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Chbe 9331 - Health Disparities & The Rural Underserved, Andrew Hansen
Chbe 9331 - Health Disparities & The Rural Underserved, Andrew Hansen
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course provides an in-depth look at health disparities, including factors related to history, politics, socioeconomics, race/ethnicity and public health. The extant literature in each of these areas will be examined and discussed.
Chbe 9630 - Doctoral Seminar In Community Health, Joseph Telfair
Chbe 9630 - Doctoral Seminar In Community Health, Joseph Telfair
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course will provide students with the opportunity to analyze the history and current applications of social and behavioral science theories, approaches, models and strategies (learned throughout the curriculum) to public health practice and research. This seminar will examine the breadth of epistemologies employed as we develop effective methods to create change across the ecological spectrum, from individual to policy levels. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking skills to help students engage in dialogue about what will be effective research and practice in diverse public health settings over the next 10 years.
Cohe 6130 - A:Research Methods In Health Science, Stacy W. Smallwood
Cohe 6130 - A:Research Methods In Health Science, Stacy W. Smallwood
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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.
Envh 7231 - Air Quality, Atin Adhikari
Envh 7231 - Air Quality, Atin Adhikari
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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.
Epid 7230 - Social Epidemiology And Health Equity, Jessica Smith Schwind
Epid 7230 - Social Epidemiology And Health Equity, Jessica Smith Schwind
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 …
Epid 7233 - Public Health Surveillance Methods, Jian Zhang
Epid 7233 - Public Health Surveillance Methods, Jian Zhang
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course will provide students with a strong foundation in public health surveillance of both health conditions and risk factors. The course will teach the theory and practice of surveillance supported by many examples of surveillance systems from the developed and developing world. The class will build on and reinforce basic epidemiologic concepts. Students will be given the opportunity to design and evaluate a surveillance system.
Epid 8130 - Field Methods In Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan
Epid 8130 - Field Methods In Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course addresses practical aspects of management and implementation of research studies and will focus on the conduct of research consistent with the scientific method. Topics include planning study activities, questionnaire design and implementation, and operations research.
Hspm 7230 - Health Leadership And Strategic Planning, Charles Owens
Hspm 7230 - Health Leadership And Strategic Planning, Charles Owens
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course examines the dynamic nature of organizations in the health services field and the implications for leaders and managers within the context of organizations as open systems from an individual, group and system perspective. The course examines principles of strategic leadership/management applied to health care organizations amid a changing environment and focuses on improving organizational efficiency, effectiveness and efficacy through leadership principles.
Hspm 7235 A- Healthcare Law And Ethics, Julie Reagan
Hspm 7235 A- Healthcare Law And Ethics, Julie Reagan
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to legal issues in public health and healthcare. Basic legal principles underlying the legal system, governmental regulation, development of legal rules, and how to interact effectively with the legal system as a public health practitioner will be explored. This course has two main purposes: first, to examine the legal context of the relationship between the individual and the community; and second, to understand public health regulation in the context of a market-driven system.
Phld 9133 - Health Organization Communications, Bettye A. Apenteng
Phld 9133 - Health Organization Communications, Bettye A. Apenteng
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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.
Phld 9331 - Public Health Policy, Regulation & Ethics, William A. Mase
Phld 9331 - Public Health Policy, Regulation & Ethics, William A. Mase
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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.
Pubh 2131b - Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 2131b - Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas, Jamie S. Cromley
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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. (2016-2017, Georgia Southern University Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog)
Pubh 3130 - Substance Use And Abuse, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 3130 - Substance Use And Abuse, Jamie S. Cromley
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Yelena N. Tarasenko
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Yelena N. Tarasenko
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 3138 - Multicultural Factors & Social Determinants Of Health, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 3138 - Multicultural Factors & Social Determinants Of Health, Joanne Chopak-Foss
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Introduction to the characteristics, causes, and effects of health disparities in the United States with emphasis in health care delivery, health status and public health services. Provides students with a foundation to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become culturally competent public health professionals. Explores how health education and promotion is shaped by the cultural, social and economic contexts in which individuals function.
Pubh 3231 - Epidemiology And Biostatistics, Stuart H. Tedders
Pubh 3231 - Epidemiology And Biostatistics, Stuart H. Tedders
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course introduces the student to the principles and practice of epidemiology and vital statistics. Students will be exposed to the historical development of epidemiology, concepts of causality, definitions of health and disease, and sources of community health data. Current principles and practices in the cause, prevention and control of diseases in various community settings will be emphasized.
Pubh 3232 - Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 3232 - Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Joanne Chopak-Foss
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course examines current issues and topics underlying the field of health promotion and education practice 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 3330 - Modifying Health Behaviors, Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 3330 - Modifying Health Behaviors, Stacy W. Smallwood
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is intended to introduce students to the learning and behavioral science theories that provide a framework for the practice of health education and promotion. Application of the theories to planning and implementing health promotion and education programs for individuals, groups, families, and communities will be emphasized. This course also introduces the students to various approaches to describing, explaining, and predicting health behaviors that have or are perceived to have significant effect on human health. Prerequisite: PUBH 2130
Pubh 4132a - Health Promotion Program Planning I, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 4132a - Health Promotion Program Planning I, Jamie S. Cromley
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. Prerequisite: HLTH 2130 or permission from the instructor. Co-requisite: HLTH 4134 Research Methods and Evaluation
Pubh 4132b - Health Promotion Program Planning I, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 4132b - Health Promotion Program Planning I, Jamie S. Cromley
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. Prerequisite: HLTH 2130 or permission from the instructor. Co-requisite: HLTH 4134 Research Methods and Evaluation
Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Raymona H. Lawrence
Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Raymona H. Lawrence
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 4134 – Research Methods And Evaluation, Helen W. Bland
Pubh 4134 – Research Methods And Evaluation, Helen W. Bland
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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, in conjunction with Program Planning I (PUBH 4132), of a student project. 3 credits (3-0-3).
Pubh 4330b - Community Health Education Methods, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Pubh 4330b - Community Health Education Methods, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
No abstract provided.
Pubh 5520-01f/ 5520g-01f - Introduction To Public Health Online, Katie M. Mercer
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 populationbased 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 6532f - Environmental Health, Asli Aslan
Pubh 6532f - 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 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 6533 - Epidemiology, Jessica Smith Schwind
Pubh 6533 - Epidemiology, Jessica Smith Schwind
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 6534 - Health Policy And Management, Bettye A. Apenteng
Pubh 6534 - Health Policy And Management, Bettye A. Apenteng
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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, Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 6541 - Biostatistics, Lili Yu
Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Lili Yu
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This 4 credit 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.