The School of Public Health

Mission and Strategic Themes

Mission

To improve the health of local, national, and international populations, particularly the disadvantaged, underserved, and vulnerable, through excellence and innovation in education, research, and service.

Strategic Themes

Involved: Emphasize real-world involvement and meaningful partnerships

Interconnected: Emphasize interdisciplinary efforts and integrated programs

Global: Emphasize global health issues and perspectives

Disclaimer

Effective Fall 2008

This guide is intended to be a description of the policies, academic programs, degree requirements, and general course offerings in effect for the 2008/2009 academic year. Students matriculating in this academic year will be responsible for the curriculum requirements described within this Bulletin throughout their academic tenure at BUSPH.

Boston University and the School of Public Health reserve the right to change the policies, procedures, curricula, or any other matter in this publication and to cancel programs and courses with appropriate notice. This publication is not intended to be a contractual agreement nor a guarantee of courses or programs described herein.

Boston University School of Public Health
715 Albany Street, Talbot Building
Boston, Massachusetts 02118-2526
Telephone: 617-638-4684
sph.bu.edu

Quick Guide

Student Services (Talbot 2E)

Mary Murphy-Phillips
617-638-5059 mcmurph@bu.edu

Brendan Hoey
617-638-5062 brendan2@bu.edu

Kerri Smith
617-414-1402 kersmith@bu.edu

Registrar's Office (Talbot 2C)

Christine Paal
617-638-4963 cpaal@bu.edu

Jessica Harvill
617-638-5001 jharvill@bu.edu

Christine Zachek
617-638-5057 zachek@bu.edu

Practice Office (Talbot 2E)

Harold Cox
617-638-4896 hcox@bu.edu

Scott Harris
617-638-4656 scotth@bu.edu

Katie Horrigan
617-638-4994 horrigan@bu.edu

Heatherly Mitch
617-414-8423 hlmitch@bu.edu

Career Services (Talbot 2E)

Maria McCarthy
617-638-4602 mamcc@bu.edu

Office of the Deans (Talbot 3C)

Robert Meenan
617-638-4644 rmeenan@bu.edu

Ngina Lythcott
617-638-4151 lythcott@bu.edu

Mark Prashker
617-638-5289 prashker@bu.edu

Lisa Sullivan
617-638-5047 lsull@bu.edu

Roberta White
617-638-4620 rwhite@bu.edu

Judith Hull
617-638-4645 hullj@bu.edu

Diane Beliveau
617-638-4644 beliveau@bu.edu

Compliance Requirements for Students

All students at Boston University must be in compliance with BU Alert/Send Word Now contact telephone number, immunization, and payment requirements.

Boston University requires that every incoming student (freshman, transfer, or graduate) have a physical examination by a licensed practitioner and be immunized against the following common communicable diseases: measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), tetanus, hepatitis-B, and (bacterial) meningitis. The Universitys policy is in compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which requires that all full-time undergraduate and graduate students and all full-time or part-time international students submit proof of immunization. For international students, this requirement is of special importance; if you fail to comply with this requirement, you may be prohibited from attending classes, which could also cause you to violate your immigration status. Please note that part-time, non-international SPH students are not required to submit proof of immunization status. Students who do not meet this requirement within seven (7) days of the start of the semester in question will be out of compliance and blocked from registration.

All students, regardless of program or degree status, must provide a BU Alert/Send Word Now contact telephone number in order to register for classes. Continuing students who have previously provided a BU Alert/Send Word Now contact telephone number must update and confirm their BU Alert/Send Word Now contact telephone number every semester to stay in compliance.

All students must meet the relevant payment deadlines for the semester or they will be subject to late fees.

Program Descriptions and Degree Requirements

Boston University School of Public Health offers a full array of programs and degrees designed to provide students with a comprehensive, well-rounded education in all facets of public health. The School offers educational opportunities to students who wish to pursue different levels and approaches to public health education, from the professional master’s and doctor of public health to the specialized academic masters and doctor of science programs. The School also offers specialized certificate programs and dual degree programs with other graduate schools at Boston University.

Master of Public Health (MPH) degree concentrations:

• Biostatistics
• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• Health Law, Bioethics & Human Rights
• Health Policy & Management
• International Health
• Maternal & Child Health
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Master of Science (MSc)

• Epidemiology
• Health Services Research

Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

Doctor of Science (DSc)

• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• Health Services Research

Dual Degree Programs

• Law and Public Health (JD/MPH)
• Health Care Management (MBA/MPH)
• Global Health Management (MBA/MPH)
• Medicine and Public Health (MD/MPH)
• Medical Sciences and Public Health (MA/MPH)
• Social Work and Public Health (MSW/MPH)

Specialized Programs

• Peace Corps/MPH Program
• International Health Certificate Program

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Science and Public Health (BS/MPH)
• Public Health Minor
• Undergraduate Courses

Degree Programs in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

• Master of Arts in Biostatistics (MA)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics (PhD)

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