2.1
Degree Offerings. The school shall offer instructional programs reflecting its
stated mission and goals, leading to the Master of Public Health (MPH) or
equivalent professional master’s degree in at least the five areas of knowledge
basic to public health. The school may offer other degrees, professional and
academic, and other areas of specialization, if consistent with its mission and
resources.
The areas of knowledge basic to public health include the following:
Biostatistics – collection, storage, retrieval, analysis and interpretation of health data;
design and analysis of health-related surveys and experiments; and concepts and practice of
statistical data analysis;
Epidemiology – distributions and determinants of disease, disabilities and death in human
populations; the characteristics and dynamics of human populations; and the natural
history of disease and the biologic basis of health;
Environmental health sciences – environmental factors including biological, physical and
chemical factors that affect the health of a community;
Health services administration – planning, organization, administration, management,
evaluation and policy analysis of health and public health programs; and
Social and behavioral sciences – concepts and methods of social and behavioral
sciences relevant to the identification and solution of public health problems.
a. An instructional matrix presenting all of the school’s degree programs and areas of
specialization. If multiple areas of specialization are available within departments or
academic units shown on the matrix, these should be included. The matrix should
distinguish between public health professional degrees, other professional degrees
and academic degrees at the graduate level, and should distinguish baccalaureate
public health degrees from other baccalaureate degrees. The matrix must identify
any programs that are offered in distance learning or other formats. Non-degree
programs, such as certificates or continuing education, should not be included in
the matrix.
The School of Public Health-Bloomington offers five different undergraduate degrees with a
total of nineteen different majors, four different masters degrees with a total of twenty-five
different majors, and five different PhD majors.
Table 2.1.1, the instructional matrix, is provided at the end of this section of the self-study.
b. The school bulletin or other official publication, which describes all degree programs
identified in the instructional matrix, including a list of required courses and their
course descriptions. The school bulletin or other official publication may be online,
with appropriate links noted.
The 2014-2015 School of Public Health-Bloomington Academic Bulletin is provided as Electronic
Resource 2.1.a.
c. Assessment of the extent to which this criterion is met and an analysis of the
school’s strengths, weaknesses and plans relating to this criterion.
This criterion is met.
Strengths
The school offers a diverse array of academic programs that collectively represent a
progressive and multidisciplinary approach to addressing the public health challenges of today
and tomorrow. The school offers public health designated programs at the bachelors, masters,
and doctoral level, including one major under the BSPH degree, eight concentrations under the
MPH degree, and three public health doctoral programs.
The school’s academic portfolio also includes academic programs designated as “other” at the
bachelors, masters, and doctoral level. While not traditionally considered public health, these
academic programs provide students with innovative preparation through both the disciplinary
traditions of their curricula and the infusion of knowledge basic to public health into each. As a
result, these programs are highly complementary to the public health designated programs and
collectively, represent significant efforts to train future generations of professionals who will work
toward attaining the goals of public health in interdisciplinary and creative ways.
Weaknesses
None documented.
Future Plans
The school continues to explore opportunities to expand its public health designated programs.
Currently, efforts are underway to add additional undergraduate majors to our BSPH degree,
including those in epidemiology and biostatistics, environmental health, and physical activity.
Additionally, faculty are currently engaged in the development of proposals for new
concentrations under the MPH degree and online degree programs that are tailored to
mid-career public health professionals at both the masters and doctoral levels.
Table 2.1.1 Instructional Matrix -- Degrees and Specializations
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM Public Health or Other Degree
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Major/Concentration/Focus Area
Community Health Public Health Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
Dietetics Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science
Human Development and Family Studies Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science Health Education Secondary Teacher Preparation Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science
Nutrition Science Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science
Safety Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science
Youth Development Other Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science
Athletic Training Other Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (BSAT)
Exercise Science Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Health Fitness Specialist Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Sport Communication-Broadcast Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Sport Communication-Print Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Sport Marketing & Management Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Teacher Preparation-All Grade Other Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Human Ecology Other Bachelor of Science in Recreation Public, Nonprofit, & Community Recreation Other Bachelor of Science in Recreation Recreational Sport Management Other Bachelor of Science in Recreation
Recreational Therapy Other Bachelor of Science in Recreation
Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management Other Bachelor of Science in Recreation
Table 2.1.1 Instructional Matrix (continued)
GRADUATE PROGRAM Public Health or Other Academic Degrees Professional Degrees
MASTER'S DEGREES
Specialization/Concentration/Focus Area
Behavioral, Social & Community Health Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH)
Biostatistics Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH)
Environmental Health Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH)
Epidemiology Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH)
Public Health Administration Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH)
Family Health Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH)
Physical Activity Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH)
Professional Health Education Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH)
Nutrition Science
Other
Master of Science in Applied Health Science
Safety Management Other Master of Science in Applied Health Science
School & College Health Education Other Master of Science in Applied Health Science
Applied Sport Science Other Master of Science in Kinesiology
Athletic Administration/Sport Management Other Master of Science in Kinesiology
Athletic Training Other Master of Science in Kinesiology
Physical Activity, Fitness & Wellness Other Master of Science in Kinesiology
Biomechanics Other Master of Science in Kinesiology
Ergonomics Other Master of Science in Kinesiology
Exercise Physiology Other Master of Science in Kinesiology Motor Learning/Control Other Master of Science in Kinesiology
Outdoor Recreation Other Master of Science in Recreation
Park and Public Lands Management (online) Other Master of Science in Recreation
Recreation Administration Other Master of Science in Recreation
Recreational Sports Administration Other Master of Science in Recreation
Recreational Therapy (online) Other Master of Science in Recreation
Tourism Management Other Master of Science in Recreation
Table 2.1.1 Instructional Matrix (continued)
GRADUATE PROGRAM Public Health or Other Academic Degrees Professional Degrees
DOCTORAL DEGREES
Environmental Health Public Health Doctor of Philosophy
Epidemiology Public Health Doctor of Philosophy
Health Behavior Public Health Doctor of Philosophy
Leisure Behavior Other Doctor of Philosophy
Human Performance Other Doctor of Philosophy
JOINT DEGREES
2nd Non Public Health Area Jointly with MPH Degree (joint with MPH)
African Studies Master of Arts
Caribbean and Latin American Studies Master of Arts
Russian and East European Studies Master of Arts
Law Juris Doctorate