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380.742.01
Family - Health, Public Health and Policy

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
M, W, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Focuses on understanding how programs and policies are likely to affect the capacities of families to develop and maintain health, and on teaching students to apply analytic methods to evaluate the relative value and impact of various programs or policies.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Understand the role of family capacities in shaping family health and the health of family members
  2. Apply Family Impact Analysis methodology to evaluate the likely effects of proposed policies on different types of families
  3. Plan ways to include a family orientation in public health surveillance and assurance efforts
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% 2-4 page Policy Brief
  • 35% Final Paper
  • 20% Presentation(s)
  • 15% Class participation & Discussion Board entries