1. “In your own words explain the current state of the physical – natural & built – environment globally, nationally, and/or locally. How do you think that COVID-19 is related to/impacted by the physical environment (pull in references from class activities, etc.)?”
2.”In your own words explain the current state of social position factors (i.e. social capital status, social support availability, social exclusion rates) globally, nationally, and/or locally. How do you think that COVID-19 is related to/impacted by social positioning of individuals within their communities, neighborhoods, and/or society (pull in references from class activities, etc.)?”
3.”In your own words explain the current state of food access & insecurity globally, nationally, and/or locally. How do you think that COVID-19 is related to/impacted by food access & insecurity (pull in references from class activities, etc.)?”
4.”In your own words explain the current state of education level & occupation status globally, nationally, and/or locally. How do you think that COVID-19 is related to/impacted by educational level & occupational status (pull in references from class activities, etc.)?”
5.”In your own words explain the current state of housing status & neighborhood resource availability globally, nationally, and/or locally. How do you think that COVID-19 is related to/impacted by housing status & neighborhood resource availability (pull in references from class activities, etc.)?”
6.In your own words explain the current state of income inequality/socioeconomic status in the globally, nationally, and/or locally. How do you think that COVID-19 is related to/impacted by income inequality/socioeconomic status (pull in references from class activities, etc.)?”
7.”In your own words explain the current state of discrimination globally, nationally, and/or locally. How do you think that COVID-19 is related to/impacted by discrimination (pull in references from class activities, etc.)?”
APPROXIMATELY 250 WORDS FOR EACH PAPER.
8.After reading the article(RE -AIM EVALUATION FRAMEWORK) write a brief (1-2 page) article summary putting all the information about the article in your own words. Remember, a summary is not the same as an abstract or annotation. An article summary should detail what the study was examining, the who/what/when/where/how of the study, the outcome/findings of the study (primary and secondary). This first portion is basically an expanded abstract with more details. Then, end the summary with one additional point. The article summary should end with your critical perspective on the study (was it a good study or not and why? — what might you change about it — it is like the critique portion of an annotation).
9.After reading the article,(SOCIAL MARKETING APPROACH) write a brief (1-2 page) article summary putting all the information about the article in your own words. Remember, a summary is not the same as an abstract or annotation. An article summary should detail what the study was examining, the who/what/when/where/how of the study, the outcome/findings of the study (primary and secondary). This first portion is basically an expanded abstract with more details. Then, end the summary with one additional point. The article summary should end with your critical perspective on the study (was it a good study or not and why? — what might you change about it — it is like the critique portion of an annotation).
10. Personal Statement and Career Goals ExplorationThe personal statement, your opportunity to sell yourself in the application process, generally falls into one of two categories, general and specific. Often, business and graduate school (as well as employment) applications ask specific questions, and your statement should respond specifically to the question being asked. Personal Statement: At least one full page
- Discuss what led you to become interested in Public and Community Health and any specific areas of interest in the field (e.g., nutrition, sexual health, infant and maternal health, communications, epidemiology, etc.).
- Describe your career goals in public/community health? If not public/community health, discuss how this major has prepared you for a non-public/community health career.
Career Exploration: At least one full page
- Visit https://www.bls.gov and search for TWO public health related occupations. Describe each occupation and its income potential. Take note of geographical areas where salaries are higher!
- Pick one of the above and describe what further education or training may be required for this occupation (e.g., major in public health, community health education, psychology, other)
- Close by discussing your plans for after you complete the Public & Community Health A.S. degree
