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Pubh 4134 - Research Methods And Evaluation, Dziyana Nazaruk
Pubh 4134 - Research Methods And Evaluation, Dziyana Nazaruk
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 examines 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 of a student project.
Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Raymona H. Lawrence
Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Raymona H. Lawrence
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduces students to additional theory and application of community-based program planning and evaluation. The second of a two-course sequence, the focus will be on program implementation, evaluation, and reporting of the health promotion plan developed during the prior semester. Students will gain first-hand experience in conducting an evaluation of community health education program.
Pubh 4132 - Health Promotion Program Planning I, Ashley D. Walker
Pubh 4132 - Health Promotion Program Planning I, Ashley D. Walker
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Provides the student with the theory and practical applications of planning, developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs in a variety of settings. The focus will be on a global approach to planning with emphasis on the 5 settings for health promotion programming which include school, community, clinical, college, and worksite settings.
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Deshannon Antoine-Hardy
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Deshannon Antoine-Hardy
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, obesity) are currently responsible for 60% of the global burden of disease and the World Health Organization predicts this to rise to 80% by the year 2020. This is one of the greatest challenges facing health care systems throughout the world and it places long-term health and economic demands on health care systems as the population ages. This course will provide students with the opportunity to study specific issues related to chronic disease epidemiology and management and their links to practice.
Pubh 2130 - Foundations Of Health Education & Promotion, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 2130 - Foundations Of Health Education & Promotion, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
The course will explore various topics that directly impact the profession of health education and health promotion as it applies to public health. The historical origins of health education & public health, selected learning theories, emerging issues and trends in the field and professional responsibilities of public health educators in various practice settings will be examined. For students who are undecided in their major, but are considering one of the health professions, the course content will clarify whether majoring in health education and promotion is the right career choice.
Phld 9331: 01p - Public Health Policy, Regulation & Ethics, William A. Mase
Phld 9331: 01p - Public Health Policy, Regulation & Ethics, William A. Mase
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
The purpose of this course is to provide advanced graduate students with an overview of the health policy environment in the United States and prepare students with the skills and tools that they need to analyze and compare between various health policy alternatives. The course emphasis is on contemporary topics in health policy research and various proposals of health care reform. The student will also get introduced to comparative health systems from other nations. By the completion of this course, the student will gain a detailed understanding of contemporary health policy issues and about the health policy making process.
Phld 9133 - Health Organization Communications, Bettye A. Apenteng
Phld 9133 - Health Organization Communications, Bettye A. Apenteng
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines the structure and functioning of the communication process in health organizations. Health organizations including public health, hospitals, long-term care, ambulatory care, managed care, private and public insurance, integrated delivery systems, and other health care organization providers will be discussed within the context of the communication environment that includes communication models, climate, culture, and interpersonal conflict. The course also examines key communication challenges and analyses related to decision making within the principles of management processes and how they are applied to public health organizations amid a dynamic/changing environment.
Bios 7231 – Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Bios 7231 – Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Students are introduced to regulatory, scientific, statistical and practical aspects of methods inherent in design, monitoring and analysis of clinical trials. Clinical trials in many areas of drug development are presented, discussed and critiqued.
Bios 9132 - Advanced Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Bios 9132 - Advanced Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Students are introduced to regulatory, scientific, statistical and practical aspects of methods inherent in design, monitoring and analyzing clinical trials. Clinical trials in many areas of drug development are presented, discussed and critiqued.
Bios 9333 – Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani
Bios 9333 – Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course provides an introduction to longitudinal and clustered data. Topics include the basic concepts of longitudinal data, linear models for longitudinal data, generalized linear models and salient features, generalized estimating equations, generalized linear mixed effects models, missing data and dropouts, sample size and power, repeated measures, and multilevel linear models.
Cohe 6130a - Research Methods In Health Science, Dziyana Nazaruk
Cohe 6130a - Research Methods In Health Science, Dziyana Nazaruk
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduces students to research methods in health science. Development and presentation of practicum and research proposal will be the focus of the course. Additional emphasis will be placed on Community- Based Participatory Research for Health.
Cohe 7237 - Rural Community Health Issues, Ashley Walker
Cohe 7237 - Rural Community Health Issues, Ashley Walker
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
A study of social, economic, political, and cultural influences that impact the health of individuals and families in rural communities. Designed for health professionals, this course focuses on improving health status and developing culturally appropriate and effective interventions and services in rural settings.
Cohe 7238a - Communication For Change, John S. Luque
Cohe 7238a - Communication For Change, John S. Luque
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.
Envh 7231 - Air Quality, Simone M. Charles
Envh 7231 - Air Quality, Simone M. Charles
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduces students to chemical, physical, and biological principles of air quality, as well as potential sources of contamination and the resulting effects. The course will also introduce environmental policies pertinent to air issues along with current remediation strategies to ameliorate pollution.
Envh 7232a - Water Quality, Asli Aslan
Envh 7232a - Water Quality, Asli Aslan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed for graduate students and it will provide students with an introduction and overview of the key areas of water quality and health. Students will gain an understanding of the physical, chemical and biological principles of water quality, the potential impact on health of water pollution, and local, national and international environmental policies pertinent to water issues along with current treatment and remediation strategies to ameliorate pollution. The major topics include introduction to water quality and health; physical and chemical agents in water, emerging infectious diseases related to water quality, drinking and recreational water quality criteria, drinking …
Envh 7237 - Risk Assessment And Communication, Marina E. Eremeeva
Envh 7237 - Risk Assessment And Communication, Marina E. Eremeeva
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Course introduces students to the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary to evaluate the probability of injury, disease, or death in individuals or in the general population from exposure to environmental contaminants. Hazard identification, exposure assessment, dose-response evaluation, and risk characterization processes are emphasized. Risk communication training includes developing practical skills in assessing health concerns and explaining potential health risks or risk management to the general public.
Epid 7133 - Epidemiologic Research Methods I, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung
Epid 7133 - Epidemiologic Research Methods I, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will focus on epidemiologic methods - primarily methods used in observational studies, cohort studies, case-control studies and randomized controlled trials. With respect to cohort studies, topics covered include cohort identification, ascertainment of exposure status, follow-up of cohort members, measuring outcomes, sources of bias and interpretational issues. Case-control topics include issues around defining cases and controls, control of confounding, and sources of bias/systematic error. Topics around randomized trials include randomization procedures, defining and assembling treatment/intervention arms, selecting study subjects and approaches to data collection. Other topics covered in this course include surveillance and ecologic studies. Pros and cons of …
Epid 7230a - Social Epidemiology And Health Equity, Claire Robb
Epid 7230a - Social Epidemiology And Health Equity, Claire Robb
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will focus on understanding the social determinants of health. The course will provide an analysis of major social variables that affect population health: poverty, social class, gender, race, family, community, work, behavioral risks, and coping resources. Readings and discussion center on understanding the theories, measurement and empirical evidence related to specific social conditions and experiences such as socioeconomic position, discrimination, social networks and support, work conditions, ecological level neighborhood and community social conditions, and social and economic policies. Biological and psychological mechanisms by which social conditions influence health will be discussed. Methods are introduced to operationalize each construct …
Hspm 6030 - Healthcare Economics And Policy, James H. Stephens
Hspm 6030 - Healthcare Economics And Policy, James H. Stephens
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines the dynamic nature of health economics and policy in addition to understanding the political process in the healthcare and public health context. This course uses foundational economic concepts to develop health economic applications and processes. The course will review important studies in medical research, epidemiology, public health and other fields as they relate to the economics of health care. An overview of the process of policy making with excerpts from congressional testimony, proposed rules, executive orders, etc., will be covered.
Hspm 7236d - Health Informatics, Jeffery A. Jones
Hspm 7236d - Health Informatics, Jeffery A. Jones
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course presents the knowledge, infrastructure, functions, and tools of health informatics. It explores technology, planning and management and applications in public health and health care. The emphasis is on conceptual frameworks as well as a deeper level of engagement on system applications. It focuses on the application of health technology, with a particular emphasis on the private/public sector of health management. It is designed to familiarize students with core concepts and issues confronting managers in the health sector associated with planning, implementation and evaluation of information systems. The course provides an overview of the theory, processes and applications of …
Pubh 6533 - Epidemiology (Online), Claire Robb
Pubh 6533 - Epidemiology (Online), Claire Robb
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 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, Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 6534 - Health Policy And Management, Katie M. Mercer
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 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health (Online), Raymona H. Lawrence
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health (Online), Raymona H. Lawrence
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 its 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 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And 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 …
Bios 6541 - Biostatistics, Hani Samawi
Bios 6541 - Biostatistics, Hani Samawi
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines statistics in public health and related sciences, including sampling, probability, basic discrete and continuous distributions, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, categorical data analysis, regression, and correlation. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking skills and health data analysis applications with computer software.
Pubh 7991a - Capstone Research Course, Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 7991a - Capstone Research Course, Katie M. Mercer
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Requires the completion of an independent research project in the preferred field requiring the defense of the design, methods, analysis, and interpretation of the data.
Pubh 8133 02p - Epidemiologic Methods, Kelly L. Sullivan
Pubh 8133 02p - Epidemiologic Methods, Kelly L. Sullivan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
An advanced epidemiology course designed to reinforce epidemiological concepts, as well as build a foundation for epidemiologic research in public health practice. Specific course content includes observational and experimental epidemiologic research methods. Emphasis will also be placed on appropriate analytic techniques necessary for biostatistical inference.
Pubh 9130 - Professional Seminar In Biostatistics, Robert Vogel
Pubh 9130 - Professional Seminar In Biostatistics, Robert Vogel
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course focuses on study design and sampling methods as well as data analysis of small and large, national and local health surveys and vital statistics in order to gain experience describing data using effective graphical and numerical methods. Students will use statistical software (SAS) to analyze data originating from various survey designs, including data from experimental designs such as parallel, longitudinal studies that involve several treatment or intervention groups. Students will work in groups on data analysis projects and case studies in order to be exposed to others' expertise in different areas of public health and to learn effective …
Pubh 9630 - Public Health Doctoral Seminar, Joseph Telfair
Pubh 9630 - Public Health Doctoral Seminar, Joseph Telfair
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to provide doctoral candidates with instruction and practice allowing for the enhancement of knowledge and skills in the areas of critical thinking, information analyses and synthesis, and scientific writing. Give doctoral candidates the opportunity to determine, refine and comprehensively (written, oral) describe their dissertation research topic. Work with doctoral candidates to thoroughly identify, research, screen, then secure commitment from potential dissertation committee members, particularly the chair.