Masters of Public Health at USC: my experience, online or in person?, how to prep?
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2022
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Hi everyone! I'm just about to graduate from USC's Keck School of Medicine with a Masters in Public Health. This video is both a review of my time there and some helpful tips if you are thinking about applying to grad school too. I was in BOTH the online and on campus programs and offer insight on what these programs are like and which I suggest is better! Please enjoy the video! I got to get back to my job now lol.
Music:
LUKREMBO: I always love you, butter, tower, onion
ANIMAL CROSSING/NINTENDO: 8pm
Video: shot on Iphone 13 and edited via Movavi Premium Pro 2021
ABOUT ME:
name: Erica
ethnicity: Chinese (ABC)
school: I go to USC and am working towards a MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics! (last time I'm going to say this because i'm out of here)
location: South Bay area of LA!
likes: dogs, cakes, stuffed animals, plants
dislikes: waiting for food, watermelon chewing gum
I’m so happy you shared your USC online Public Health experience. I wanted some insight prior to starting.
I'm going to be a 3rd year undergraduate student in Fall 2023, so I'm just now researching into Masters programs and omg... the lack of clarity when it comes to graduate research in Public Health vs. undergraduate is insane!! Thank you for this video!!! Very helpful :) And CONGRATS on the job offer and acceptance!! I hope it's been going well!
Happy to help!
What was the class schedule like for the on campus program ?
Hey Erica! Im an international student to take up MPH in LA? Please can you tell the job prospects? Are there enough job opportunities to make it worthwhile to just travel across the world to study MPH?
Hi! I just got accepted into the MPH program for USC fall 2022. Do you believe that the online degree and in person degree are the same? Is there anything that would be different from them?
I chose to do online because I work full time and I find it better to do work online rather than in person. Thank you for all the info!
Hi and Congratulations on getting in!! In terms of material covered, there is no difference between the online and in person. If you are good with studying online and want to continue working full time, I definitely think online is the perfect place for you. I don’t believe it’s possible to do the on campus program and work full time. You would have to do part time because of the times classes occur.
Hi! Thanks for the video :) Is the MPH on campus program at the health sciences campus or on the main campus?
Hi! It is pretty much exclusively on the health science campus.
Hey I just got into the mph on campus. I haven’t received any information about the program otherwise. Do you know if they send more information later on or hold any sessions regarding 😢he process?
Hmm that seems odd! I don’t know if there will be a orientation or anything, but keep an eye out on your email. You will be fine!
Hi! This was really helpful, but did the online program have any prerequisite for full time work experience? If so, how did you apply straight out of undergraduate?
Hi glad you enjoyed to video! The online didn't have any prereq for full time work so I was able to apply straight out of undergrad. Let me know if you have more questions :)
Hi Erica,
I find this video really enriching.
I am still the process of application for a MpH online in the Keck school of medicine.
How probably is it to get admission into the school?
Hi! I'm glad you enjoyed my video :) I believe that the acceptance rate is quite high for the online program (it is most likely more difficult for the on campus program). I think this is because there is less issues like classroom space to worry about when it's online. When you start applying, you get to call with a counselor to help you learn more about the admission process and you can ask them about how probable it is to get admission with your application. If they say you're in good shape, its very likely you'll get in.
@@ericavision98 thank you so much for the reply. I already spoke with an advisor in the university and I sent her my certifications, she asked me to apply and I did that already. What is left is the recommendations from my former teachers
@@MartinLutherkingvti good luck!
Hi! I got into the USC MPH program online! I also got into the NYU program on campus and am having trouble deciding between the two. I think my biggest thing is I wanna be able to have the right kind of internships/work with pharmaceutical companies! I currently live in Texas but I’m open to relocating for the internships - like working with the fda, cdc, etc! Do you think the online program will allow me those opportunities for the practicum?
Hello! The online program will definitely give you opportunities with lots of government agencies like the FDA, CDC, local county and more. Most of their opportunities are situated in the LA area, but there were definitely others in like Atlanta and across the country.
I’m not too sure about pharmaceutical companies. I’m aware that some do community based research but I don’t remember any of those being offered from pharmaceutical companies while I was at USC. The internship/practicum opportunities were mostly for large hospitals around the area (Keck, CHLA, Cedars, Kaiser) or non profits (Downtown women’s health center, Phoenix House).
@@ericavision98 were there any in New York?
@@coolsparkly010 Not that I was aware of! I’m also not very familiar with NYU’s degree, but both are great schools and I wish you luck in your decision :)
Hi! Would masters programs be able to be covered if your full time job covered the costs? If so, do you think it would be possible to do work and be in school full time? Or would jobs allow students to work part time or take a break from work to focus on school?
Also, what was your practicum like? What organizations/companies were offered? I currently attend UCI and am in a research lab for the practicum
Hi! Thanks for watching my video :). So some full time jobs DO cover part of or all of your tuition. It really depends on the company you work for. I’ve known people who work part time while going to school but I have never met anyone whose company allowed them to take a whole 2 year break to focus on school. Perhaps they exist, I personally don’t know. It all depends on your company
Did the school offer any study abroad programs?
USC as a school does have study abroad programs, but there were none in the MPH program!
Hi! Thanks for the video! It gave me information that I couldn't find on the USC MPH website:) I am planning to start MPH in epidemiology and biostatistics in the summer. Do people in MPH socialize a lot with one another? Is it easy to make friends in classes? I am moving from the East Coast and don't know anyone in LA, so I was scared that grad school is going to be different from undergrad, and people don't socialize as much. Also, are the classes mostly interactive and require presentations or are they just note-taking classes? Thanks for the video again:)
Hi Kimmm!! Thanks for watching ❤. That’s a great question, and a chance to make new friends was something I was looking forward to too! There are group projects and we are encouraged in class to talk to each other and participate. But in order to make friends, I really think you have to put yourself out there. The vibes are less social then undergrad. I would say, everyone is really friendly but they usually are busy with work or they commute from far away. Unlike undergrad, they’re less likely to want to hang out… that doesn’t mean it’s impossible! I met a few of ppl who were really great because I reached out first and two of them are from out of state😊! You GOT this!! I recommend making group chats and study groups
@@ericavision98 What sounds harder to your ears? 1. Masters Degree in Mathematics or 2. Masters Degree in Statistics?
@@mathematicaleconomist4943 it’s Mathematics to me! Personally, I always hated math but I can stomach stats! :)
@@ericavision98 Interesting! Thanks for your input!
@@ericavision98 Please! Just one more comparison! No more! Thanks for your input!...What sounds harder to your ears? 1. Certified Public Accountant or 2. Masters Degree in Statistics?