21 courses with the subject MPH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Concepts covered include: review of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing through multiple linear and multiple logistic regression analysis. Use of a statistical software package in solving public health problems is emphasized. Fall. Three credits.
Course designed to examine the factors, which influence the emergence and distribution of diseases and health problems in populations. Topics include: principles of transmissible disease, epidemiological methods and the application of findings for public health policy. Spring. Three credits.
This course serves as a foundation for understanding and applying research methods in the social and behavioral sciences. Emphasis will be placed on applying both quantitative and qualitative methods to research problems associated with health promotion and disease prevention. The course will prepare students to critically evaluate research reports as well as assist students in applying the scientific method to their own research projects. Fall. Three credits.
Provides an overview of the breadth of programs and diversity of settings in the field of health education in health promotion and an opportunity to develop skills in program planning. Explains the importance of health behavior as a contributor to current public health problems and the role of health education and health promotion programs in addressing them. Fall. Three credits.
This course provides an overview of models and approaches appropriate for designing and implementing health programs. The basic operations of utilizing planning methods, implementation strategies, and evaluation techniques are covered. In addition, principles and 156
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This course introduces students to the systematic processes involved with the formulation and dissemination of health information and how that information affects individuals, community groups, institutions and public policy. Identification of appropriate contexts, channels, messages and reasons that will motivate individuals to heed and use health information will be discussed along with an understanding of how knowledge, cultural norms, beliefs, and attitudes learned from communications influence health behaviors. Fall. Three credits.
Choose up to 9 credit hours from the following for program electives:
This course provides students with an understanding of the basic nutrition principles to help promote and maintain health throughout a life cycle. Throughout the semester, students learn the basic components of foods—macro- and micro-nutrients, their relationship to diet and disease and weight. Nutritional needs through the life cycle are discussed with the primary disease states associated with each age group. Issues, such as food supplementation, factory farming, genetically modified foods, the impact on the environment, and dieting are discussed. Upon demand. Three credits.
This course provides students with an interdisciplinary review of human sexuality. The unalterable facts of anatomy, genes, hormones, and other biological processes that influence the way humans reproduce will be covered. Additionally, the constant influence of individual and societal values, behaviors, views and opinions will be highlighted. Fall – even years. Three credits.
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Special topical courses within the specified curriculum. One, two, or three credits.
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Field experience allows students to gain advanced-level public health experience and proficiency in the professional field through 100-hours of field work. Though these experiences, students demonstrate applications of their coursework in practice and an understanding and ability to apply the core competencies for public health professionals. Background check required prior to starting hours. Fall/Spring/Summer. One-credit.
Field experience allows students to gain advanced-level public health experience and proficiency in the professional field through 100-hours of field work. Though these experiences, students demonstrate applications of their coursework in practice and an understanding and ability to apply the core competencies for public health professionals. Fall/Spring/Summer. One- credit
Field experience allows students to gain advanced-level public health experience and proficiency in the professional field through 100-hours of field work. Though these experiences, students demonstrate applications of their coursework in practice and an understanding and ability to apply the core competencies for public health professionals. Fall/Spring/Summer. One- credit.
This experience requires students to integrate knowledge, apply theory and continue to refine many of their skills. Though this experience, students demonstrate understanding and practical application of the research process by earning approval to conduct research through Lenoir-Rhyne’s Institutional Review Board. Fall/Spring/Summer. One credit.
This experience requires students to integrate knowledge, apply theory and continue to refine many of their skills Though this experience, students demonstrate understanding and practical application of the research process by completing data collection through approved methodology. Fall/Spring/Summer. One credit. 158
This experience requires students to integrate knowledge, apply theory and continue to refine many of their skills. Though this experience, students demonstrate understanding and practical application of the research process and show how to apply this process to the work of public health professionals by completing data analysis, formal research paper and a professional presentation. Fall/Spring/Summer. One credit.
Source: Lenoir-Rhyne University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
