MPH/510
Public Health Professional Practice
Course level: Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course examines the historical and chronological milestones of the field of public health; provides an overview of the goals and guidelines for public health practice through the next decade; provides an evaluation of ethical choices, values and professional practices implicit in public health decisions; considers the effect of public health choices on community stewardship and highlights fair treatment, social responsibility and accountability in decision-making processes.
Prerequisites
This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Evidence-Based Methods
Explain the importance of evidence-based reasoning and the use of qualitative and quantitative data in the development of public health systems and policy
Public Health
Identify public health history, philosophy and values and how these intersect with public health core functions and essential services
Population Health
Identify the major causes of and trends in morbidity and mortality in the US