Dornsife School of Public Health Program Level Outcomes
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Public Health
Students in the Undergraduate Public Health Program will acquire knowledge in various learning domains with defined learning outcomes
Domain 1: Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World as it Relates to Individual and Population Health
- Define public health and related roles and responsibilities of government, non-government agencies, and private organizations
- Describe risk factors and modes of transmission for infectious and chronic diseases and how these diseases affect both personal and population health
- Describe the reciprocal relationships among literature, the arts, and public health
- List the leading causes of mortality, morbidity, and health disparities among local, regional, and global populations
- Discuss the role of gender, race, ethnicity, and other evolving demographics in affecting population health
- Discuss major local, national, and global health challenges
- Explain how the organizational structure, financing, and delivery of personal health care and public health services impact population health
- Explain the influence that science and technology have on individual and population health
- Outline approaches for assessing and controlling environmental hazards that affect community health
- Assess the values and perspectives of diverse individuals, communities, and cultures and their influence on health behaviors, choices, and practices
- Appreciate the role of community collaborations in promoting population health
- Recognize the importance of key events and milestones in the history and development of the field of public health
- Value the relationship between human rights and health
Domain 2: Intellectual and Practical
- Describe how the methods of epidemiology and surveillance are used to safeguard the population’s health
- Identify scientific data, including tools of informatics, and other information for assessing the well-being of a community
- Discuss the interconnectedness among the physical, social, and environmental aspects of community health
- Communicate health information to a wide range of audiences through an array of media
- Conduct a literature search on a health issue using a variety of academic and public resources
- Engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches and teamwork for improving population health
- Analyze alternative viewpoints regarding a health topic
- Assess the source and quality of health information and data, as related to individual and community health
- Appreciate the multiple determinants of health
- Recognize the impact of policies, laws, and legislation on both individual and population health
Domain 3: Personal and Social Responsibility
- Identify stakeholders who influence health programs and interventions
- Discuss the role of community engagement in promoting population health and social justice
- Outline individual and community preparedness considerations regarding health emergencies and public disasters
- Collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds in addressing health disparities and inequities
- Participate in the political process to improve health, social justice, and equity
- Analyze ethical concerns and conflicts of interest that arise in the field of public health
- Examine the fundamental right to health and health services
- Advocate for evidence-based social changes that improve the health of individuals and communities
- Champion the role of prevention in promoting a healthy community
- Endorse lifestyle behaviors that promote individual and population health and well-being
- Value multicultural perspectives and sensitivities on health
Domain 4: Integrative and Applied Learning
This domain addresses synthesis and advanced accomplishments through demonstration. Within the UGPH program and Drexel, this domain will be addressed through both the co-op and senior capstone experience.