Motivation to Teach Social Action:
I am interested transforming one of my courses to have a more experiential element. The course currently discusses community organization and coalition-building but I would like students to have practice in doing so.
Course Description:
Provides an overview of local, state, and federal advocacy processes in the United States, their potential impact on the practice of public health, and opportunities for involvement in social and health policy change. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic advocacy skills and knowledge of the Health in All Policies framework.
- Appraise the political landscape, systems, and community partners that are important in making policy changes for public health topics.
- Effectively advocate for public health at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Identify and evaluate advocacy strategies, such as coalition building and grassroots engagement.
- Develop personal and professional communication skills to effectively translate and advocate for public health improvements to policymakers and the public.
Taught By:
Apryl Alexander
Metrolina Distinguished Professor of Health & Policy
Health Management & Policy
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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