George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health

Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Cross-Cutting Concepts and Experiences The overall undergraduate curriculum and public health major curriculum expose students to concepts and experiences necessary for success in the workplace, further education and lifelong learning. [...] The determinants of health at all levels of society are discussed and through the theoretical application presentation, students advocate for the protection and promotion of the public's health on a variety of issues. Community dynamics PUBH 3132 Heath and Environment—Students discuss the community dynamics in relation to environmental health exposures. Using an exposure assessment framework, [...] Cultural contexts in which public health professionals work PUBH 2112 Principles of Health Education and Health Promotion—In discussions on health promotion and education, students learn about implementation practices and the importance of understanding the cultural context in which programs and interventions are implemented and evaluated. [...] PUBH 2142 Introduction to Biostatistics for Public Health—Students complete independent work in the form of homework, quizzes and an exam. [...] Networking PUBH 1010 First-Year Experience in Public Health—Students receive a lecture from GW Career Services about careers in public health and the importance of networking. [...] George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health 246 Organizational dynamics PUBH 3130 Health Services Management and Economics—In Organizational Assessment report, evaluate the Mission, Vision, Values of 2 not-for-profit public health service organizations and assess the composition/backgrounds of Board leadership as crucial stakeholders in the achievement of strategic [...] Professionalism PUBH 1010 First-Year Experience in Public Health—GW Career Services guest lectures in the class on a variety of topics including professionalism. Students draft a professional résumé and cover letter (pp. 12– 13). [...] PUBH 4140W Senior Seminar—Students learn about professionalism in the context of their final written deliverable and class presentation. [...] • Students also take advantage of our DC location to find internships or part-time work in the field. [...] However, students are strongly encouraged to engage in public health work outside of the classroom, regardless of whether they earn credit for the activity.