Program Overview

Program Overview

The GPH-GU 9325 Behavioral Communication Strategies for Global Epidemics program is a 3-credit course that focuses on the integration of three public health disciplines for emergency action: epidemiology, behavioral health/intervention research, and public health communication. This course provides students with a knowledge base and foundation of skills to design and implement strategies in disease prevention and response in outbreak and humanitarian situations.

Program Details

• Location: The program is offered online and in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Dates: The online session takes place from January 3rd to 10th, while the live session in Nairobi occurs from January 12th to 19th.
• Instructor: Prof. Chris Dickey.
• Eligibility: The program is open to MPH students in CHSP, ENV, EPI, GH, PHN, PHPM, SBS, and SDG, as well as MS students in EPI and DrPH students.

Program Fees and Deposit

• Program Fee: $1450, which includes hotel accommodations.
• Non-refundable Deposit: A deposit of $300 is required for students accepted into the course to obtain a permission code for registration. This deposit is deducted from the program fee.

Course Focus

The course has been adapted to focus on Eastern and Southern Africa's most pressing public health challenges, including those related to cholera and Ebola outbreaks, drought, and COVID-19. It aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to address these challenges effectively.