CHP 501 Community Engagement in Public Health Practice & Research 3.0 Credits
This course seeks to orient students to a type of public health practice and research designed to build the capacities of groups and institutions within multidimensional and often complex systems. This course is grounded in social justice, community participation, and capacity building with a focus on the self-identified needs and strengths of stakeholder groups we work with. Through readings, in-class discussion, and field work, students will be introduced to the roles public health professionals may play while engaging in community organization activities; developing public health programs, interventions, and policy; systems building; and public health/program evaluation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit