MASTER IN PUBLIC HEALTH
To deepen knowledge about the Sciences that support the understanding of research on the determinants of social production, diseases, epidemics, and the organization of health services, according to the model of care and support recommended by official bodies. The course provides an approach based on the whole person formation and Christian Principles
OBJECTIVES
The Master of Public Health program aims to prepare professionals for critical analysis and the application of strategies focused on public health promotion. The course deepens knowledge on health policies, epidemiology, healthcare system management, and social factors influencing population well-being. Additionally, it seeks to foster academic research and the development of innovative solutions for contemporary health challenges.
CORE AREAS
CA 1: Society, Health and Sustainability
CA 2: Health, Life Cycles, Gender and Society
CA 3: Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases
ESTIMATED DURATION OF 24 MONYHS. BEING
● Stage 1 – courses / components;
● Stage 2 – for the preparation of the senior paper under direct guidance of an advisor;
The examination board will take place after the above-mentioned steps have been completed. If the student does not complete the thesis, they must enter into a contractual addendum and continue paying the course fees;
The student must make at least 03 (three) academic publications during the study period, these must be published in magazines with relevance index.
The student must complete an additional workload in participating in academic events and lifelong education and extension courses to form the academic-scientific curriculum.
COURSEWORK PLAN
STAGE 1:
Course / Components
— Fundamentals of Public Health and Principles of Epidemiology – 30h – 2 Credits
– Ethics and Social Responsibility – 30h – 2 Credits
– Health Surveillance – 30h – 2 Credits
– Integrator Seminar – 30h – 2 Credits
– Health and Christianity – 30h – 2 Credits
– Demography and Advanced Statistical Methods Applied to Health – 60h – 4 Credits
– Planning Applied to Health Services – 30h – 2 Credits
– Higher Education Methodology I – 30h – 2 Credits
– Techniques for Developing Health Research Projects Health – 60h – 4 Credits
– Research Project – 30h – 2 Credits
– Public Health Policies – 45h – 3 Credits
– Society, Health and Sustainability – 45h – 3 Credits
– Health, Life Cycles, Gender and Society – 45h – 3 Credits
– Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases – 45h – 3 Credits
Total: 780h – 37 Credits
STAGE 2:
Orientation Stage
– Research and Development of the Thesis/Dissertation – 465h
– Qualification of the Thesis/Dissertation
– Presentation of the Thesis/Dissertation – 1 Credits
– Foreign Language Proficiency
Total: 465h – 1 Credits
MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY
The Master of Arts in Theology equips students to critically analyze global religious phenomena through the lens of cultural diversity. This interdisciplinary program combines rigorous academic research with practical engagement, preparing graduates to address contemporary religious challenges in professional, educational, and intercultural contexts.
OBJECTIVES
Provide theological training through biblical scholarship and practical ministry skills.
Integrate critical analysis, spiritual growth, and ethical leadership into professional development.
Prepare graduates for roles in Youth Ministry, Pastoral Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Religious Education, or Campus Ministry
CORE AREAS
CA 1: Religion, Culture, and Symbolic Systems;
CA 2: Religious Pluralism, Dialogue, and Language;
CA 3: Religion, Education, Culture, and Contemporaneity.
ESTIMATED DURATION OF 24 MONYHS. BEING
● Stage 1 – courses / components;
● Stage 2 – for the preparation of the senior paper under direct guidance of an advisor;
The examination board will take place after the above-mentioned steps have been completed. If the student does not complete the thesis, they must enter into a contractual addendum and continue paying the course fees;
The student must make at least 03 (three) academic publications during the study period, these must be published in magazines with relevance index.
The student must complete an additional workload in participating in academic events and lifelong education and extension courses to form the academic-scientific curriculum.
COURSEWORK PLAN
STAGE 1:
Course / Components
– Epistemiology of Religious Sciences – 30h – 2 Credits
– Contemporary Ethos and Religion – 45h – 3 Credits
– Higher Education Methodology I – 45h – 3 Credits
– Scientific Research Methodology Applied to Religion Sciences – 45h – 3 Credits
– Nihilism and Religion – 30h – 2 Credits
– Hermeneutics of Religion I – 60h – 4 Credits
– Law of Religion – 30h – 2 Credits
– Integrator Seminar – 30h – 2 Credits
– Religion, Gender, and Body as a Symbolic System – 45h – 3 Credits
– Pluralism, Dialogue and Language – 45h – 3 Credits
– Religion and Contemporary – 45h – 3 Credits
Total: 495h – 33 Credits
STAGE 2:
Orientation Stage
– Senior Thesis Research and Development – 465h
– Senior Thesis Qualification
– Presentation of the Thesis – 1 Credits
– Foreign Language Proficiency
Total: 465h – 1 Credits
REGISTRATION FORM
PREREQUISITES
Bachelor’s or Licenciatura level degree of at least three years with a minimum workload of 2400 hours.
– It is preferable that the undergraduate degree be in the same field of study as the master’s degree or similar;
– It is mandatory that the candidate has their degree diploma and transcript in their possession in order to begin the application procedures.
Note: Bachelor’s degrees (of any length) are not accepted according to the admission rules of the State of Florida’s academic bodies.
LANGUAGEN
Modality: 100% online
Duration: 24 months (depending on the program chosen), divided into:
Stage 1: content subjects (5 weeks each subject) = 15 months;
Stage 2: Final Conclusion Work (TCF) = 9 months.
MODALITY AND DURATION
Modality: 100% online
Duration: 24 months (depending on the program chosen), divided into:
Stage 1: content subjects (5 weeks each subject) = 15 months;
Stage 2: Final Conclusion Work (TCF) = 9 months.
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