Graduate Course Directory and Schedules

*Course schedules are subject to change due to last minute updates

SPH Course Descriptions

Descriptions of all School of Public Health courses can also be found in the course catalog of the most recent edition of the PSU Bulletin.

HSMP 575 / 675 – Advanced Health Policy

Course Code	Credit
HSMP 575 / 675	3

Course Information

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of local, regional, national and international health policies and policy issues with specific reference to the underlying dynamics of the policy process. Understanding the process and nature of policy choices will be emphasized – who, what, how and why of explicit and implicit decisions and choices that lead to the ultimate policy. Students will develop an understanding of how health policy can be successfully developed and sustainably implemented.

Prerequisite

HSMP 571 – Health Policy

Slash Listed Courses

Doctoral students register in the HSMP 675 section.

Interprofessional Education Course Schedule

Interprofessional education occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enhance collaboration and improve health outcomes. At least 1 credit of Interprofessional Education is required by all MPH degree programs.

Most courses with OHSU subject code IPE (Inter-Professional Education) or UNI (University Curriculum) satisfy the Interprofessional Education requirement. Other courses may also serve; consult your advisor.

For a list of IPE and UNI courses, descriptions, and their intended schedule download the spreadsheet. This list is subject to change, contact the course instructor if you would like to enroll.

Interprofessional Education

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