The practice of prevention focus examines specific public health problems such as AIDS, tobacco, obesity, and violence and develops strategies for addressing these problems through traditional and innovative policies. In addition to Public Health Practice, students must complete the course requirements for the PhD in Health and Public Policy. Required:
305.607 Public Health Practice (4) Recommended: - 301.627 Understanding and Preventing Violence (3)
- 305.665 Politics and Practice: Public Health Policy Case Studies (2)
- 313.641 Health Economics (4)
- 313.642 Introduction to Microeconomics (3)
- 330.641 Prevention and Control of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (3)
- 330.607 Prevention of Mental Disorders: Public Health Interventions (4)
- 340.619 Global Tobacco Control (3)
- 410.631 Implementation and Sustainability of Community-based Programs (3)
- 410.721 Translating Research into Public Health Programs I
- 410.722 Translating Research into Public Health Programs II
- xxx.xxx Alcohol, Society and Health (3)
Students are also encouraged to engage in a field based practicum as part of their doctoral education.
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