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Nickishia Menardy Public Policy Certificate Course Proposal I am a public health major at the University of Massachusetts, interested in obtaining an undergraduate certificate in public policy with a focus in health policy. Throughout my public health coursework I recognized how greatly policy influences the health outcomes of populations. I believe completion of this certificate will be useful as I enter the professional workforce. It will provide me with a better competency of many health policy issues. Through this I will become more efficient at developing and evaluating health policy plans. I will be taking five elective course to satisfy the requirements of the certificate. Global Health (PUBHLTH 397A) …show more content…

This course seeks to help students evaluate the field of healthcare in the same way that policy makers do to create regulation and laws strategically. We observe the way health and economics intertwine and how that shapes the policy decisions that are made. Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness (NURSING 312) This is a nursing course which is meant to teach students how to practice cultural competency and cultural awareness as a health professional. It focuses on how the internal and external factors impacting the health of populations and individuals. In this course we discuss how the healthcare field can create more inclusive policies. We analyze issues relating to the healthcare sector including medical ethics and how to combat health disparities between social groups through government and institutional intervention. Educational Psychology Through the use of psychological research and understandings this course focuses on how to improve educational systems and expand learning. Research has shown a correlation between education and health outcomes. Education is a means for public health action. We discuss the allocation of public resources and funds in order to improve education and promote health equity across

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