Topics includes correlation, regression, analysis of variance, analysis of contingency tables and non-parametric statistics. Computing is used throughout the course. STA 552 and STA 553 satisfies the core requirement in statistics for programs in the School of Public Health. The mainstreams of thought about the structuring of cooperative effort in organizations, from the origins of formal theory to the recent contribution of the behavioral sciences. Course objectives are to gain familiarity with the literature and leading concepts, to increase understandinf of processes and issues in organizational life, and to develop analytical skills pertaining to organizational change.
Study is based on broadly selected reading and descriptive case studies.
This course focuses on managerial leadership in the public sector from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Participants will have opportunities to explore their strenghts and weaknesses as managerial leaders and to develop skills in these areas. In addition, several current theories of leadership will be examined as the basis for determining the requisite skills of managerial leaders. This course introduces the students to the basic principles of public health and their application to the development of activities that benefit the health status of populations. The skills of epidemiology, biostatistics, health care planning and policy development, helath care administration and community organization are applied to the assessment of public health needs and the development of prevention and control initiatives.