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This report described and evaluated the curricular response of public health preparedness at Penn State to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S1935789326103231_sec2\" sec-type=\"methods\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We describe an online, hybrid course focused on the development, approval, and dissemination of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. The course was offered in the spring of 2021 and covered real-time laboratory, public health, emergency management, homeland security, medical, and policy aspects of the vaccines. Additionally, we report the student evaluation results of those who completed the course.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S1935789326103231_sec3\" sec-type=\"results\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The median and mode scores for student evaluations were 7, on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). Students enjoyed the instructors because they were employed in strategic positions and explained real-world challenges. Students reported the course as \u201ctimely\u201d and \u201cbreaking down complex concepts into simple understanding.\u201d<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S1935789326103231_sec4\" sec-type=\"conclusions\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Penn State responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with an innovative course that developed students\u2019 real-time understanding of pandemic response. Students gained knowledge and skills relevant to the practice of public health. 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