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Envh 7235– Field Methods In Environmental Health, Marina E. Eremeeva
Envh 7235– Field Methods In Environmental Health, Marina E. Eremeeva
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course introduces students to an overview of current and accepted field methods for environmental sampling and occupational exposure monitoring.
Cohe 7234- Community Health Assessment, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Cohe 7234- Community Health Assessment, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Advanced concepts in the purpose and methods of community health organization, social action, organizational development, policy influence, capacity building, community diagnosis (needs assessment), social networking and coalition formation to bring about health behavior change and improved quality of life. Special focus on the application of methods presented to develop and enhance community health education intervention efforts.
Chbe 9130-A: Research Methods In Community And Behavioral Health, Joseph Telfair
Chbe 9130-A: Research Methods In Community And Behavioral Health, Joseph Telfair
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
General Course Description: This course introduces students to research methods in health science. Development and presentation of practicum and research proposals will be the focus of the course. Additional emphasis will be placed on writing skills that will contribute to research projects and grant applications.
Bios 6531 – Categorical Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani
Bios 6531 – Categorical Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
(taken from 2017-18 Course Catalog): This course introduces statistical methods for analyzing both univariate and multivariate categorical data and count in medical research and other health-related fields. The course will introduce how to distinguish among the different measurement scales, the commonly used statistical probability distribution and inference methods for categorical and count data. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the methodology and computational aspects rather than theory. The students will learn how to apply SAS procedures to data and interpret the results.
Pubh 3136 A – Principles Of Environmental Health, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu
Pubh 3136 A – Principles Of Environmental Health, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course examines health issues, scientific understanding of causes, and possible future approaches to control the major environmental health problems in industrialized and developing countries. Topics include how the body reacts to environmental pollutants; physical, chemical, and biological agents of environmental contamination; vectors for dissemination (air, water, soil); solid and hazardous waste; susceptible populations; biomarkers and risk analysis; the scientific basis for policy decisions; and emerging global environmental health problems.
Pubh 3132b – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones
Pubh 3132b – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 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 3130- Substance Use And Abuse (Net), Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 3130- Substance Use And Abuse (Net), 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 2131c: Introduction To Community And Public Health, Kristie Cason Waterfield
Pubh 2131c: Introduction To Community And Public Health, Kristie Cason Waterfield
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.
Pubh 2131a- Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas
Pubh 2131a- Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas
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. (2018-2019, Georgia Southern University Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog) Access to course materials are available for up to one year after graduation.
Pubh 4231- Health Aspects Of Aging, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 4231- Health Aspects Of Aging, Jamie S. Cromley
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is intended to familiarize students with promotion of health in an aging population, the notion that aging is a natural part of the lifecycle, community, state and federal health programs and services for the aged. Students will become acquainted with the process of and problems associated with aging in order to effectively manage this important public health issue. Specific health concerns of the elderly including the increase in life expectancy, current life extending research and technology and successful aging will also be examined. Knowledge and understanding of biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging as related to health …
Pubh 4133: Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Kristina Harbaugh
Pubh 4133: Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Kristina Harbaugh
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 a community health education program. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in HLTH 4132.
Pubh 4133: Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 4133: Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Jamie S. Cromley
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 4132 – Health Promotion Program Planning I, Nandi A. Marshall
Pubh 4132 – Health Promotion Program Planning I, Nandi A. Marshall
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course introduces students to the theory and application of community-based program planning and evaluation. The first of a two-course sequence, the focus will be on the development of a health promotions program plan designed to apply course content to a real-life health issue. Concepts in community assessment, organization, and mobilization for the purpose of addressing identified public health concerns will serve as the foundation for the planning process.
Pubh 4132: Health Promotion Program Planning I, Raymona H. Lawrence
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
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, Atin Adhikari
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
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
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 3330: Modifying Health Behaviors, Kristina Harbaugh
Pubh 3330: Modifying Health Behaviors, Kristina Harbaugh
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 effects on human health.
Pubh 3232b: Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Kristie Cason Waterfield
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 4134 C – Research Methods And Evaluation, Jeffery A. Jones
Pubh 4134 C – Research Methods And Evaluation, Jeffery A. Jones
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 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
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 7890 – Special Topics In Capstone: Public Health Leadership, Nandi A. Marshall
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
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 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
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 6535- Social And Behavioral Science, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Pubh 6535- Social And Behavioral Science, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
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 6534: Health Policy And Management (Online), Bettye A. Apenteng
Pubh 6534: Health Policy And Management (Online), 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 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 …