On Academics: The Recommended Critical Component Elements of an Undergraduate Major in Public Health

On Academics: Characterizing the Growth of the Undergraduate Public Health Major: U.S., 1992–2012

“…2,3 Recognizing the need for information specifically for undergraduate degrees in public health, ASPPH then led development of the Recommended Critical Component Elements of an Undergraduate Major in Public Health. 4 These and many similar programs were created to define and promote the core components of undergraduate and graduate majors to prepare graduates to enter the workforce and/or to seek advanced studies in public health. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Accreditation of undergraduate education in public health is another significant initiative conducted by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) at the baccalaureate and graduate levels.…”

Active Learning by Design: An Undergraduate Introductory Public Health Course

“…In 2003, the IOM called for incorporating public health into undergraduate education. Since that time, AAPH and Association of Liberal Arts Colleges developed critical component elements (CCEs) of a public health education and the Association of American Colleges and Universities LEAP outcomes ( 2 , 4 – 6 ). LEAP learning outcomes ( 2 , 5 , 6 ) include intellectual and practical skills such as inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem solving.…”

“…LEAP learning outcomes ( 2 , 5 , 6 ) include intellectual and practical skills such as inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem solving. The CCEs include a broad education with liberal arts, a breadth of understanding of public health domains, and experiential knowledge of the field ( 4 ). LEAP principles and the CCEs both encompass personal and social responsibility as well as integrative learning ( 4 , 6 ).…”

Advising Undergraduate Public Health Students: A Phased Approach

“…1 The "Critical Component Elements" recognize the importance of advising but leave logistics to institutional discretion, with the understanding that schools work within existing structures to meet UGPH needs. Yet, is the traditional undergraduate advising model truly appropriate for UGPH?…”