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410.865.01
MSPH Seminar in Health Education and Health Promotion

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Introduces a variety of topics important to the profession of health education and health promotion, including both historical and current issues. Presents role definitions and competencies, health education certification, professional organizations representing the field, and other health education and promotion resources. Prepares students for the field placement requirement in the second year of the program.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. develop your own definition for health education, health communication and health promotion
  2. Discuss the historical and current issues related to the field of health education
  3. name at least three different professional organizations within public health and describe their roles and membership
  4. prepare a resume that best describes your skills and experiences to a potential employer
Enrollment Restriction
MSPH students in HBS