Public Health 832 Course Listing

CORE COURSE

Dimensions of personal and environmental health and their relationship to social, economic, cultural, psychological, and political factors. Measurements of community health status.

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A review of America's cities and suburbs from their original planning stage to their ultimate reality and how it affects human health and well-being.

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Overview of health disparities in the United States with an emphasis on inequality, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic position (SEP), and gender.

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Exploration of patterns of disease and disability associated with global urban populations:  understanding the factors contributing to them and evaluating policies intended to reduce the burden of disease.

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Examination of how sociocultural, economic, environmental, and political forces contribute to vulnerability and inequality in developing countries, and their impact on health and well-being.

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Introduction to the health education learning theory/models aimed at health promotion, disease prevention, and behavioral change at the individual, family, and community level.

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Examination of health promotion and behaviors, human growth and wellness, disease prevention, nutrition, and the ramifications of lifestyle choices from a personal, community, and societal perspective.

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In a shared learning experience, students examine wellness at personal, institutional, and community levels.

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Introduction to social justice issues, health equity and policy, determinants of health, and health disparities, with a focus on individual and community health.

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Evaluate the disparities and health care needs of LGBTQ populations; review current policy issues, initiatives, and affirming strategies related to LGBTQ health.

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This course provides a fluent understanding of health and cancer terminology for future health and public health professionals seeking to understand the complex language related to cancer.

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Explore the relationship between mass media and violence; consider the epidemiology, risk factors, and treatments for aggressive and violent behavior and their impact on victims, perpetrators, and society.

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Review of elements of the American health care system, including provider components, financing of health care, and basic structure of public policymaking and public health systems.

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Training in health outreach, promotion, advocacy, and education in order to serve as peer-educators on topics such as mental health and alcohol and/or other drug use.

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Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings. This course is designed to address current issues in public health.

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Opportunities for learning new information about sexual health and community development, strengthening critical thinking skills, and broadening empathy for others.

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Examination of the health, political, and moral influences that impact current sexual and reproductive health policies. Focus on the origins of reproductive health policies and the ramification of their implementation.

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Explore the compelling evidence for the lasting effects of stress, particularly for the poor, and efforts by the health care industry to mediate these effects.

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Overview of the policies and realities facing communities trying to protect community health in the face of economic feasibility and political forces.

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Examination of contemporary topics in environmental and occupational health, including workers' compensation, ergonomics, hazardous waste, and air and water pollution.

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Review of demographic concepts, methods, and  applications from an interdisciplinary perspective. Global population studies, with a historical focus on distributions of wealth and power.

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Examination of microeconomics within the context of the demand for health and the allocation of public resources to improve the public's health. A case study approach is used.

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Introduction to financial management tools used in public health settings. Develop analytical skills to interpret financial information and processes used in government and nonprofit agencies.

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Overview of fundamental management practices in public health settings including leadership, team building, credentialing and standards, regulatory oversight, budgeting, and professionalism.

CORE COURSE

Study of the principles and methods of epidemiology: the study of the distribution (patterns of occurrence) and determinants (causes) of disease and injury in human populations.

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Connects the role of information systems in the well-established domains of public health to highlight the impact of technology in social determinants of health, government regulations, health information exchange, and dynamic trends across public health.

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The health impacts of industrialization and urbanization from the last 100 years, with examples from the literature and former industrial clusters located within 20 miles of our campus, as well as from Asia and other areas of the world.

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Investigation of the basic machinery of policymaking and the legal processes that underpin the U.S. health care and public health systems with an emphasis on recent health care reform.

CORE COURSE

Review of the historic and current public health literature, intensive writing, and various forms of communication emphasized, including summaries of resources, preparing public presentations, and a public service announcement.

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Overview of aging and public policy including ageism, cultural and racial-ethnic diversity as it pertains to aging, and the impact of longevity on national health and social service delivery.

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Overview of the physical, mental, and social aspects of aging. Focus is placed on the implications of aging for families and communities, wellness models, long-term care, reimbursement, and health care delivery issues.

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Understanding of planning process for the promotion and improvement of the public's health through individual, group, institution, and community-level interventions.

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Study of evaluation tools that ensure public health actions are effective after their implementation. Focus on the framework, key concepts, and standards of effective evaluation.

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Overview of the history, physical/psychological effects, current trends, and legal/social consequences of drugs. Discussion of prevention, intervention, and treatment approaches.

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Dimensions of health education concepts and theory as applied to the community level. Focus on community assessment, capacity building, and evaluation.

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Introduction to the theory and methods of prevention in alcohol, drug, and tobacco addiction at the individual, family, and community level.

CORE COURSE

Introduction to public health law, ethics, and advocacy. A key  theme is the health and well-being of the community versus the rights of the individual.

ELECTIVE

This 1-credit course is designed to address current issues in public health. Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings.

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Dimensions of biological, chemical, and radiological agents that have the potential to cause widespread harm to public health. Scenarios for various exposures and public health responses are presented.

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Review of emergency management concepts as they apply to public health including enhancing emergency response and minimizing the impact of disasters. Case studies and interactive exercises will be conducted.

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Consideration of the public health impacts of new and emerging infectious diseases in global populations.

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Exploration of the epidemiology of cancer, including the cultural and political history of the disease, global burden, causal mechanisms, disparities, cancer survivorship, and prevention.

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Covers the fundamentals of cancer registration and surveillance, including history of cancer registries, cancer as a disease, the different types and functions of cancer registries, statutory laws, privacy and confidentiality, data collection, standards and coding, quality assurance and education, cancer surveillance systems, data utilization and research.  

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Explore major ways in which race-based health inequities are created and sustained, with focus on structural factors such as public policy, racial discrimination, neighborhoods, and the health care system.

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Analysis of belief and value systems rooted in families, along with perceptions and experiences of health/wellness and disease/illness. Discussion of traditional practitioners and alternative healers.

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Assessment of issues raised by women's health care needs and by women's participation in the health labor force in the context of contemporary feminist thought.

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Exploration of historical and contemporary policies regarding mental health care in the United States. Deinstitutionalization, public versus private care facilities, patient and consumer empowerment.

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Preparation to sit for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) examination including an intensive review program and a 200-hour internship at a local health department.

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Assessment of the wide range of global health issues and the various policies and programs nations adopt to deal with them.

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Covers the fundamentals of cancer registration and surveillance, including history of cancer registries, cancer as a disease, the different types and functions of cancer registries, statutory laws, privacy and confidentiality, data collection, standards, and coding, quality assurance and education, and cancer surveillance systems, data utilization and research.

ELECTIVES

Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings. These courses are designed to address current issues in public health.

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Advanced undergraduates conduct applied research in public health under the supervision of a faculty member.