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Pubh 4132: Health Promotion Program Planning I, Raymona H. Lawrence

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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 3432 Section A (Crn 85533) Introduction To Global Health Policy, William A. Mase

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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 3431 – Introduction To Global Health, Kristina Harbaugh

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This course introduces the broad and growing field of global health. The course will discuss how health and illness is defined and explore the biological, cultural, social, and political forces that influence health at the global level. This is a survey course that will explore such topics as: comparative health systems, social determinants of health, health services and quality, healthcare policy, key stakeholders, and major global health initiatives. Throughout the course, an emphasis is placed on global health ethics and issues of social justice. 3 credits (3-0-3)

Pubh 3431- Introduction To Global Health, Atin Adhikari

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This course introduces you to a comprehensive and growing field of global health. The course will introduce students to the essentials of global health in well-structured, clear and easy to understand ways. This is a survey course that will focus broadly on five questions: What do people get sick, disabled and die from; why do they suffer from these conditions? Which people are most affected? Why should we care about such concerns? What can be done to address key health issues, hopefully at least cost, as fast as possible, and in sustainable ways? The course will be global in coverage …

Pubh 3430: Sexuality Education Term B, Helen W. Bland

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

“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 3330- Modifying Health Behaviors, James Thomas

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This course examines the major theoretical models used in public health practice for modifying health behavior. The efficacy of interventions in relation to current practices in public health, best practices and applications of theory-driven health behavior change are studied within the context of community-based settings. The focus of the class is to identify the critical factors necessary to create health behavior change in order to address the current Healthy People goals and objectives.

Pubh 3232b: Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Kristie Cason Waterfield

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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 9235- Communication And Advocacy, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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 7890 – Special Topics In Capstone: Public Health Leadership, Nandi A. Marshall

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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.

Pubh 7090– One Health, Jessica S. Schwind

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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 6533– Epidemiology, Jessica S. Schwind

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

No abstract provided.

Pubh 6533– Epidemiology, Logan Cowan

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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 4330- Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, James Thomas

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This course explores the application of social marketing and communication theory to the development of strategies to enhance health education and promotion programs.

Pubh 4330- Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, James Thomas

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This course explores the application of social marketing and communication theory to the development of strategies to enhance health education and promotion programs.

Pubh 4330- Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, Kristina Harbaugh

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This course explores the application of social marketing and communication theory to the development of strategies to enhance health education and promotion programs.

Pubh 5520-01f/5520g-01f– Introduction To Public Health Online, Katie M. Mercer

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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 …

Pubh 5520/5520g – Introduction To Public Health, Katie M. Mercer

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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 …

Mental Health And Gun Violence: A Link Held By Misperception, Neil Morte, Kelly L. Sullivan

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

College Of Health Professions News, Georgia Southern University

College of Health Professions: News & Publications (2012-2023)

• Congratulations to WCHP alumni who have been named 40 under 40 honorees

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern: Examines Differences in Breastfeeding Rates Between Rural and Urban Mothers in Georgia
• Georgia Southern: Further Increasing Fisher's Information for Parameters of Association in Accelerated Failure Time Models via Double Extreme Ranks

Sun Belt Conference Honors 172 Eagle Student-Athletes For Work In Classroom, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Sun Belt Conference Honors 172 Eagle Student-Athletes For Work in Classroom

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• Georgia Southern hosts former Congressman Lynn Westmoreland
• Abrams at Southern
• Fraternity and Sorority Socials Could be Brought to a Halt
• ‘Three Campuses One Heartbeat’ study finds that Georgia Southern is lacking in diversity and inclusion
• Thoughts on Biden
• Gymnast to Goalie: Sara Story
• Women’s soccer has strong performances in first weekend of conference play

The George-Anne Inkwell Edition, Georgia Southern Univeristy

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Parker College of Business to host IANA Applied Research Competition
• Georgia Southern History Department displays traditional style birch-bark canoe
• Georgia Southern's Master of Public Health program ranked #1 in nation

My News, Georgia Southern University

My News (2014-2020)

• Campus Safety Month continues this week
• Georgia Southern's MSAE recognized by Best Value Schools
• Southern Chorale brings home awards from Austria, Germany
• Fall Family Weekend kicks off with the Office of Student Activities, Office of Admissions and Georgia Southern Athletics

Importance Of Trauma Informed Care For People Living With Hiv, Sally Jue

9th Annual Rural HIV Research & Training Conference (2014-2019) (Archived)

People living with HIV report disproportionately high levels of exposure to traumatic events, and there is ample research showing that traumatic experiences are associated with negative health and behavioral outcomes. This one-hour workshop will examine the effects of not just trauma, but also its synergistic effect on health outcomes when clustered with substance abuse, violence, HIV and other psychosocial problems among marginalized groups and provide participants with promising practices for integrating trauma informed care into existing programs and settings to improve client engagement and HIV and overall health outcomes.

Selected Abstract: Hiv And Hcv Diagnoses In The Setting Of Increased Injection Drug Use In Communities Served By Memorial Health University Medical Center: Emergency Department Data From 2016- 2019, Katie Pincura

9th Annual Rural HIV Research & Training Conference (2014-2019) (Archived)

This presentation will investigate the potential impact of the opioid epidemic on the spread of HIV and HCV in Chatham and surrounding counties. A discussion will ensue around three years of reported data around hospital emergency department opioid morbidity and mortality trends among patients with HIV and patients with HIV and HCV.

About the Presenter:

Katie Pincura is an HIV/HCV linkage specialist at the CARE Initiative at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Katie has a professional background in mental health and developmental disabilities services. She is a doctoral candidate at the Jiann Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia …