HNV-2550 Public Health Advocacy and Leadership

Credits: 3
In this course, students examine existing public health policies at various levels and identify issues and gaps. Next, students learn about the purpose of advocacy and leadership and how this is fundamental to advancing public health policy. Students also compare and contrast leadership styles and models that are beneficial for improving public health policy at various levels. Then they examine which leadership style aligns best with their personal leadership style. Additionally, students analyze levels of advocacy and various strategies and common tactics for advancing public health policy. Students then use this knowledge to develop advocacy messages.

Prerequisite(s): SOC-2400,HNV-2520 and HNV-2530 all with a grade of C or higher.

Course Outcomes

Examine existing public health policies and issues within at various levels.
Identify the fundamental aspects of public health advocacy and common advocacy tactics used in public health.
Discuss levels of advocacy in health policy.
Analyze strategies in health policy.
Develop advocacy messages.
Compare and contrast leadership models and styles in health policy. 
Examine personal leadership styles.