Executive Certificate in Environmental Health Promotion Psychology

About this Podcast

HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm excited to have Dr. Jane Smith with us. She's an expert in Environmental Health Promotion Psychology and will tell us more about a new course she's involved in. Dr. Smith, can you give us a quick overview of this Executive Certificate? GUEST: Absolutely, the course is designed to help professionals apply psychological principles to enhance environmental sustainability and public health outcomes. It focuses on behavior change strategies within environmental health. HOST: That sounds fascinating. How did you become interested in this field, and what's your favorite part of teaching this subject? GUEST: I've always been passionate about both psychology and environmental science. My favorite part of teaching is seeing students grasp the connection between the two and use it to create real-world impact. HOST: Speaking of which, could you share any success stories or instances where these strategies have made a difference? GUEST: Sure, one example is a project where we used health communication strategies to encourage recycling in a community, leading to a significant increase in recycling rates. HOST: That's impressive. Now, every field has its challenges. What do you think are the biggest obstacles in Environmental Health Promotion Psychology? GUEST: One challenge is overcoming skepticism and resistance to change, especially when it comes to implementing new environmental policies or practices. HOST: How do you address that in the course? GUEST: We dedicate a portion of the program to policy advocacy and community engagement, equipping students with the skills to effectively communicate the benefits of these changes. HOST: That's great to hear. Lastly, where do you see this field heading in the next 5-10 years? GUEST: I believe Environmental Health Promotion Psychology will become increasingly important as we face more environmental challenges and seek sustainable solutions for public health. HOST: Thank you, Dr. Smith, for giving us valuable insights into this exciting new course. I'm sure our listeners are eager to explore the program and advance their careers in environmental health promotion.