HLTH 623
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Public Health Systems, Policy, and Advocacy
Public Health
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Examine constitutional, regulatory, political, and socio-economic bases for policies that affect health and health services. Study population, community, family, and individual systems that affect health. Apply systems thinking to solutions to improve health.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Structure and Function
Learning Outcome
Compare and contrast the structure and function of public health across family, community, national, and international systems
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Effects
Learning Outcome
Explain how policies, systems, and health services affect individuals, families, and communities
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Conceptual Frameworks
Learning Outcome
Describe and apply conceptual frameworks and theories that relate to ways in which policies and systems are used to respond to public health problems
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Influence Change
Learning Outcome
Use various processes and methods to strategically influence policy (including regulatory, legislative, and organizational) and systems change
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Evidence Base
Learning Outcome
Draw on scientific literature to analyze policy options and make evidence-based policy recommendations to decision-makers in various contexts
Title
Communication
Learning Outcome
Effectively communicate relevant policy information to key stakeholders
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Systems Thinking
Learning Outcome
Apply a systems thinking approach to addressing a public health issue.
