17 courses with the subject POH, 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.
Introduction to the principles and practice of public health in both local and global communities from an interdisciplinary perspective. History, and formation of public health are explored, followed by a review of methodology, and strategies used to identify, prioritize, and implement
An overview of the social determinants of health and illness behaviors and health outcomes using multiple theoretical frameworks. Emphasis is on examining the root causes of health disparities by exploring the intersectionality of social determinants such as race, ethnicity, education levels, income, social class, and gender and socio-structural determinants such as access to social services like medical care and education, employment, the physical environment, and social capital.
Explores past and current issues of public health in a global context. Focuses on historic origin of global health, unequal distribution of health and disease in the world, rationale for improving global health, modes of intervention, global actors, social and cultural factors affecting global health, impact of globalization on public health, and future challenges.
Examines environmental factors that affect human health. Topics include health hazards associated with contaminated water, food and air, vectors of disease, exposure to toxic chemicals, environmental regulations and safety in the workplace.
An overview of youth development concepts, principles, theoretical frameworks and practices to help advance adolescent health and promote positive youth development. Emphasis is placed on methods for promotion of positive youth development, and the relevance of adolescent health for the public, medical science, and public health.
Focuses on emerging chronic diseases that affect local, national and international populations. Students will evaluate the epidemiology data, major risk factors and approaches to reducing the impact of chronic disease in the population.
A broad introduction to the principles of infectious diseases important for local, national, and global health. Focusing on bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens; mechanisms of disease; host immune response to pathogens, and epidemiology. With emphasis on developing an understanding of the concept of neglected diseases and their association with poverty and health inequalities, the critical factors for emergence/re-emergence of infectious diseases, and the challenges and implications for disease control, eradication, and response. Pre-
An introduction to the principles and strategies for health education in public health practice settings focusing on best practices for intervention and education development. Pre-requisite: POH 315
Examine key principles of community health promotion, education, and community based participatory research (CBPR). Emphasis is placed on identifying challenges in working with diverse populations. An experiential lab component will engage students in the processes of education and intervention development. Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. Pre- requisite: POH 401
Explores the ethical and philosophical basis of public health research, practice, and policy. Ethical theories are explored and critically examined, with a focus on their application to public health. Emphasis is placed on health disparities, health equity, and social justice, particularly as these concepts relate to the global community. Pre-requisite: PHI 301
An interdisciplinary approach providing foundational knowledge about current issues in health and society, both globally and domestically, that impact maternal and children’s health, which includes women of reproductive age, infants, children and families. A special emphasis is placed on the role of poverty in health issues and processes for women and children. Pre- requisite: SOC 201
An analysis of the multiple determinants of health including medical care, socioeconomics, the interactions of the physical environment and individual behavior, and ethical and managerial issues in public health improvement. Focus on the use and collection of quantitative and qualitative data to inform their public health/population health work. This course will provide a practical approach to analyzing and using existing data sources. Successful completion of this course is required for enrollment in POH 450 Population Health Capstone. Pre/Co-requisite: Course is taught concurrently with or as a prerequisite to MAT 310 Biostatistics
This course explores the social determinants of health, as well as the public health vs. clinical approaches to managing the health of communities. This course introduces students to epidemiological methods and the community health assessment process. It emphasizes the need and utility of a data driven approach to decision making in order to improve population health, whole community health planning, and
Students test theoretical knowledge against real life practical experiences, and integrate basic and advanced concepts acquired during their education. The capstone will include Internships based in local public health departments and public health community organizations. Culminating in a project that demonstrates understanding of the application of public health theory, principles, and methods in real-life settings.
Major Emphasis Area Choose 1 from: Health Minimum 12 Administration** (15 credits) Public Health General (12 credits) Pre- Health Professions (12 credits) Health Informatics (12 credits) Health Humanities (12 credits) Total Program Core 50 Total Credit Hours 120 **Students will need to take pre-requisite courses in Accounting and Economics. They can use general elective requirements to take these courses. Major Emphasis Area – students will automatically default to the Public Health General Emphasis before a choice is made OR if a choice is not made. Public Health General (12 credits) ANY POH or Other Electives Selected with Advisor 12 Health Administration (15 credits)**
Study of selected topics or current issues in Public Health. Provides students opportunities to engage in and explore various topics pertinent to the field of public health. Course may be repeated with permission from the Chair.
This course provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their capstone experience and to contextualize their experiences within the larger health field. Students will work in small groups to help one another problem solve issues that occur during their capstone experience by applying course work knowledge and skills. Students will discuss the potential impact of current trends in health and healthcare practices on their current experience and on future experiences beyond their college work. Students will prepare their program portfolio and will participate in mock experiences to prepare them for post-graduation work. Pre-requisite: Senior Standing in POH program; Co-requisite: POH 451.
Source: Baptist Health Sciences University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
