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Preview Days and Information Sessions

Choosing the right graduate school is a big decision. Finding a program that fits your interests is the first step. To assist with the search, the SPH offers numerous events throughout the year to introduce prospective students to its programs, staff, and faculty. All of the events are free and open to the public.

Prospective students interested in pursuing a master’s degree or graduate certificate are invited to attend the following events:

• Information Sessions
• SPH Preview Days
• Program-Specific Information Sessions and Open Houses

School of Public Health Preview Days

Are you considering applying to the School of Public Health? Attend an SPH Preview Day and learn more about the School at this interactive event!

For 2012-2013 admission SPH Preview Days

Friday, September 21
On Campus
1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Location TBA

Wednesday, October 17
Virtual
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Friday, November 9
On Campus
1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Location TBA

Hear from our faculty, students, and alumni as they talk about their experiences and areas of expertise. Ask them questions about the public health field and SPH programs.

Meet with a coordinator from your intended public health major who can assist with detailed application and admission questions.

Learn about the resources our school provides to our students.

Preview Days will include:

• Introduction to the School of Public Health
• Faculty Panel
• Alumni and Student Spotlights
• Overview of the Application Process
• Breakout Sessions with Major Coordinators
• Access to Career Services and Student Services

Please note: Prospective PhD students are welcome at these events, but are strongly encouraged to be in direct contact with the major coordinator early in the application process.

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School of Public Health Monthly Information Sessions

Learn more about the field of public health and the academic opportunities at the School of Public Health by attending an information session.

2012 SPH Information Sessions Schedule

• Monday, May 07
• Tuesday, June 05
• Tuesday, July 10
• Tuesday, August 07
• Wednesday, September 05
• Tuesday, September 18
• Tuesday, October 02
• Tuesday, October 16
• Tuesday, November 13

From: 5-6pm

A301: Mayo Memorial Building

The session will include information about:

• The field of public health
• The School of Public Health
• Academic options and degrees
• Application components
• Next steps and resources

A degree in public health prepares students to address health issues at the community level, through research, prevention and health promotion, and the development of health policy. Students come to public health from a variety of disciplines.

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Program-Specific Information Sessions

The following programs also host program-specific information sessions:

• Public Health Administration and Policy MPH
• Health Services Research, Policy and Administration MS
• Health Services Research, Policy and Administration PhD
• Healthcare Administration MHA
• Executive Studies in Healthcare Administration MHA

Upcoming Program-Specific Information Sessions

Master of Healthcare Administration
Thursday, March 15, 2012
3:00 to 3:45 p.m.
2-565 Moos Tower (AHC Careers Center)   

To register, call 612/626-7378 or email: mrath@umn.edu

Park in the Washington Avenue Ramp or the East River Road Garage.  Bring your parking ticket for validation.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment to learn more about the programs, please contact:

Drew Hatton – hatton@umn.edu
Public Health Administration and Policy

Maureen Andrews – andre031@umn.edu
MS in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration 
Ph.D in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration

Lynnette A. Redd – reddx010@umn.edu
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

Thomas Gilliam – gilli032@umn.edu
Executive Studies MHA