380.742.01
Family - Health, Public Health and Policy
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Wednesday, 9:00 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Conceptualizes and defines family. Establishes foundational knowledge regarding the health of families. Reviews demographic trends and patterns in family health across diverse groups. Critiques theories and measurement of family health. Examines the health of families across a variety of key issues and specialized topics (e.g., fertility, mental health, caregiving). Investigates evidence-based policies and interventions that support the health of families. Facilitates students’ critical analysis of a family health issue of their choosing and associated programmatic and policy approaches.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Learn and understand the definitions, trends, measurement approaches, and conceptual frameworks pertaining to family health in the U.S.
- Identify and explore existing theory and research about critical and timely topics pertaining to family health (e.g., mental health, health behaviors, adversity, and resilience)
- Analyze and critique policies and programs pertaining to family health
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 55% Writing Assignments (Abstract, Paper 1 and Paper 2)
- 25% Final Presentation
- 20% Attendance and Participation