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Tobacco Control Leadership

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2017 - 2018
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, October 2, 2017
End Date
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Stephen Tamplin
Contact Name
Tamplin, Stephen
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Examines the role of the tobacco control leader in policy development and implementation, and the essential knowledge and skills this role requires, through lectures, discussion, exercises, and an applied case study. Provides a framework for understanding the process of working effectively with and leading others. Emphasizes the role of the leader in leading change and developing a vision for the future of tobacco control.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Assess and influence tobacco control policy development and implementation issues
  2. Lead and coordinate the efforts of an interdisciplinary team in identifying and applying best practices in tobacco control
  3. Adapt and apply diverse leadership styles to complex public health problem-solving situations
  4. Develop leadership capacity in others
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This course blends traditional classroom time and outside-of-class activities with a corresponding reduction in class sessions. This class will meet for 4 days during the 2-week Institute. Students are expected to spend 4 hours on class work during the 2-week Institute in addition to regular homework.

Students are required to complete readings and assignments prior to the 2-week Institute. The final course assignment will be due on October 20th.