| Call Number | 15706 |
|---|---|
| Day & Time Location |
W 8:30am-11:20am To be announced |
| Points | 1.5 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Type | LECTURE |
| Method of Instruction | In-Person |
| Course Description | The health of children in the United States has been largely driven by confluence of scientific discovery and policy. But decision makers do not always approach policy from a scientific approach, partly because of differening educational and experentiual backgrounds which are commonly more focused on legal, regulatory, and/or political frameworks than science. It therefore behooves those practicing public health to understand the principal governmental agencies that impact pediatric populations, their main areas of focus, and the processes used to make decisions about resource allocation. Initial sessions in this course will thereby focus on gaining an understanding of key federal and state agencies and a review of example programs focused on pediatric populations. Students will be challenged to constructively critique existing programs and policy and suggest novel ideas which have the potential to improve child health and reduce disparities. They will be taught and expected to demonstrate some of the skills necessary to make convincing arguments to those lacking a public health background but whose influence on program and policy development is nonetheless significant. |
| Web Site | Vergil |
| Department | Population and Family Health |
| Enrollment | 9 students (30 max) as of 1:06PM Monday, June 30, 2025 |
| Subject | Population and Family Health |
| Number | P8632 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | School of Public Health |
| Open To | Public Health |
| Section key | 20253POPF8632P001 |