VTPMD 6103 - Public Health Ethics and Leadership

Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students; seniors with permission of instructor.

MPH Staff.

This course will help build a student’s professional toolkit such that they have the tools to enter the public health workforce and excel in leadership and management roles, including navigation of ethical situations and challenges. The course will introduce students to the key elements of leadership and professionalism, and will characterize the elements within the public health practice context via case studies, guest speakers, and a research paper.