550.607.01
MPH Seminar in Public Health Topics

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Friday, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Marie Diener-West
Contact Name
Marie Diener-West
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2021
Description
Public health covers the spectrum from basic science to individuals, communities, and populations around the globe. Are you interested in learning more about current public health issues and the work of our School’s faculty and centers?
Provides a broad overview of public health topics through lectures given by faculty across the Departments and Centers of the School. Provides exposure to these issues and discussions that may help students further refine their MPH interests, goals, and future projects.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. List different public health questions and associated contributions to their solutions.
  2. Describe the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to address different public health problems.
  3. Recognize some of the challenges, failures and successes associated with public health research.
  4. Reflect upon their personal public health interests and goals to refine their MPH interests, goals, and future projects.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 60% Participation
  • 40% Reflection
Enrollment Restriction
Full-time MPH Students
Instructor Consent
Consent required for all students
Consent Note
Only offered to Full-time MPH Students.
Consent Contact
mdiener@jhu.edu
Special Comments

This is the onsite section of a course also offered virtually/online. You are responsible for the modality in which you register.