degree is the degree program where scholarship is represented by the creation of new and innovative knowledge, and is primarily a degree for those individuals with research and/or teaching as their goal. Each department of the Bloomberg School offers the PhD degree. The degree and its requirements are overseen by the Johns Hopkins University Graduate Board. The PhD degree entails coursework and independent research. Generally, the program consists of 1-2 years of full-time coursework, followed by 2-5 years of full-time, independent research. The coursework ensures that a student has breadth and depth of knowledge in a particular discipline or area. The student's ability to conduct research is assessed by the preparation of a written dissertation. degree is a Schoolwide advanced professional degree program designed for the student who has a Master of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent degree and who intends to pursue a leadership career as a public health professional. The mission of the DrPH program is to prepare graduates to advance the public's health through the integration and application of a broad range of knowledge and analytical skills in leadership, practice, policy analysis, program management and professional communication, coupled with preparation in a specific disciplinary public health field. degree is available in some departments as an alternative to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. The ScD degree is for individuals of exceptional ability who seek to establish the methods and skills needed for a career in research, often in an academic setting. Departments that offer the ScD degree are: Environmental Health Sciences
Epidemiology
Health, Behavior and Society
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