Understand Health Drivers
Examine how social, behavioral, cultural, and policy factors influence health outcomes and contribute to differences in health across populations and communities.
Microcredential in the Poverty, Health, and Social Structures
This microcredential, offered through the Colorado School of Public Health, provides graduate-level training in the social, behavioral, and policy factors that influence health and well-being. Learners examine how poverty, community conditions, public policy, and social environments shape health outcomes across diverse populations and settings. Through coursework in behavioral health, health policy, and global public health, students develop practical skills to assess population health challenges, analyze the root causes of health disparities, and identify evidence-based solutions. This microcredential is ideal for public health professionals, healthcare providers, community-based practitioners, nonprofit staff, and policymakers seeking to strengthen their ability to address complex public health issues and improve health outcomes at the local, national, and global levels.
Analyze Population Health
Build practical skills to assess population health challenges, evaluate contributing factors, and interpret data describing health conditions in local, national, and global contexts.Inform Policy and Programs
Learn to identify evidence-based interventions and policy approaches that address public health challenges, improve health outcomes, and strengthen community well-being.Curriculum
Total credits: 9
Colorado School of Public Health
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
3rd Floor
Mail Stop B119
Aurora, CO 80045
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