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MPH Concentration in Health in Crisis and Humanitarian Assistance
The MPH concentration in Health in Crisis and Humanitarian Assistance focuses on health of populations in crisis, internationally and domestically. These include refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), populations affected by natural and human-made disasters, victims of human rights abuse, and trafficked women and children. The coursework will focus on why populations become vulnerable and the health issues they face. Emphasis will be on gaining expertise in methods to assess needs and provide assistance to displaced populations and other vulnerable groups. Students will learn approaches to:
Course of Study:
- Identify, protect and advocate for vulnerable groups
- Develop appropriate public health care responsese for refugees and displaced persons
- Measure health and demographic indicators in crisis settings
- Plan food, water, and sanitation programs for displaced populations
- Implement and monitor humanitarian assistance programs
All concentration students are required to complete the following two courses, totaling four units:
221.613
Introduction to Humanitarian Emergencies
2 units
1st term
221.641
Measurement Methods in Humanitarian Emergencies
2 units
2nd term
Concentrators are required to take at least 9 units from the following courses:
221.639
Refugee Health Care
3 units
2nd term [Internet - 1st term]
380.750
Migration and Health: Concepts, Rates, and Relationships
3 units
3rd term
180.670
Introduction to Public Health Emergency Preparedness
3 units
4th term
221.634
Stress Management for Relief Workers
2 units
3rd term
180.641
Methods in Public Health Emergency Preparedness
3 units
3rd term
221.643
Armed Conflict and Health
2 units
3rd term
221.611
Food/Nutrition and Livelihood in Humanitarian Emergencies
2 units
4th term
221.642
Mental Health Aspects of Disaster: Public Health Preparedness and Response
2 units
4th term
340.639
Assessing Epidemiologic Impact of Human Rights Violations
2 units
4th term
221.640
Children in Crisis
1 unit
4th term
Remaining Concentration Credits may be obtained from the following courses
306.630
Global Health Law and Policy
3 units
4th term
551.608
Managing Non-Governmental Organizations in the Health Sector *
3 units
3rd term
220.601
Introduction to International Health
4 units
1st term [Internet - 4th term]
221.627
Issues in Maternal Mortality Reduction in Developing Countries
4 units
2nd term
221.614
International Political Science for Public Health Practitioners
2 units
2 term
221.661
Project Development for Primary Health Care in Developing Countries
4 units
4th term
221.616
Ethics of Public Health Practice in Developing Countries
2 units
4th term
180.634
Seminar in Health and Human Rights I
2 units
2nd term
330.620
Issues in Mental Health Research in Developing Countries
3 units
2nd term
*Also fulfills MPH core requirement.
Capstone Experience:
The MPH Capstone Experience is an opportunity for students to integrate concentration issues with various public health skills and competencies gained through the year. Students will work individually or in small groups, and with the support and advice of a capstone advisor, to develop specific projects or concepts. Students are required to register for the 2 unit MPH Capstone Course (XXX.800) in the fourth term. These two units count toward the MPH degree, but not toward the concentration requirements.
Concentration Seminar:
As part of the concentration and capstone experience, all students will be expected to particpate in a year-long seminar series that will meet once a month.
Faculty Concentration Directors:
Courtland Robinson, PhD, Assistant Professor, International Health, 410-955-3892
Shannon Doocy, PhD, Assistant Professor, International Health, 410-502-2628