Graduate Catalog 2021-2022

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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

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.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

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

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Community Engaged Learning

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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CH 535 Effective Community Health Engagement

This course will identify and apply strategies needed to effectively engage in communities.
3

Prerequisites

CH 530 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Community Engaged Learning

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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore