HK 420

Credit: 3 hours.

Introduction to the skills necessary for planning and conducting community health assessments and the planning and implementation of health programs and services. The focus of this course will be on rudimentary skills of the assessment and planning process, including methods to assess community resources and population characteristics, identify and prioritize needs, create goals and objectives, develop and implement community-based programs. Students will gain experience in public speaking and creating reports of their assessment and planning efforts.

3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours.