The following courses are taught at the Harvard School of Public Health.

SHH233 SHDH Department Proseminar
Fall 1
Dr. Gregory Connolly
2.5 credits
Seminar. Two 2-hour sessions each week.

The course focuses on the research and projects of the faculty in SHDH. Presentations will cover examples of social epidemiology, intervention and policy research. Readings and presentations offer an overview of assumptions, theories, and methods. Student groups will be responsible for structuring discussion for a particular session and all participants will submit reflection papers and a final project.
Course Activities: Assigned readings, participation in class discussion, short reflection papers, final report.
Course Note: Required for first-year MS2 students in SHDH. Enrollment limited to SHDH students, signature of instructor required, ordinal grading option only.

SHH249 Approaches to International Tobacco Control & PH Practice
Spring 1
Dr. Gregory  Connolly
2.5 credits
Lectures, seminars. Two 2-hour sessions each week.

Prepares students to apply training in epidemiology, statistics, management and policy for development of comprehensive public health programs to curb tobacco use. Tobacco industry global structure, marketing, political strategies and world expansion are discussed. Guest speakers describe health policy and program interventions including taxation, marketing restrictions, protection of non-smokers, public education, litigation and cessation programs.
Course Activities: Class debates; final term paper. (5.06)