Master of Public Health (MPH) Orientation 2016 1 Welcome Message! Hello, and welcome to the first course in your public health degree program. Your dynamic online classroom will provide you with ample opportunities to interact with your fellow students while you gain knowledge from a career-relevant curriculum in your chosen field. Our professors are expert practitioners, with real-world experience in the health care industry, so you’ll learn from individuals who know what it’s like to be you. Whether your focus is on health care system management, health policy, or health economics, you’ve found a place to Gain the knowledge you need to succeed. Welcome aboard, and good luck to you as you begin your academic journey with us. Program Director: Dr. Samer Koutoubi 2  MPH Mission Statement The mission of the American Public University System (APUS) Master’s of Public Health (MPH) program is: to prepare and educate students to promote health and well-being as public health practitioners through excellence in teaching, research, and service in preparation for leadership opportunities in a diverse and global society through a student-focused learning environment. 3 MPH Program’s Values Lifelong Learning - commitment to life-long professional and personal development. Compassion - promote empathy and concern for the well-being of others. Critical Thinking - foster purposeful reflective judgment. Diversity - promote student and faculty populations regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or identity, or social standing. Innovation - seek imaginative and effective solutions to challenges. Professionalism and Integrity - adhere to professional codes of conduct. Respect - commitment to the overarching principles of the dignity and worth of individuals. 4 MPH Program’s Goals The goals for the APUS MPH program are: Instruction: Provide current, relevant education and professional development through a curriculum based on public health competencies in an innovative learning environment. Research: Encourage and promote faculty and student research in the field of public health in order to enhance the skills, knowledge, and expertise of faculty and students. Service: Support ongoing faculty and student service in local, regional, and international public health organizations and communities of practice. 5 Full-time Public Health Faculty NameGraduate Degrees EarnedDiscipline of Graduate DegreesInstructional Area(s)Research InterestRobert CarterPhD MPH Biomedical Sciences Epidemiology BiostatisticsBiostatistics Epidemiology Emergency Management QuarantineCardiovascular and respiratory pathophysiology Biostatistics Donna BartonPhD MPH Public Health BiostatisticsBiostatistics EpidemiologyWomen’s Health Cardiovascular DiseaseEbun EbunlomoPhD MPH  Community Health Sciences Health Behavior and Health Education  Health Services Administration Community Health Epidemiology.

1. Master of Public Health (MPH) Orientation
2016
1
Welcome Message!
Hello, and welcome to the first course in your public health
degree program.
Your dynamic online classroom will provide you with ample
opportunities to interact with your fellow students while you
gain knowledge from a career-relevant curriculum in your
chosen field.
Our professors are expert practitioners, with real-world
experience in the health care industry, so you’ll learn from
individuals who know what it’s like to be you.
Whether your focus is on health care system management,
health policy, or health economics, you’ve found a place to
Gain the knowledge you need to succeed.
Welcome aboard, and good luck to you as you begin your
academic journey with us.
Program Director: Dr. Samer Koutoubi

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MPH Mission Statement
The mission of the American Public University System (APUS)
Master’s of Public Health (MPH) program is:
to prepare and educate students to promote health and well-
being as public health practitioners through excellence in
teaching, research, and service in preparation for leadership
opportunities in a diverse and global society through a student-
focused learning environment.
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MPH Program’s Values
Lifelong Learning - commitment to life-long professional and
personal development.
Compassion - promote empathy and concern for the well-being
of others.
Critical Thinking - foster purposeful reflective judgment.
Diversity - promote student and faculty populations regardless
of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or
identity, or social standing.
Innovation - seek imaginative and effective solutions to

3. challenges.
Professionalism and Integrity - adhere to professional codes of
conduct.
Respect - commitment to the overarching principles of the
dignity and worth of individuals.
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MPH Program’s Goals
The goals for the APUS MPH program are:
Instruction: Provide current, relevant education and professional
development through a curriculum based on public health
competencies in an innovative learning environment.
Research: Encourage and promote faculty and student research
in the field of public health in order to enhance the skills,
knowledge, and expertise of faculty and students.
Service: Support ongoing faculty and student service in local,
regional, and international public health organizations and
communities of practice.

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Full-time Public Health Faculty
NameGraduate Degrees EarnedDiscipline of Graduate
DegreesInstructional Area(s)Research InterestRobert CarterPhD
MPH Biomedical Sciences
Epidemiology
BiostatisticsBiostatistics
Epidemiology
Emergency Management
QuarantineCardiovascular and respiratory pathophysiology
Biostatistics Donna BartonPhD
MPH Public Health
BiostatisticsBiostatistics
EpidemiologyWomen’s Health
Cardiovascular DiseaseEbun EbunlomoPhD
MPH
Community Health Sciences
Health Behavior and Health Education
Health Services Administration
Community Health
Epidemiology
WellnessBreast Health Promotion Program for African
Immigrant WomenSamer KoutoubiMD
PhD
Dietetics and Nutrition
Medicine
Research Methods
Epidemiology
Social & Behavioral Foundations
NutritionCardiovascular risk factors among tri-ethnic
populations

5. Nutrition knowledge and Cultural diversityJennifer SedilloPhD
MSPublic Health
BiologyEpidemiology
Environmental Health, QuarantineMicrobiology and
environmental health
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Master’s in Public Health (MPH)
The APUS MPH program is a generalist program and does not
have concentrations or specializations.
The MPH program curriculum is intended to prepare students to
be public health practice leaders for advancement in their
organizations or for transition into new fields.
AcademicProfessionalMasters
DegreesSpecialization/Concentration/Focus Area
DegreeGeneralist Masters of Public HealthMPH
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6. Program Level Objectives – Master’s in Public Health (MPH)
The MPH Program Objectives (Competencies) are
Assimilate knowledge and practice of community-based
learning, research, and service into their professions.
Comprehend the interaction of behavioral, social, and physical
environments on public health outcomes.
Apply evidence-based principles and a scientific knowledge
base to critical evaluation and decision making in public health.
Synthesize concepts associated with power, politics, and
organizational performance in healthcare settings
Summarize issues and concepts related to the impact of
environmental health our global society.
Explain how selected and widely employed social and
behavioral science theories, models, constructs, and principles
can be used to develop or improve programs to address major
public health issues.
Critically review and apply evidence-based evaluation of
published medical and public health literature.
Develop a framework, based on a mission, goals, and objectives
and/or competencies, to evaluate public health programs for
their effectiveness and quality.
Synthesize concepts associated with specific research tasks:
hypothesis construction, conceptualizing terms, literature
review, data collection, critical analysis, and communicate
findings.
Examine the application of epidemiology to screening,
infectious disease prevention, and policy.
Assess the moral and ethical precepts that underlie the goals of
the public health profession.
Generate, analyze, apply, and interpret statistical data as related
to public health problems and to further biomedical research.

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Public Health Core Knowledge Areas for MPH
Using an interdisciplinary approach, the APUS MPH program
provides students with a foundational understanding of the five
core disciplines of public health:
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Environmental health sciences
Health policy and management
Social and behavioral sciences
Core Knowledge AreaCourse Number and
TitleCreditsBiostatisticsPBHE520 Biostatistics with Lab4
hoursEpidemiologyPBHE607 Epidemiology3
creditsEnvironmental Health SciencesPBHE526 Public
Health and Environment 3 creditsHealth Policy
and Management PBHE601 Health Care Administration3
creditsSocial & Behavioral SciencesPBHE527 Social and
Behavioral Aspects of
Health3 credits
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MPH Curriculum

8. Core Courses
(44 credit hours)Course TitleCredit HoursPBHE501Public
Health in America3PBHE502Health
Policy3PBHE520Biostatistics w/lab4PBHE526Public Health and
Environment3PBHE527Social and Behavioral Aspects of
Health3PBHE531Public Health Program Planning and
Evaluation3PBHE532Ethical Issues in Public
Health3PBHE540Emergency Management Health and Medical
Issues3PBHE550Research Methods in Public
Health3PBHE601Health Care
Administration3PBHE605Quarantine3PBHE606Disaster Health
Management3PBHE607Epidemiology3PBHE697 Public Health

9. Practicum4Final Program Requirements (3 credit
hours)PBHE699Public Health Capstone3Total Credits47
The MPH program and its degree plan are detailed on the APUS
website:
http://www.apu.apus.edu/academic/programs/degree/1228/maste
r-of-public-health-capstone-option
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MPH Program’s Academic Rigor
The faculty are the subject matter experts and develop all MPH
courses.
All APUS courses begin the first Monday of each month and are
8-weeks or 16-weeks in length.
Each syllabus contains learning outcomes and the competencies
assigned to the course.
The teaching faculty monitor the weekly discussion forums. The
faculty also engage in the forum discussions and provide
questions that are thought provoking as well as share examples
of public health practices.
The faculty ensure that the forums are meeting the learning
outcome expectations, the students are demonstrating regard for
differing ideas and opinions, and are respectful of one another.
The faculty critically evaluate the instructional materials.
The faculty ensure there is academic rigor in the courses. Each
course has a standard rubric for evaluating the forum
discussions and each course has assignment specific rubrics.
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10. Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)
This course is intended to give the student practical experience
in public health. This practicum is spent in an appropriate
program, under the guidance of an administrator qualified by
education and/or experience. The practicum consists of a 180-
200 hours supervised practical application of previously studied
theory and is completed by the student throughout a 16 week
course. Development and utilization of original activities is
stressed, and periodic progress reports are required. Students
must secure a supervised position prior to beginning this course.
Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor
with any questions, prior to registration.
(Prerequisite: Students may take the practicum after all other
CORE courses are completed).
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Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

11. Communicate public health information and issues effectively
to health professionals and the public through diverse
communication channels
Apply information technology to diverse aspects of public
health and communication.
Apply information technology to diverse aspects of public
health and communication.
Critically review and apply evidence-based evaluation of
published medical and public health literature.
Demonstrate the ability to discuss a public health problem
substantively and scientifically, including demographics,
geography, magnitude and time trends.
Discuss and explain the typical operations and procedures of
health departments and other agencies responsible for public
health.
Identify and discuss strategies for collaboration and partnership
among organizations focused on public health goals.
Discuss ethical choices, values and professional practices
implicit in public health decisions, considering the effect of
those choices on social justice and accountability.
Demonstrate understanding of the three core functions of public
health (assessment, policy development, and assurance.)
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Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)
Getting started…
“You will be contacted by your academic advisor to discuss
practicum scheduling and details when you have completed 75%
of your academic work toward your MPH degree”
Will receive Practicum Handbook and contact information for
Practicum Coordinator

12. READ THIS HANDBOOK!
Contact the Practicum Coordinator to start the process
Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)
Finding a practicum site, deciding on a project
Wide variety of possibilities
Must have public health focus
Project should have clear beginning and end, and a deliverable
for the organization
Should have value for both the student and the organization.
If you select a project in your workplace, it must be separate
from your regular, paid employment
Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)
Forms
All forms are in the Handbook as appendices
Form A—Practicum Site MOU
Form B—Preceptor Information
Form C—Preceptor Evaluation, Weeks 6 &11
Form D—Preceptor Evaluation, Week 16
Form E—Student Evaluation of Practicum & Preceptor
Form F—Time & Activities Log
Public Health Practicum (PBHE697)
Course timeline
Week 3
Submit MOU, preceptor info form, and preceptor resume
Week 6
Preceptor submits first evaluation
First conference call

13. Submit Practicum Time Log
Week 11
Preceptor submits second evaluation
Second conference call
Submit Practicum Time Log
Week 15
Third conference call
Week 16
Preceptor submits third evaluation
Student submits evaluation of practicum and preceptor
Student submits all work, using practicum checklist to verify
completion
Public Health Capstone (PBHE699)
The Capstone course is the final course in the MPH program
and a culminating experience for the MPH students.
This course will involve a major research paper or thesis option
that demonstrates understanding of the program objectives. The
research paper and thesis will demonstrate understanding of
social science research methodology.
An End of Program (EOP) Manual with explicit guidance for the
research paper and thesis option is available in the course. The
student shall select their research paper or thesis option
professor from designated APUS faculty.
This course may not be taken until all other courses are
COMPLETED and student has a 3.0 GPA.

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Public Health Capstone (PBHE699)
After successfully completing this course, the student is able to:
Plan and execute a major research project in public health
Examine and apply specific knowledge in the discipline of
public health
Select (and utilize) effective (scholarly) online research
techniques
Evaluate major schools of thought and principal published
works in public health
Synthesize the knowledge gained during the master’s of public
health program, and
Utilize skills required of advanced graduate and professional
practitioners in public health.
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Join Public Health Club
The APUS MPH program has an organization called the Public
Health Club established in 2015. The purpose of this club is to
educate, keeping members up to date on current issues, changes,
and developments in the field of public health. Membership
allows students to connect with fellow public health community
members. Membership is available to all AMU/APU students,
alumni, faculty and staff.
The public health club utilizes virtual communities (facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/414829125309078/ to
communicate and discuss various topics related to their
discipline.

15. Public Health Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Carter
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Social Media
Facebook/AMU & APU Public Health Program -
https://www.facebook.com/APUSpublichealth/?fref=ts
Linkedin/AMU & APU Public Health Program –
https://www.linkedin.com/grps?gid=2500597
Facebook/AMU & APU Nursing Program -
https://www.facebook.com/apus.nursing
Facebook/AMU & APU Sport and Health Sciences Program –
https://www.facebook.com/SportsNetworkAPUS
Linkedin/AMU & APU Sport and Fitness Network –
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3668985
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Contact Information
Program Director
Dr. Samer Koutoubi: [email protected]
Practicum Coordinator
Karyn Gallivan: [email protected]
Advising Team: [email protected] or 1-877-755-2787 x. 3656
Federal Student Aid Questions: [email protected] or
1-877-755-2787 x. 4000

16. Tuition Assistance Questions: [email protected] or
1-877-755-2787 x. 3830
VA Benefits Questions: [email protected] or
1-877-755-2787 x. 3620
AnalysisCountsCountry CodeCycle TimeMoving Range
(MR)Avg.UCLLCLCountry CodeAverage Cycle TimeAvg.
Moving
RangeUCLLCL112034.0084.210.00134.0018.8884.210.0021244
34.0084.210.0031462234.0084.210.0041262034.0084.210.00511
51134.0084.210.006115034.0084.210.0071311634.0084.210.008
131034.0084.210.009132134.0084.210.00101151734.0084.210.0
0111897434.0084.210.00121365334.0084.210.0013133334.0084
.210.00141211234.0084.210.0015122134.0084.210.0016150283
4.0084.210.00171813134.0084.210.00181285334.0084.210.0019
134634.0084.210.0020134034.0084.210.00211521834.0084.210.
00221193334.0084.210.00231442534.0084.210.00241331134.00
84.210.00251191434.0084.210.00
Country Code #1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
20 24 46 26 15 15 31 31 32 15 89 36
33 21 22 50 81 28 34 34 52 19 44 33
19 UCL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001

17. 84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 84.20750000000001
84.20750000000001 LCL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Average 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 34 34
34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34
34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34
Observation number
OTR (minutes)
HistogramCountsCountry CodeCycle
Timebin11200212420BinFrequency31464000412660201451158
04030611510060237131120803813114010039132160120010115
140111189160212136More013133141211512216150171811812
819134201342115222119231442413325119
Histogram
Frequency 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
More 0 14 30 23 3 3 0 1 2 0
Bin
Frequency
Sheet3
The data in below table lists country code and the order to
remittance (OTR) time for hardware / software installations for
the last 76 installations (from first to last). OTR is the time it
takes from an order being placed until the system is installed

18. and we receive payment (remittance). Because this company
does business internationally, it also notes the country of
installation using a country code. This code is listed in the first
column.
Table: Country Code and OTR Cycle Time for Software
Systems Installation
Country Code
Cycle Time
Country Code
Cycle Time
1
20
5
29
1
24
6
40
1
46
7
157
1
26
8
19
14
38
5
24
1
15
1
81
1

19. 15
7
53
17
23
7
26
1
31
1
28
1
31
1
34
6
64
1
34
5
29
7
50
5
44
1
52
1
32
1
19
1
15
1
44
7

20. 11
14
150
7
14
7
29
1
89
17
23
17
41
6
79
7
41
17
13
1
36
6
32
8
43
7
61
17
21
8
42
8
28
8
46
7

21. 18
7
88
8
47
14
24
6
26
7
7
6
47
1
33
5
9
5
129
7
42
17
41
5
5
17
43
6
27
14
42
6
27
14
42
1

22. 33
7
53
7
44
7
53
1
21
7
48
1
22
5
21
1
50
1
19
Use the date in table above and answer the following questions
in the space provided below:
1. Does the OTR time appear to be stable? Why or why not?
2. If you were to use a control chart to evaluate stability, which
chart would you use? Why?
3. What can you learn about the distribution of the installation
process?
4. Does it appear that the country has an impact on installation
time? Why or why not?
1. CDC: Health Issues
Visit the Web site of CDC's Morbidity & Mortality Weekly
report www.cdc.gov/mmwr. Has the CDC reported any new
outbreaks or health risks this week? What other issues is the
nation’s epidemiology agencies concerned about this week?

23. Discuss in detail.
Please ensure you cite your references in APA format with a
minimum of 3 references (You may use your textbook as a
reference and you should have a minimum of 2 academic
outside references). Assignment will be graded based on the
following areas: Foundation and synthesis of knowledge,
application of knowledge critical thinking, writing skills, and
organization of ideas and format.
2. Assignment Instructions
Hello and Welcome to APUS MPH Program.
Please review the MPH Orientation power point presentation.
Read carefully the MPH Program Objectives (Competencies).
Choose two program objectives of your interest, then go to
APUS catalog online
http://catalog.apus.edu/2016/graduate/academic-
programs/master/public-
health.htm?_ga=1.135560049.1994473615.1474633489 and
identify two courses that meet the competencies chosen (please
identify two courses for each of the competencies chosen).
Explain why you chose the two competencies and how do you
see yourself applying them in real-life public health setting.
Please ensure you cite your references in APA format with a
minimum of 3 references (You may use your textbook as a
reference and you should have a minimum of 2 academic
outside references). Assignment length to be less than 1.5
pages. Assignment will be graded based on the following areas:
Foundation and synthesis of knowledge, application of
knowledge critical thinking, writing skills, and organization of
ideas and format.