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3 credits
Fall 2025 LectureExamines the theoretical foundations of health behavior. Emphasizes the development of a conceptual framework for understanding and facilitating behavior enhancement, elimination, and/or maintenance in health promotion and education. Focuses on current theories regarding health-related behaviors. Permission of instructor required.
Learning Outcomes1Assess the strengths and weaknesses of theories, models and best practices used to address public health issues.
2Design approaches to prevent, mitigate or correct public health problems.
3Identify and critically evaluate the social, political, policy, economic and environmental trends affecting the health of families and community.
4Describe health promotion theories, models and best practices to address challenges to the health of families and communities.
5Develop approaches to prevent, mitigate or correct challenges to the health of families and communities.
6Identify and critically evaluate the factors that create, perpetuate and ultimately eliminate health disparities.
7Demonstrate communication skills and strategies for promotion of family and community health.