Fall Institute Curriculum

The flexibility of the Institute’s curriculum allows participants to choose courses within one of the three specialty tracks to gain in-depth exposure, or to take courses across the tracks to broaden their public health perspective. Students should create their own schedules, and they should select courses that best meet their educational and professional goals. In addition, students should be aware that many courses could be housed in two or more of the tracks.

Participants who concentrate on the Health Inequalities and Social Determinants of Health and Health Policy track will be able to understand the current thinking about the social, political, economic and cultural determinants of health and social well-being, as well as to comprehend the social and health policy interventions aimed at improving the health and quality of life of whole populations. Analyses of case studies and of specific situations and interventions will be integrated into these courses. The faculty will present reviews of their research findings and practical experiences and will pay special attention to strategies for reducing class, gender and race inequalities.

Participants giving their attention to the Environmental Policy and Management track will be able to describe the current thinking regarding the political, economic and scientific contexts of shaping environmental and occupational health policy, and to identify the critical environmental issues facing public health leaders and policymakers.

Participants who focus on the Public Health Management track will be able to describe the current thinking in program planning, to apply leadership skills to influence people and institutions, and to develop the skills necessary to administer public health agencies.

To view the courses offered in these tracks, please click here.