317.610.81
Risk Policy, Management and Communication
Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
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
Resources
Prerequisite
317.600.01 Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy and Introduction to Online Learning.
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
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and analyze key determinants of risk policy initiatives
- Apply critical thinking in evaluating the strengths and limitations of utilizing risk assessments to formulate risk management policy
- Improve their ability to communicate the public health risks to decision-makers, the media and the public