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CEPH invites comments on proposed revised criteria for schools and programs of public health

Posted by on Friday, November 6, 2015 in News .

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) invites comments on its proposed revised criteria for schools of public health and public health programs. Comments must be submitted using the designated form and are due by the close of business on January 8, 2016.

The Council will review comments at its January 2016 meeting and will release another draft for public comment during February 2016. Information on future steps and activities to date appear on the CEPH website.

Comments from student, alumni and practitioner perspectives are valued by the Council, as are comments from educators and organizations.

The Council’s three major aims in this criteria revision process are as follow:

  • Ensure the quality of public health education.
  • Increase flexibility and opportunities for innovation.
  • Simplify and reduce the accreditation reporting burden.