The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on advancing public health education, research, and practice. Core programs emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to address urban health challenges, particularly in diverse populations. Students engage in rigorous training across foundational and specialized areas, preparing them for leadership roles in public health sectors.
- Epidemiology: Courses cover principles of disease patterns, outbreak investigation, and advanced statistical methods for population studies. Students learn to design cohort and case-control studies, analyze infectious and chronic disease trends, and apply epidemiological tools to real-world health crises like pandemics and environmental exposures.
- Biostatistics: This track delves into data analysis, probability theory, and computational techniques. Key topics include regression models, survival analysis, and bioinformatics, equipping students to interpret complex health datasets and contribute to evidence-based policy-making.
- Health Policy and Management: Instruction focuses on healthcare systems, policy analysis, and organizational leadership. Courses explore U.S. health reform, global health governance, and ethical decision-making, with practical components in program evaluation and strategic planning for public health organizations.
- Environmental and Occupational Health: Students study toxicology, risk assessment, and climate change impacts on health. Curriculum includes fieldwork on urban pollution, workplace safety, and sustainable interventions to mitigate environmental hazards in densely populated areas.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences: This area addresses health disparities, community interventions, and behavioral theories. Courses teach cultural competency, program design for vulnerable groups, and evaluation of social determinants like poverty and racism on health outcomes.
- Nutrition and Public Health: Training covers nutritional epidemiology, policy advocacy, and community-based interventions. Students examine diet-related diseases, food security, and strategies to promote healthy eating in urban settings.
Advanced electives and dual-degree options, such as MPH/JD or MPH/MD, integrate public health with law, medicine, and other fields. Research opportunities abound through partnerships with Harlem Hospital and city health departments, fostering hands-on experience in urban public health. The program culminates in capstone projects and internships, ensuring graduates are adept at translating research into actionable health improvements. With a commitment to equity, the school prioritizes training diverse professionals to tackle systemic issues in public health, from infectious disease control to chronic illness prevention. Overall, the curriculum blends theory, analytics, and practice to empower students in shaping healthier communities worldwide.
