Course Description
Theoretical and conceptual foundations of health-related behavior. The development, change, and maintenance of these behaviors from a bio-behavioral perspective; needs and concerns of under-served and under-represented segments of the population.
Athena Title
HLTH BEHAV THEORY
Prerequisite
HPRB 7920 or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The objective of this seminar course is to provide an intermediate to advanced level understanding of the theoretical and conceptual foundations of health-related behavior. Primary emphasis will be on the analysis and critique of original source materials and the design and development of theory-based research involving health-related behavior. The course is public health oriented and emphasizes theory and research pertinent to disease prevention and health promotion.
Topical Outline
Course Preview and Introduction Theory in Research and Practice Research Proposal Writing
Syllabus
Public CV