2012-2013 Graduate Catalog

College of Natural and Health Sciences

School of Human Sciences

CH 500 Stress Management

A holistic approach to stress management, with cognitive and theoretical knowledge and stress reduction techniques to prevent or alleviate physical symptoms of stress.

3

CH 505 Health Communications and the Media

Focuses on the design, production, evaluation and acquisition of appropriate media and materials for health education/promotion programs.

3

CH 508 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

1 - 3

CH 509 Seminar in Health Behavior

Review theories of behavior and behavior change as they relate to current health issues. Health behavior change models will be examined and applied.  Repeatable, no limitations.

3

CH 510 International Health: Cross Cultural Comparisons

This class explores the multi-cultural aspects of health and international comparisons of various health indicators. Students will examine specific health problems, and the nature of health care delivery worldwide.

3

CH 513 Professional Renewal

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

1 - 3

CH 515 Grant Writing for Health Professionals

Overview of grant proposal development process. Develop skills in identifying funding needs and sources, methodology, management plans, budgeting and evaluation. Collaboration with local agencies and faculty.

3

CH 520 Foundations in Public Health

Examines historical and conceptual bases of public health, key issues and problems faced by the public health system, and tools available for protection and enhancement of the public's health.

2

CH 525 Contemporary Issues in School Health

This course examines the relationship between child/adolescent health and their school experience. The course will be organized around the eight components of the Coordinated School Health Program Model. Current issues and approaches to school health will also be presented.

3

CH 530 Seminar in Health Promotion Strategies

Prerequisite: CH 509 or consent of instructor. Examines the effectiveness of a wide range of strategies used in health promotion/disease prevention programs. Current literature/programs are presented and reviewed.

3

CH 535 Tools for Effective Community Health Practice

Students will acquire strategies preparing them to work effectively with multiple populations.  Focus will be placed on collaborating with agencies committed to improving the health of marginalized communities.
3

CH 550 Environmental Health

Investigate and discuss the relationships of environmental health problems to human health and welfare. Include sources of these problems, their recognition and control and current research studies.

3

CH 570 Field School

Consent of Instructor. Experience in rural health and human services related to working with marginalized populations. S/U Graded. Repeatable. Field trip fee required.

3 - 6

CH 575 Public Health Issues in Reproductive Health

An extensive comprehensive elective designed to expose graduate students to the importance of reproductive health and the impact it has on public health issues.

3

CH 610 Program Planning and Evaluation

Prerequisite: CH 530 or consent of instructor. Theories and practices of program planning and evaluation including needs assessment, planning approaches, election of strategies, data collection and analysis, evaluation design, program implementation and utilization of evaluation data.

3

CH 620 Epidemiology

Prerequisite: SRM 617. Epidemiological principles analyzed with an emphasis on selected topical issues, infectious and chronic/degenerative diseases, research design and analysis. Practical applications of statistical and epidemiological methods.

3

CH 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

1 - 4

CH 635 Policy, Advocacy, Leadership & Management in Community Health

Co-requisite/Prerequisite: PUBH6600.  Health policy, advocacy, leadership and management is a multidisciplinary field of public health practice that is concerned with the delivery, quality and costs of public health services.
3

CH 686 MPH Masters Project

Prerequisite: CH 693 (or concurrent) and consent of instructor. Independent project in which student demonstrates public health competencies. Includes public presentation of capstone paper.

2

CH 693 MPH Practicum

Prerequisites: CH 520, CH 610 (or concurrent) and consent of instructor. MPH students must successfully demonstrate competencies and integrate knowledge. Through this practicum, theory and skills will be applied in a public health setting.

2

CH 699 Thesis

Optional for Master of Public Health candidates in Health Education. Repeatable, no limitations.

1 - 6

CH 999 Graduate School Continuous Registration

To permit a graduate student to continue making progress in a degree program. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

1