Become a highly qualified health professional and work in the underserved and underrepresented communities of California and the nation.
The two-year online Master of Science in Community Medicine program at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA will prepare community medicine practitioners and leaders who work in underserved and underrepresented communities for careers devoted to improving health, preventing illness and injury, and detecting treatable medical conditions early enough to avoid premature death and unnecessary poor health.
The MSCM program is the first master’s program offered within KGI’s School of Medicine, and is scheduled to begin in fall 2021. The brand-new program is on the cutting edge of community medicine; the first cohort will receive full tuition waivers—and, in turn—will help to shape the program and curriculum for future cohorts.
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All courses will be taught online to increase access to the program from anywhere in the country.
Students identify an appropriate community setting or select from one provided by the MSCM program to serve as the student’s hands-on learning “laboratory” throughout their two years.
Graduates will be qualified to work in community medicine immediately, or be prepared to pursue medical school or other advanced healthcare professions.
The 54-credit MSCM program prepares students as skilled community medicine practitioners to work in the safety net community clinics, federally qualified health centers, public health departments, healthcare systems, non-governmental organizations, and industries that serve those communities.
All courses are taught entirely online, with real-world, community-based experiences occurring in the student’s geographical location.
In the first year, students take courses to build their knowledge foundation and complete a capstone learning experience. Based on whether the student wants to pursue employment following graduation or continue onto medical school, relevant electives will be offered. Students complete an additional two foundational courses in the second year and apply their mastered knowledge to real-life experiences with a second capstone project. Learn more about the curriculum.
The Master of Science in Community Medicine is somewhat similar to a Master of Public Health, but with distinct differences:
Read more about the differences between a MPH and MSCM.
After graduating with an MSCM degree, students are qualified to enter the workforce directly or seek further training as physicians or other health professionals.
Top potential occupations (entering the workforce directly):
Top potential occupations (after additional professional training):
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The MSCM program is in the process of receiving accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission.
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