PUBH 6320: Applied Epidemiology
Course Description This accelerated graduate course focuses on the practical application of epidemiologic methods to solve real-world public health problems. Students build on foundational epidemiologic principles to design, implement, and interpret studies; conduct disease surveillance; investigate outbreaks; assess risk factors; and evaluate interventions. Emphasis is placed on measures of disease frequency and association, study designs […]
PUBH 6100: Environmental Health
PUBH 6100: Environmental Health Course Description This accelerated graduate course provides a foundational understanding of environmental health sciences and their critical role in public health. Students explore the interrelationships between human populations and the natural and built environments, focusing on major hazards (biological, chemical, physical), exposure pathways, toxicology, risk assessment, and management strategies. Key emphases […]
PUBH 3202: Health Behavior Theory
Course Description This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the major social and behavioral theories used in public health research and practice. Students examine individual, interpersonal, community, and ecological models that explain health-related behaviors and guide the development of effective health promotion and disease prevention programs. Key topics include the role of theory in understanding […]
PUBH 3001: Fundamentals of Public Health
Course Description This foundational course introduces students to the principles, practices, and core functions of public health. Students explore the history and philosophy of public health, the 10 Essential Public Health Services, population-based approaches to health, and the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Emphasis is placed on understanding health determinants (biological, behavioral, social, environmental, and […]
NUR 650: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
Week 1: Introduction to SBIRT and Substance Use Epidemiology Discussion: Introduce yourself and discuss your prior experience (or lack thereof) with substance use screening in clinical practice. Why is SBIRT important in advanced nursing practice today? Respond to at least two peers. Assignment: Complete a self-paced introductory SBIRT overview module (e.g., free online training) and […]