COBH 5250

Community-Based Methods in Public Health

Introduces the main methods of community-based health research including assessment, planning, and evaluation of community-based programs and services. Students gain knowledge and skills related to social, cultural, behavioral, and environmental foundations of public health, the use of qualitative data collection and analysis methods, and planning of evidence-based interventions using appropriate communication strategies to improve health impacts and outcomes. Students gain the opportunity to effectively perform in interprofessional teams through translation of these foundational public health strategies and principles into real-world public health practice.

Units: 4.0