Introduces principles and methods used to study the distribution and determinants of disease in populations. Emphasizes study design, measures of association, bias, and confounding in public health research.
Covers fundamental statistical concepts for analyzing public health data, including probability, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and linear regression using real-world datasets.
Explores the structure and function of public health systems, workforce roles, and essential services. Students apply concepts through case studies on health promotion, disease prevention, and program implementation.
Focuses on the design, administration, and analysis of population-based surveys. Topics include sampling, questionnaire design, ethics, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative survey data.
Provides a foundation in qualitative research methodologies, including interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis. Students practice applying methods to explore health behaviors and community perspectives.
Guides students in designing, budgeting, and evaluating future global health projects. Emphasizes logic models, stakeholder engagement, and implementation frameworks for sustainable interventions.
Examines global health challenges and systems through the lenses of equity, governance, and culture. Highlights key organizations, metrics, and policies shaping global health priorities.
Explores ethical principles guiding public health decision-making and policy. Topics include autonomy, justice, and resource allocation in health interventions and research. Emphasizes ethical reasoning in real-world scenarios.
Examines behavioral and social theories that explain health-related actions. Students apply frameworks such as the Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory to design effective health promotion interventions.
Provides applied training in project implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and cross-cultural communication. Students develop competencies for working effectively in diverse global health settings.
Analyzes social determinants of health and their impact on population outcomes. Emphasizes strategies for addressing inequities and promoting justice across healthcare delivery and policy contexts.
Focuses on leadership principles, organizational behavior, and management strategies within health systems. Includes practical skill-building in communication, budgeting, and team leadership for public health organizations.
Provides an applied field experience in a public health or global health setting where students integrate classroom learning with real-world practice. During this practicum, I served as a Community Health Coordinator and Volunteer Public Health Consultant with YWAM Medical Ships in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, supporting mobile clinical outreach, patient registration, data collection, and community health education. The practicum emphasized leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and the design of sustainable health interventions.
Introduces quantitative tools for making evidence-based decisions in healthcare and public health. Topics include cost-effectiveness analysis, decision trees, and sensitivity analysis to support resource allocation and policy development.
Examines the structure, process, and impact of health policymaking in the U.S. and globally. Students explore how policy decisions affect access, quality, and equity in healthcare delivery systems.
Guides students through the process of designing and writing a research protocol, including defining study aims, selecting appropriate methods, and addressing ethical considerations in human subjects research.
Provides structured support for developing and conducting a master’s thesis project. Students refine research questions, complete literature reviews, and begin data analysis under faculty mentorship.