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317.610.81
Risk Policy, Management and Communication

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

317.600.01 Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy and Introduction to Online Learning.

Description
Provides students with an understanding of how the risk sciences are applied in the formulation and implementation of public health policy in “the real world.” Utilizes a case-study approach in placing science-based risk assessment into broad societal context, which includes consideration of social, economic, and political factors that affect decisions regarding risk policy and management. In addition, students gain an overview of public policy development theory, risk management tools and the application of risk communication principles.
Learning Objectives
Information not required for this course type
  1. Select and present scientific data to inform the policy development and decision-making
  2. Prepare a health risk policy case study distinguishing among relevant policy options
  3. Practice good risk communication skills
  4. Evaluate the influence of economic, social and political factors on health risk policy debates