College of Charleston Public Health Administration (HEAL 460) SYLLABUS Course No.: HEAL 460 Instructor: Andrea L. DeMaria, PhD, MS Section No.: 01 Office: Silcox 314 Credits: 3 E-mail: demariaa@cofc.edu Semester: Spring 2013 Phone: 843-953-1035 Room: Silcox 146 Office Hours: M: 10 am to 12 pm Days: Mon, Wed, Fri W: 12 pm to 2 pm Time: 9 am to 9:50 am F: 10 am to 11 am And by appointment. Course Catalog Description This course is an overview of issues pertaining to local health administration. Emphasis is placed on public sector organizational structures and the challenges they face in changing local and national economies with broad political dimensions. This course will examine the organization and management within public health settings including system influences, leadership, communication, organization behavior, team development, organization design, evaluation, productivity, performance improvement. It will provide an introduction to policy issues in healthcare including state and federal roles in healthcare, the policy process and various healthcare policy and help you explore values and American political processes as they influence health policy. Prerequisites: HEAL 325: Health Promotion Course Materials Text: Novick LF, Morrow CB, Mays GP. Public Health Administration: Principles for Population-Based Management. Second Edition. http://www.jblearning.com/catalog/9780763738426/ Other readings and materials as assigned. OAKS: I will use OAKS to post lectures, announcements, additional required readings, articles, assignment instructions, rubrics, and grades. Please plan to check your account regularly. Course Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: Have an understanding of the origin and influences on the development and current form of health departments in the United States Explain how health departments are responsive to their community's perceived needs Grasp the importance of skillful administration in maximizing the effectiveness of a health department Understand the role of community partnerships in healthcare delivery Build their dream public health facility, from the ground up, in order to understand the many dimensions of public health administration HEAL 460 p.1
Evaluation Assignment Date Points Exam 1 February 25/27 75 Exam 2 April 29 75 Semester Project Various Dates 125 Journal Club Fridays 50 Total 325 Attendance/Participation: Attendance and participation are the first requirements for successful completion of this course and the means to receive optimal benefit for your time. Worthwhile participation in class can help your grade. Assignment and Exam Descriptions Exams (150 points): There will be two exams throughout the semester. The exams will cover lecture and textbook material, and may contain information from class discussions or additional readings. Multiple choice, true/false, matching, short answer, and essay questions can be expected. The exams must be taken on their scheduled dates unless prior arrangements have been made. Semester Project (125 points): Instructions will be given as needed. Journal Club (50 points): Students will be required to participate in 10 graded journal clubs throughout the semester. Each journal club will be worth 5 total points. In order to obtain the maximum amount of points, students are required to do the following: be in attendance for the day s class, bring a printed media or scientific article related to public health, provide an oral summary of the selected article, and engage in in-depth conversations related to all articles presented. Grading Scale Letter Total Points Percentage Grade A 305-325 94% and above A- 292 304 90% - 93% B+ 282-291 87% - 89% B 273-281 84% - 86% B- 260 272 80% - 83% C+ 250-259 77% - 79% C 240-249 74% - 76% C- 227-239 70% - 73% D+ 217-226 67% - 69% D 208-216 64% - 66% D- 195-207 60% - 63% F 194 and below 59% and below I adhere to the following descriptions of grade achievements: Grade A+, A, A-: Denotes excellent mastery of the subject and outstanding scholarship (far HEAL 460 p.2
above class average). Grade B+, B, B-: Denotes good mastery of the subject and good scholarship (above class average). Grade C+, C, C-: Denotes acceptable mastery of the subject and usual achievement expected (at the class average). Grade D+, D, D-: Denotes borderline understanding of the subject, marginal performance, and does not represent satisfactory progress toward a degree (below the class average). Grade F: Denotes failure to understand the subject and unsatisfactory performance (far below the class average). Grading Criteria The following characteristics will be assessed in grading written work: Accuracy of content Evidence of strategic, in-depth thinking and analysis, especially related to public health principles Mechanics (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation) Organization of ideas and writing quality Conformance to standards covered in class and assignment instructions Creativity Professional appearance Format Standards for Written Work Follow these guidelines in order to avoid point deductions from writing assignments. Please submit work in black ink, and use double space unless otherwise noted. Use 1 inch margins, and 12-point serif typeface (Times New Roman). Please use page numbers if more than one page. Proofread all your work. Do not rely solely on spell check. Always keep a copy of your work. References are required in work that includes citations, quotes, or other people s ideas. APA (American Psychological Association) referencing preferred: http://www.apastyle.org. For additional help with your written assignments, I recommend visiting the Writing Lab, which offers walk-in services. For more information: http://csl.cofc.edu/labs/writing-lab/index.php. Tentative Course Calendar Day Date Topic Reading Wed Jan 9 Introduction and Syllabus ---- Fri Jan 11 Introduction and Syllabus ---- Mon Jan 14 Wed Jan 16 Defining Public Health: Historical and Contemporary Developments A framework for Public Health Administration and Practice Chapter 1 Chapter 2 HEAL 460 p.3
Fri Jan 18 Journal/Project Day ---- Mon Jan 21 NO CLASS: MLK Jr. Holiday ---- Wed Jan 23 Organization of the Public Health Delivery System & Public Health Law Chapters 3 & 4 Fri Jan 25 Journal/Project Day ---- Mon Jan 28 Ethics in Public Health Practice and Management Chapter 5 Wed Jan 30 Ethics Cont & Legislative Relations in Public Health Chapter 6 Fri Feb 1 Journal/Project Day ---- Mon Feb 4 Financing the Public s Health Chapter 7 Wed Feb 6 The Public Health Workforce Chapter 8 Fri Feb 8 Journal/Project Day ---- Mon Feb 11 Human Resource Management Chapter 9 Wed Feb 13 Leadership for Public Health Chapter 10 Fri Feb 15 Journal/Project Day ---- Mon Feb 18 Public Health Data Acquisition Chapter 11 Wed Feb 20 Geographic Information Systems for Public Health & Using Information Systems for Public Health Chapters 12 & 13 Fri Feb 22 Journal/Project Day ---- Mon Feb 25 EXAM 1: Part 1 ---- Wed Feb 27 EXAM 1: Part 2 Fri Mar 1 NO CLASS: Project Day ---- SPRING BREAK MARCH 2 MARCH 10 Mon Mar 11 Public Health Surveillance Chapter 14 Wed Mar 13 Assessment and Strategic Planning in Public Health Guest Lecturer: Robert Ball, MD, MPH Chapter 15 Fri Mar 15 Journal/Project Day ---- HEAL 460 p.4
Mon Mar 18 Building Constituencies for Public Health Chapter 16 Wed Mar 20 Building Constituencies for Public Health Chapter 16 Fri Mar 22 Journal/Project Day ---- Mon Mar 25 Performance Management: The Evolution of Standards, Measurement, and Quality Improvement in Public Health Chapter 17 Wed Mar 27 NO CLASS: Out-of-Class Assignment ---- Fri Mar 29 NO CLASS: Project Day ---- Mon Apr 1 Evaluation of Public Health Interventions Chapter 18 Wed Apr 3 Community-Based Prevention Chapter 19 Fri Apr 5 Journal/Project Day ---- Mon Apr 8 Communication and Media Relations Chapter 20 Wed Apr 10 Public Health Education and Health Promotion Chapter 21 Fri Apr 12 Journal/Project Day ---- Mon Apr 15 Using Marketing in Public Health Chapter 22 Wed Apr 17 Roles and Responsibilities of Public Health in Disaster Preparedness and Response Chapter 23 Fri Apr 19 NO CLASS: Project Day Mon Apr 22 Final Project Due & Project Presentations ---- Wed Apr 24 Final Project Due & Project Presentations ---- Mon Apr 29 Final Exam: 8 am 11 am Classroom Policies Classroom respect: In order to facilitate a classroom that is conducive for learning, students must give each other optimum respect in terms of showing consideration for others opinions and feedback, appreciating each others questions, and affording each other a quiet venue to learn during instruction as well as student and guest presentations. During class time, please do not: talk out of turn, text message, sleep, use the computer for personal activities (e.g., IM, emailing, using the Internet for nonclass-related information, etc.), listen to ipod, or intentionally disrupt class. Classroom respect also includes coming to class on time and not leaving class early. Class will begin on time and HEAL 460 p.5
Professor DeMaria will close the door for presentations. Do NOT, under any circumstances, disrupt peer presentations. Your participation grade for the course will be lowered if these policies are not followed. Furthermore, I do not need to notify you of your performance in this area. Assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of the class for which they are assigned. Assignments turned in later than the first few minutes of class will receive a reduction of points. You are responsible for keeping a copy of all your work. An accident to your original is not the responsibility of Professor DeMaria. Absences: Attendance is expected and essential to succeed in this course. While attendance is not taken every class, there are many days in which attendance is measured through participation activities, which may NOT be made up. Since you are all adults, I understand that you may need to miss class for a variety of reasons (e.g., illness, personal day, Mardi Gras, weddings, birthdays, family obligations, vacation, etc.). However, I DO NOT excuse absences for any reason. When you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining notes, assignments, announcements, schedule changes etc., from other classmates. Do not email Professor DeMaria and ask what you missed. It is your responsibility to complete ALL assignments on time, even if you are not in class. Questions about Grades: If you would like to ask about a grade, please meet with me outside of class time, as I do not discuss grades via email or during class. Please do not approach me with grade questions during class. If you have a question about a grade, exam question, or in-class assignment, you have 48 hours after the assignment is returned to you to contact me, or the grade stands. Your question must be stated in writing citing your position and why you feel the mark is incorrect. Professor DeMaria reserves the right to lower grades if previously undetected mistakes are discovered at any point in the semester. Do not ask for extra points or to have assignments re-graded. It is unfair to your peers and unprofessional to ask for credit you have not earned. New Media and Technology Policy: It is expected that students will turn off and/or silence all electronic devices during class time. Use of any of these items is NOT permitted until class has ended. You are welcomed to use ipads, tablets, and laptops to take notes or conduct research for the class. I reserve the right to restrict use of these items if I feel students are not using this equipment for class purposes. You are not required to extend (nor will Professor DeMaria accept) social networking site requests (e.g., Facebook) from current students during the semester (though they may do so after graduation). Statement Regarding Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protections for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. The College abides by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA, which stipulates that no student shall be denied access to an education solely by reason of a handicap. Disabilities covered by law include, but are not limited to, learning disabilities and hearing, sight; or mobility impairments. If you have a documented disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodation, please see an administrator at the Center of Disability Services/SNAP at (843) 953-1431 or talk to me so accommodations may be arranged. The Honor System of the College of Charleston: All work for this class is subject to the Honor System of the College of Charleston. The Honor System of the College of Charleston is intended to promote and protect an atmosphere of trust and fairness in the classroom and in the conduct of daily life. The Honor System is composed of two major components: The Honor Code and the Code of Conduct. Specific policies fall under each major component. Students at the College of Charleston are bound by honor and by their enrollment at the College to abide by the honor and conduct codes. Any violations of the honor code will be referred to the Dean of Students for review and resolutions. HEAL 460 p.6
Copyright and Plagiarism: Please note that all materials used in this course are copyrighted. This includes, but is not limited to, handouts (i.e., syllabi, in-class materials, quizzes, exams, and other forms). Therefore, no student has the right to copy the handouts, unless permission is expressly granted. As commonly defined, plagiarism consists of passing off as one s own the ideas, words, writings, of another person. In accordance with this definition, you are committing plagiarism if you copy the work of another person and turn it in as your own, even if you have the permission of that person. SNAP Accommodations: Students with approved SNAP accommodations are required to provide the SNAP letter during the first two weeks of class, and to provide Professor DeMaria with a SNAP office envelope no less than one week prior to the exam (as described in the SNAP office guidelines). Other Accommodations: Any student who needs special arrangements as a result of religious holidays or university-sponsored events, etc. must contact Professor DeMaria within the first two weeks of class to make such accommodations as may be necessary. Changes to Syllabus: The schedule, policies, and procedures listed in this syllabus are subject to change, at the discretion of the instructors. Fair notice will be given to students. No changes will be implemented retroactively. HEAL 460 p.7