PUBH 7530 - Integrated Capstone Experience

CEPH Integrative Experience Requirement: each student shall acquire skills and experience in the application of basic public health concepts and of specialty knowledge to the solution of community health problems and demonstrate integration of knowledge through a culminating experience. The Student will register for PUBH 7235 A - The Public Health Integrative Experience Section A. This course has been designed to fulfill the requirement that all Master of Public Health degree candidates have the opportunity, as defined by the Council for Education on Public Health (CEPH), “to synthesize and integrate knowledge acquired in course work and other learning experiences and to apply theory and principles in a situation that approximates some aspect of professional practice”. All MPH students, regardless of program affiliation, can choose this option for the purpose of fulfilling the CEPH requirement in order to graduate. The student will complete this three (3) credit hour course during their Fall and Spring Semesters of 2nd year

PUBH 3138 - Multicultural Factors & Social Determinants of Health

Introduction to the characteristics, causes, and effects of health disparities in the U.S. health care system. Provides students with a foundation to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become culturally competent health care providers. Explores how health education and promotion is shaped by the cultural, social and economic contexts in which individuals function

CHBE 9630 - Doctoral Seminar in Community Health

This course will provide students with the opportunity to analyze the history and current applications of social and behavioral science theories, approaches, models and strategies (learned throughout the curriculum) to public health practice and research. This seminar will examine the breadth of epistemologies employed as we develop effective methods to create change across the ecological spectrum, from individual to policy levels. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking skills to help students engage in dialogue about what will be effective research and practice in diverse public health settings over the next 10 years

CHBE 9130-A: Research Methods in Community and Behavioral Health

General Course Description: This course introduces students to research methods in health science. Development and presentation of practicum and research proposals will be the focus of the course. Additional emphasis will be placed on writing skills that will contribute to research projects and grant applications

PUBH 9630 - Public Health Doctoral Seminar

This course is designed to provide doctoral candidates with instruction and practice allowing for the enhancement of knowledge and skills in the areas of critical thinking, information analyses and synthesis, and scientific writing. Give doctoral candidates the opportunity to determine, refine and comprehensively (written, oral) describe their dissertation research topic. Work with doctoral candidates to thoroughly identify, research, screen, then secure commitment from potential dissertation committee members, particularly the chair

Development/Enhancement of the Assessment (Monitoring and Evaluation) Knowledge and Skills of Workers in Public Health and Related Settings

Background: A critical task of public health is the development and assessment of programs to address needs, concerns and issues of populations. The overall purpose of this workshop is to enhance the core public health workforce functional knowledge and skills (competencies) in the areas of program development and evaluation leading to improvements in population health and reducing health disparities. Methods: The hour long workshop will serve as an introduction and review of methods of program monitoring and assessment (M & A). The training approach will be an oral presentation with PowerPoint slides and hands-on practice that will include review of M & A terminology and review of M & A basic methodologies. Results: (Outcomes) Participants will become familiar with the basic terms and methods of program monitoring and assessment (M & A). Conclusions: The topics of this workshop will primarily benefit state and local health departments and public health districts that share services and face challenges in building or enhancing their functional public health knowledge and skills, improvement efforts and the documentation of those efforts. Key words: basic assessment methods, monitoring, evaluatio

CHBE 9130-A: Research Methods in Community and Behavioral Health

General Course Description: This course introduces students to research methods in health science. Development and presentation of practicum and research proposals will be the focus of the course. Additional emphasis will be placed on writing skills that will contribute to research projects and grant applications

CHBE 9130-A: Research Methods in Community and Behavioral Health

General Course Description: This course introduces students to research methods in health science. Development and presentation of practicum and research proposals will be the focus of the course. Additional emphasis will be placed on writing skills that will contribute to research projects and grant applications

Avondale

A copy of a brochure detailing Avondale history and real estate options. Likely from the 1920\u27