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32 courses with the subject PBH, 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.

PBH 100Introduction to Public Health3

This course provides students with an introduction to public health with a focus on community per Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 200Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology3

This course is designed to provide the student with foundational concepts in human anatomy and physiology for students pursuing car Identical To: EXS 200

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
BIO 101 & BIO 102
PBH 203Health Communication3

This course explores the creation and delivery of health communication. The Society for Health Communication defines health communication as “the scien Term(s) Offered: Every fall semester

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 205Human Health and the Environment3

The World Health Organization (WHO) states: “Clean air, stable climate, adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, safe use of chemicals, protection from radiation, Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 210Rural and Minority Health3

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Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 301Principles of Health Education3

This course is designed to introduce the discipline and profession of health education. This course will examine the philoso Identical To: NUR 301

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 304Epidemiology for Healthcare Providers3

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Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 305Public Health Policy3

The goal of this course is to explore the formation, implementation and interaction of health policies at various levels. We will examine key themes related to health policy using a multidisciplinary approach that employs sociological, political, economic and ethical perspectives on health and disease, the h Term(s) Offered: Every fall semester

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 306Nutrition and Health3

This course will examine the role of nutrition and dietary intake in population health and wellness, including the role of nutrition in the Identical To: NUR 306

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 311Exercise Psychology3

Additional requirements for Exercise Science

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 320Principles of Epidemiology3

In this introductory course, students will learn and apply basic concepts of epidemiology to multiple doma

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
MAT 213
PBH 400Public Health Program Design3

The overall goal of this course is to provide future public health practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills for the evidence-based development and effective delivery of public health programs (or interventions)

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 100 ; EXS 345
PBH 405Public Health Program Implementation & Evaluation3

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of program evaluation. Program evaluation assesses the effectiveness of a program at accomplishing measurable outcomes, the quality with which a program is implemented, and it iden

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 100 ; EXS 345
PBH 480Practicum3

Students will spend approximately 150 hours during the course of the semester working in the areas of public health, including international health outrea Identical To: EXS 480

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
Senior status
PBH 481Internship4

Students will spend approximately 200 hours during the course of the semester working in the areas of employee/corporate wellness, Identical To: EXS 481

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
Senior Standing
PBH 500Foundations in Public Health3

This course introduces the fundamentals of public health concepts and practice. The course is designed to provide students with a broad Term(s) Offered: Every fall and spring semester

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 501Introduction to Social Epidemiology3

Social epidemiology explores how social systems, social determinants, and (in)equities relate to health status, expe Term(s) Offered: Every fall and spring semester

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500
PBH 510Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Public Health3

This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative research design in public health. This course will explore public health research topics including: (1) developing a research question and study purp Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 515Physical Activity (PA) and Behavior3

This course examines the social and behavioral factors that contribute to health decisions and behaviors, with a focus on physica

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500
PBH 520Epidemiology3

This course introduces students to the basic principles of epidemiology for public health. Topics covered in t Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500 , PBH 510
PBH 525Public Health Policy, Management and Leadership3

This course will address public policy development, management, and leadership in the context of their impact on public health. The impact of legislative and

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500 (pre-requisite or co-requisite)
PBH 530Program Planning & Implementation3

This course will focus on elements of program planning and implementation in public health. Program planning topics including log

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500
PBH 535Program Evaluation & Measurement3

This course serves as an introduction to evaluation methodology and measurement tools commonly used to assess programs and policie

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500 ; PBH 510
PBH 540Healthcare Systems in Public Health2

This course will introduce students to the fundamental organization, structure, behavior, financing, and challenges of the health care system in the United States. The org Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500
PBH 600Physical Activity (PA) and Public Health3

Physical activity is a critical component of public health. Physically active individuals live longer, and have lower rates of chronic disease, including cardiovascu

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500 ; EXS 500
PBH 601Storying, Interpreting, and Constructing: Using Qualitative Inquiry3

Qualitative inquiry uses interpretive strategies to make sense of the world. The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual I notes that qualitati Term(s) Offered: Summer: Yearly

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PBH 608Space, Place, and Health3

While related, space and place provide different meanings about and impacts on how we experience and understand health. Per the Oxford Reference, space refers to the “extent of an a Term(s) Offered: Summer: Yearly, starting in summer 2026.

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500 , PBH 501
PBH 610Community Physical Activity (PA) Interventions3

This course will examine strategies for increasing physical activity participation in community settings. Evidence-based strategies to increase physical

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 530 ; PBH 535 ; EXS 600
PBH 612Food (In)security and Health3

Per the World Bank food security is achieved when “all people at people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious foo Term(s) Offered: Fall: Yearly beginning in fall 2026.

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500 , PBH 501
PBH 615Public Health Integrative Seminar3

Taken concurrently with the public health practicum, this course is designed to facilitate students’ integration of classroom content with pract Term(s) Offered: Every fall semester

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500 , PBH 510 , PBH 520 , PBH 525 , PBH 530 , PBH 535 , PBH 600 , PBH 610 ; EXS 500 , EXS 600
PBH 625Public Health Professional Preparation1

This course is designed for MPH students to complete their culminating public health integrative learning experience, and is comprised of two main components; (1) a written comprehensive exam: and (2) a public health professional development activity. The MPH comprehensive exams are designed to evaluate students’ abilit

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500 , PBH 510 , PBH 515 , PBH 520 , PBH 525 , PBH 530 , PBH 535 , PBH 540 , PBH 600 , PBH 610 , EXS 500 , EXS 600
PBH 694Public Health Internship1-3

Students in the Public Health Internship class will complete a 150-hour practical work experience at a public health related site/agency under the supervision of preceptor and an NCWU MPH program faculty member. The internship cours

Subject
PBH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PBH 500 , PBH 510 , PBH 515 , PBH 520 , PBH 525 , PBH 530 , PBH 535 (pre or co-req), PBH 540 (pre or co-req), EXS 500

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