Health Promotion & Policy 606 - Health Impact Assessment

Health impact assessment (HIA) is a powerful methodology that can be used to promote health and health equity in policies and decision-making. This course will introduce students to HIA methodology and how HIAs can be utilized to promote health in all policies. Students will learn the specific steps of HIA and how it has been applied in the U.S. and internationally. Key concepts of social determinants of health and health equity will be discussed as underlying tenets inherent in the HIA process. The course will involve a hands-on practice based component in which students will conduct a specific step(s) of an HIA being conducted in Massachusetts.

For 2nd year students who have program planning and or program evaluation experience or experience.