Faculty
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Bree Hemingway
Assistant Clinical Professor of Community and Global Health,
Associate Director of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program,
Co-director of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)/MPH dual programResearch Interests
Program evaluation, health disparities, and public health workforce development
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Andrew Pumerantz, DO, MPH
Andrew Pumerantz, DO, MPH
Professor of Population Health Science, Internal Medicine, & Infectious Disease
Director, Department of Population Health Science at WesternU/COMP
Co-Director, DO-MPH Dual Degree Program
Adjunct Professor, CGU/SCGH -
Jamie Felicitas-Perkins
Assistant Professor of Practice of Community and Global Health,
Director of the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programResearch Interests
Determinants of health among racially/ethnically diverse, underserved, and underrepresented populations; health disparities among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders; cancer disparities and contributing factors; cancer prevention; tobacco control and prevention; tobacco-related disparities; and community-based participatory research
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Yusuke Shono
Assistant Professor of Community and Global Health
Research Interests
Application of theories and models of cognitive processes; Implicit cognition and health behavior; Cognitive screening and assessment; Measurement of health disparities and inequity; Measurement and validation in cognitive, behavioral, and health outcome assessment
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Jessica Clague DeHart
Associate Professor of Community and Global Health
Research Interests
Epidemiology, chronic disease, cancer etiology, cancer survivorship, molecular and genetic epidemiology, lifestyle intervention trials, exercise, nutrition, quality of life, community-based interventions
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Paula Healani Palmer
Professor of Community and Global Health
Director of the PhD in Health Promotion Sciences programResearch Interests
Determinants of health among ethnically diverse populations; Community-based participatory research among under-served, underrepresented populations; Health of Pacific Islanders and South Asians; Technology applications for health behavior interventions; Tobacco control, mental health, disaster management, health of migrants and indigenous peoples; Maternal and child health
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Kim D. Reynolds
Professor
Research Interests
Nutrition and physical activity, Health promotion and disease prevention, Diabetes and obesity
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Alan Stacy
Professor
Associate Dean for Faculty AffairsResearch Interests
Application of theories and methods of human memory; Cognitive neuroscience and social cognition to health behavior: etiology, prevention, and media effects; Translation of basic research to field research, high-risk populations, and prevention; Validation issues in assessment
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Bin Xie
Professor of Community and Global Health
Director of the Applied Biostatistics (MS) programResearch Interests
Obesity prevention; Tobacco control; Diet, physical activity, body image in adolescents; Psychological adjustment to obesity; Diabetes and cancer; Application of statistical analysis in prevention research
Curriculum
Core Courses
Theoretical Foundations in Health Education & Promotion
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Health Services in the US and Abroad
Environmental & Occupational Health
Seminar in Grant Writing & Proposal Development
Foundations of Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
Supervised Field Training in Public Health
Public Health Capstone
Concentration Specific Courses
Foundations of Program Planning
Monitoring & Evaluation of Global Public Health Programs
Curriculum & Materials Development
Campaigning & Community Organizing for Public Health
Data Analysis (SAS)
Research Methods in Public Health
Emerging Chronic & Infectious Diseases Worldwide
Applied Geospatial Epidemiology
Public Health Leadership for the 21st Century
Ethics, Human Rights & Cultural Diversity
Management of International Health Programs & Organizations
Health Advocacy
Networking Opportunities
With more than 80 chapters throughout the world, the Delta Epsilon chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health at CGU opens up numerous academic and professional opportunities for SCGH students, including:
- Electing students, faculty, alumni, and honorary members based on high academic standards and outstanding performance in scholarship, teaching, research, and community service.
- Connecting students to a vast networking pool of 15,000 members from the top echelons of graduate schools, programs of public health, and the public health community.
- Opening doors for faculty and students to network and positively impact public health initiatives in the Southern California region.
- Boosting students’ transition from academic life to professional life.
Application Guidelines
For application guidelines, please request more info using the form below, and the program recruiter will contact you shortly.
Cost & Aid
Financial Assistance
Opportunity for a unique fellowship discount on CGU tuition for WesternU osteopathic medical students enrolled in the dual degree program.
ESTIMATED TUITION (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS, NON-RESIDENTS, INTERNATIONAL)
| Program | 44 units |
| Tuition per unit* | $2,020 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition rates.
STUDENT FEES (PER SEMESTER)
| $245 Student Fee |
| $150 Technology Fee |
| International Student Services Fee*: $661 fall semester, $776 spring semester **Applies to all international students (F-1 visa only) who are registered in coursework, doctoral study, or continuous registration. The fee is assessed each fall and spring semester for annual ISO accident and sickness plans and administrative fees. Subject to change. |
For estimates of room & board, books, etc., please download CGU’s Cost of Attendance 2024-2025.