PUBH 857 Community Health, Culture & Empowerment

Community and capacity building are central components to the improvement and sustenance of health and well-being of populations globally. Community Health, Culture and Empowerment will equip participants with knowledge and a plethora of skills to work effectively in a variety of communities and with diverse populations in developed and developing countries. Skills such as, community health needs assessment, partnership building, health communication, and cultural competency will be acquired. Community engagement and cultural awareness will be cross cutting themes.