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PUBH Courses:
PUBH 6127 - Public Health Policy, Politics and Progress

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(5 credits)

In this course, students examine the role of federal, state, and local government in the assurance of public health through health policy and law. Consideration is given to contemporary policy, law and regulatory issues arising in public health practice, as well as to the economics and financing of public health programs. The advocacy, political, and creative process in the formulation, implementation, and modification of health policy are examined and discussed. Students also learn how to structure and write a health policy analysis.  

MSN Public Health Nursing Specialization

Pre-requisites

  • NURS 6002 or NURS 6003

All Other Programs

Pre-requisites

  • PUBH 6005
*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.