The program of academic study for an MPH in the Forced Migration and Health Track includes several components. Each component is listed below. Students can use several online resources to research the University’s course offerings:

• Department Course Schedule Spring 2011

• Mailman School of Public Health Course Directory
• Mailman School of Public Health Student Handbook 2009-2010
• Columbia University Directory of Classes

I. Public Health Core (required of all MPH studentes):

II. Forced Migration and Health Substantive Courses:

Students wishing to take any Forced Migration and Health courses must complete a web-based Forced Migration and Health module prior to the first day of any of the following classes.

Forced Migration and Health track students must register for the following courses:

* P8687 is taken during the first semester.

** Students attend the practicum seminar their first fall semester and register their second fall for 1.5 credits.

Forced Migration and Health track students should also take 6 to 8 credits, from the following selection of courses:

III. Research Methods & Skills Courses:

Students must take Investigative Methods in Complex Emergencies (P8679) and SRH and Public Health Program Planning (P8601). More credits are suggested to establish strong competencies in research methods.  For example, the Department strongly recommends that students take P8619 in their first semester (it provides an important foundation for subsequent methods courses).  If a student has extensive prior programming experience, s/he may substitue (P8601) with Management of Health Care Organizations (P8614), with permission of the Academic Program Coordinator.

IV. Sample Electives (up to 15 credits):