PUBH 422 - Community Health Communication and Promotion

Description:
Based upon the seven areas of responsibility for entry-level health educators, students will utilize best practices in prevention science to develop methods/materials to educate individuals and groups on topics that they need to remain healthy. PUBH 422 and PUBH 522 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Co- or Prerequisites: PUBH 380 and PUBH 375 or by instructor permission.

Credits: (4)

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

Define and describe methods of health promotion, including community education, health communication, social marketing, and policy
Identify evidence-based health promotion initiatives (education, health communication, social marketing and policy) that address risk factors for various community health problems.
Critique health promotion strategies (education, health communication, social marketing, and policy) in terms of their impact on health.
Plan and apply a theory-based education strategy, using appropriate mass media and electronic technology, to address a community health issue.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/12/19

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: EllensburgSpring Locations: Ellensburg