Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: Admitted to a program in the Division of Public Health.
Description
Assessing community needs, being able to identify strengths and weaknesses, and working collaboratively with stakeholders are important skills for any public health professional. This course familiarizes students with concepts and approaches for community health assessment and analysis. The course will include strategies, methods and measures for assessing the health of a community. Special focus will be placed on the application of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods as well as Community Based Participatory approaches.