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Health Policy Decision-Making

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Subject

PBHLTH

Course Number

220

Course Level

Graduate

Course Title

Health Policy Decision-Making

Course Description

Introduction to federal-level health policy and analysis of government capacity in addressing major issues in health policy. The course explores structural impediments to reform in the US, regulatory decision-making -- particularly decision-making under conditions of uncertainty, and basic tools of policy analysis. Students will apply these tools in a seminar paper that analyzes a proposed or existing health policy or program.

Minimum

3

Maximum

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

Instructors

Sentell

American Cultures Requirement

No

Reading and Composition Requirement

None of the Reading and Composition Requirement

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Outside Work Hours Min

6

Maximum Hours

6