Learn to evaluate the theories, research, and ethical parameters guiding public health practice; analyze various factors that cause population-based health disparities; and assess the efficacy of national and global public health programs and practices. Gain knowledge and skills in systems thinking, epidemiological research, collaborative leadership, and community advocacy.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
Each doctoral program and specialization is
designed around expected learning outcomes (see Expected Program
Outcomes below). End of program performance is determined during the
comprehensive exam and dissertation process. Because the work is
unique to each learner's dissertation or research topic and the
criteria for evaluation are aligned to that work, we do not collect
data on proficiency levels for doctoral programs.
Quality and Professional Relevance
- The DrPH features interprofessional education in which students share courses with other nursing and public health practitioners to learn about, from, and with others in the industry.
- The DrPH curriculum is designed around the Council on Education for Public Health DrPH Foundatinal Competencies.
- Capella’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences Advisory Board helps ensure the curriculum is developed with the insight and support of industry leaders.
Expected Program Outcomes
- Analyze and interpret scientific and research concepts, methods, and tools of data collection, from a broad range of disciplines and sources, to develop evidence- and practice-based strategies that positively impact the determinants of health.
- Use communications strategies to inform, influence, motivate, and organize diverse stakeholders.
- Evaluate program plans and apply team building, negotiation, and conflict management to create interprofessional strategies to address public health problems.
- Apply management concepts to resolve operational, fiscal, and human resource dilemmas within public and private health organizations.
- Design ethical and equitable policies and practices that advance public health.
- Lead public health education and workforce development.
Doctoral Health Sciences Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates across all Health Sciences doctoral programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using
their degrees.
Career Preparation
All Health
Sciences Doctoral Graduates
Career Preparation
All Health
Sciences Doctoral Graduates
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to my career: 50%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 50%
Capella's competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 38%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree"
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Career & Professional
Accomplishments
All Health Sciences Doctoral Graduates
Career and Professional
Accomplishments
All Health Sciences Doctoral Graduates
Made a significant contribution to my profession: 46%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 38%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 23%
Received a salary increase: 54%
Received a promotion: 38%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
Doctoral Health Sciences Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates across all Health Sciences doctoral programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about
Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
Satisfaction With Capella
All
Health Sciences Doctoral Graduates
Satisfaction with Capella
All
Health Sciences Doctoral Graduates
I have or intend to recommend Capella: 38%
I am satisfied with my Capella education: 56%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree: 40%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 – Q1 2018.
Skills & Abilities
All Health
Sciences Doctoral Graduates
Skills & Abilities
All Health
Sciences Doctoral Graduates
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources appropriately : 100%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 100%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 100%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 100%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge :100%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues : 100%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity : 100%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 100%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 100%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 100%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 100%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q2 2018.
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"After 9/11, the 20-page paper I wrote became a department manual on stress management techniques."
Deborah Moore, PhD
2004 Graduate
School of Public Service Leadership