Public Health Policy

Spring 2025 > Health Sciences > PUBH.5021 > 031

Course No: PUBH.5021-031; SIS Class Nbr: 4190; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

Course Description

The course focuses on expanding students' knowledge and skills for developing and evaluating contemporary public health policy in the United States and international settings. Students will gain information about the current US national health care system as it relates to emergent public health topics and priorities in the US and globally. This course will focus on competencies for designing, implementing, evaluating and advocating for evidence-based policy, program and practices.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Linnette Wong
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to May 08
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1800 | Pay as little as $367/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management, M.P.H. in Epidemiology, M.P.H. in Healthcare Management, M.P.H. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, M.S. in Health Information Management: Health Service Management Option, Graduate Certificate in Public Health Studies

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