Course Description
Analysis of governmental health policies with emphasis on the impact of these policies on the individual, states, and the nation.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of factors that contribute to physical and/or mental health.
Analyze the connection(s) of different aspects of wellness (i.e. choices or actions to achieve health/well-being) to the overall health of an individual or population.
Synthesize information from multiple sources to support arguments and/or inform decisions.
Integrate and cite sources accurately and correctly.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Three (#) Unit tests | 10%, 20%, 25% |
Two short (5-6 page) papers | 10%, 20% |
Attendance/Participation | 15% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93-100 | A |
90-92 | A- |
87-89 | B+ |
83-86 | B |
80-82 | B- |
77-79 | C+ |
73-76 | C |
70-72 | C- |
67-69 | D+ |
63-66 | D |
60-62 | D- |
59 and below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
I take attendance REGULARLY. You have three free absences; any more may likely impact your grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Public Policy in the United States, 6th Edition, Rushefsky (e-version is also available—see module in Canvas)
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.