PHCO 0501
Health Systems and Policy (3)
Against the background of changes in population health, this course introduces the history, organization, financing, and regulation of medical and public health services in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the social and behavioral factors that shape health and inequalities in health and health services. A central theme is the tension between the need for health care organizations to position themselves for success in the changing economic environment and the basic public health principles of access, equity, quality care, health promotion, and prevention.
This course is offered at all school locations.
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PHCO 0502
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology (3)
Introduces students to the study of disease and ill health through their patterns of occurrence in human populations. The approaches of epidemiology in estimating the burden of disease; in making inferences about cause of disease; and in evaluating primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies are presented.
This course is offered at all school locations.
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PHCO 0503
Introduction to Environmental Health (3)
Please note this course is taught exclusively in-person or mostly online, as announced. This course explores the way in which particular characteristics of our environment potentially affect health. Examines health problems associated with biological, chemical, physical, and radiological agents, how they impact food safety, infectious disease, air quality (indoor/outdoor), water quality, and land resources in community and occupational settings. Also, policies intended to improve public health through mitigation of environmental impacts are reviewed.
This course is offered at all school locations.
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PHCO 0504
Introduction to Biostatistics (3)
An introduction to biostatistical concepts and methods commonly encountered by public health professionals. Students are also expected to complete several computer-based exercises for this course.
Prerequisite: Quantitative Skill Assessment Test.
This course is offered at all school locations.
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PHCO 0505
Health Education and Behavioral Science in Public Health (3)
Introduces the M.P.H. student to learning and behavioral science principles, theories, and practices that provide the framework for the practice of health education. Students will be introduced to health education in a public health context, will be required to perform tasks frequently requested of health educators, and will be introduced to nationally endorsed competencies of certified health education specialists.
This course is offered at all school locations.
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PHCO 0508
Issues in Introduction to Environmental Health (1)
Explores the way in which particular characteristics of our environment potentially affect on health. Examines health problems associated with biological, chemical, physical, and radiological agents and how they impact food safety, infectious disease, air quality (indoors, outdoors), water quality, wastewater and solid waste (hazardous and nonhazardous) management, and land resources in community and occupational settings. Also, policies intended to improve public health through mitigation of environmental impacts will be reviewed.
Prerequisite: Student must be in the M.S. or Ph.D. program of study. Pass/fail course.
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PHCO 0510
Issues in Health Education and Behavioral Science in Public Health (1)
The overall goal of this course is to introduce the Ph.D. student to behavioral science principles, theories, and practices that provide the framework for the practice of public health education. Students will be introduced to fundamental principles of behavioral science in the public health context and current trends and issues in behavioral science research and methods.
Prerequisite: Student must be in the M.S. or Ph.D. program of study. Pass/fail course.
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PHCO 0511
Issues in Health Systems and Policy (1)
This course will consist of a series of five, three-hour lectures covering salient features of the U.S. health care system and critical issues in health care delivery and policy. It is intended for doctoral students specializing in areas other than health systems and policy (HSAP). The specific focus of the lectures is as follows:
Overview:
What Every Doctoral Student Should Know About the U.S. Health Care System;
Reforming the U.S. Health Care System;
Health Care Markets and Providers;
State and Local Governments and Public Health;
Determinants of Risky Health Behaviors and Their Implications.
Prerequisite: Student must be in the M.S. or Ph.D. program of study. Pass/fail course.
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