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Women's Tennis Travels To Mercer Bear Gridiron Classic, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Women's Tennis Travels to Mercer Bear Gridiron Classic
• Eagles compete in second fall tournament

Men's Tennis Begins Fall Season At Mercer Bear Gridiron Classic, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Men's Tennis Begins Fall Season at Mercer Bear Gridiron Classic
• Three-day tournament features ten teams

Georgia Southern Athletics Postpones Home Events, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern Athletics Postpones Home Events
• Volleyball and softball home games Oct. 7-8 have been postponed

Men’S Golf Ties For 11th At The Wolfpack Intercollegiate, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Men’s Golf Ties for 11th at the Wolfpack Intercollegiate
• The Eagles head to the AutoTrader.com Collegiate Oct. 17-18.

Women’S Golf Places 10th At The Jacksonville Classic, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Women’s Golf Places 10th at the Jacksonville Classic
• The Eagles cap the fall season at the Terrier Intercollegiate next week

Georgia Southern/Georgia Tech Game Time Announced, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern/Georgia Tech Game Time Announced
• Two teams will meet at 12:30 pm on Oct. 15 in Atlanta

Beecher Named Volleyball Defensive Player Of The Week, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Beecher Named Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
• The Eagles play host to Appalachian State and Coastal Carolina this week

Women's Tennis Wraps Up Georgia Southern Invitational, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Women's Tennis Wraps Up Georgia Southern Invitational
• Eagles dominate in singles at first fall tournament

Women's Soccer Wins Overtime Thriller Against Troy, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Women's Soccer Wins Overtime Thriller Against Troy
• Freshman Nicole Aussin scores game-winning goal

Wgolf Preview: Eagles Play In Jacksonville Classic Monday, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• WGOLF Preview: Eagles Play in Jacksonville Classic Monday
• Georgia Southern heads south for its third tournament of the season

Mgolf Preview: Eagles Return To Action At Wolfpack Intercollegiate, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• MGOLF Preview: Eagles Return to Action at Wolfpack Intercollegiate
• Georgia Southern travels to NC State Monday and Tuesday

Cross Country Takes Third At Foothills Invitational, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Cross Country Takes Third at Foothills Invitational
• The Eagles travel to the Disney Classic next week

Pubh 3130 - Substance Use And Abuse, Jamie S. Cromley

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

This course is required for students majoring in Health and Physical Education and serves as a guided elective for students in the following majors: Health Education and Promotion, Child and Family Development, Exercise Science, Justice Studies, and Recreation. All other majors are welcome.

Pubh 4090 - Senior Seminar In Health Education And Promotion, Joanne Chopak-Foss

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

Provides senior level Health Education and Promotion majors with a colloquium in which to discuss current issues and topics, with a focus on professional practice such as ethical issues in public health, professional future (graduate school and/or employment opportunities & internships. Specific issues related to the practice of health education and promotion such as CHES Prerequisite(s): Senior level Health Education and Promotion major status.

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 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 3330 -Modifying Health Behaviors, Moya L. Alfonso

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

Taking Flight – October 2016 Edition, Georgia Southern University

College of Business: News & Publications

• Message from the Dean
• Alumni Spotlight – Andrew MacCartney
• Georgia Southern SHRM Recognized
• Professional Development Day at Georgia Southern College of Business
• Eagle Sales Showcase
• GSLA Roundtable Recap
• Georgia Southern University Most Affordable Online College for Economics Degree
• College of Business Advisor Receives National Award at Conference in Atlanta
• Finance Association Hosts Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Representative

Chbe 9235 - Communication And Advocacy, Moya L. Alfonso

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

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.

Chbe 9335a - Global Health And Preparedness, Andrew Hansen

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

This course will focus on global public health and preparedness for domestic and global emergencies. Students will explore patterns of health and disease around the world, and compare them to public health issues in the United States. An ecological framework will be employed to illustrate the complex political, social, economic, and environmental determinants of global health inequity. Concepts from the social sciences, epidemiology, health systems, and policymaking will be incorporated. The course will emphasize issues related to humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters both globally and domestically, and the need to build public health infrastructure and preparedness to mitigate them.

Cohe 7232a - Health Promotion Planning, Andrew Hansen

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

Introduces the student to the theory and application of planning and evaluation principles. Planning and evaluation skills will be developed that can be utilized in a variety of health-related settings. Familiarizes students with theories and models from the social and behavioral sciences and health education used in behavior change interventions. Emphasizes the planning and implementing of community health interventions at multiple ecological levels.

Chbe 9130a - Research Methods In Community And Behavioral Health, Levi Ross

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.

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 and occupational exposure monitoring.

Hspm 7332 - Population Health, Bettye A. Apenteng

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

Delivering care to meet the needs of the population of the communities, a health organization service requires a strategic approach and an organizational culture that attends to those healthcare needs. This course is designed to familiarize students with the current applications of social and behavioral sciences. It is an overview of healthcare and public health management and administration, managerial decision making and the practical knowledge, tools, processes and strategies required to operate successfully with a population health focus by the healthcare organization.

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 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health (Online), 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 6534 - Health Policy And Management, Julie Reagan

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

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 6532a - 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 2131a - Introduction To Community And Public Health, 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.

Pubh 2131b - Introduction To Community & Public Health, Joanne Chopak-Foss

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.