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PUB-640

Plan & Manage Pub Hlth Interventions

Developing effective public health interventions requires an understanding of the needs and assets that affect health within the community as well as the cultural values and practices of the community. This course focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary to develop effective health interventions and programs to address behavioral, social and structural factors that influence health. Evaluation and program management, including leadership and negotiation skills, are also addressed.

PUB-650	Environmental Health Equity	Environmental exposure to pollutants and access to built environments and foods that promote health are not equitable across domestic and international populations. This course applies systems thinking tools to identify the structural and political factors that influence these environmental inequities as well as the impact on public health. Students analyze environmental health impacts on communities and propose strategies to advocate for evidence-based approaches to address exposures.
PUB-700	Applied Practice Experience	During the Applied Practice Experience( APE), public health professionals will
		act as preceptors and guide students while they apply the public health skills
		learned in their foundational courses. Students will work with their
		preceptor to plan and develop products of use to the practice location,
		whether a community based organization, health department or other public
		health site. Students are expected to select and demonstrate competency in
		at least 5 foundational or program competencies. In addition to the practical
		experience at their site, students will meet regularly online to reflect on their
		APE and professional development.
PUB-710	Comm Strategies Health Promo	Developing effective health promotion messages requires an understanding
		of the audience and communication strategies. This course focuses on
		strengthening competencies related to creating culturally informed health
		education materials. Students will assess factors to understand the audience,
		determine communication objectives, construct persuasive messages using
		communications theories, and select appropriate communication methods
		and technologies to deliver health promotion messages.

PUB-720

Structural Barriers to Health Equity

Where one lives can have a strong influence on life expectancy. This course focuses on barriers to achieving health equity in all communities, with an emphasis on structural factors that impact health, including the built environment, racism, and poverty. Specific challenges facing populations marginalized due to their identity or location will be explored, as well as strategies to address these challenges through public health interventions and advocacy.

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