PUBH 475 - Community Health Administration

Description:
Understanding and application of knowledge to various administrative tasks in community health. Grants, management, and personnel issues will be covered. Formerly HED 475, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: PUBH 230 and PUBH 240, or departmental permission.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Describe qualities of successful public health administrators.		Essay item on exam
Describe the importance of standards and essential skills in relation to effective management of public health programs.		Case study of program and program manager in public health.
Realize the role of public health leadership in community/population-based health.		Interview public health leader.
Demonstrate skills of effective management in collaborative relationships.		Self-assessment through self-reflective writing; peer evaluation of group projects and processes.
Use skills needed to write a successful grant application.		Draft a letter of intent to a foundation.
Compare and contrast different funding sources.		Research at least five foundations that would be relevant for funding a project of interest.
Develop a grant application for a health-related topic.		Draft a grant proposal according to guidelines.