Focuses on the design, production, evaluation and acquisition of appropriate media and materials for health education/promotion programs.
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.
Review theories of behavior and behavior change as they relate to current health issues. Health behavior change models will be examined and applied.
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.
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.
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.
This course examines the effectiveness of a wide range of community strategies used in health promotion/disease prevention programs.
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.
This course will identify and apply strategies needed to effectively engage in communities.
CH 530 with a minimum grade of C
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.
A study of social, economic, political, and cultural influences that impact the health of individuals and families in rural communities. This course focuses on improving health status and developing culturally appropriate and effective interventions and services in rural settings.
An extensive comprehensive elective designed to expose graduate students to the importance of reproductive health and the impact it has on public health issues.
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.
CH 509 with a minimum grade of C
Applied statistical methods for students in public health. Developing statistical literacy and an ability to perform basic statistics, data summarizations and hypothesis testing using statistical software will be emphasized.
Public health research methods, qualitative/quantitative research designs, data collection/analysis and program evaluation. Students will conduct an evaluation project with a local public health agency.
CH 612 with a minimum grade of C
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.
CH 612 with a minimum grade of C
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Health policy, advocacy, leadership and management is a multidisciplinary field of public health concerned with the delivery, quality and costs of public health services.
Independent project in which student demonstrates public health competencies. Includes public presentation of capstone paper.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CH 693 with a minimum grade of C
MPH students must successfully demonstrate competencies and integrate knowledge. Through this practicum, theory and skills will be applied in a public health setting. S/U graded.
CH 610 with a minimum grade of C
Optional for Master of Public Health candidates in Health Education.