Course Description

This course prepares fully online public health students for academic and professional success by strengthening communication, writing, and leadership skills. Through workshops and collaborative activities, students learn scientific writing, research communication, systems thinking, and teamwork while building career readiness, professional identity, and leadership for integrative learning and applied practice experiences.

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Athena Title

Prof Seminar in PH Online

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Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate professional communication skills relevant to public health, including resume and cover letter development, interviewing techniques, networking, and public presentations.
• Students will be able to develop and articulate a professional brand that reflects their values, goals, and identity as an emerging public health practitioner.
• Students will be able to produce clear, effective scientific and professional writing commonly used in public health, such as research summaries, reports, and poster presentations.
• Students will be able to build and maintain professional networks within the public health field through relationship-building, informational interviews, and peer engagement.
• Students will be able to collaborate effectively across public health disciplines using systems thinking and teamwork to address complex public health issues.
• Students will be able to analyze current and emerging public health challenges and propose responses grounded in data, research, and community or stakeholder input.

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Topical Outline

• Scientific and Professional Communication in Public Health - Writing for public health audiences - Presenting complex issues to lay and professional stakeholders - Designing and delivering poster and oral presentations
• Professional Identity and Branding - Defining and developing a public health professional brand - Communicating your values, expertise, and goals
• Networking and Relationship Building - Strategic networking in public health - Informational interviews and mentoring relationships - Leveraging professional connections for career development
• Leadership and Teamwork in Public Health Practice - Team dynamics and collaborative problem-solving - Leadership styles and effective management in interdisciplinary settings - Building and leading inclusive public health teams

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Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes

Analytical Thinking

The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Hernandez, Magnolia

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Hernandez, Magnolia

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