Epidemiology 626

Submitted by gsweet on Sun, 2016-03-06 10:31

This course deals with selected applications of epidemiologic methods and findings to public-health and clinical practice. Class topics include utilization and quality of medical care, health needs assessment, health impact estimation, evaluation and economic analysis of interventions, systematic reviews and meta analysis, risk assessment and health policy. The major objective is to provide a framework for integrating causal inference and decision making, thereby bridging the gap between science and practice.

Social Work 560

Submitted by gsweet on Mon, 2018-01-15 10:57

This course is a generalist social work foundation offering in the Macro Practice Concentrations (Community Organization, Management, and Policy/Evaluation).  It covers basic content in these areas of social work method and prepares students to take the more advanced courses in their concentration.  It is partly survey in nature, touching on a range of methodologies and emphases, and providing an appreciation of the historical and contemporary importance of these methods in social work.  In addition, it deals with the process of professionalization and introduces students to a range of prac

Health Management and Policy 627

Submitted by gsweet on Sun, 2019-06-16 22:24

Many of the determinants of population health fall outside of the health care sector. This course integrates perspectives from sociology, demography, and economics, to understand the major drivers of population health and the policies that improve population health. We will cover health disparities, immigration, aging, fertility, and population policies.

Entrepreneurship 550

Submitted by ecwoods on Mon, 2022-11-14 09:25

***Note: Previously offered as an approved topic under ENTR 599

Learn the Emotional Intelligence framework to better understand and manage yourself and others, and build strong relationships and lead teams. Develop your own Personal Leadership Plan to help you "level up" as a graduate professional.

Epidemiology 506

Submitted by gsweet on Sun, 2016-03-06 10:32

This course presents an overview of mortality and disease occurrence in terms of geographic, cultural, nutritional and environmental factors.  Reviews health indicators such as infant mortality and economic factors associated with development.  Discusses health problems of developing countries and describes programs and organizations involved in addressing them.  This course is required for students in the International Health track in Epidemiology but can also be taken by non International Health students.

Technology and Operations 563

Submitted by gsweet on Mon, 2018-02-19 13:30

New business models built around operational efficiency offer tremendous potential to improve people's health worldwide. This course will examine how innovations in business models, operations, financing and supply chains are allowing far more people to access better quality healthcare.

Health Management and Policy 663

Submitted by gsweet on Sun, 2019-10-06 14:15

Survey course using cost-effectiveness tools to inform decisions about improving health. Analytical tools such as cost benefit analysis, decision analysis, and sensitivity analysis are utilized. Students will learn theoretical justifications for these tools as well as their limitations.

Nutritional Sciences 518

Submitted by ecwoods on Wed, 2022-11-16 14:24

This course offers a unique opportunity for students to gain an interdisciplinary overview of crises and opportunities in today's food system through a weekly lecture series bringing high-profile speakers to campus from diverse sectors: academia, grassroots movements, public health, farming, and more.

Health Management and Policy 624

Submitted by gsweet on Sun, 2016-03-06 10:34

HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and diarrheal disease are the four biggest contributors to the burden of disease in sub-Saharan Africa and represent a serious constraint on economic growth.  They kill nearly 4 million African adults and children annually.  Readings from the public health, economic and medical literature will focus on the main debates surrounding policy interventions to combat these diseases.  The class will examine and evaluate the evidence on the nature of these diseases and the effectiveness of current interventions in Africa and other parts of the developing world.  Thro

Epidemiology 663

Submitted by gsweet on Fri, 2018-04-06 15:00

This course will consider how population research can contribute to developing evidence relevant to advancing human rights.  The ability to generate and interpret evidence is critical to addressing human rights abuses both in the courts and through the development of national and multilateral policies.  Through evidence takes a number of forms and demands a variety of fields of expertise, the skills unique to public health and health research expand the scope of inquiry greatly.  Human rights are not an individual phenomenon.  They are held at a largely individual level, but in reality, be

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