PUB-630
PUB-640
PUB-650
Public Health Analytic Methods II
Plan & Manage Pub Hlth Interventions
Environmental Health Equity
Public health practice depends on a thorough understanding of the evidence that guides identification of the underlying causes of disease and health and effective health promoting interventions . This two course series provides a foundation in epidemiology , biostatistics , and research methods . Students will apply epidemiological methods to a range of public health situations . They will learn how to select appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods to address public health concerns , analyze data , and interpret results for public health practice .
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 .
Environmental exposure to pollutants and access to ' built environments ' and foods that promote health is 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 public health impacts . Building on the skills learned in PUB 620 , students analyze an environmental health impact on a specific community and propose strategies to advocate for an evidence-based approach to address the issue .
3.00 Take PUB-610 . ( Required , Previous ).
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