Workshop in Applied Earth Systems Manage
Earth Systems Management
This intensive summer workshop is the first in a three-part sequence designed to provide MPA-ESP students with practical experience in interdisciplinary environmental problem-solving. Students work in faculty-advised teams to develop a management strategy for implementing an environmental statute or international agreement not yet in effect. Emphasis is placed on translating scientific understanding into actionable policy and operational plans. The summer term focuses on the scientific basis of the policy challenge, enabling students to communicate complex environmental science to non-scientific stakeholders and decision-makers.
Students assume defined project roles, such as project managers, deputy managers, and task leaders—and are responsible for producing a series of group outputs, including a legislative summary, scientific analysis of the environmental problem, evaluation of the proposed solution, and measurement indicators of program success. Faculty assign projects and roles, guide group management, and evaluate individual and team performance. A strong focus is placed on professional skill-building, collaborative writing, memo and report development, and oral briefings. Students are expected to attend all sessions, meet frequent deadlines, and engage fully in team-based work under real-world conditions.
This workshop is a required core course for MPA-ESP students, preparing them for the Fall Workshop in Applied Earth Systems Management II and the Spring Workshop in Applied Earth Systems Policy Analysis.
- Department: MPA-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE POL
- W 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
- 0 points
Incorporating Genetics and Genomics in A
INC GENETICS & GENOMICS I
This course is intended to provide a strong foundation in the concepts of genetics and clinical applicability of genomic concepts commonly seen in advance practice nurses’ clinical practice. Both classical Mendelian and molecular genetics will be examined, in order to provide a knowledge base that will enable the advanced practice nurse to integrate genetic and genomic knowledge into clinical practice. Using a case discussion approach, clinical issues of genetics testing, genetic exceptionalism, individualized risk assessments and predictions are explored throughout their life span.
- Department: Nursing
- 3 points
Applied Environmental Public Health Scie
APPL ENVIRONMENTAL PUB HL
This class discusses the challenges of public health practice, focusing on tasks that employees working in environmental health may encounter. Using examples from environmental toxicology, hazardous materials and contaminated sites, GIS applications, acute and chronic exposures, emerging public health concerns, and community communications strategies, students complete assignments modeled after real-life situations. These include a briefing of subject matter experts, a site investigation plan for a town council, a PPT presentation to the executive board of a non-profit organization, a review of a superfund site for a state public health agency, and a factsheet for the general public.
- Department: Environmental Health Sciences
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Instructor:
Gabriele Windgasse
Info - 3 points
Master's Essay Research I
MASTERS ESSAY RESEARCH I
The Master's Thesis is one of the options for a capstone requirement of all students in all tracks of the MPH program of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS). The thesis is intended to reflect the training you have received in the MPH program and demonstrate your ability to design, analyze, research and present scholarly writing relevant to your major field of interest.
Writing the thesis is an essential experience that could further your career development and or an application for further studies in academia. Employers seek in potential employees with a MPH degree the ability to write articles and reports, and want to see evidence that you can design studies, analyze data, and write scientific papers. If you plan to continue your academic studies, developing expertise and demonstrating your ability as a writer are two important skills required of doctoral candidates. A well-written paper is a great asset that you can bring with you to a job interview or include in an application for further study. The thesis ought to demonstrate your ability to think clearly and convey your thoughts effectively and thereby provide an example of your understanding and insight into a substantive area in which you have developed expertise.
- Department: Environmental Health Sciences
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Instructor:
Nina Kulacki
Info - 0-6 points
Informatics for Practice
INFORMATICS FOR PRACTICE
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills regarding the uses of information technology to support evidence-based practice. The course will provide an overview of informatics topics of most relevance to evidence-based practice including: computer systems and system development; standardized clinical terminology; informatics standards; electronic health records; retrieval and critical analysis of digital data, information, and knowledge; clinical decision making; decision support; decision analysis; shared decision making; and computer aided instruction.
- Department: Nursing
- 3 points
Master's Essay in Epidemiology I
MASTER'S ESSAY IN EPI I
All candidates for the M.P.H. and the M.S. degrees in epidemiology are required to write a master's thesis, usually based on an original analysis of previously collected epidemiologically relevant data. Students are responsible, with assistance from faculty, for finding a dataset and two readers, one of whom must be a faculty member in the Department of Epidemiology. Students register for P9419 at least two semesters before the targeted graduation date and it is required that students obtain access to a dataset they will use for their thesis prior to the course. The course guides students through development of the master’s thesis proposal by reviewing critical elements in writing each element of a thesis, development of a study question, writing specific aims, study design and analysis.
- Department: Epidemiology
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Instructor:
Sandra S Albrecht
h-index: 19 Info - 1 points
Master's Essay in Epidemiology II
MASTER'S ESSAY IN EPI II
This is the second course in a two-course series P9419-P9420 required of all candidates for the M.P.H. and M.S. in epidemiology. This course focuses on the Statistical Analysis, Results and Discussion sections of students' master's theses. Students will work closely with their first and second readers during the semester, but course instructors and teaching assistants will provide guidance on the selection and conduct of statistical analyses, and on transforming their thesis into a format appropriate for submission for publication.
- Department: Epidemiology
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Instructor:
Larkin S McReynolds
Info - 2 points
Health Policy and Advocacy
HEALTH POLICY & ADVOCACY
The purpose of this course is to critically analyze healthcare policy in the US. Included is a focus on the advanced practice nurse role in shaping and influencing policy through advocacy and leadership to improve patient outcomes.
- Department: Nursing
- M 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
- 2 points
Portfolio Presentation Workshop
The Portfolio Presentation Workshop
is a culminating course that enables students to synthesize and showcase what they have learned throughout the Executive MPA program. Students develop and present an individual project focused on improving an organization, launching a new initiative, or conducting a case study of a significant policy or management issue. Each student draws upon prior coursework, professional experience, and new research to produce a final written report and two structured presentations.
The course emphasizes reflective practice, peer feedback, and real-world application. Students are required to submit a project proposal, assess prior work products, and present findings to their instructor and classmates. Final deliverables demonstrate the student’s ability to apply strategic, analytical, and leadership tools in a way that advances organizational goals and prepares them for future professional growth.
- Department: EXECUTIVE MPA
- F 6:10 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
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Instructor:
Arvid J Lukauskas
CULPA: 2 Info - 3 points
PMH DNP Intensive Practicum
The DNP student will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients and promote optimal patient outcomes. The DNP student will demonstrate integration of comprehensive assessment, advanced differential diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, synthesis of evidence-based practice while managing patients in a clinical setting.
- Department: Nursing
- 3 points
PMH DNP Intensive Portfolio Advisement S
PMH DNP Intensve Portfoli
The DNP Intensive Portfolio Advisement is designed to provide DNP students with guidance to demonstrate achievement of intended program outcomes and advanced practice competencies through written case narratives from clinical based encounters and oral presentation. The student will be assigned an advisor who will review all case narrative work and provide guidance as indicated.
- Department: Nursing
- 2 points
PMHNP Portfolio Advisement I
The DNP portfolio is designed to assist students in developing written comprehensive patient-focused clinical encounters. Students are expected to integrate best available evidence when developing a plan of care and demonstrate critical reflection through narrative writing
- Department: Nursing
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Instructor:
Beth J Maletz
Info - 1 points