PUB-630 Public Health Analytic Method
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 .
PUB-640 Plan & Manage Pub Hlth Interv 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 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 .
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