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308.602.01
Role of Government in Health Policy

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
M, W, 1:30 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Students explore the key political dimensions of the health policymaking process in the United States. Examines the roles of government institutions and political actors both inside and outside government in developing and implementing health policy. Uses past and present health care debates to illustrate concepts, theories and frameworks discussed in class. Students acquire an understanding of the political processes in which health policies are considered, and gain practical experience executing political strategies in the context of health policy campaigns. An optional doctoral level health politics “journal club” lab is available to students.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. To introduce students to the key political dimensions of the health policymaking process in the US
  2. To explore the role of politics in health policy formulation, implementation and analysis
  3. To provide students with practical experience with issue advocacy, policy framing and political strategy in an applied context