NURS 5408 Interdisciplinary Health Policy

This course will provide students with an introduction as to how public policy is established and modified over time. In a small group interactive setting, students will practice the critical nature of interdisciplinary collaboration and the substantive and historical rationale behind evolving social policies. The students will evaluate how individuals can influence national policy and explore similarities and differences in policy processes (legislative vs. administrative, for example) across a variety of domains, including policies shaping healthcare, employment, family, the media, etc. Students from both nursing and psychology will collaborate on joint projects, including field experiences. The historical assumptions behind different proffered professional roles will be explored.