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Web site: http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/cbh The Department of Community and Behavioral Health examines the relationship between human behavior and community health and focuses on creating effective strategies for change. Its faculty members come from a variety of disciplines within the social and health sciences, drawn together by an interest in health behavior and promoting healthy communities. Community and behavioral health students learn how to design, implement, and evaluate interventions directed toward identified public health problems in communities. They learn how public and institutional policy, the media, and community organizations can promote healthy behavior and effect positive change. Graduate Programs
Graduate students in community and behavioral health may earn degrees with or without subtracks. The Master of Science program offers an optional subtrack in health communication. The Doctor of Philosophy program offers two optional subtracks: addiction studies and health communication. The department also offers two subtracks for the Master of Public Health: the community and behavioral health subtrack and the health communication subtrack. See "M.P.H. Subtracks" below. Master of ScienceThe Master of Science program in community and behavioral health requires 35 s.h. of graduate credit, including a thesis. The program prepares students for research and professional positions in community and behavioral health or for Ph.D. study in community and behavioral health. The degree is offered with an optional subtrack in health communication; see "M.S. Subtrack in Health Communication" below. During the first semester, M.S. students work with their academic advisor to develop a plan of study that satisfies their interests and professional goals as well as the program's requirements. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and to complete all courses required for the degree. The Master of Science in community and behavioral health requires the following course work. COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH COREAll of these (9 s.h.):
BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COREThree of these (9 s.h.):
RESEARCH METHODS CORETwo of these (6 s.h.):
CONTENT AREA ELECTIVESStudents work with their advisors to select at least 5 s.h. of course work appropriate to their educational goals and emphasis areas. They may choose from any community and behavioral health courses not already taken, other College of Public Health courses, or other University of Iowa graduate-level courses. THESISThe thesis requirement is 6 s.h. M.S. Subtrack in Health CommunicationThe M.S. subtrack in health communication is designed for students who wish to gain knowledge and skill in designing, evaluating, and implementing effective communication strategies and messages that use mediated and interpersonal channels to address the health needs of diverse audiences. The program focuses on clinician-patient interaction, family communication, group and organizational communication, and mass media and web-based campaigns. The health communication subtrack combines the M.S. core course work with additional concentrated learning opportunities. Students fulfill the regular M.S. requirements, using the health communication core to satisfy the content area electives requirement. HEALTH COMMUNICATION COREFour of these (12 s.h.):
M.P.H. SubtracksThe Department of Community and Behavioral Health offers two subtracks for the Master of Public Health: the community and behavioral health subtrack and the health communication subtrack. The M.P.H. subtrack in community and behavioral health prepares public health practitioners for a variety of positions in community development, health program implementation, and health education. The M.P.H. subtrack in health communication prepares public health practitioners for a variety of employment opportunities in health communication strategies, health communication in groups and organizations, and mass media/web-based campaigns in health promotion. For detailed information about the M.P.H. degree, see Master of Public Health Program in the Catalog. Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy program in community and behavioral health requires at least 75 s.h. of graduate credit, including credit from a master's degree. The program prepares individuals for academic, research, and policy-making work in the social and behavioral health sciences. This fast-growing academic specialty offers many career opportunities in academic and research institutions. The Ph.D. is offered with optional subtracks in addiction studies and in health communication; see "Ph.D. Subtrack in Addiction Studies" and "Ph.D. Subtrack in Health Communication" below. Ph.D. students must successfully complete a qualifying exam, a comprehensive exam, and a dissertation—a substantial scholarly treatise. The research topic must be approved by the student's dissertation committee. During the first semester, students work with their academic advisors to develop a plan of study that satisfies their interests and professional goals as well as the program's requirements. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and to complete all courses required for the degree. The Doctor of Philosophy in community and behavioral health requires the following work. COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH COREAll of these (9 s.h.):
BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES CORESeven of these (21 s.h.):
RESEARCH METHODS COREFive of these (15 s.h.):
CONTENT AREA ELECTIVESStudents work with their advisors to select at least 18 s.h. of course work appropriate to their educational goals and emphasis areas. They may choose from any Department of Community and Behavioral Health courses they have not already taken, other College of Public Health courses, or other University of Iowa graduate-level courses. DISSERTATIONThe dissertation requirement is 12 s.h. Ph.D. Subtrack in Addiction StudiesThe Ph.D. subtrack in addiction studies is designed for students who wish to gain skill in developing and evaluating addiction prevention and intervention programs. This area of study and practice examines addiction prevention and treatment from both a public health and a biopsychosocial perspective. The addiction studies subtrack combines core course work from the Ph.D. curriculum with additional specialized training. Students fulfill the regular Ph.D. requirements, using the addiction studies core to satisfy the content area electives requirement. ADDICTION STUDIES COREStudents work with their advisor to select 18 s.h. of addictions studies course work offered by the department. Courses focusing on treatment of substance abuse and comorbid psychopathology, prevention of substance abuse and comorbid psychopathology, and assessment and diagnosis of addiction and comorbid psychopathology are under development. Ph.D. Subtrack in Health CommunicationThe Ph.D. subtrack in health communication is designed for students who wish to prepare for academic, research, and policy-making careers in the area of health communication. The health communication subtrack combines the core course work from the Ph.D. curriculum with additional specialized training. Students fulfill the regular Ph.D. requirements, using the health communication core to satisfy the content area electives requirement. HEALTH COMMUNICATION COREFour of these (12 s.h.):
AdmissionThe community and behavioral health faculty considers several factors when evaluating applications for admission, including scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test, grade-point averages, letters of recommendation, intent and motivation for graduate study, and research interests. A student with deficiencies in one area may be admitted if all other components of his or her application are very strong. All applicants must submit academic transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. Forms are available from the Department of Community and Behavioral Health or on its web site (see "Prospective Students"). Applicants to the M.S. program must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00 and should hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. No specific undergraduate major is required. Preference is given to applicants with Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test verbal scores of at least 154, quantitative scores of at least 149, and analytical writing scores of at least 4.0 (GRE scores must be less than five years old). Applicants to the Ph.D. program must have a graduate grade-point average of at least 3.40 and should hold a graduate degree from an accredited college or university—ideally, an M.S. in community and behavioral health, or another public health degree, or a related social science degree, or a clinical health degree. Applicants who do not hold a graduate degree should apply to the M.S. program. Preference is given to applicants with Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test verbal scores of at least 154, quantitative scores of at least 150, and analytical writing scores of at least 4.0 (GRE scores must be less than five years old). Ph.D. program applicants also must submit their master's thesis, or if no thesis is available, a sample of their scholarly writing. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, or New Zealand must score at least 600 (paper-based) or 100 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants who score 550-599 (paper-based) or 81-99 (Internet-based) are required to take English fluency courses. Applicants who score below those ranges are not considered for admission. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College or the Graduate College section of the Catalog. APPLICATION DEADLINESStudents enter the program in fall. The application deadline is January 15. Financial SupportSeveral forms of financial support are available, including scholarships and awards, student loans, and graduate assistantships. Graduate assistantships provide a stipend and entitle students to resident tuition and reduced health insurance costs. Research assistantships are competitive and are awarded according to department need and student merit. Scholarships and fellowships are available through federal agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health, and from private foundations. ResourcesThe department houses four centers. The Center for Health Communication and Social Marketing promotes communication research to address today's public health challenges. The Iowa Tobacco Research Center supports research and education on tobacco use and prevention of tobacco use. It also supports culturally competent and accessible smoking cessation services. The Prairielands Addiction Technology Transfer Center provides state-of-the-art training, curricula, and resources on substance use issues for counselors, health care professionals, and members of the community. The Prevention Research Center for Rural Health focuses on improving the health of rural Iowans. Graduate students may have opportunities to work with ongoing research projects in the centers. Courses
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