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410.865.01 MSPH SEMINAR IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION

Term: 1st term
Credits: (1 credits)
Contact: Eileen McDonald
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
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.
Student Evaluation: Student evaluation based on class participation and a written assignment.
Learning Objective:

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to do the following: (1) develop your own definition for health education, health communication and health promotion; (2) understand 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; and (4) prepare a resume that best describes your skills and experiences to a potential employer.
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Wednesday 12:00 - 1:20
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Restriction: MSPH students in HBS
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: emcdonal@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Pass/Fail
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