Training in analytical skills and tools for complex public policy decisions, covering quantitative and qualitative analysis methods for policy decision-making.
Explores how US public policies shape the distribution of income, wealth, and opportunity, focusing on racial and ethnic disparities across labor, education, tax, health, housing, and justice systems.
A cross-disciplinary seminar series reviewing and discussing the latest research by public management, policy, and poverty scholars, including unpublished work and practitioner insights.
An administrative internship integrating classroom knowledge with practical application and skills development in a professional organizational setting.
Introduction to international macroeconomic and financial policies, emphasizing interactions between domestic policies and international financial markets, regulations, and institutions.
A policy-oriented course in international micro-economics and trade theory covering U.S. trade policy, the world trading system, and issues like regional trading, labor standards, and the environment.
Workshop in International Public Affairs where student teams work on real-world international issues for public, private, and non-profit agencies, teaching program evaluation, policy analysis, report writing, and presentations.
A workshop in program and policy analysis where student teams work on real problems for public agencies, developing analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
Introduction to Policy Analysis develops skills in policy analysis by setting out conceptual foundations for its role in democratic politics and providing training in policy analysis craft.
State and Local Government Finance explores spending and tax policies of state and local governments, focusing on public spending mixes and revenue sources.
Graduate-level introduction to global health covering history, current issues, frameworks, policies, data evaluation, health equity, and communication.
Graduate-level study of global health systems, organizations, governance, financing, security, emergency medical services, and health in complex emergencies involving refugees and displaced persons.
Graduate course on global health covering infectious diseases, One Health, and prevention strategies. Topics include communicable disease surveillance, AIDS, TB, malaria, vectorborne diseases, NTDs, vaccines, WASH, and bioterrorism.
Structured independent study to research a major global health issue through key informant interviews and integration of previous global health education.
Examines the intersection of clinical medicine and public health, focusing on evidence-based approaches, community health improvement, and career goals.
Quantitative Approaches to Public Health II covers fundamental principles of epidemiology and biostatistics, using case studies to train students in collecting and analyzing public health data.
Explores fundamental characteristics, performance, organization, financing, and service delivery within major sectors of the U.S. public health and health care systems.
Covers theory, concepts, and methods of program planning and evaluation in health care and community health contexts, including quality improvement projects and grant writing.
A seminar preparing Master of Public Health students for an applied practice experience in a community setting, covering project identification through outcome reporting.
Integrates public health knowledge and practice to address complex issues using tools and models applying systems thinking, cultural humility, and evidence-based decision making within a social justice framework.
Covers basic science of fetal dysmorphogenesis using embryology, imaging, and genetics. Includes prenatal ultrasound, fetal MRI, genetic testing, and early postnatal pediatric care.
Physician Financial Wellness teaches graduating medical students budgeting, investing, insurance, and negotiation to manage debt and plan for future financial health.