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83 courses with the subject HLTH, 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.

HLTH 2101Healthy Lifestyles3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 2102Foundations of Public Health3

or HLTH 4090 - International Comparative Health Systems (3) or HSMT 3301 - Health Insurance and Managed Care (3) or UCOL 3410 - Career Development Internship (1 to 3) (taken for 3 credit hours) Elective Courses (47-53 credit hours) Students in the Health Systems Management major may wish to combine their major field of study with a related minor. UNC Charlotte offers a wide range of minors - although not required for the major - to complement and otherwise enrich student readiness for workplace settings that demand effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills, digital literacy, and effective teamwork. Students are encouraged to consider completing a minor and a large number of options exist on campus that would serve to complement the Health Systems Management major including: biology, communication studies, gerontology, international studies, management information systems, political science, and public health. Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives). Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 2103Foundations of Global Health3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3000Topics in Public Health. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s)

Permission of instructor. Additional prerequisites and credit hours vary with topics. Special topics for intermediate level undergraduates. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3101Foundations of Public Health3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3102Comparative Healthcare Systems3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3103Behavior Change Theories and Practice3

Prerequisite(s): Public Health major. Overview of theoretical approaches to health behavior adherence and compliance, including increasing health enhancing behaviors and sustaining healthy behaviors over time.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3104Research and Statistics in Health3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3104LResearch and Statistics in Health Lab1

Prerequisite(s): Public Health major. Corequisite(s): HLTH 3104. Activities designed to complement HLTH 3104. Meets once a week for 1.5 hours.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3105Public Health Education and Promotion3

Prerequisite(s): Public Health major. Overview of principles and strategies for health education in public health practice settings.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3106Determinants of Health3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3115Examination of the physiologic processes of aging as a normal

life experience. Study of psychological, nutritional and general health issues designed to facilitate high-level wellness.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3200History of Public Health. (3) An overview of health and

illness from a population perspective, emphasizing the social and historical contexts in which key public health events have occurred. The content provides an historical interpretation of the development of public health – including the battle against infectious disease – across time and in today’s world.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3201Community Engagement. (3) Prerequisite(s): Pre-Public

Health major, Public Health major, Public Health minor, or permission of instructor. Emphasizes the nuances of working with diverse communities toward a positive public health outcome. Includes an analysis of communities and partnering with community agencies to impact public health outcomes.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3202Peer Health Education. (3) Prerequisite(s): Pre-Public

Health major, Public Health major or minor, or permission of instructor. A multidisciplinary overview of theory and standards of practice intended to prepare students to become peer health educators. Includes an in- depth, intersectional look at mental health, sexual and interpersonal violence prevention, and alcohol and other drug education, outreach, and prevention.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3400Public Health Internship Preparation3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3790Honors Proposal Seminar. (3) Prerequisite(s): Admission

to Public Health and Health Systems Management Honors Program. The Honors Proposal Seminar is the first of a two-semester sequence which leads to the creation of the Public Health and Health Systems Management Capstone Project. Students will identify an honors thesis committee, complete assigned readings, and develop an honors capstone proposal consistent with departmental and Honors College expectations.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 3791Honors Capstone Seminar. (3) Prerequisite(s): HLTH

3790; Admission to Public Health and Health Systems Management Honors Program. The Honors Capstone Seminar is the second of a two- semester sequence which leads to the creation and presentation of the Public Health and Health Systems Management Capstone Project. Students will complete the capstone project and formal presentation of 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4000Special Topics in Public Health. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s)

Permission of instructor. Additional prerequisites and credit hours vary with topics. Special topics for advanced undergraduates. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4090International Comparative Health Systems. (3) Cross

listed Course(s): HLTH 5090. A study tour to explore the cultural, social, and healthcare systems outside the United States. Participants visit a variety of healthcare sites and attend presentations by practitioners and educators. They will have opportunities to interact with people from the host countries and visit a variety of cultural and historic sites. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4102Public Health Leadership and Policy3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4103Environmental Health: - A Global Perspective3

Prerequisite (for Fall only): Public Health major or permission of instructor. Introduction to environmental and occupational health issues and their implications for individual and population health. HLTH 4104. Epidemiology. (3) Prerequisite(s): HLTH 2102 with a grade of C or above with no concurrent enrollment; and Public Health major or minor, or permission of instructor. Introduction to basic principles and methods used in epidemiology to detect and control disease in populations.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4104Epidemiology3

Elective Courses (6 credit hours) Select two of the following. Students are encouraged to take electives outside their major department and college to gain a broader health perspective. Please note that some courses may have prerequisites or other requirements. Students are not allowed to "double count" the elective courses; i.e., students cannot use the elective course to fulfil their major or another minor requirement. Because additions and deletions of courses may be made to correspond to current University offerings, students are encouraged to consult with the Program Coordinator as they plan their schedules. 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4105Program Planning and Evaluation3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4105LProgram Planning and Evaluation Lab1

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 3103 and Public Health major. Corequisite(s): HLTH 4105. Activities designed to complement HLTH 4105.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4215Health Disparities. (3) An introduction to and examination

of key historical events and current issues related to poverty, race/ethnicity, and health disparities, including social, economic, and political issues in ethnic and racial communities, with a special emphasis on theories, concepts, and methods to address the issues.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4260Examination of the position of older women

in society and the particular challenges, issues, and opportunities for women as they age.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4280Global Health Issues3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4290Health Management Information Systems3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4400Public Health Internship3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4600Public Health Capstone3

Additional Coursework (15 credit hours) Students pursuing the BSPH degree are expected to complete coursework complementary to Public Health. Students may select from one of the following options below in consultation with the BSPH Program Director. Option 1: Minor or Second Major Choose any minor on campus except the Minor in Public Health, or choose a second major. The choice of minor or second major should be considered in terms of individual educational and professional aspirations. Option 2: Health-Related Elective Coursework Complete 15 credit hours of health-related elective courses selected from any unrestricted HLTH 3000- or 4000-level course not fulfilling a PRPH or BSPH requirement. Other courses may be approved by the BSPH Program Director. Option 3: Pre-Health/Clinical Coursework Complete 15 credit hours towards pre-health/pre-clinical program prerequisites. Notes: • This option is limited to students electing NOT to complete a minor/second major. • Labs are not required in this option; however, they may be required for the programs in which students intend to apply. Basic Sciences Courses (6 credit hours) 388 | College of Health and Human Services Select two of the following:

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4800Independent Study. (1 to 6) Prerequisite(s): Permission of

instructor. Directed individual study that may take the form of initiating, designing, and/or conducting an original community-based or research project, or critique and synthesis of existing community or research issues. May be repeated for credit.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 4900Undergraduate Research. (1 to 4) Prerequisite(s)

Permission of instructor. Opportunity for advanced undergraduate students to work on community or research projects conducted by faculty in their field of interest. May be repeated for credit.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 5000Topics in Public Health. (3) Courses in

selected topics and advanced studies in public health. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 5090International Comparative Health Systems3

Cross-listed Course(s): HLTH 4090, NURS 6090, and

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 5201Community Engagement3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 5206Interprofessional Approaches to Suicide

Prevention (3) Integrative Learning Experience (3 credit hours) The Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)/Capstone is a culminating course that showcases students’ growth as emerging public health professionals. Through a concentration-specific, practice-based project and a suite of professional development activities, students refine their skills, elevate their professional identity, and prepare for impactful careers. They conclude the experience by creatively sharing their MPH journey with community partners, faculty, students, and other supporters.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6000Special Topics in Public Health. (3) Courses in

selected topics and advanced studies in public health. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6101International Health3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6103Maternal and Child Health Systems3

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. An overview of maternal and child health (MCH) service delivery systems at the federal, state, and local levels. Topics focus on the evidence-base for programs and funding mechanisms for the major programs for women, infants, and children. Attention is on levels of prevention and access to health services and programs, as well as the services and programs as a health system for vulnerable women, reproductive health, infants, and children. Analysis of the health systems considers the life course perspective, human development, health behavior and communication, and public policy.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6104Population Perspectives on Nutrition and

Physical Activity (3) Interprofessional Elective Course (3 credit hours) Complete one master's level course with a topic relevant to public health from any discipline outside the Departments of Epidemiology and Community Health, Health Management, and Health Informatics & Analytics (e.g., Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, etc.). Interprofessional courses cannot include any with the HLTH, HADM, or HCIP prefix (or any courses cross-listed with those prefixes) with some exceptions.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6200Public Health Fundamentals2
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6202Community Epidemiology3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6210Public Health Measurement and

Assessment (2)

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6211Public Health Evaluation and Data Analysis2

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MPH program or permission of instructor. Foundational concepts in biostatistics are explored through the application of epidemiological methods.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6212Foundations of Public Health Practice3

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MPH program or instructor uate Catalog  2026-2027

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6213Community and Health Policy3

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MPH program or permission of instructor. The intersection of policy development, ethics, and social determinants is examined to inform and advance public health outcomes.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6214Constructing Public Health Narratives3

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MPH or instructor permission. Compelling narratives that advance public health are developed through the integration of storytelling, data, and science communication.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6216Systemic Leadership3

Concentration Courses (12 credit hours) Students choose one of the concentrations listed below and declare it at the time of application. Students who wish to change concentrations should consult with the MPH Program Director by the end of their first semester. Community Health Practice (CHPR) Concentration The Community Health Practice concentration prepares students to take on community-focused public health challenges by building strong skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Students gain experience examining community needs and assets, applying evidence-informed strategies, and evaluating health promotion and risk-reduction initiatives across multiple settings. Students completing the Community Health Practice concentration are well-positioned to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, a nationally recognized credential that strengthens their professional profile.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6220Applied Health Behavior Change3

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MPH program or instructor permission. Introduction to important concepts and theories from the social and behavioral sciences that guide health promotion interventions targeted to changing health behaviors. Students synthesize the evidence-based health promotion literature, choose appropriate theoretical and behavioral measures to determine intervention success, and apply theory to intervention activities and programs.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6225Designing and Delivering Health Education3

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 6212; Enrolled in MPH program or instructor permission. Principles, terminology, and strategies for health education in public health practice settings are presented, including the application and evaluation of health education delivery methods for various populations and community health practice settings.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6226Community Health Methods3

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 6211; and enrollment in MPH program or instructor permission. A conceptual overview and detailed practical experience in the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative methods in assessing, promoting, and assuring community health.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6227Community Health Planning and Evaluation3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6228Social Determinants of Health3

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Exposure to broad social factors influencing population health. These

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6230Community Health Practice Capstone3

Epidemiology (EPID) Concentration The Epidemiology concentration equips students with the skills to investigate patterns of health and disease, analyze population-level data, and generate evidence that informs public health action. With strong preparation in study design, data analysis, and interpretation, students learn to design and interpret epidemiologic studies, analyze population-based data, and turn evidence into actionable te Catalog  2026-2027

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6241Quantitative Analysis of Health Policy3

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 6211 or HADM 6108; Health Policy Concentration in MPH or HADM. Introduces and applies basic principles and statistical tools to quantitative and empirical assessments of health policy.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6243Fostering Health Through Policy and

Action (3) Applied Practice Experience (3 credit hours) The Applied Practice Experience (APE)/Internship provides students with structured engagement in applied public health activities that enhance their skills and reinforce program competencies.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6250Health Policy Capstone3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6260Analytic Epidemiology3

Electives (9 credit hours) Students may take up to nine credit hours of elective coursework, selected in consultation with their academic adviser and program director. Electives should align with the student’s research interests or career objectives and may be drawn from relevant disciplines. Students can take any HLTH 8000-level courses as electives; however, under certain circumstances, 6000-level courses may also be approved as electives. Dissertation (18 credit hours)

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6270Epidemiologic Methods3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6271Public Health Data Analysis3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6273Infectious Disease Epidemiology3

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 6211 and enrollment in MPH program or permission of instructor. Introduces the key concepts and basic research methods in infectious disease epidemiology. Students learn about causative agents, different routes of transmission (e.g., host-host, environmental transmission, vector-borne, etc.), outbreak investigation, and control/prevention strategies for a wide array of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, including HIV, Tuberculosis, malaria, etc. The difference between infectious and chronic diseases in epidemiological studies is also explored.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6277Nutritional Assessment and Epidemiology3

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MPH or M.S. in Kinesiology. Designed for graduate students who are interested in conducting or better interpreting epidemiological studies relating diet and nutritional status to disease and health. There is an increasing awareness that various aspects of diet and nutrition may be important contributing factors in development of chronic disease. Topics include: 1) how to evaluate public health nutrition research studies; 2) the sources of available nutritional data; 3) the variety of nutritional measurement tools; and 4) how to identify appropriate nutritional measurement tools for a community-based assessment.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6280Epidemiology Capstone Course3

Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) The Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) is a co-curricular requirement that elevates the MPH experience through career-focused activities in research, data science, communication, digital literacy, and leadership. Completed before graduation, the PDP highlights students’ preparation for public health practice. Degree Total = 42 Credit Hours

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 6471Public Health Internship3

Elective Courses (6 credit hours) MPH students must complete 2 electives: one cross-cutting elective and one interprofessional elective. A cross-cutting elective is a course taken outside the student’s concentration . An interprofessional elective is a public health–related course offered outside the academic departments of Epidemiology and Community Health, Health Management & Policy, and Health Informatics & Analytics. Students who begin a Graduate Certificate program by the end of their first year may be eligible to apply certificate credits toward their MPH elective requirements. Please consult the MPH Program Director for details. Cross-Cutting Elective Course (3 credit hours)

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8000Special Topics in Public Health Sciences. (1 to

4) Courses in selected topics and advanced studies in public health sciences. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8201Introduction to Quantitative Research Design3

(3) Cross-listed Course(s): HSRD 8260. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences program or permission of instructor. Pre- or Corequisite(s): Master’s level Applied Biostatistics course or equivalent. An overview of quantitative methods as applied to design and analysis of public health and health services research problems. Topics include: categories and levels of quantitative research, characteristics of a good research design, relationship between theory and research, selection process for measurement tools, power analysis, sampling techniques, design sensitivity, and human subjects protection. An overview of qualitative research methods and their relationship to quantitative methods also are provided.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8220Theories and Interventions in Behavioral

Science (3)

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8221Qualitative Research in Behavioral Sciences3

(3) Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Ph.D. in Public Health te Catalog  2026-2027

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8222Qualitative Research II: Theory Generation

and Analysis in Behavioral Sciences (3)

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8223Social Determinants of Health3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8261Healthcare Program Evaluation, Outcomes18

and Quality (3) Specialty Content Courses (9 credit hours) Specialty content areas are developed in consultation with the doctoral student’s advisor and make use of expertise and course offerings on the UNC Charlotte campus. Specialty content areas can focus on a specific population (e.g., older adults/gerontology or maternal and child health (MCH)), a health issue (e.g., AIDS), or approach (e.g., psychology). A specialty content area should cover literature related to: health and social policy issues, epidemiology of a health condition/population, relevant theories or approaches related to the condition/population, and/or current topics in the area. Coursework must be at the 6000-8000 level. Dissertation Courses

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
18
Credits (max)
18
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8270Applied Biostatistics: Regression3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8271Applied Biostatistics: Multivariate Methods3

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 8270 or permission of instructor. An intermediate course that covers biostatistical principles and methods for analyzing discrete and continuous multivariate data: correlations, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, log-linear models for contingency tables, multilevel modeling, comorbidity and competing risks, and regression methods for multivariate dependent data, such as time series and spatial data. Statistical software is used for data analysis.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8281Measurement and Scale Development3

or OSCI 8650 - Research Methods Seminar in Organizational Science (3) or RSCH 8220 - Educational and Psychological Measurement (3)

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
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HLTH 8282Health Survey Design and Research3

Professional Seminars (9 credit hours) Students can fulfill the RCR requirements by taking either HLTH 8601 or GRAD 8240.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
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HLTH 8601Ethics and Integrity in Health Research and

Practice (3)

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
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HLTH 8602Communicating and Disseminating Research1

(1) Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences or PhD in Epidemiology programs or permission of instructor. Focuses on research dissemination planning, writing for publication, presenting at professional conferences, presenting to the community, writing technical reports for funders, writing abstracts, and working with the media. Students work on a variety of assignments to gain skills related to disseminating research in different venues.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
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HLTH 8603Teaching Portfolio3
Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
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HLTH 8604Seminar in Health Outcomes1

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences or Ph.D. in Epidemiology programs or permission of instructor. Pre- or Corequisite(s): HLTH 8201 or permission of instructor. Reviews current research on health outcomes and examines research designs and methods sensitive to issues in health research. It integrates perspectives from multiple disciplines to enhance understanding of outcome measurement and analysis.

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8605Seminar in Grant Proposal Writing1

Epidemiology Methods (18 credit hours)

Subject
HLTH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu
HLTH 8800Independent Study in Public Health Sciences

(1 to 6) Pre- or Corequisite(s): Full graduate standing in the PhD in Public Health Sciences program and permission of instructor. Guided individual study in topics or issues related to public health sciences arranged with a faculty advisor. Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory or IP basis. May be repeated for credit.

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
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HLTH 8901Dissertation Research (3, 6, or 9)

Degree Total = 63 Credit Hours

Subject
HLTH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.charlotte.edu

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