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Promoting Equity for Adolescents and Emerging Adults: Problem-Solving Seminar

Location
Internet
Term
2nd Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Tamar Mendelson
Contact Name
Tamar Mendelson
Contact Email
tmendel1@jhu.edu
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Introduces the scope, unequal distribution, and negative impacts of disconnection from school and the workforce among young people in the United States (“opportunity youth”). Discusses the importance of different sectors and stakeholders for promoting success and eliminating inequalities in outcomes among adolescents and young adults. Highlights the importance of involving young people in all phases of research and policy making. Describes communication strategies for addressing diverse stakeholders, including individuals at all levels of health literacy, for purposes of influencing behavior and policies for adolescents and young adults. Summarizes promising strategies for preventing youth disconnection and re-engaging young people who have become disconnected from school and the workforce.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the scope, unequal distribution, and impact of young people’s disconnection in the U.S., including key subpopulations, and the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration for addressing the issue
  2. Propose strategies for improving health and eliminating health inequalities for adolescents and young adults by organizing stakeholders, including researchers, practitioners, community leaders, and other partners
  3. Propose strategies to promote young people’s inclusion and equity within public health programs, policies, and systems
  4. Communicate public health science to diverse stakeholders, including individuals at all levels of health literacy, for purposes of influencing behavior and policies for adolescents and young adults
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 45% Assignments
  • 15% Participation
  • 40% Final Group Projects
Instructor Consent
Consent required for all students
Consent Note
Instructor consent needed for all students
Consent Contact
tmendel1@jhu.edu
Jointly Offered With
Mental Health