This course will give you the opportunity to build upon your understanding of the organization, financing and current policy issues of the US health care delivery system obtained in PH 150D. In this course you will become engaged health policy analysts, applying policy making tools (e.g., policy memos/briefs, legislative analysis, regulatory comments, media advocacy, public testimony) to actual health issues and problems. Through individual and group work, you will draw upon both verbal and written communication skills to effectuate health policy change.

This class will give you the opportunity to build upon your learnings over the past 2+ years as Public Health majors. Whether your primary interest in public health is focused on environmental health, maternal health, nutritional health, mental health, healthcare or another area of focus, this class will provide you with tools to move your policy choices into and through the political realm to adoption. In this course you will become engaged health policy analysts, applying policy making tools (e.g., policy memos/briefs, legislative analysis, regulatory comments, media advocacy, public testimony) to actual health issues and problems. Through individual and group work, you will draw upon both verbal and written communication skills to learn how to effectuate health policy change.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.