Examination of health promotion in the field of public health. History, role in society, resources, theoretical underpinnings, ethical principles, and planning.
Athena Title
Health Promotion Public Health
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in HPRB 3010
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to describe the role of health promotion and behavior in public health and in the health of our society.
Students will be able to discuss the history of health promotion and public health.
Students will be able to explain the theoretical bases for health promotion programming and discuss application for health promotion.
Students will be able to identify sources of health disparity and possible methods to reduce disparity.
Students will be able to explain ethical principles as applied to health promotion.
Students will be able to explain the importance of research, needs assessment, planning and evaluation in health promotion.
Students will be able to examine the influence of media, communication, and marketing on health promotion issues.
Topical Outline
Historical perspective on health promotion.
Current societal needs and health problems.
The concept of health in our society.
Behavioral science, social science, and public health.
Ethics in public health practice.
Health determinants and the ecology of health and disease.
Theoretical perspectives: the health and behavior interface.
Institutional Competencies
Social Awareness & Responsibility
The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.
