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Master of Public Health (MPH) Student Handbook 2025-2026 Catalog

Last revised July 11, 2025

ASU Charter ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Contents Introduction

Welcome.................................................................................................................................................. 5 Vision and mission................................................................................................................................... 5 Program overview.................................................................................................................................... 5 Program contacts.....................................................................................................................................6 Admission

Graduate admission requirements...........................................................................................................7 Academic program requirements.............................................................................................................7 Provisional acceptance guidelines....................................................................................................... 8 Pre-admission credit policy...................................................................................................................8 Tuition and assistance

Tuition and fees......................................................................................................................................10 Financial assistance...............................................................................................................................10 Travel assistance................................................................................................................................10 Curriculum and graduation requirements

Program requirements............................................................................................................................11 Application to graduate.......................................................................................................................13 Plan of study.......................................................................................................................................... 13 Interactive plan of study (iPOS)............................................................................................................. 14 Specializations and certifications........................................................................................................... 14 Satisfactory academic progress.............................................................................................................14 GPA and grades................................................................................................................................. 15 Incomplete grade requests................................................................................................................. 15 Academic probation and dismissal..................................................................................................... 15 Time to completion limit...................................................................................................................... 16 Appeal and grievance processes...........................................................................................................16 Grade appeal......................................................................................................................................16 Student grievance...............................................................................................................................16 Appealing recommendation for dismissal...........................................................................................16 Student code of conduct and academic integrity

Academic integrity..................................................................................................................................18 Student code of conduct........................................................................................................................ 18 Professional conduct..............................................................................................................................18

4 College and university procedures and policies

Continuous enrollment policy.................................................................................................................19 Requesting a leave of absence..............................................................................................................19 Registration policies...............................................................................................................................19 Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation........................................................................................... 19 Student support resources

Appendix

A: Program faculty................................................................................................................................. 22

Introduction Welcome to the Master of Public Health program at ASU Welcome! I’m genuinely excited you’ve chosen to be part of the MPH program in the School of Technology for Public Health. You’re joining a new kind of public health program, one designed from the ground up to respond to the biggest and most complex challenges facing communities today. This program sits at the intersection of public health and technology. You’ll still get the core training in areas like epidemiology, policy, and health equity, but we’ve layered in technology and engineering tools and approaches that will shape the future of the field. You’ll learn to think in systems, use data in meaningful ways, and design solutions that are relevant and scalable, especially for underserved communities. Our faculty bring deep public health experience and a commitment to doing work that matters. Many of us are building tools, running interventions, and working in partnership with local communities, health departments, and national organizations. You’ll get to learn alongside us and contribute to real-world efforts that go far beyond the classroom. This handbook gives you a sense of what to expect and what’s expected of you. It also outlines policies, support structures, and shared standards for how we do our work together. Please read it, refer back to it often as a first resource, and don’t hesitate to reach out if anything is unclear. We’re here to support you. Launching this program has been a labor of love and purpose for many of us. We created it to train a different kind of public health leader. You belong here, and we’re excited to see what you’ll bring to the work ahead. -Marc A. Adams Marc A. Adams, PhD, MPH Program Director, Master of Public Health program Assistant Dean of Education, School of Technology for Public Health Professor, College of Health Solutions

Vision and mission Our vision is to improve and sustain the health of communities in Arizona and beyond by advancing principled, technology-driven approaches to prevention, intervention, dissemination, and implementation science with potential to create impact at scale. Our mission is to transform health locally and globally by educating the next generation of digital health innovators and advancing technology for the greater good of public health.

Program overview The Master of Public Health (MPH) is the recognized professional degree for leadership in public health. The MPH program in the School of Technology for Public Health combines fundamental public health components—biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health administration, and social/behavioral sciences—with components from technology and engineering fields to develop competencies relevant to public health service and community health promotion. The program

6 emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, particularly in vulnerable populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to real-world public health problems. Throughout their studies, students engage in interdisciplinary work to tackle these issues. Graduates will be prepared for leadership roles in various sectors, including federal, state, and local government; the private sector; and national, global, and community-based organizations. The Public Health Technology concentration aims to train students in the dual competencies of public health and at least one technology/engineering field to create innovative solutions for protecting and improving the health of communities. The transdisciplinary core curriculum includes key competencies in public health, such as graduate-level epidemiology, biostatistics, one health, behavioral and social sciences, health policy and ethics, leadership, and health equity. Integrated courses will develop concentration-specific knowledge in public health technologies, entrepreneurship and innovation, ethics, and leadership. Electives from across the university will round out the curriculum to further develop skills, tools, mindsets, and strategies from technology and engineering fields, including systems engineering, programming languages, geographic information systems, app/website design, design thinking, and business and entrepreneurship. Community organizations and transdisciplinary faculty will lead students in an Applied Practice Experience (practicum) that allows learners to experience real world population health issues while demonstrating public health competencies. An Integrative Learning Experience (capstone) offers students the opportunity to integrate and synthesize competencies from multiple disciplines. This degree and concentration aim to establish the new field of public health technologies.

Program contacts Program director: Dr. Marc Adams, marc.adams@asu.edu Graduate support coordinator: Meghan McDermott, stphgrad@asu.edu Program faculty: see Appendix A

Admission Admission to the MPH is available for Fall terms. Deadlines to apply can be found here. Applications will be reviewed by the admissions committee only once all materials have been received. Application status can be monitored in My ASU. Official admission decisions will be emailed to the student. Quick Facts: ● Location: Downtown Phoenix campus ● Start terms: Fall ● Time to completion: 2 years (full-time Fall and Spring, with one summer term only)

Graduate admission requirements ASU maintains minimum standards for consideration for admission to graduate programs. The program may establish requirements in excess of those established by the university. ● An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an international institution officially recognized by that country. ● A minimum grade point average of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework is required to be considered for admission to an ASU graduate degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. ● International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency. For more information, visit the admissions website.

Academic program requirements In addition to the graduate admission requirements, the program requires the following as part of the application: Undergraduate or graduate degrees – Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in public health, health education, nursing, psychology, biological sciences, medical sciences, engineering, computer science, liberal arts or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Personal statement – Your personal statement should articulate your reasons for wanting to enroll in the MPH program at Arizona State University and explain how you intend to use your degree in your future career in public health. Personal statements are generally expected to be between one and two pages, single-spaced, in length. This personal statement offers you an opportunity to express your personal motivations and demonstrate how the MPH program aligns with your professional aspirations. References – Contact information for three references is required. References will be contacted via email to submit a letter of recommendation and respond to a series of questions about the applicant. References should be professional and academic sources who are familiar with your potential to be successful in the field of public health. Resume or curriculum vitae – Resume should include relevant personal, professional, educational and community activities. The resume should be prepared in readable format such as a Word document or pdf file.

Provisional acceptance guidelines In some instances, a student may be admitted provisionally and/or with a deficiency. Students should refer to the official admission letter sent by the Graduate College via My ASU to determine if they have been admitted with a provision and/or deficiency. A provisional admission requires a student to maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA within a specified timeframe. If the 3.0 is not achieved by the end of the timeframe specified on the official admission letter, the student will be automatically dismissed from the degree program. A deficiency requires a student to fulfill a competency area within a given timeframe. The academic program will monitor students with deficiencies. If a deficiency is not completed within the timeframe indicated on the official admission letter, the student may be recommended for dismissal from the academic program.

Pre-admission credit policy Credit hours completed at ASU or at another regionally accredited U.S. institution or international institution officially recognized by that country, before the semester and year of admission to an ASU graduate degree program, are considered pre-admission credits. With the approval of the academic unit and the Graduate College, students may include a maximum of 12 graduate-level credit hours with grades of “B” or better that were not used toward a previous degree. Preadmission credits must have been taken within three years of admission to the ASU degree or certificate program to be accepted. Certain types of graduate credits cannot be transferred to ASU (see the Graduate College Policy Manual). Official transcripts must be sent to Graduate Admission Services from the records office of the institution where the credits were earned.

Tuition and assistance Tuition and fees Tuition is set by ASU and the Arizona Board of Regents each year. View the general Tuition and Fees Schedule, or calculate a more specific estimate of charges using the ASU Tuition Estimator. Information on residency requirements can be found at Residency for Tuition Purposes. The MPH has a program fee of $208 per credit hour, not to exceed $10,000 over two years.

Financial assistance Financial assistance is available through a variety of sources, including: ● Arizona State University scholarships ● Graduate College fellowships ● Traditional financial aid (loans and grants). For more information and assistance, visit the Financial Aid website.

Travel assistance Financial assistance for travel related to conferences, workshops, or training related to a student’s graduate program is available through several resources. ● Graduate College travel awards ● Graduate and Professional Student Association travel grants

Curriculum and graduation requirements Program requirements The MPH is comprised of 49 credits, including concentration courses, practicum, and a capstone course. Required Core (15 credits) ● ● ● ● ●

ASB 554 One Health (3) BMI 515 Applied Biostatistics in Medicine and Informatics (3) POP 644 Epidemiology in Population Health (3) TPH 501 Foundations of Public Health I (3) TPH 502 Foundations of Public Health II (3)

Concentration (18 credit hours) Other Requirements (4 credits) ● TPH 580 Practicum (3) ● TPH 591 Seminar (1) Restricted Electives (9 credits) ● [see program Canvas site for approved elective courses] Culminating Experience (3 credits) ● TPH 585 Capstone in Public Health Technology (3) Concentrations: Public Health Technology (PHT). The PHT concentration aims to train students in the dual competencies of public health and at least one technology/engineering field to create innovative solutions for protecting and improving the health of communities. The transdisciplinary core curriculum includes key competencies in public health, such as graduate-level epidemiology, biostatistics, one health, behavioral and social sciences, health policy and ethics, leadership, and health equity. Integrated courses will develop concentration-specific knowledge in public health technologies, entrepreneurship and innovation, ethics, and leadership. Electives from across the university will round out the curriculum to further develop skills, tools, mindsets, and strategies from technology and engineering fields, including systems engineering, programming languages, geographic information systems, app/website design, design thinking, and business and entrepreneurship. ● ● ● ● ● ●

TPH 551 Public Health Technologies (3) TPH 552 Systems Design and Engineering for Public Health (3) TPH 553 Health Technology and Equity (3) TPH 554 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Public Health (3) TPH 555 Health Communication, Behavior and Technology (3) TPH 557 Public Health Technology Ethics, Policy and Law (3)

11 Electives Electives should be selected in consultation with program faculty. See program Canvas site for approved elective courses. Additional courses that align with student interest and goals may be used with an approved petition and approval from the program director. *400-level coursework cannot count towards the MPH program of study or be included on an iPOS*. Practicum Students will complete TPH 580: Practicum. The Practicum is considered an Applied Practice Experience and it is a foundational component of the MPH curriculum, providing students with the opportunity to apply their experience with public health technologies, theories and competencies to a real-world setting. TPH 580 allows each student to demonstrate attainment of at least five competencies, of which at least three must be foundational competencies in public health. Students are encouraged to engage in a range of activities—including the ASU Public Health Technology Corps, internships, practicums, service learning, co-curricular activities, and more—in both governmental and non-governmental organizations, non-profits, industries, for-profit settings, or university-affiliated settings primarily focused on community engagement qualify. Upon successful completion of the TPH 580, students will: 1) Apply academic knowledge to practical public health challenges. 2) Demonstrate attainment of at least five competencies, including at least three foundational competencies, through practical and applied settings. 3) Develop professional skills and enhance their career readiness. 4) Produce at least two suitable non-academic work products that benefit the practice site, demonstrating individual competency attainment. Culminating experience TPH 585 Capstone in Public Health course is the culminating experience in the MPH program and fulfills the Integrative Learning Experience requirement for the MPH degree. TPH 585 requires students to produce a high-quality written product that is appropriate for the student’s educational and professional objectives. MPH students will demonstrate synthesis of foundational and concentration competencies. Students in consultation with the student’s primary mentor and faculty supervisory committee select foundational and concentration-specific competencies appropriate to the student’s educational and professional goals; demonstrating synthesis and integration requires more than one foundational and one concentration competency. Written products can vary, and might include, but are not limited to, the following: program evaluation report, literature review, training manual, policy statement, legislative testimony with accompanying supporting research, etc. Other more technology-based examples might include the code of a prototype software, bookended with an introduction and discussion that explains how this prototype demonstrates integration of foundational and concentration competencies. Ideally, the written product is developed and delivered in a manner that is useful to external partners, such as non-profit or governmental organizations. At least two faculty members will review each student’s performance on the written work and evaluate it based on a faculty-developed rubric to ensure the written work addresses the selected foundational and concentration-specific competencies. Students are required to sign up for TPH 585 credits with their primary mentor or supervisory committee member(s). One faculty member will serve as the instructor of record (IOR), in consultation with the primary mentor during the semester in which they anticipate graduating. The primary mentor and at least one additional supervisory committee member will evaluate the student’s product submitted for TPH 585 credit, and the IOR will submit the student’s grade.

Petition process Petitions to the program represent well thought-out ideas that are additive to the program and the student experience. A successful petition request confers a program benefit to the student. Petitions that request waiving parts or excusing parts of the programs will not be viewed positively. If you are academically struggling or have issues in your life that are affecting academic performance, schedule a meeting with the graduate support coordinator, who has tools to help you. To submit a petition to the program, complete the following: ● Start with the Handbook, the guiding document of the program, and search for policy that applies to what you are asking for. ● Make an appointment with the graduate support coordinator about your petition. They may know university wide-policies that are not in the handbook and may have seen similar petitions put before the program and be able to add perspective. ● Draft a justification statement that explains the clear program benefit that the petition will confer and provide minimal backup. The statement should not be long or unnecessarily argumentative, but it should be to the point. ● Submit the petition to the graduate support coordinator for program director and curriculum committee consideration.

Application to graduate Students should apply for graduation during the semester of planned graduation and must apply no later than the deadline specified for that term. Students must have an approved iPOS on file before applying for graduation. The student should report to the graduate support coordinator any classes on their iPOS that may have an incomplete or grade of “Z”. Be proactive and follow-up with your mentor and the graduate support coordinator to ensure that all grades are entered. Check if you: ● ● ● ●

Have an approved iPOS (no pending changes or petitions) Have met all minimum 3.0 GPA requirements (iPOS and Graduate) Have satisfied all milestone requirements (for example, Applied Practice Experience) Are an active student and currently enrolled

Per ASU policy, students completing a master program in the fall and spring semesters may only participate in graduation ceremonies if all degree requirements are met prior to the deadlines for that semester. Students graduating in summer may choose to participate in either the fall or spring ceremony. Students who need an extra semester to complete coursework must defer their graduation to the next term and participate in the next available ceremony.

Plan of study To graduate in a timely manner, students should follow a recommended plan of study. Deviation from a plan of study should be discussed with the graduate support coordinator and program director. Failure to follow a plan of study may result in delayed graduation. For students supported on a RA/TA position, full

13 time status is 9 credit hours for international students and 6 credit hours for domestic students per semester. Otherwise, full time is 9 credits per semester for all other positions (e.g., self-funded, industry funded, fellowships/scholarships, etc.). Plan of Study, One-Year

Semester Year 1 – Fall

Course Credits TPH 501: Foundations of Public Health I 3 TPH 551: Public Health Technologies 3 BMI 515: Biostatistics in Medicine and Informatics 3 POP 644: Epidemiology in Population Health 3 TPH 502: Foundations of Public Health II 3 Year 1 – Spring TPH 552: Systems Design and Engineering in Public 3 Health TPH 554: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for 3 Public Health TPH 553: Health Technology and Equity 3 Year 1 – Summer TPH 580: Practicum 3 ASB 554: One Health 3 Year 2 - Fall TPH 557: Public Health Technology Ethics, Policy and Law 3 TPH 555: Health Communication, Behavior and 3 Technology TPH 591: Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Public 1 Health Elective 3 Year 2 - Spring TPH 585: Capstone 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Note: With the exception of TPH 580: Practicum and TPH 585: Capstone, all TPH courses are offered once-per-year. Thus, failure to complete a course during the appropriate semester of enrollment may delay graduation.

Interactive plan of study (iPOS) The Interactive Plan of Study, or iPOS, is an agreement between the student, the academic unit, and the Graduate College. The student must submit their iPOS in the first semester of the program. Students are encouraged to review the iPOS at the end of each semester to ensure the courses listed on the iPOS match the student’s transcript and that the courses meet the plan of study course requirements. More information on iPOS can be found here. Faculty advisor/chair: Students will be assigned a primary mentor by the program director upon entering the MPH program. The primary mentor will work with the student to identify two other faculty to be part of a supervisory committee prior to enrolling in TPH 585 Capstone course.

14 Supervisory committee: The supervisory committee consists of at least three members, who must be TPH or ASU faculty members. Students can invite an additional external member to serve on this committee, but it is not necessary. The supervisory committee will be a larger academic support network for students and assist with course selection and career development and options. Change of coursework: If a change of coursework is needed, the student must update the courses listed in the iPOS and submit a course change for review. This process is required if you projected a course you did not complete, or if you need to change courses listed. The iPOS will be routed electronically to the graduate support coordinator for review and approval, and then for auditing by the Graduate College.

Specializations and certifications The School of Technology for Public Health prepares graduates for excellence upon entering the workplace. Graduates from this program are eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health exam upon graduation and three years of relevant work experience. More information on the credential is available on the National Board of Public Health website: https://www.nbphe.org/eligibility/.

Satisfactory academic progress All graduate students are expected to make systematic progress toward completion of their graduate program. This progress includes satisfying the conditions listed below, and achieving the benchmarks and requirements set by the individual graduate programs as well as the Graduate College. If a student fails to satisfy the requirements of their program and/or the benchmarks outlined below, the student may be dismissed from their program based on the academic unit’s recommendation to the Graduate College at which time the dean of the Graduate College makes the final determination. Satisfactory academic progress includes: 1. Maintain a minimum 3.00 for all GPAs. 2. Satisfy all requirements of the graduate program. 3. Satisfy the maximum time limit for graduation for the student’s graduate program (six years for masters and certificates, ten years for doctoral). 4. Successfully pass comprehensive exams, qualifying exams, foreign language exams, and the oral defense of the proposal/prospectus for the thesis or dissertation. 5. Successfully complete the culminating experience. 6. Graduate students must remain continuously enrolled in their graduate program. Failing to do so without a Graduate College approved Leave of Absence is considered to be lack of academic progress and may result in the Graduate College withdrawing the student from their program.

GPA and grades Graduate students must maintain a minimum 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) grade point average (GPA) to maintain satisfactory academic progress and to graduate. The minimum 3.00 GPA must be maintained on all GPAs (Plan of Study (iPOS) GPA, Overall Graduate GPA and Cumulative GPA): 1. The iPOS GPA is calculated on all courses that appear on the student’s approved iPOS. 2. Cumulative GPA represents all courses completed at ASU during the graduate career. 3. The Overall Graduate GPA is based on all courses numbered 500 or higher that appear on the transcript after admission to a graduate program or graduate non-degree. This includes shared coursework if in an approved accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program.

15 Transfer credits and some courses taken in the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law are not calculated in the iPOS GPA or the Graduate GPA. Courses lower than a “C” cannot appear on the iPOS but will be included when calculating the Graduate GPA. Courses with an “I” grade (incomplete) or “X” grade (audit) cannot appear on the iPOS. University grade definitions and policies can be found here.

Incomplete grade requests An incomplete grade request may be considered by an instructor when a student, who is doing otherwise acceptable work, is unable to complete a course (e.g., final exam or term paper) because of illness or other conditions beyond the student's control. Unfinished work must be completed with the same instructor except under extenuating circumstances. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not exceed one calendar year from the date the mark of "I" is recorded. Once the work is completed, faculty must request a change on the grade roster to post the grade. If a student does not complete the missing coursework by the date that is agreed upon on the incomplete request form, the instructor may change the grade to what was earned based on the work completed in the class. If the coursework is not completed after a calendar year, the incomplete becomes permanent. Repeating a class in which an incomplete is awarded will not replace the "I" on the student's transcript. Students must complete the incomplete request form and submit it to their instructor for review. Once both the student and instructor sign the form, the student must submit a copy to stph@asu.edu for record keeping.

Academic probation and dismissal Failure to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or failure to satisfactorily progress in the program as referenced in this handbook will result in the student being placed on academic probation. Students will be notified of probationary status and expectations for improvement by the program director or graduate support coordinator. Time limits for probationary status may vary. Typically, students have 9 credit hours or one year, whichever comes first, to raise their GPA. Students who fail to meet requirements or timeline needed to demonstrate satisfactory improvement will be recommended for dismissal from the program. Notice will be provided by the program and will include procedures for appeal. Additionally, students may be dismissed from the MPH program: ● For a violation of academic integrity. ● For failure to meet the terms/goals of any student support or remediation plan implemented by the program (such as for writing deficits, academic progress, professionalism, etc.). ● For a single instance of threatening behavior or continued unprofessional communication or conduct directed to faculty, staff or other students. ● For severe underperformance in a practicum or internship. ● For seriously compromising the relations of the program with the public. ● For breaches of ethical judgment or professional responsibility. ● For serious instances of personality or character traits inappropriate for the professional roles for which the student is attempting to prepare.

Time to completion limit All work toward a master’s degree must be completed within six consecutive years. Graduate courses taken prior to admission that are included on the Interactive Plan of Study must have been completed

16 within three years of the semester and year of admission to the program. The six-year period begins with the term of admission to the program OR the earliest term of applied pre-admission credit. Any exception to the time limit policy must be approved by the MPH program director for the School of Technology for Public Health, and the dean of the Graduate College. The Graduate College may withdraw students who are unable to complete all degree requirements and graduate within the allowed maximum time limits.

Appeal and grievance processes Grade appeal For grade disputes during a class, students must first contact the instructor of the course. Concerns that are not able to be resolved with the instructor should be brought to the program director. The process to appeal a final course grade may only be initiated by a student once the course has concluded and a final course grade has been posted to the student’s transcript. Per university policy, grade appeals must be processed in the regular semester immediately following the issuance of the final grade in dispute (by commencement for fall or spring) regardless of whether the student is enrolled at the university. The process begins with a discussion about the matter between the student and the course instructor. If the matter is unresolved, the student should submit a Grade Appeal Form for further review. If this review does not adequately settle the matter, the student should begin the formal procedure of appealing to the School of Technology for Public Health Academic Standards and Grievance Committee. More information on all steps of this process can be found here.

Student grievance Students who wish to file a grievance about a non-grade-related matter may use the established procedure (more information can be found here). Non-grade-related grievances may include dissatisfaction with an instructor, problems with a classmate or other unresolved situations.

Appealing recommendation for dismissal 1. Students may appeal a decision for dismissal from the program by submitting a letter to the program director. a. The appeal letter must be received within 10 business days of the date of the letter of dismissal (day 0). The letter should state the reasons justifying a reversal of the original decision and provide substantive evidence in support of the request. b. Letters received after the 10 business-day interval will not be reviewed, and the dismissal will be final. c. The program committee will review all letters of appeal that are received within the 10 business-day time frame. The committee will submit their decision to the program director within 10 business days of receipt of the student’s letter. 2. The program director will then notify the graduate support coordinator of the decision. The graduate support coordinator will inform the student of the decision. 3. If the appeal is denied, the student may appeal to the School of Technology for Public Health Academic Standards and Grievances Committee within 10 business days of receiving the denial

17 of the appeal. The STPH Academic Standards and Grievances Committee will review the dismissal and appeal materials and make a recommendation to the dean of the School of Technology for Public Health. The dean will have 20 calendar days to make a final decision. 4. If at any stage, a timely appeal is not submitted by the student, the program director will recommend dismissal to the Graduate College via the graduate support coordinator. The Graduate College will then inform the student of the dismissal by letter.

Student code of conduct and academic integrity ASU expects and requires its students to act with honesty, integrity, and respect. Required behavior standards are listed in the ASU Student Code of Conduct, the ABOR Code of Conduct, the Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications Policy, the ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy, and outlined by the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities. Violations of a Graduate College, School of Technology for Public Health, or Arizona State University policy will result in academic review and may consequently result in student disciplinary procedures.

Academic integrity The ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy lists violations in detail. These violations fall into five broad areas that include, but are not limited to: 1. Cheating on an academic evaluation or assignment. 2. Plagiarizing. 3. Academic deceit, such as fabricating data or information. 4. Aiding academic integrity policy violations and inappropriately collaborating. 5. Falsifying academic records. Information on the Academic Integrity procedure within the School of Technology for Public Health can be found at https://catalog.asu.edu/policies/technology_for_public_health Newly admitted graduate students will receive a "priority task" on their My ASU directing them to complete a canvas module on academic integrity. The module consists of a PowerPoint that outlines academic integrity and students must take a quiz and pass with an 80% or higher.

Student code of conduct Violations of the ASU Student Code of Conduct, other than the provision concerning academic dishonesty, are more generally considered inappropriate behavior. The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities reviews and sanctions these matters. If a student violates both the academic integrity provision and additional provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, both the college and the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will review the matter. Each independently makes determinations concerning violations and appropriate sanctions.

Professional conduct ASU is a community and a professional work environment. Graduate students are expected to treat their peers, teachers, students, staff, and members of the ASU community with respect and work with them in a professional manner. Graduate students are representatives of their program, the School of Technology for Public Health, and ASU. Students must demonstrate the requisite qualifications for successful professional performance, including interpersonal skills, basic communication skills, appropriate professional conduct, and satisfactory performance in field experiences. Graduate students who demonstrate behaviors or characteristics which make success in their related fields questionable will be reviewed by the program committee. The committee’s review may result in a recommendation for dismissal from the program or implementation of probational conditions for continued participation. Students may appeal a recommendation for dismissal by following established procedures.

College and university procedures and policies All policies and procedures outlined in this handbook are in accordance with policy set by the Graduate College and Office of the University Provost. In some cases, program policies may be more restrictive than those set by Graduate College and Provost.

Continuous enrollment policy Students must be registered for a minimum of one credit hour during all phases of their graduate education, including the admit term and the term in which they graduate. This includes periods when students are engaged in research, conducting a doctoral prospectus, working on or defending theses or dissertations, taking comprehensive examinations, taking Graduate Foreign Language Examinations, or in any other way using university resources, facilities or faculty time. Registration for every fall semester and spring semester is required. Summer registration is required for students taking examinations, completing culminating experiences, conducting a doctoral prospectus, defending theses or dissertations, or graduating from the degree program. More information on this policy can be found here.

Requesting a leave of absence Graduate students planning to discontinue registration for a semester or more must submit a leave of absence request via their Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS). This request must be submitted and approved before the anticipated semester of non-registration. Students may request a maximum of two semesters of leave during their entire program. Students with a Graduate College-approved leave of absence are not required to pay tuition or fees, but in turn are not permitted to place any demands on university faculty or use any university resources. These resources include university libraries, laboratories, recreation facilities or faculty and staff time. More information on this policy can be found here.

Registration policies Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in courses well in advance of the start of the term. Enrollment must be complete by the Add/Drop deadline for the session in which the class is offered. Courses that are dropped by the Add/Drop deadline will not appear on a student’s transcript. If a course is removed from a student’s schedule after this deadline, it will be considered a withdrawal and a grade of “W” will be recorded. Term dates and deadlines, including the Add/Drop, Tuition Refund, Course Withdrawal, and Session Withdrawal deadlines, can be found on the Academic Calendar.

Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law which provides that no person be excluded on the basis of sex from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity. Both Title IX and university policy ACD 401 make clear that sexual violence and harassment based on sex is prohibited. An individual who believes they have been subjected to sexual violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek support, including counseling and academic support, from the university. For information on resources, visit the sexual violence awareness, prevention, and response website.

Student support resources Academic program support After admission, students will receive a welcome letter with information on getting started in the program, including recommendations for first term course enrollment. The graduate support coordinator and the program director hold open office hours periodically, which are communicated to current students. Additionally, one-on-one meetings with the program director or with the graduate support coordinator are available.

Graduate students in the School of Technology for Public Health may access the STPH website for information on school policies and resources and advising information. University resources ● Graduate College ● Office of the University Provost Academic and career support ● ● ● ● ●

ASU Libraries Graduate Writing Center Career and Professional Development Services Graduate and Professional Student Association Student Clubs and Organizations

Business and finance services ● ● ● ● ● ●

Financial Aid and Scholarship Services (financial aid) Billing and Student Finances (tuition, fees, and payments) Parking and Transit Services (permits, shuttles, public transit) Sun Devil Card Services (ID cards) Enterprise Technology (technology assistance) Sun Devil Dining (meal plans, M&G, hours)

Counseling services ASU Counseling Services provides confidential, time-limited counseling and crisis services for students experiencing emotional concerns or other factors that affect their ability to achieve their goals. Support is available 24/7. In-person counseling: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ASU Counseling Services, Student Services Building 234 Tempe, AZ 85287 480-965-6146 After-hours/weekends Call EMPACT’s 24-hour ASU-dedicated crisis hotline: 480-921-1006 For life threatening emergencies

21 Call 911 Disability accommodations Reasonable accommodations are determined on a case-by-case, course-by-course basis to mitigate barriers experienced due to a disability (SSM 701-02). Students with disabilities who require accommodations must register with the Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services and submit appropriate documentation. It is recommended students complete this process at the beginning of the term and communicate as appropriate with their instructor. ● Email: Student.Accessibility@asu.edu ● Phone: (480) 965‐1234 ● FAX: (480) 965‐0441 Pregnancy: Students requesting services due to pregnancy (SSM 701-10) should be prepared to submit documentation regarding the pregnancy, any complications and clearance to return to school related activities. Student Accessibility can work with students to foster continued participation in a program, whether that be with academic accommodations such as absences or assistance requesting a leave, or through other requested accommodations. Health and fitness All ASU students enrolled in in-person programs have access to Sun Devil Fitness facilities on all campuses. For more information about facilities, membership and group fitness classes, please visit: https://fitness.asu.edu For information about health insurance and appointments with care providers, please see the ASU Health Services website: https://eoss.asu.edu/health International students ASU’s International Student and Scholars Center can provide support and answers to questions about visas, employment, scholarships and travel. To find more information or schedule an appointment with an ISSC adviser, visit the website: https://issc.asu.edu/ Veterans and military The Pat Tillman Veterans Center provides guidance and support for students who are veterans, active-duty military or military dependents. For more information, please call the office at (602) 496-0152 or visit: https://veterans.asu.edu/

Appendix A: Program faculty Marc Adams, PhD (profile) – Quantitative research methods, Public health, Epidemiologic methods, Health behavior theory, Built environment, Physical activity, Behavioral nutrition Joshua Anbar, DrPH (profile) – Public health, Autism, Health policy, Health equity Diana Bowman, PhD (profile) – Governance: globally oriented institutions, Health law and policy, Nanotechnology, Public community health Matthew Buman, PhD (profile) – Physical activity, Sleep disorders, Healthy lifestyles, Movement, Human activity analysis, Veterans, Health information technology Theresa Cullen, MD – Director of Public Health, Pima County Health Department Steffen Eikenberry, PhD, MD (profile) – Applied mathematics – life and social sciences, Climate change, Modeling and simulation Rachel Gur-Arie, PhD (profile) – Health law and policy, Public health, Vaccines, Ethical decision making, Health equity, Global health Rodney Joseph, PhD (profile) – Health disparities, Physical activity, Chronic disease, Cultural studies and technology, Public and community health, Women’s health Dave Keating, PhD (profile) – Communication, Health communication, Public communication, Quantitative analysis, Research methodology, Strategic communication Tiffany Lemon, PhD (profile) – Corrections, HIV, STI and infectious diseases Joshua Loughman, MEng (profile) – Climate change, Climate science, Data analytics, Data science, Energy and sustainability, Engineering education systems, Engineering ethics, Human dimensions of science and technology, Humanitarian Engineering, Design, Innovation, Modeling and simulation, Policy analysis, Policy and society, Public health, Sustainability, Sustainability science and studies, Sustainability transformation, Sustainable engineering, Systems and control theory, Systems engineering Jordan Miller, DrPH (profile) – Social Determinants of Health, Greenspace and built environments, Global health, Community-Engaged Practice, Health communication Adewale Oyeyemi, PhD (profile) – Social Determinants of Health, Global health, Community-based physical activity interventions, Built environment, Quantitative Research Methods Jyoti Pathak, PhD (profile) - Biomedical informatics, Artificial intelligence, Digital health, Health services research, Behavioral health, Substance Use Disorders Susan Robinson, MPH – Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Heather Ross, PhD, DNP (profile) – Applied research, Biomedicine, Cardiovascular, Chronic disease, Global development, Global health, Health, Health information technology, Health policy, Human

23 dimensions of science and technology, Patient outcomes, Science policy, Self management, Technology and society India Schneider-Crease, PhD (profile) – Ecological behavior, Diseases, Epidemiology, Animal behavior Pavan Turaga, PhD (profile) – Artificial intelligence, Arts, media and engineering, Assistive rehabilitative technologies, Autonomous technologies, Computer vision, Digital and media art, Geometry and topology, Health and well-being