Description
Mapping of DrPH CEPH Competencies & Program-Specific Competencies
to DrPH Program Learning Outcomes (LOs)
DrPH Program Learning Outcomes (LOs)
LO1
Critically evaluate the interdisciplinary role of stakeholders in the application and evaluation of population-based public health strategies.
LO2
Evaluate approaches to inform and influence public health interventions and strategies.
LO3
Apply research methods in the investigation of public health problems.
LO4
Critically evaluate evidence-based research, theories, and models used in public health.
LO5
Apply systems-thinking skills and strategies for the promotion of public health policy and advocacy
LO6
Apply evidence-based research and practices to promote positive social change.
LO7
Examine the application of economic theories in relation to public health systems across diverse community settings.
LO8
Apply community health assessment techniques to identify, prioritize, and formulate solutions to community public health problems.
LO9
Apply ethical principles in public health practice.
Note regarding table below: “X” indicates the competency aligns to the identified learning outcome (LO), and “p” indicates that the competency may align to the LO (depends on actual activity).
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DrPH CEPH Competencies
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7
LO8
LO9
Data & Analysis Competencies
1
Explain qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods and policy analysis research and evaluation methods to address health issues at multiple (individual, group, organization, community, and population) levels
X
X
X
X
p
2
Design a qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, policy analysis or evaluation project to address a public health issue
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
Explain the use and limitations of surveillance systems and national surveys in assessing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and programs and to address a population’s health
p
X
X
p
X
Leadership, Management & Governance Competencies
4
Propose strategies for health improvement and elimination of health inequities by organizing stakeholders, including researchers, practitioners, community leaders and other partners
X
X
X
p
X
5
Communicate public health science to diverse stakeholders, including individuals at all levels of health literacy, for purposes of influencing behavior and policies
X
X
X
X
X
6
Integrate knowledge, approaches, methods, values, and potential contributions from multiple professions, sectors, and systems in addressing public health problems
X
X
X
X
X
X
p
X
X
7
Create a strategic plan
X
X
X
X
X
X
8
Facilitate shared decision decision-making through negotiation and consensus-building methods
X
X
X
X
9
Create organizational change strategies
X
p
X
p
p
p
10
Propose strategies to promote inclusion and equity within public health programs, policies, and systems
X
X
p
X
p
X
11
Assess one’s own strengths and weaknesses in leadership capacities, including cultural proficiency
X
X
12
Propose human, fiscal, and other resources to achieve a strategic goal
X
p
X
X
X
13
Cultivate new resources and revenue streams to achieve a strategic goal
X
X
Policy & Program Competencies
14
Design a system-level intervention to address a public health issue
p
p
p
p
X
X
p
X
15
Integrate knowledge of cultural values and practices in the design of public health policies and programs
p
X
X
X
p
X
16
Integrate scientific information, legal and regulatory approaches, ethical frameworks and varied stakeholder interests in policy development and analysis
X
X
X
p
X
p
X
17
Propose interprofessional and/or intersectoral team approaches to improving public health
X
X
X
p
p
Education & Workforce Development Competencies
18
Assess an audience’s knowledge and learning needs
X
X
19
Deliver training or educational experiences that promote learning in academic, organizational or community settings
X
X
20
Use best practice modalities in pedagogical practices
X
X
X
X
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Program-Specific Competencies
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7
LO8
LO9
1
Analyze strengths and limitations of applying theories or models to public health issues
X
X
p
X
2
Propose a public health policy that influences positive social change within a community
p
p
p
X
p
p
p
3
Analyze ethical issues and conduct in the design of public health research.
X
X
X
p
X
X
4
Propose public health policy recommendations based on the evaluation of graphic information systems mapping data
X
X
X
5
Assess the applicability of a systems approach for different evaluation purposes
X
X
X
X
p
Thank you for your LA. You have some great competencies you’ll be working towards, yet I’m confused about your product(s) and how they are meeting the competencies. Are you doing a policy brief? A grant proposal? An evaluation plan? Etc. or all of these? It seems like you are providing a response for each type of product, yet know students only need 1 product, yet all five DrPH competencies must be demonstrated in the product. If they cannot be, then additional products must be completed to demonstrate the competencies. I’m also confused on your “assignments” and how these connect with your competencies and product(s). I would encourage you start working on the Module 5 Assignment to map your competencies to ensure you are on the right path.
January 8, 2024