Human Centered Design and Implementation Science for Public Health

1 Unit · Graduate

Human-centered design (HCD) is an innovative approach that places people and communities at the core of designing interventions to address their unique needs and contexts. In this course, students will learn the principles, phases, and methods of the HCD process, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to apply this approach in real-world settings. Throughout the course, students will engage in hands-on experiences where they will apply HCD methods to address public health challenges. They will learn how to choose the most appropriate HCD methods based on the unique characteristics of the populations they serve, ensuring that solutions are not only effective but also culturally sensitive and sustainable. Students will learn to articulate and leverage the complementary relationship between human-centered design and implementation science. They will learn how to leverage HCD methods to bridge the gap between designing interventions and ensuring their successful adoption, scale, and sustainability in real-world contexts.