Principles Injury Prevntn/Ctrl

Provides a foundation for future work in the field of injury prevention and an opportunity to apply policy analysis skills to a specific public health problem. Familiarizes students with sources of injury data and discusses the methodological considerations essential to conducting or critically assessing epidemiological studies of injuries. Introduces an injury prevention framework in the context of behavioral, social, biomechanical, technological, and economic aspects of prevention. Presents the major causes of injury and addresses the policy issues that arise from prevention efforts.

ST-Public Health Career Prep

This course encourages students to explore potential career goals by understanding and bridging the gap between their own expectations, values, skills and interests and how employers will view students and their experience upon graduation. The course is designed to guide students through career self assessment, to solidify practical skills and knowledge concerning conducting a successful job search, and to incorporate social networking and informational interviewing skills. Resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and salary negotiation will be included.
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