The Value of having CEPH Accreditation

[markglt]

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my friend asked me and i couldn't answer....does it at all matter?

 

[rbnsafsadgf]

I think it's required if you want to work for the state or federal government, so it increases your marketability.

i've heard this on SDN too, but don't think it's entirely true.

 

[Pal22]

Hi

I am interested in MPH and even got admission in Benedictine university but i am not able to decide that I should accept this admission or not. So i need help from people who are doing MPH or have already done it.

Benedictine university is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), so my question is will it effect when i will be in job market as it is not accredited by Education in Public Health (CEPH) ?

The other thing I would like to know how important is CPH exam for person with MPH degree?

Pal

 

[swaffles]

Unfortunately, I don't know the nuances of this topic. I just know that CEPH accreditation = good things. I usually figure that whatever accreditation a large university has for a specific program, a smaller one should have as well.

However, I was doing a bit of research and came across this old thread: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/archive/index.php/t-94048.html

If you scroll all the way down to the last post, the poster (Gregory Gulick) explains the differences pretty well AND mentions the college you're concerned about.

I hope that helps =)

 

[espre]

Hi

I am interested in MPH and even got admission in Benedictine university but i am not able to decide that I should accept this admission or not. So i need help from people who are doing MPH or have already done it.

Pal

Looking at their catalog, it seems that they only offer a total of 22 public health courses, 12 of which are required, and the rest are electives. This is truly minimal. If you are serious about a career in public health, it seems that another round of applications, with a goal of admission to a larger and accredited program, would make sense.

 

[Pal22]

Looking at their catalog, it seems that they only offer a total of 22 public health courses, 12 of which are required, and the rest are electives. This is truly minimal. If you are serious about a career in public health, it seems that another round of applications, with a goal of admission to a larger and accredited program, would make sense.

MPH at Benedictine university is 66 credit course work
The M.P.H. program requires a total of 66 quarter-hour credits and has three major components:

1. A Public Health core coursework of 40 hours.
2. Concentration coursework of 20 hours for most concentrations and
3. An internship of 6 to 10 hours (MPH 690).

http://www1.ben.edu/programs/graduate/program_detail.asp?gProgramID=7
I don't know where you read about 22 credits, if you will follow the above link you can see the details.

 

[Pal22]

Unfortunately, I don't know the nuances of this topic. I just know that CEPH accreditation = good things. I usually figure that whatever accreditation a large university has for a specific program, a smaller one should have as well.

However, I was doing a bit of research and came across this old thread: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/archive/index.php/t-94048.html

If you scroll all the way down to the last post, the poster (Gregory Gulick) explains the differences pretty well AND mentions the college you're concerned about.

I hope that helps =)

Thx for the link, but I am still confused. I have masters in Microbiology and i am thinking of working in hospital and need to do MPH with hospital management. And I am too confused about my admission in Benedictine university 🙁🙁

 

[espre]

MPH at Benedictine university is 66 credit course work
The M.P.H. program requires a total of 66 quarter-hour credits and has three major components:

1. A Public Health core coursework of 40 hours.
2. Concentration coursework of 20 hours for most concentrations and
3. An internship of 6 to 10 hours (MPH 690).

http://www1.ben.edu/programs/graduate/program_detail.asp?gProgramID=7
I don't know where you read about 22 credits, if you will follow the above link you can see the details.

Please note that I was referring to 'courses', not 'credits'. In the catalog, there are a total of 22 courses offered.
Again, this seems rather minimal, compared with major programs which may offer hundreds.

 

[usdentistry]

Unfortunately, I don't know the nuances of this topic. I just know that CEPH accreditation = good things. I usually figure that whatever accreditation a large university has for a specific program, a smaller one should have as well.

However, I was doing a bit of research and came across this old thread: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/archive/index.php/t-94048.html

If you scroll all the way down to the last post, the poster (Gregory Gulick) explains the differences pretty well AND mentions the college you're concerned about.

I hope that helps =)

hello everyone ,
can anyone please suggest me which univ i should go for wayne state univ , michigan or idaho state university for mph fall 2011.🙁
wayne has its name but it is not accredited by ceph but idaho is accredited.
thnx a lot !

 

[usdentistry]

Unfortunately, I don't know the nuances of this topic. I just know that CEPH accreditation = good things. I usually figure that whatever accreditation a large university has for a specific program, a smaller one should have as well.

However, I was doing a bit of research and came across this old thread: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/archive/index.php/t-94048.html

If you scroll all the way down to the last post, the poster (Gregory Gulick) explains the differences pretty well AND mentions the college you're concerned about.

I hope that helps =)

hello everyone ,
can anyone please suggest me which univ i should go for wayne state univ , michigan or idaho state university for mph fall 2011.🙁
wayne has its name but it is not accredited by ceph but idaho is accredited.
thnx a lot !

 

[mezmerized7]

Anyone knows the significance of attending a PhD program that is accredited or not??

Can I still work for the CDC without going to a CEPH accredited PhD program?

Your help is appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[andirealized]

I'm currently getting my PhD in Epi at Virginia Commonwealth University, which is accredited for their MPH but not their PhD. I don't see a difference, honestly. I'm currently doing a summer internship at the FDA under the Medical Device Fellowship Program, I've worked with some pretty great secondary data sources, and I already have opportunities for future dissertation research.

It all depends on who your advisor/mentor is, and how far you're willing to push yourself out there, regardless of whether you come from [insert famous public health program here] or a non-accredited, smaller-name program like VCU. I'm getting MORE than I bargained for, and I don't have to deal with the hassle and competition of a big-name school environment.

I'm only one person, but those are my two (or 50?) cents.

 

[swaffles]

I'd like to think that it depends on how strict the employers are. Maybe for the most part, most people don't really care if a program is CEPH accredited or not. But I would think that very competitive programs and stricter programs in general would want to dot all the i's and cross their t's and check for the accreditation. Meaning, for most of the work you do, maybe CEPH won't come into the equation, but what if there are some really great programs you wanted and they said "sorry, no thanks if you don't have that CEPH mark on your degree".

This is assuming there is a reason to have that accreditation. There HAS to be a reason why so many public health schools go through the process of applying for this every few years and go under review every few years just for the silly thing.

I don't understand why people would look into schools that don't have all the necessary paperwork that the more well known public health schools have. To me, it feels like you're taking on a risk that you might encounter when you're trying to develop your career.

That's my two possibly-incorrect cents.

 

[swaffles]

hello everyone ,
can anyone please suggest me which univ i should go for wayne state univ , michigan or idaho state university for mph fall 2011.🙁
wayne has its name but it is not accredited by ceph but idaho is accredited.
thnx a lot !

I'd go with whatever is CEPH accredited first, which should include UMichigan - which is a GREAT institution for public health.

Good luck!

 

[swaffles]

So I've seen a bunch of threads about whether CEPH accreditation is important or not and since I myself am not clear on the details, I found a website that explains it pretty clearly: http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=725 and I found a list that summarizes what is accredited: http://www.ceph.org/pdf/CEPH_statistics_FAQ.pdf

In my opinion, it doesn't seem like the CEPH means anything more than promising good quality in a program that a student will be paying thousands for. The most important point that stood out to me is 'Eligibility to sit for the Certified in Public Health exam, administered by the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE)'.

An example of a job posting was provided on the NBPHE website:

""PREFERRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: PhD or terminal degree in public health, health promotion, health policy, or health education preferred. … Certified in Public Health (CPH), or eligible and intent to become certified is preferred.”

Job posting for Director of Health Promotion and Wellness Services at California State University, East Bay""

Overall impression: CEPH accreditation is strongly preferred but not required. I haven't seen any language so far that says that it is mandatory.