COMMUNICATING PUBLIC HEALTH EFFECTIVELY I

PUBLHLTH 793

Gain knowledge and skills in public health leadership attributes and style, communication, collaboration, negotiation, and advocacy, and a framework for advancing population health improvement within and across organizations. Explore the theories and principles of leadership, leadership styles and practices, and the skills and knowledge needed to be a public health leader.

JOURN 821

Application and integration of theory in understanding the effects of mass media, with close attention to health communication campaign messages.

PUBLHLTH 791

Effective health information communication strategy. Using a theoretical foundation for communication, better understand the factors that influence how individuals form attitudes and beliefs about health topics. Strategically plan health messaging for diverse audiences. Lead small group discussions and provide constructive peer feedback.

C&ESOC/POPHLTH 370

Introduction to the principles of public health. Using local and global health problems as examples, introduces epidemiology, evidence-based public health practice, evaluation, and communication. Covers the major subject domains of public health including infectious and chronic disease, environmental health, injuries and accidents, and health care systems. Key theoretical models and empirical approaches of public health are discussed.

PUBLHLTH 787

Prepares Master of Public Health students for applied practice experience in a community setting.