VTPEH 6192 - Public Health Ethics, Leadership and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice

Fall, Spring. 1 credit. Letter grades only (no audit).

Corequisite: VTPEH 6191. Enrollment limited to: MPH students.

A. Baker, J. Moseley.

The goal of this course is to prepare students for applied practice and careers in public health by developing knowledge and skills in public health ethics, leadership and interprofessional collaborative practice. Whether students are experienced practitioners or just starting out in their professional careers, this course aims to 1) facilitate critical thinking, 2) introduce ethical inquiry and analysis for decision making, 3) utilize leadership principles and strategies for team performance and community building, and 4) build skills in interprofessional collaboration and critical reflection to promote and advance health equity and public health.