305.607.01
Public Health Practice

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
M, W, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Beth Resnick
Paulani Mui
Contact Name
Beth Resnick
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Allows students to engage in a significant practical experience in a public health priority area(s) pre-identified by a collaborating organization. Completes the public health practicum under the direction and supervision of course faculty. Offers practicum work designed with a pre-identified collaborating organization around pre-identified priority areas and projects; students are not able to select topics/projects outside of the pre-identified options. Shares all practicum work with the collaborating organization for use at their discretion.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Assess population health of a specific jurisdiction
  2. Develop strategies and approaches to address public health priorities
  3. Apply public health and social determinants of health knowledge and theory to address specific public health challenges
  4. Assess and develop public health communications to targeted audiences, including policymakers and other decision-makers
  5. Demonstrate advocacy and communication skills to provide a foundation for advocacy work
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 60% Written Assignment(s)
  • 25% Participation
  • 15% Discussion Board
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This is the onsite section of a course that is also offered virtually. Students will need to commit to the modality for which they register