Kent Core Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan
Course Number: PH 10002 Introduction to Public Health
Department/School: College of Public Health Proposed Kent Core Category: Interdisciplinary
A sample syllabus must accompany the plan
I. Kent Core learning
objectives
II. Ohio Transfer Module
learning objectives
III. What corresponding learning
outcomes are included in this
course?*
IV. What method(s)
will be used to
assess student
learning?
Acquire critical thinking and problem
solving skills
Evaluate arguments in a logical
fashion; competence in analysis and
logical argument
Apply principles of effective written
and oral communication
Communicate effectively
Determine main strengths and limitations of
contemporary international health policies and
programs designed to reduce health and social
inequalities.
Demonstrate the comprehensive knowledge of
the global health vocabulary, basic methods
used to assess global health status, and the tools
to locate and understand additional global
health information
Group work;
graded
discussions/debates;
midterm;
comprehensive final;
term project.
Broaden the imagination and
develop their creativity
Cultivate their natural curiosity and
begin a lifelong pursuit of knowledge
V. What evidence of this
assessment will be
presented annually for
the five-year Kent Core
review of this course?
Grades achieved by course and
semester;
Comparison of online to in-class
sections on graded performance for
specific assignments, exams and final
grades;
For BSPH majors, knowledge of
global health will be assessed in the
capstone class.
Develop critical knowledge, skills and
competencies in the controversial debates of
contemporary global health problems and issues
Develop competencies and values
vital to responsible uses of
information and technology
Engage in independent thinking,
develop their own voice and vision,
and become informed, responsible
citizens
Engage in our democratic society; be
active and informed citizens;
develop a disposition to participate
in and contribute to our democracy
Improve their understanding of
issues and behaviors concerning
inclusion, community and tolerance
Acquire and understanding of our
global and diverse culture and
society
Increase their awareness of ethical
implications of their own and others’
actions
Integrate their major studies into the
broader context of a liberal
education
Strengthen quantitative reasoning
skills
Acquire core competencies and expertise to
take an active role in the international health
policy and decision-making processes regarding
global health problems and issues at domestic
and international levels
Distinguish and describe special population
groups that are at increased risk of poor health,
including immigrants, refugees, internally
displaced people, and people with physical or
mental impairments
Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding
of social, behavioral, environmental and
economic aspects of major current critical global
health issues.
*This course implement the B.S.P.H. Program Competencies required for Council on Education for Public Health Accreditation (CEPH). Please see attached syllabus for the core
competencies that link to the learning outcomes.