College of Health & Human Services

San Francisco State University
Health Education Department
San Francisco State University, HSS 326
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132 – 4161

Tel: +1 (0)415 338 1413
Fax: +1 (0)415 338 0570
E-mail: hed@sfsu.edu
Internet: http://www.sfsu.edu/~hed/dept/glance.htm
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Master of Public Health in Community Health Education
Bachelor of Science in Health Education

Course Title Master of Public Health in Community Health Education
Institution San Francisco: San Francisco State University
Country United States
Type Master
Topics Public/Global Health: Community, Rural and Urban Health
Healthcare areas: Health Promotion and Education
Public/Global Health: Health Policy and Planning
Health Determinants: Social Determinants
Health Determinants: Environment and Ecology
Health Research and Methods: Behavioural Sciences
Language English
Location San Francisco State University, San Francisco
Objectives/
Content		 The Mission of the MPH in Community Health Education at San Francisco State University is to promote health and social justice in urban communities. Central to this vision is an emphasis on a community-based approach that builds diverse, collaborative leadership and recognizes the importance of understanding the multiple determinants of health to design effective, comprehensive solutions. To fulfill our mission, we engage students through contextual and participatory teaching approaches integrating theory and practice, with an emphasis on developing team, leadership and communication skills in our graduates. The ultimate aim is to develop culturally and professionally competent leaders in public health able to work with communities to apply systems theory to prevent disease and promote the health of the public.
Next Beginning Annually in Fall
Appl. Deadline February 1, 2010
Duration 3 years
Requirements
  • Evidence of academic excellence, as reflected in an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 units of undergraduate course work;
  • Undergraduate courses in social science and statistics as well as evidence of an undergraduate culturally, ethnically and socially diverse (CESD) course or its equivalent;
  • Two years of employment in public health related work;
  • Statement of Purpose;
  • Three letters of reference.
Scholarship http://www.sfsu.edu/%7Efinaid/
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information		 Internet: http://healthed.sfsu.edu/mph.aspx#adm or Click here for PDF
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Course Title Bachelor of Science in Health Education
Institution San Francisco: San Francisco State University
Country United States
Type Bachelor
Topics Public/Global Health: Community, Rural and Urban Health
Healthcare areas: Health Promotion and Education
Public/Global Health: Health Policy and Planning
Health Determinants: Social Determinants
Health Determinants: Environment and Ecology
Health Research and Methods: Behavioural Sciences
Language English
Location San Francisco State University, San Francisco
Objectives/
Content

Foundation Course : Human Biology, Human Biology Lab; Gen Micro and Public Health, Gen Micro and Public Health Lab
Core Courses in Health Education: The Health Education Profession; Health in Society; Foundations of Community Health Education; Community Health Education: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation; Fieldwork in Community Health; Environmental Health; Epidemiology; Introduction to Research and Statistics in Health; Foundations of Community Health Education; Community Health Education: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation; Community Organizing and Building for Health; Fieldwork in Community Health; Race, Class, Gender and Health Promotion; Organization and Function of Health Services; Policy Issues in Health Education; Developing Healthy Youth in Schools and Communities
Health Unit Emphasis:
Chose ONE of the following areas and select among courses offered
1. Community Based Public Health
2. School Health
3. Holistic Health
Next Beginning Annually in Fall
Appl. Deadline November 30
Duration 3 years
Scholarship http://www.sfsu.edu/%7Efinaid/
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information		 Internet: http://healthed.sfsu.edu/undergrad.aspx or Click here for PDF
Last update 02/12/2009 mas
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