Writing and Communications for Public Health Policy and Management

(3 Credits)

Writing, presenting, and facilitating are core competencies in public health policy and management. Without the ability to produce clear, concise, and engaging writing you will have trouble convincing others of your point of view. Equally important are your facilitation and presentation skills. In this class we will develop the skills required to write compelling public health and policy documents. We will explore ways to present your material so your audience can grasp its importance. We will discuss tactics for facilitating discussions, practice the technique of active listening, and learn strategies for how to "read a room." This class will include brief lectures, discussion, role plays and student-centered learning.