HPRO 2120

This course will introduce students to the principles of health promotion policy. Students will learn how policy is developed, approved, and changed, on the basis of research and evidence. Students will explore processes and tools to influence public sector and political decision-making. Students will critically analyze existing health promotion issues and policies, and examine how policy interpretation, implementation, and compliance occur at the national, provincial, and local levels. Students will be asked to critically analyze existing health promotion policies and understand issues related to policy interpretation, application and compliance at national, provincial, and local levels for health promotion action.