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Catalyzing Change Part 1: Practical Approaches to Health Policy
Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online with Some Synchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Formulating Policy: Strategies and Systems of Policymaking in the 21st Century (300.712) is a required prerequisite; completion of Health Advocacy (301.645) is strongly recommended.
Amidst the partisan landscape of U.S. politics, effective policy utilization is vital for public health experts. You have carefully studied and know your public health issue, including identifying viable policy options, but the art and science of employing policy on social, political, and economic fronts will be critical. This course will provide you with the tools to translate science, offer counsel, and adapt strategies to sway decision makers to support your public health policy efforts.
Provides policy researchers with a set of analytical frameworks to gain a greater understanding of policy issues. Explores all aspects of a topical policy issue from its origins, transformations, and impact on health and social justice. Determines policy topics each year according to faculty interest, student needs, and policy saliency. Uses case studies, policy analysis readings, and discussions to foster student learning. Focuses directly on translating policy research into policy alternatives while others focus on the political and social environment.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify key data, analysis, and assessment needs for driving specific policy changes
- Translate complex public health problems into actionable policy solutions
- Identify appropriate levels/jurisdictions for targeted policy change
- Assess critical factors of target policy – fiscal, social, administrative, political, legal, ethical, and cultural – to understand strengths and weaknesses of potential policy changes
- Design earned media reports and other communication tools to educate and advance advocacy objectives
- Analyze, identify, and address key and diverse audiences for policy change
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 25% Participation
- 75% Written Assignment(s)
Enrollment Restriction
DrPH students in the HPM/health policy track