2014-2015 Graduate Catalog

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 Behavior Change Theories

Review theories of behavior and behavior change as they relate to current health issues. Health behavior change models will be examined and applied.

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 520 Foundations in Public Health

Examines the historical and conceptual basis, key issues, advancements and the core functions of the public health system. This course is offered through CSPH as PUBH 6600.

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 Strategies for Community Health Promotion

This course examines the effectiveness of a wide range of community strategies used in health promotion/disease prevention programs.

3

CH 532 Physical Activity and Public Health

An examination of physical activity and the public health implications of physical inactivity. Emphasis will be placed on epidemiologic evidence of physical activity benefits and chronic disease prevention.

3

CH 533 Physical Activity Interventions in the Community

This course is designed to acquaint students with theory-based interventions to increase participation in physical activity. Interventions discussed will include evidence-based approaches targeting various sub-populations and settings within the community.

3

CH 535 Effective Community Health Engagement

Prerequisite: CH 530 or consent of instructor. This course will identify and apply strategies needed to effectively engage in 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