Theory and Foundation of Community Health

General

Prefix

HLTH

Course Number

225

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Health behavior theories and models used in planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based initiatives and personal health behaviors.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Distinguish the theoretical bases and models for health promotion and education.

Outcome

Evaluate theories in public health education and community health.

Outcome

Design theory-based public health education and health behavior assessment tools.

Outcome

Analyze settings and target audiences for health education and health promotion.

Outcome

Synthesize health behavior theory and planning models for intervention/implementation.

Outcome

Contrast culturally appropriate, theory-driven individual and community-based behavior change interventions.

Outcome

Evaluate the history of the health education/community health profession and its current and future implications for professional practice.

Outcome

Assess research and literature applying health behavior theory and planning models within existing health promotion programs.

Outcome

Appraise appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Dependencies

Courses

HLTH225 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

HLTH225 is a completion requirement for: