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Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Aging and Public Health
A new M.P.H. track in Aging and Public Health began
in 1999. This program provides students with a comprehensive
understanding of the special public health challenges of an aging
population. It offers a public health perspective on aging that
encompasses both applied and policy dimensions.
In addition to the required Public Health core curriculum, students
will take courses designed to address aging related quality of life
issues, successful aging, life course transitions, elder based health
promotion and disease prevention efforts, chronic disease and
disability, technology and health, bioethical issues related to health
care and the elderly, and public health issues in special aging
populations.
A master's essay and practicum are also required. This program is
designed for students who have an interest in aging related concerns
and issues and are seeking a public health perspective. The program is
also relevant to a broad array of public health professionals including
those who are providing clinical services, managers and administrators
of aging related institutions, community based social service and
health care agencies, geriatric clinicians, and health services
researchers.
For more information about Aging and Public Health, please contact the track coordinator,
Victoria Raveis (vhr1@columbia.edu).
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