MPH/570
Public Health Policy and Leadership
3 credits
Total credits
6 weeks
Course length
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Course level: Graduate
This course examines public health approaches to improve health through policy change. Theoretical and practical applications of legislative advocacy in the area of health policy are explored, along with the implications of research on public health policy development. Learners will evaluate the collaborative efforts between community groups, institutions, and local and state-level governments to make sustainable changes for improved health outcomes.