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Pubh 3132b – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones
Pubh 3132b – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Covers the background and development of administrative settings for health care delivery in the United States. The course explores the dynamics, trends, and issues evolving from current health and medical care programs and practices, with an emphasis on the ramifications of these various settings and trends with regard to health promotion and community health.
Pubh 3132a – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones
Pubh 3132a – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Covers the background and development of administrative settings for health care delivery in the United States. The course explores the dynamics, trends, and issues evolving from current health and medical care programs and practices, with an emphasis on the ramifications of these various settings and trends with regard to health promotion and community health.
Pubh 3130- Substance Use And Abuse (Net), Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 3130- Substance Use And Abuse (Net), Jamie S. Cromley
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will explore legal and illegal drug use in modern society. Issues related to the social, cultural, political, economic impact of drug use will be addressed. The recurrent theme throughout the course will be on prevention. This will include discussions on the best ways to postpone the initiation of substance use and abuse among school aged persons as well as the cessation of use and treatment for abuse among adult populations. Substance use and its abuse effects ALL of us and does NOT discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or income.
Pubh 2131c: Introduction To Community And Public Health, Kristie Cason Waterfield
Pubh 2131c: Introduction To Community And Public Health, Kristie Cason Waterfield
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduces the student to the core functions of public health with an emphasis on community health programs and current trends of population health. Exposes the student to the role of community health practice in maximizing the health status of all populations. Course will include an overview of the organizational structure of federal, state, and local health-related agencies and examine the interrelationship of political, social, cultural and economic dimensions of community based population health activities.
Pubh 4233 Topics In Global Epidemiology, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu
Pubh 4233 Topics In Global Epidemiology, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will introduce students to the field of epidemiology as applied in a global context. Students will be introduced to basic concepts of epidemiology as well as an overview of topics across the discipline. Special emphasis will be placed on health issues in the low and middle-income countries and case studies will be used as examples to illustrate concepts and topics of epidemiology. (3 credits)
Pubh 3432 Section A (Crn 85533) Introduction To Global Health Policy, William A. Mase
Pubh 3432 Section A (Crn 85533) Introduction To Global Health Policy, William A. Mase
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces the range of cultural and policy approaches different countries take to health, healthcare access, and related population-level health interventions. As part of this course, students will compare different healthcare systems from selected countries. (3 credits)
Pubh 3430: Sexuality Education Term B, Helen W. Bland
Pubh 3430: Sexuality Education Term B, Helen W. Bland
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
“Explores contemporary issues in human sexuality and prepares future health professionals to conduct sexuality education with diverse populations in a variety of settings (i.e., school, community, or worksite). Content is intended to help students increase their knowledge of sexuality, improve their ability to educate about and promote sexual health and develop skills to increase their comfort level in discussing human sexuality” (2019-2020) Georgia Southern University Undergraduate and Graduate Online Course Catalog). This is NOT a personal Human Sexuality course in the traditional sense. PSYC 3237: The Psychology of Human Sexuality would be a better fit, if that type of course …
Pubh 3232b: Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Kristie Cason Waterfield
Pubh 3232b: Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Kristie Cason Waterfield
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines current issues and topics related to the practice of health promotion and education including philosophical foundations of health promotion and education, ethical issues in health education and promotion, the Certified Health Education Specialist Competencies, organizations and associations in public health education and employment potential. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in PUBH 2131.
Pubh 4134 C – Research Methods And Evaluation, Jeffery A. Jones
Pubh 4134 C – Research Methods And Evaluation, Jeffery A. Jones
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces the student to research methods used in health education and promotion. In addition, this course quizzes the rationale and procedure to evaluate health education/promotion programs. The course focuses on several topics including: research design, methods of program evaluation, planning research and evaluation, the politics and ethics of evaluation, measurement, sampling logistics, data analysis, and the development, in conjunction with Program Planning I (PUBH 4132), of a student project. 3 credits (3-0-3).
Pubh 9235- Communication And Advocacy, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Pubh 9235- Communication And Advocacy, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will provide students with the ability to evaluate the history and current applications of health communication theory and strategies to public health practice and research. Emphasis is placed on use of health communication theory and strategies designed to create change across the ecological spectrum, from individual to policy levels. Students will gain the skills to structure, develop, implement and evaluate social marketing, media advocacy, risk communication and advocacy efforts for policy change. In addition, ability to lead systematic qualitative and mixed method data collection processes involving interviewing skills, participant observation and focus group development will be developed. Emphasis …
Pubh 8136: Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 8136: Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will explore social and behavioral science theories, models, and approaches that inform public health research and practice, as well as their philosophical foundations. With emphasis on an ecological perspective, students will apply relevant theories to understanding community health issues and to developing interventions. The course also examines social and behavioral determinants of health equity across the ecological spectrum. In this course, students will gain an enhanced understanding of the contributions of the social and behavioral sciences to public health.
Pubh 8134 Health Economics, Policy And The Political Process, Samuel T. Opoku
Pubh 8134 Health Economics, Policy And The Political Process, Samuel T. Opoku
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Foundational economics and specific health economics theory, trends, market issues and applications are presented to include health insurance and payment theory, processes and applications. Evolutions of health policy, considering past current and future major legislation and executive directives, are explored within the political process.
Pubh 7890 – Special Topics In Capstone: Public Health Leadership, Nandi A. Marshall
Pubh 7890 – Special Topics In Capstone: Public Health Leadership, Nandi A. Marshall
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Serves as culminating experience enabling students to synthesize and apply aggregate key program concepts to support workforce development as they prepare to serve as public health leaders within the community; methods utilized to promote professional development include case studies, assigned readings, and multiple interactions with community public health leaders.
Pubh 7890 – Special Topics In Capstone, Nandi A. Marshall
Pubh 7890 – Special Topics In Capstone, Nandi A. Marshall
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Fundamentals needed to plan and evaluate public health programs including needs assessment, behavioral and educational assessment, administrative assessment, objective writing, and process, impact and outcome evaluation methods.
Jiann-Ping Hsu College Of Public Health Pubh 7790/ 9790 Practicum/Preceptorship In Public Health, Dziyana Nazaruk
Jiann-Ping Hsu College Of Public Health Pubh 7790/ 9790 Practicum/Preceptorship In Public Health, Dziyana Nazaruk
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
According to the CEPH (2016), a practical field experience in public health is an essential component of a comprehensive public health education. The intent of the Practicum is to place students who have mastered knowledge, skills, and abilities required of contemporary public health professionals in a practice, field-based situation. This experience will be monitored, refined, and evaluated by experienced practitioners and leaders of the public health community. The practicum experience is designed to be completed during the last academic semester and equates to a cumulative 300-hour field requirement (3 semester credit hours). Fall /Spring enrollment equals a minimum of …
Pubh 7132 – Scientific Basis Of Public Health, Haresh Rochani Dr.
Pubh 7132 – Scientific Basis Of Public Health, Haresh Rochani Dr.
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course explores the scientific basis of 21st century disease processes including a survey of the origins, natural history, factors influencing individual and community risk. Clinical symptoms of diseases impacting humans, both acute and chronic, as well as epidemiologic trends will be also be discussed. Students will obtain an understanding of scientific mechanisms associated with the disease processes with particular focus on using this information in health-related professions and public health decision-making. As such, emphasis will be placed on the understanding and application of proposing community-based solutions designed to break the cycle of disease.
Pubh 6535: Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social & Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 6535: Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social & Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to familiarize students with the history and current applications of social and behavioral sciences as they are applied to public health practice and research. It explores social and behavioral science models, theories, and approaches that inform public health, and their philosophical roots. The course also examines social and behavioral determinants of health equity across the ecological spectrum. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills to help students synthesize and utilize information in research and practice. An important contribution of this course is the emphasis on recognizing the contributions of social and behavioral science research and practice …
Pubh 6535- Social And Behavioral Science, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Pubh 6535- Social And Behavioral Science, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to familiarize students with the history and current applications of social and behavioral sciences as they are applied to public health practice and research. It explores social and behavioral science models, theories, and approaches that inform public health, and their philosophical roots. The course also examines social and behavioral determinants of health equity across the ecological spectrum. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills to help students synthesize and utilize information in research and practice. An important contribution of this course is the emphasis on recognizing the contributions of social and behavioral science research and practice …
Pubh 6534: Health Policy And Management (Online), Bettye A. Apenteng
Pubh 6534: Health Policy And Management (Online), Bettye A. Apenteng
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
The course provides a comprehensive introduction and overview to public health management and administration. The course context is based on managerial decision making and the practical knowledge, tools, processes, and strategies required by organizational management. This course overviews the basics of administration, including public health law, human resources management, budgeting and financing, health information management, performance measurement and improvement, ethics, leadership, communication, media relations, and legislative relations in public health; introduced as processes are strategic planning, program development, and evaluation, budget preparation, and constituency building for collaboration. Emerging areas of public health policy and management are also discussed as contexts …
Pubh 6534: Health Policy And Management, Bettye A. Apenteng
Pubh 6534: Health Policy And Management, Bettye A. Apenteng
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
The course provides a comprehensive introduction and overview to public health management and administration. The course context is based on managerial decision making and the practical knowledge, tools, processes, and strategies required by organizational management. This course overviews the basics of administration, including public health law, human resources management, budgeting and financing, health information management, performance measurement and improvement, ethics, leadership, communication, media relations, and legislative relations in public health; introduced as processes are strategic planning, program development, and evaluation, budget preparation, and constituency building for collaboration. Emerging areas of public health policy and management are also discussed as contexts …
Pubh 6533– Epidemiology, Logan Cowan
Pubh 6533– Epidemiology, Logan Cowan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course provides an introduction to many important topics in epidemiology for public health practice, including but not limited to the evolution of the discipline, causal concepts in the natural history of disease, critical features of infectious and chronic diseases, elements of public health screening, basic measures used in epidemiology, design of epidemiologic investigations, consideration of random error and systematic bias, calculation and interpretation of confidence intervals and p values, discussion of confounding and interaction, criteria for evaluation of cause and effect relationships and the implications for ethical public health practice. Students are expected to gain a foundation in epidemiologic …
Pubh 6532-A – Environmental Health, Asli Aslan
Pubh 6532-A – Environmental Health, Asli Aslan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed for graduate students and provides students with an introduction and overview of the key areas of environmental health. Students will gain an understanding of the interaction of individuals and communities with the environment. Impact of environmental agents on human and ecosystem health will be analyzed. This course will also introduce current topics in global environmental health and challenges faced under the changing climate and socio-economic needs and examine recent case studies and their outcomes related to environmental policy and management.
Pubh 4798: Internship In Health Education And Promotion, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 4798: Internship In Health Education And Promotion, Jamie S. Cromley
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course provides the senior level Public Health majors with a practical experience in an appropriate practice setting. Students must complete all course work in the Public Health major prior to enrolling in this course.
Pubh 5520/5520g – Introduction To Public Health, Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 5520/5520g – Introduction To Public Health, Katie M. Mercer
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to give students a foundation in the core functions of the population-based public health (assessment, policy development and assurance). In addition, this course will examine the 10 essential services of public health within these core functions. Defining effective public health practice and providing knowledge about the technical, social, and political parameters related to public health research and practice are goals for this class. Students will gain an understanding of public health as a broad area of work that applies the benefits of current biomedical, environmental, social, and behavioral knowledge in ways that maximize the health status …
Geph 7134 Social Marketing For Health Communication, Dziyana Nazaruk
Geph 7134 Social Marketing For Health Communication, Dziyana Nazaruk
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to familiarize students with the history and current applications of health communication theory and strategies to public health practice and research. This course examines how to structure, develop and evaluate social marketing, media advocacy, risk communication and advocacy skills for change. In addition, systematic qualitative data collection processes such as interviewing skills, participant observation and focus groups will be developed. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills to help students analyze and utilize these skills in research and practice.
Pubh 7090– One Health, Jessica Smith Schwind
Pubh 7090– One Health, Jessica Smith Schwind
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Our world is becoming increasingly connected due to globalization. As a result, challenges arise that directly affect human, animal, and environmental health. One Health is an integrated approach that focuses on improving communication and collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors. Because emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and food safety represent a significant threat to health across all populations, the One Health approach is increasingly important to our comprehensive understanding of and response to global health challenges. This course will provide students an introduction to One Health and the skills needed to address issues at the human-animal-environmental …
Pubh 6535: Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social & Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 6535: Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social & Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to familiarize students with the history and current applications of social and behavioral sciences as they are applied to public health practice and research. It explores social and behavioral science models, theories, and approaches that inform public health, and their philosophical roots. The course also examines social and behavioral determinants of health equity across the ecological spectrum. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills to help students synthesize and utilize information in research and practice. An important contribution of this course is the emphasis on recognizing the contributions of social and behavioral science research and practice …
Pubh 6533– Epidemiology, Jessica Smith Schwind
Pubh 6533– Epidemiology, Jessica Smith Schwind
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course provides an introduction to many important topics in epidemiology for public health practice, including but not limited to the evolution of the discipline, causal concepts in the natural history of disease, critical features of infectious and chronic diseases, elements of public health screening, basic measures used in epidemiology, design of epidemiologic investigations, consideration of random error and systematic bias, calculation and interpretation of confidence intervals and p values, discussion of confounding and interaction, criteria for evaluation of cause and effect relationships and the implications for ethical public health practice. Students are expected to gain a foundation in epidemiologic …
Pubh 7090 – Public Health Practice Trends, Gulzar H. Shah
Pubh 7090 – Public Health Practice Trends, Gulzar H. Shah
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Today’s public health landscape is increasingly complex and constantly changing. This course focuses on emerging trends and challenges in public health practice that epitomize the increasing complexity and nature of challenges facing public health practitioners.
Pubh 5520-01f/5520g-01f– Introduction To Public Health Online (2 Credits), Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 5520-01f/5520g-01f– Introduction To Public Health Online (2 Credits), Katie M. Mercer
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to give students a foundation in the core functions of the population-based public health (assessment, policy development and assurance). In addition, this course will examine the 10 essential services of public health within these core functions. Defining effective public health practice and providing knowledge about the technical, social, and political parameters related to public health research and practice are goals for this class. Students will gain an understanding of public health as a broad area of work that applies the benefits of current biomedical, environmental, social, and behavioral knowledge in ways that maximize the health status …