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Current Issues in Policy: Special Topics in Advanced Policymaking for DrPH

Discontinued

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Start Date
Monday, June 12, 2023
End Date
Friday, June 16, 2023
Class Time(s)
This course will be offered June 12-16, 2023 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. There will also be pre-recorded lectures that students will have to listen to prior to the first class meeting.
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 1:00 - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Shelley Hearne
Contact Name
Pamela Davis
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Student must complete the AY 22/23 4th term offering of this course in order to register for the AY 23/24 Summer Institute course.

Description
You know the public health problem, determined the most feasible, evidence-based policy strategies, but how do you get policymakers to advance your solutions? Despite turbulent political dynamics, facts do matter, but you must have sophisticated knowledge and skills for strategically presenting your information in order to have the greatest impact. This course will provide you with the tools and hone your ability to effectively elevate public health perspectives, research, and information in legislative and regulatory decision-making processes.
Provides policy researchers with a set of analytical frameworks to gain a greater understanding of policy issues. Explores all aspects of a topical policy issue from its origins, transformations, and impact on health and social justice. Determines policy topics each year according to faculty interest, student needs, and policy saliency. Uses case studies, policy analysis readings, and discussions to foster student learning. Focuses directly on translating policy research into policy alternatives while others focus on the political and social environment.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify complex problems and recognize priority issues by using a policy analysis lens.
  2. Cite and explain the key factors that shape the debate on current policy issues
  3. Demonstrate application of policy literacy
  4. Identify social, cultural, economic, commercial and institutional factors that promote or hinder the design and implementation of public policies
  5. Employ policy analysis tools to current public issues to create more meaningful opportunities for change
  6. Analyze opportunities for action and potential objections to change
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 15% Participation
  • 50% In-class Exercises
  • 20% Written Assignment(s)
  • 15% Project(s)
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to DrPH students in the HPM/health policy track only who has completed the AY 22/23 4th term version of the course.
Instructor Consent
Consent required for all students
Consent Note
Students must contact the HPM Academic Office for permission to enroll.
Consent Contact
Pamela.Davis@jhu.edu
Special Comments

This course is available to DrPH students in the HPM/health policy track who has completed the AY 22/23 4th term version of this course. The instructor will record lectures that students must listen to prior to the start of class.