Master of International Health

In recent decades, key threats to health are increasingly seen as being outside the direct influence of the health sector, unfairly distributed across social classes, influenced by factors that cross national boundaries, and arising from complex social, cultural, political, and environmental factors. Thus, they need to be dealt with in the broader context of economic and social development within and across nations, and addressed through international and inter-sectoral action. It is in this context of global health safety that international health finds its relevance. International health is a field focusing on public health across regional or national boundaries. It seeks to (a) understand health problems in a global context; (b) compare factors that affect the health of people in resource-poor and transitional economies around the world; and (c) develop means of disease reduction and health protection and promotion for these populations. The program is designed for medical and other professionals working in the field of health and development like nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied medical professions, social work and related fields. It is intended for both entering and midcareer health professionals who are looking for graduate-level education and training that will prepare them for supervisory work in government health departments, local and international non-government organizations engaged in health and development work. It is particularly relevant to those who would like to pursue an academic career in international health. Students with international and cross-cultural interests may apply their knowledge in an appropriate area of international health studies, while also developing a particular area of expertise. The Diploma in International Health (DIH) and Master of International Health (MIH) are ladderized programs. Graduates of the DIH may opt to continue on to the MIH program by taking up additional 12 units after fulfilling the admission requirements for MIH.

PROGRAM GOALS
The programs aim to develop international health professionals who are able to: 1. Design health programs that address significant global health problems and issues (eg. Pandemics, industrial accidents, disasters, health effects of environmental change) that are informed by a critical understanding of the global political, economic, environmental, and cultural systems and how these relate to health and development; 2. Implement services that work in a global context for health promotion and development in accordance with international and local policies, directions, and ethical standards;

3. Evaluate health development programs and strategies across different settings, both local and international, whether rural or urban, especially in middle- and low-resource countries; and 4. Engage in effective collaboration with important international organizations as well as non government organizations for the improvement of health, taking into account the interplay of political, economic, environmental, and cultural factors in different development settings especially in middle- and lowresource countries. 5. Contribute to the continuously evolving discipline of international health through research generation.

Curriculum
The Masters program consists of 30 units of course work and six units of thesis. There are four core courses (12 units), four major courses (12 units) in more focused health areas, one cognate (3 units) and one elective courses (3 units) to be chosen by students according to their needs and interests. Core courses (12 units) IH 201 International Health and Development (3 units) Introduction to health, social, cultural, and economic development issues IH 202 Global Disease Epidemiology and Control (3 units) Overview of emergence, epidemiology and control of common diseases that have global impact. IH 203 International Health Laws and Regulations (3 units) Overview of international health laws and regulations IH 204 Health Research Methods 3 UNITS Principles of and methods in the design, ethical implementation, and utilization of health research Prerequisite IH 202 Major courses (12 units) IH 211 Health Promotion Theory (3 units) Introduction to theories, models, and principles of health promotion IH 212 Health Promotion Practice (3 units) Health promotion practice with regard to priority public health conditions and global health priorities IH 213 Health Promotion for Equity and Sustainable Development (3 units) Application of health promotion concepts and principles in addressing problems of global health, equity, and sustainable development

IH 214 Health Promotion Leadership and Management (3 units) Principles and styles of leadership, and management skills in health promotion IH 221 Health Service Development and Management (3 units) Overview of frameworks and models for health systems development and management IH 222 Healthcare Policy and Governance (3 units) Analysis of governance and policy frameworks for improving population health IH 223 Human Resource Management in Health (3 units) Analysis of key issues in health human resource management IH 224 Health Financing (3 units) Development of health financing systems and institutions in resource-poor settings Cognate (3 units) The students are required one cognate: IH 231 Health Information Systems (3 units) Management and organization of health-related information for improved health care delivery

Elective courses (3 units) IH 241 Public Mental Health (3 units) IH 242 Population Aging (3 units) Introduction to the multidisciplinary approach to aging IH 243 Health Emergency Management (3 units) Health emergency management with emphasis on an all-hazards approach, a risk management framework, and strategies for the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery in emergencies and disasters IH 300 Thesis (6 units) Completion of all other courses Thesis The thesis has an internship component that provides an invaluable opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills developed through coursework to an organizational or agency setting. Students are expected to develop a research related to the organizational setting.

Program of Study With a normal load of six units per semester, the Masters degree can be earned in three years following this program of study: Year First Semester Second Semester Year 1 Total of 12 units Core Course 1 Core Course 2 Major Course 1 Major Course 2 Year 2 Total of 12 units Core Course 3 Cognate Major Course 3 Major Course 4 Year 3 Total of 12 Core Course 4 Elective Course Thesis

Program of study from DIH to MIH The DIH can be completed in two years with a normal load of six units per semester. Students who wish to pursue MIH can do so after completing all core and major courses of the DIH thus: Year First Semester Second Semester Year 1 Two core courses: IH 201 IH 202 (6 units total) Two of the following major courses: IH 211 IH 212 IH 221 IH 222 (6 units total) Year 2 One core course: IH 203 Cognate course: IH 231 (6 units total) Two of the following major courses: IH 214 IH 215

IH 224 IH 225 (6 units total) Year 3 One of the following elective courses: IH 241 IH 242 IH 243 Cognate course: IH 231 (6 units total) Thesis: IH 300 - Thesis (6 units total)