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Courses - Fall 2023
PHSC
Public Health Science
PHSC405
Policy Advocacy and Public Health
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in HLSA300.
Restriction: Must be in Public Health Science program; and must have earned a minimum of 60 credits.
Students will identify and analyze policy solutions to public health problems and determine advocacy strategies to encourage policy makers to implement the recommendations. Lectures, class discussions, group work and mock advocacy exercises will integrate the principles and practice of public health advocacy. Guest lecturers from a variety of settings will give students a broad range of perspectives and advocacy experiences.