Nutrition and Food Science

1.

Use dietary guidelines to make food recommendations to individuals and communities

2.

Select and develop nutrition education materials and approaches that are appropriate for the population of interest

3.

Address nutritional needs of community members at various stages of the life cycle and for diverse population groups

4.

Recognize federal, regional, state and local government programs that address food and nutrition problems in the community

5.

Apply management principles for community assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation to community-based public health food and nutrition programs

6.

Identify social and behavioral theories relevant to public health and nutrition