Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health 21 courses
The PhD in Mental Health is a research-oriented doctoral degree. In the first two years, students take core courses in the Departments of Mental Health, Biostatistics, and Epidemiology, complete training in research ethics, and attend weekly department seminars. Students must complete a written comprehensive exam (in January of their second year), a public proposal presentation, a preliminary exam, two presentations and a final dissertation (including a presentation of findings and closed defense of the work). Throughout their time in the department, we encourage all doctoral students to participate in at least one research group of the major research programs in the department: Substance Use Epidemiology, Global Mental Health, Mental Health and Aging, Mental Health Services and Policy, Methods, Prevention Research, Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetic Epidemiology, Psychiatric Epidemiology, School-Based Mental Health Research and Autism and Developmental Disabilities. The PhD Program Director, Dr. Sarah Murray (sarah.murray@jhu.edu), works with the Vice-Chair for Education, Dr. Judy Bass, to support doctoral students, together with their advisers, to formulate their academic plans; oversee their completion of ethics training; assist with connections to faculty who may serve as advisers or sources for data or special guidance; provide guidance to students in their roles as teaching assistants; and act as a general resource for all departmental doctoral students. The Vice-Chair also leads the Department Committee on Academic Standards and sits on the School Wide Academic Standards Committee. Students can contact Drs. Murray or Bass directly if they have questions or concerns. Within the department structure, there are several standing and ad-hoc committees that oversee faculty and student research, practice and education. For specific questions on committee mandate and make-up, please contact Dr. Bass or the Academic Program Office.
BIOSTATISTICS
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PH.140.621 | Statistical Methods in Public Health I | 4 |
| PH.140.622 | Statistical Methods in Public Health II | 4 |
| PH.140.623 | Statistical Methods in Public Health III | 4 |
| PH.140.624 | Statistical Methods in Public Health IV | 4 |
| Total BIOSTATISTICS | 16 credits | |
EPIDEMIOLOGY
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PH.340.751 | Epidemiologic Methods 1 | 5 |
| PH.340.752 | Epidemiologic Methods 2 | 5 |
| PH.340.753 | Epidemiologic Methods 3 | 5 |
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH COURSES
Courses usually taken first year:
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH COURSES
Courses to be taken either first or second year:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PH.330.664 | Introduction to Mental Health Services | 3 |
| PH.330.602 | The Epidemiology of Substance Use and Related Problems | 3 |
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH COURSES
Courses usually taken second year:
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