International Public Health (BIPH)

The course aims to develop students understanding of different approaches to leading and managing at different levels in health services in local and international contexts to improve individual, community and population level outcomes. Students will be introduced to the common and overlapping skills and features of effective health leadership within public health agency settings requiring coordinated system-wide action through to health care management in more clinically focused patient delivery settings. Topics include management and leadership theories and models; systems perspectives and strategic thinking; influence, power and leading change; managing interprofessional teams and motivating staff; conflict management and improving health worker performance.

Leadership, leadership theory and inter-professionalism in practice. Applies didactic content to case studies and activities designed to promote critical thinking and effective teamwork. Solidifies concepts through the use of assignments, exams and discussions.

The United States spends more on health care than any other developed country in the world, yet our health care outcomes are not superior. We face an epidemic of chronic diseases which are the leading causes of mortality and disability in the U.S., despite being highly preventable. Examines chronic disease in the U.S. and provides an overview of prevention and management with a focus on population health and social determinants of health.

This course aims to enhance students' understanding of the major non-communicable diseases-specifically so-called \

Current global health crises, challenges; tools for describing health and disease; ecological, cultural, social, historical, political-economic factors; comparative health systems.

Examines disease and health transitions in broadest context of human history, from primate ancestors to hunter-gatherers, to transcontinental contact, colonialism, industrialization, urbanization.

Introductory biology course designed for non-majors that explores concepts in general biology, including biodiversity, evolution, cellular biology, molecular biology, ecology and human anatomy and physiology.

Terminology and essential concepts in human anatomy and physiology, as well as the structure and function of the human body. Designed for students in the health-related professions. Acquaints the student with human anatomy, structure and function, and basic disease concepts. Organizes and presents course concepts by organ systems, and the laboratory component of the course emphasizes human structure and function.

Introduces economics and demonstrates the relevance of economic principles to the study of health care delivery systems and public health. Combines elements of a traditional introductory economics curriculum with broad coverage of microeconomics and specific application to current issues in health care delivery and public health policy. Prepares students for further study of health economics.

Biostatistics and its use in health and health services research. Familiarizes students with statistical concepts and methods to analyze and interpret data and conceptually addresses statistical theory. Introduces Excel software to manage data and perform statistical tests.

Broad concepts and skills of management; application of these techniques to health care organizations, nonprofit and community-based organizations. Students appreciate the variability of management styles and personalities and begin to develop their own style.

Examines health care delivery systems internationally and explores contemporary issues affecting the institutions that provide health care and the people who seek health services. Covers the historical development of international health care systems, the organization and financing of systems of care, and the policy process and priority setting. Also covers current efforts at health care reform. Provides students with the necessary professional skills to be effective participants in efforts to evaluate and improve the delivery of health care nationally and internationally.

Provides a historical and current overview of the federal/state/local law and policy-making processes that are relevant to population health, including how policies are implemented in society and the impact of those policies on health outcomes.

Designed to empower students with tools necessary to decode, assess and leverage peer-reviewed evidence across domains. Emphasizes a blended theoretical and practical research approach that transcends academia and resonates with the individual and societal well-being.

Equips students with essential skills to manage health promotion programs, focusing on ethical leadership, stakeholder relationships and administrative tasks like budgeting, personnel management and technology integration.

Examines how culture influences health, health care practices, barriers to health care, interactions with health care professionals and health disparities in both global and domestic contexts. Addresses the need for cultural competence among health practitioners.

History of medicine in the modern world and its relationship to contemporary issues in medicine with emphasis on the broader context of ways in which technology, personalized medicine, genomics, ethical issues and shared decision making between patients and providers have evolved.

Provides an understanding of the relationship between environment and health, risk management choices and resulting effects on health and physical well-being for the individual, communities and vulnerable populations.

Explores public mental health research and practice. Considers social determinants, social theory, population assessment methods, ecological models, risk, resiliency, and behavioral health systems of treatment and prevention.

First course in capstone sequence wherein a student identifies a project to complete in Capstone II and conducts background research. Projects are related to broad topics explored during prior coursework in the student's program.

Independent study in which a student, under the supervision of capstone coordinator, conducts research that is expected to lead to a specific project such as a thesis, report, or publication. Assignments might include data collection, experimental work, data analysis or preparation of a manuscript. Capstone II projects can be done in conjunction with a health care organization or health agency.

Explains the principles, approaches and functions of population health, extending to quantitative and qualitative methods, with strong emphasis on the connection between population health education and public health careers.