Master of Science in Population and Community Health Practice

• Apply an evidence-based approach to the planning, design, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation of community health programs which are responsive to communities’ diverse cultural needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply fundamental concepts of epidemiology to the appraisal and effective communication of population and community health evidence.
• Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity.
• Advocate for policies and programs that will improve population health.
• Assess the impact of health policy, economic and social policies on community health
• Demonstrate interprofessional collaboration and coordination of community health projects
• Apply principles of community-based participatory research to engage community members in improving community health

• PCH5130: Public Health, Population Health, and Community Health
• PCH5202: Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
• PCH5210: Equity, Disparities and Social Determinants of Health
• PCH5400: Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Community Health
• PCH6110: Community-Based Participatory Research
• PCH6115: Practicum in Community Health I
• PCH6125: Practicum in Community Health II
• PCH6135: Practicum in Community Health III
• PCH6210: Program Planning and Evaluation Strategies
• PCH6230: Communication and Advocacy in Community Health
• PCH6310: Healthcare Systems
• PCH6340: Health Policy and Community Health
• PCH6449: Capstone Seminar in Population and Community Health Practice

Please reference the current catalog for all course descriptions.

Graduate applicants will be reviewed for admission based on the strength of their ability for graduate study and the receipt of all listed documentation.

General Graduate Student Requirements

Individuals applying to graduate programs at AIC are required to submit: 

• A completed and signed application 
• Official sealed transcript(s) of all previous academic work, undergraduate and graduate 
• Two (2) letters of recommendation 
• A personal goal statement or essay 
• U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee

MS in Population and Community Health Practice Requirements

The Population and Community Health Practice program offers rolling admissions, which means we evaluate applications throughout the year. However, we strongly encourage you to apply by July 15th (fall term entry), November 15th (spring term entry), or April 15th (summer term entry) to provide sufficient time to plan and prepare to begin the program. Once your application is complete, an admissions decision is typically made within 2–4 weeks.

Depending on the outcome of the interview and review of all other application materials, the individual may be granted full or conditional acceptance into the program. Admitted students will be placed into the appropriate track based upon experience and academic history at the time of application review.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred. Overall academic ability is assessed through evaluation of your transcript(s), but admission decisions also factor in your work experience, the quality of your personal statement, the quality of your letters of recommendation, and your passion and motivation as demonstrated through your application materials.

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