Course Listing For Public Health Education Courses

Public health is a growing discipline that strives to promote health of the community. This course provides an introduction to the history, science, and principles of public health, as well as opportunities to learn about current issues and approaches in the field.

The focus of this course is on the consumption of healthcare research and the application of evidence-based practice for healthcare professionals. This course introduces types of research methodologies, data collection, analysis of data, and the interpretation and application of best practices in healthcare settings.

This course provides an introduction to health behavior as a key construct of the public health role. This course will cover topics in health behavior, culture, communication, as well as perspectives applicable to individuals, groups, and communities. Focus will be to explore emerging trends and theories of health behavior and provide a platform to investigate evidence based interventions.

This course examines relevant, contemporary issues related to health literacy and the role health literacy has on an individual and the public’s ability to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.

This course is essential for public health educators in a variety of settings. This course focuses on the study of the distribution and determinants of disease, health conditions or events among a population with emphasis on current health problems and issues as it relates to real life application to address public health programs and health policy.

This course is designed to develop the understanding, attitudes, and practices that contribute to better individual and community health.

This course examines the history and role of health education in today's society. Covers the philosophical principles and models utilized in the delivery of health education.

This course examines management of public health emergencies and disasters at the local, state, federal level in both the private and public sectors.

This course provides students with an in-depth overview of strategies, techniques, and approaches necessary in public health to plan programs, to assist communities in improving health status, and recognize health disparities, all while considering determinants of health.

Healthcare delivery systems and public health agencies can face sudden, catastrophic natural and man-made disasters. This course will examine emergency public health scenarios in multiple sectors. It will focus on the use of public health tools in emergencies, emergency preparedness, emergency response, and mitigation efforts. Using case scenarios, student will be able learn various methods to combat public health emergencies.

This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and skills to design a comprehensive school health education plan through use of collaborative strategies to benefit student learning, families and key stakeholders.

Infectious diseases have been a burden to society for centuries. Public health professionals play an integral role in predicting, mitigating, and implementing public health strategies to prevent outbreaks. This course will examine infectious disease epidemiology, key concepts, infection prevention and disease management from a public health perspective.

This course provides students with the theoretical background and practical skills required to conduct meaningful school-based, health-focused, student assessments and program evaluations.

This course will provide students with essential knowledge and skills to understand and apply evaluative methods to community health programs. Specifically, students will gain understanding of effective frameworks to improve existing programs, plan public health strategies and demonstrate results of resource investment.

This course provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage health education programs. Specifically, students will examine leadership, decision making, fiscal, and physical resources necessary to execute health education programming.