Previous MPH Competencies and Course Matrices
By receiving a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the NDSU, students will be expected to attain the following public health competencies in addition to those specific to their specialization:
MPH Core Competencies and Course Matrix
| Core Competencies (see below for course titles) | PH 704 | PH 710 | PH 720 | PH 731 | PH 741 | PH 751 | PH 794 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Biostatistics: Distinguish among the different measurement scales and the implications for selection of statistical methods to be used based on these distinctions. | P | ||||||
| 1.2 Biostatistics: Interpret results of statistical analyses found in public health studies. | P | R | R | ||||
| 2.1 Epidemiology: Describe a public health problem in terms of magnitude, person, time and place. | P | R | |||||
| 2.2 Epidemiology: Calculate basic epidemiological measures. | P | ||||||
| 3.1 Health Policy and Management: Identify the organization, financing, and delivery issues of the health service system in the US. | P | ||||||
| 3.2 Health Policy and Management: Describe the legal, ethical, historical, and philosophical bases for the health service delivery system in the U.S. | R | P | |||||
| 3.3 Health Policy and Management: Discuss the policy process for improving the health status of populations. | P | ||||||
| 3.4 Health Policy and Management: Apply “systems thinking” for resolving organizational problems. | P | R | R | ||||
| 3.5 Health Policy and Management: Analyze public health challenges within appropriate ethical and legal frameworks | P | ||||||
| 4.1 Social and Behavioral Sciences: Identify basic theories, concepts and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines that are used in public health research and practice. | P | ||||||
| 4.2 Social and Behavioral Sciences: Identify and analyze the social and behavioral factors that affect health of diverse populations. | P | R | |||||
| 4.3 Social and Behavioral Sciences: Describe the role of social and community factors in both the onset and solution of public health problems. | P | ||||||
| 5.1 Environmental Health: Describe the direct and indirect human, ecological and safety effects of major environmental and occupational agents. | P | ||||||
| 5.2 Environmental Health: Discuss various risk management and risk communication approaches in relation to issues of environmental and occupational justice and equity. | P | ||||||
| 6.1 Communication: Develop effective communication skills in writing and speaking, in person, and through electronic means. | R | R | R | R | R | ||
| 6.2 Communication: Solicit community-based input from individuals and organizations. | P | ||||||
| 6.3 Communication: Participate in the development of demographic, statistical, programmatic and scientific presentations. | R | R | R | ||||
| 6.4 Communication: Demonstrate written and oral communication skills that express sensitivity to diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and demographic subgroups. | R | R | R |
P=Primary Course; R=Reinforcing Course
| Key for Course Titles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PH 704 | Leading and Managing Public Health Systems | PH 741 | Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health |
| PH 710 | Health Care Delivery in the U.S. | PH 751 | Essentials in Epidemiology |
| PH 720 | Environmental Health for Public Health Professionals | PH 794 | Practicum |
| PH 731 | Biostatistics | ||
Specialization Competencies and Course Matrices
American Indian Public Health Competencies and Course Matrix
| Specialization Competencies (see key below for course titles) | MPH 771 | MPH 772 | MPH 773 | MPH 774 | MPH 775 | MPH 794 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIPH 1. Analyze key comparative health indicators for American Indians. | P | R | R | |||
| AIPH 2. Describe American Indian health in historical context and analyze the impact of colonial processes on health outcomes. | R | P | R | R | ||
| AIPH 3. Describe the unique challenges in implementing the Ten Essential Public Health Services in Tribal communities. | R | R | P | P | R | R |
| AIPH 4. Critically evaluate public health policy, research, and programs for their impact on American Indian populations. | P | P | P | R |
P=Primary Course; R=Reinforcing Course
| Key for Course Titles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH 771 | American Indian Health Policy | MPH 774 | Research Issues in Tribal Communities |
| MPH 772 | American Indian Health Disparities | MPH 775 | Case Studies in Indian Health |
| MPH 773 | Cultural Competence in Indian Health | MPH 794 | Practicum |
Health Promotion Competencies and Course Matrix
| Specialization (see key below for course titles) | HNES 721 | HNES 724 | HNES 725 | HNES 727 | HNES 745 | MPH 794 | NURS 715 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 1. Comprehend and apply the principles of behavioral change models, theories, and practices throughout the process of needs assessment, program development, implementation, and evaluation to improve the health of populations. | P | R | R | R | |||
| HP 2. Utilize interdisciplinary public health information, including epidemiology and biostatistics to analyze and explain health problems and issues facing communities. | P | P | R | P | |||
| HP 3. Develop and evaluate comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to improve individual health by promoting health through policy, system, and environmental change at organizational and community levels. | R | P | R | R | |||
| HP 4. Explain and utilize leadership skills to build collaboration with the purpose of improving the health of the community. | R | R | P | R |
P=Primary Course; R=Reinforcing Course
| Key for Course Titles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| HNES 721 | Health Promotion Programming | HNES 745 | Community Health Leadership |
| HNES 724 | Nutrition Education | MPH 794 | Practicum |
| HNES 725 | Promoting Health through Policy, Systems and Environment | NURS 715 | Advanced Community Assessment |
| HNES 727 | Physical Activity Epidemiology | ||
Management of Infectious Diseases Competencies and Course Matrix
| Specialization Competencies (see key below for course titles) | MPH 735 | MPH 736 | MICR 750 | MICR 756 | MPH 794 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MID 1. Demonstrate knowledge of infectious disease pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and treatment of major communicable diseases. | P | P | R | R | |
| MID 2. Describe the epidemiology of the major infectious diseases both regionally and worldwide as well as the risk exposures and behaviors as these relate to transmission of pathogens. | P | P | R | R | |
| MID 3. Apply appropriate statistical and epidemiological tools and strategies to analyze and interpret population-level data pertaining to infectious diseases. | R | R | P | R | R |
| MID 4. Evaluate and use scientific research and best practices to generate evidence-based public health recommendations for infectious-disease planning, interventions, research, and policies. | R | R | R | P | R |
P=Primary Course; R=Reinforcing Course
| Key for Course Titles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH 735 | Principles of Infectious Disease Management I | MICR 750 | Advanced Topics in Epidemiology |
| MPH 736 | Principles of Infectious Disease Management II | MICR 756 | Advanced Topics in Public Health Microbiology |
| MPH 794 | Practicum | ||
Public Health in Clinical Systems Competencies and Course Matrix
| Specialization Competencies (see key below for course titles | MPH 700 | MPH 755 | MPH 765 | MPH 794 | HNES 725 | NURS 715 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHCS 1.Integrate the organization, financing, and delivery of services in the public health system and the clinical system to improve population health. | R | P | R | R | ||
| PHCS 2.Utilize both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather the evidence necessary to appropriately prioritize individual, organizational, and community concerns and resources for public health programs. | R | R | P | |||
| PHCS 3. Assess the health needs and readiness of a community to design appropriate interventions at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels that are acceptable across diverse populations to meet the needs of communities. | P | P | R | P | ||
| PHCS 4. Design public health interventions in the context of, and in order to improve upon, current health policy and health system practices. | R | P | R | R | P |
P=Primary Course; R=Reinforcing Course
| Key for Course Titles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH 700 | Preventing and Managing Chronic Illness | MPH 794 | Practicum |
| MPH 755 | Integrating Primary Care and Public Health | HNES 725 | Promoting Health through Policy, Systems, and Environment |
| MPH 765 | Cultural Competence in Health Professions | NURS 715 | Advanced Community Assessment |
