PUBH 370 - Contemporary Issues in Public Health

Description:
Contemporary health education topics and issues are explored through classroom and community contacts, visual, web-based, and interactive media. May be repeated for up to 8 credits, provided topic is different. Formerly HED 370, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Distinguish credible information from unreliable information pertaining to issue areas.
Research the evidence base surrounding a particular issue area (such as mental health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, food justice, or global human rights).
Discuss norms, values, beliefs, and attitudes related to the issue area, as well as the impact of such thinking on current approaches and outcomes.
Synthesize, and share credible information surrounding the issue area, with attention to meeting the needs of various audiences of interest.
Propose feasible strategies to improve population outcomes surrounding the issue area.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/1/18

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