The Social and Behavioral Sciences concentration provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to improve health in populations across the life course. Students learn to apply theoretical principles to design, implement and evaluate effective programs that include behavioral and environmental approaches. Graduates are able to design and evaluate public health interventions intended to improve health for families, workplaces, communities and other settings.
The Health Policy and Management concentration prepares students to address public health risks and develop effective health services delivery models. This concentration incorporates health services research, health policy analysis and health care planning and management. Given the active research of the college’s faculty in identifying service gaps and in developing evidence-based practices and policy analysis, students emerge with strong skills in health services management, alternative models of service financing and strategies for improving services.
Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with “Pride & Prejudice–The Musical†running October 25 through November 3 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.Jane Austen's beloved novel comes to the stage in this exciting and moving new musical adaptation of “Pride & Prejudice.†Set in 1800 England, this 2008 Richard Rodgers Award finalist musical tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters, who rebels against society's and her mother's wish that she must marry anyone, as long as he is rich. When she cro...
Â鶹´«Ã½ students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days, a visit sponsored by the Â鶹´«Ã½ Museum.Mussenden, a costume designer based in Los Angeles, is a recipient of the Costume Designers Guild Award. Her work includes feature films such as "The Chronicles of Narnia," "The Wolverine" and “American Psycho†as well as streaming shows, commercials and animated feature films including "Shrek" and "Puss in Boots." While on campus, Mussenden offered a workshop for stu...
Feeling anxious about the upcoming U.S. election? You’re not alone. As we anticipate the outcome of the 2024 election, many in our community are apprehensive, worried, and stressed about the potential impact and consequences. Use these tips to navigate your stress and emotions, protect your mental health, and maintain your well-being in the coming weeks and months.
