MCH - Community Health
This course introduces students to the social determinant of health and solutions which aid individuals and communities in living their healthiest life. The student will learn about historical and current trends impacting public health and the innovative regulations and measures implemented to improve the health of the population. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify public health issues and propose processes focused on positive community outcomes.
3
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all core courses except MHA620- MHA Leadership Capstone
The focus of this course is community education and health promotion. Students will explore the importance of engaging with communities and delivering community intervention programs. Students will learn to apply theories, models, and methods to programs that will directly affect the health of communities. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply four learning styles included in current models.
3
Prerequisites
MCH605 and all core courses except MHA620-MHA Leadership Capstone
This course explores issues facing public health organizations in today’s environment. Students will learn to apply regulatory and ethical decision-making models to areas impacting the well-being of community and public health using current case scenarios. Students will demonstrate their ability to make decisions regarding public health issues that positively impact the public. Students will understand the decision-making process as it relates to federal, state, and local governments. Upon successful completion of this course, students will incorporate new skills to create solutions for the 21st century.
3
Prerequisites
MCH605,
MCH610, and all core courses, except MHA620-MHA Leadership Capstone