CPH 705: Public Health Teaching and Training
University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health | Fall 2026 | 3 credit hours | Cross-listed as HPRO 906
This course builds the skills to design and deliver public health teaching and training. Topics include adult learning theory, instructional design, needs analysis, training evaluation, and building teaching modules for in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous settings. Across the semester, I develop one public health training module and adapt it for each of those three settings.
DrPH Competencies
| Competency | Assignments that demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| DrPH F18. Assess an audience’s knowledge and learning needs | Needs Assessment Plan; Evaluation Assignment |
| DrPH F19. Deliver training or educational experiences that promote learning in academic, organizational, or community settings | In-Person, Synchronous, and Asynchronous Public Health Teaching/Training Projects |
| DrPH F20. Use best practice modalities in pedagogical practices | Seven Principles of Adult Learning; Teaching Philosophy Statement and worksheets; Topic/Instructional Analysis; Objectives and Alignment; Digital Portfolio |
Assignments
| Assignment | Due | Competency | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Principles of Adult Learning paper/presentation | Aug 30, 2026 | DrPH F20 | To be added |
| Learning Theory worksheet | Sep 6, 2026 | DrPH F20 | To be added |
| Teaching Philosophy worksheet | Sep 6, 2026 | DrPH F20 | To be added |
| Creating a Hook/Intro and Conclusion worksheet | Sep 13, 2026 | DrPH F20 | To be added |
| Needs Assessment Plan | Sep 20, 2026 | DrPH F18 | To be added |
| Objectives and Alignment | Sep 27, 2026 | DrPH F20 | To be added |
| Digital Portfolio | Sep 27, 2026 | DrPH F20 | This website |
| Evaluation Assignment | Oct 4, 2026 | DrPH F18 | To be added |
| Topic/Instructional Analysis of Module Concepts | Oct 11, 2026 | DrPH F20 | To be added |
| Draft Teaching Philosophy Statement | Oct 18, 2026 | DrPH F20 | To be added |
| In-Person Public Health Teaching/Training Project | Nov 8, 2026 | DrPH F19 | To be added |
| Synchronous Distance Public Health Teaching/Training Project | Nov 22, 2026 | DrPH F19 | To be added |
| Teaching Philosophy Statement | Dec 6, 2026 | DrPH F20 | To be added |
| Asynchronous (Fully Online) Public Health Teaching/Training Project | Dec 13, 2026 | DrPH F19 | To be added |
Justinian Wurtzel
Epidemiologist | Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Coordinator
Epidemiologist and DrPH student focused on HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis surveillance and health equity.