PHED 6000 Preliminary Examination

0 SCH. After completion of the first two semesters of the DrPH program, students undergo a Preliminary Examination. The purpose of the Examinationis to determine the extent to which the student has mastered DrPH competencies in seven domains: leadership, advocacy, communication, coalition building, professionalism, cultural orientation, and ethics. Examination responses are evaluated by faculty members serving on the DrPH Committee. Findings from the preliminary Examination are used to identify areas in which the student may require more focused scholarly preparation in coursework, supplemental readings, or supervised practice in the community or a health system. Pass/No Pass