Johns Hopkins University MPH in Infectious Diseases

I was looking at the CEPH site and searching online programs. I came across Johns Hopkins University and a supposed online offering of an MPH in Infectious Diseases. ---> CEPH - Search Accredited Schools and Programs

Now after looking at the Johns Hopkins site, I cannot find anything even close to an online MPH offering. Am I losing it, or is it possible that the program is just well hidden? I've found my niche with infectious diseases, and considering a program switch if I found the right fit.

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The best I could find is the follwong information:

Ways to Earn an MPH - Academic Overview - Master of Public Health - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Supposedly, you can earn all but 16 of the 80 required credits for the MPH online. The remaining 16 must be conducted face-to-face, but the number of residency options and locations (Baltimore, D.C., and Barcelona) make this seem to be very "doable".

$862 a credit is not bad for the name recognition of a JH degree in my view - numerous people I have encountered have the spent the same or more for a Walden or Capella degree.

I am not sure where you are at with the Penn State degree, but you might be money ahead finishing that and adding the Georgetown cert. instead if you are looking for subject hours in infectious disease. If you have an overwhelming desire to add "MPH" to your name, the switch makes sense assuming you are not losing too many credits in transfer and can swing the residency requirement at JH.

 

I think you may be right, and thanks for remembering my other posts.

The Georgetown Cert might still be the better fit since I'm about 1/3 into this degree. I keep second guessing myself even though I love this program. I guess I see the MPH and get a little intimidated. I really like the infectious diseases field, so I'm wanting to make sure I make the most of it. I can't believe it took me this long to find my path. :veryhappy:

 

Don't forget the UNC MPH programs recently discussed on the board (just attempting to add a bit of confusion).

 

Another option for you: Infectious Diseases - University of London - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine - University of London International Programmes - Key points

U of L also have degree options in epidemiology and public health.

 

I now know how highly regarded the UNC MPH is, but I'm looking for something with a concentration/minor in infectious diseases. Still a consideration though.

Now this is interesting. I see they offer a cert/diploma, which might be a nice addition to my masters. I'll read a little more about this one today.

 

LSHTM is a very well regarded school. You really can't go wrong here. The programs are no joke, however. If you search this forum, you'll find someone (don't recall his name) who completed an MSc in Epidemiology through U of L/LSHTM. He said that it was a very rigorous program.

 

EMT->Paramedic->RN->BSN->???

EMT->Paramedic->RN->BSN->???

Ok so many of you have read my thoughts on where I'm headed in this new possible career path (public health). I enjoy the study of emerging infectious diseases, and would like to apply this knowledge in a practical setting (hospital, governmnet agency, etc.). Upon graduating from PSU, I'll have part of this puzzle solved with a heavy public health component that's part of this degree.


I've considered going after a grad cert in emerging infectious diseases/biohazardous threat agents to give me a bit more punch on my resume, but in reviewing job search engines, I see that people working in the field are RN's, MD's, or DrPh's. A friend of mine (who's in the EMS business) suggested I at least consider completing EMT basic--> EMT Paramedic--> RN, which would give me a good solid background in medicine. I could at least get done with EMT Basic before graduating in May 2012.

I wouldn't be considering this if I didn't keep seeing RN's, MD's, etc. for job listings in this field. I also think having this would be a good backup if i can't find anything in the field. With a background in emergency preparedness with a public health concentration, I think having some medical background would be a plus. Thoughts, concerns or questions? :naughty:

 

What about Physician's Assistant with a Public Health Concentration?

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That might be an interesting options after getting some of the other stuff done. I'll bookmark that program for sure. The reason I posted the EMT Basic-->EMT Paramedic, etc. was that it was a route to gain medical training and clinical exposure, and still allow me to work. Does it seem too much of a round about way of getting there? Like I said I still want to maintain the EM/HLS side too, otherwise I would just go full force into an RN school.