Provides an overview of current knowledge about biological mechanisms of major diseases causing death and disability in the US and globally; understanding and interpreting the reciprocal relationships of genetic, environmental, and behavioral determinants of health and disease in an ecologic context; analyzing, discussing, and communicating biologic principles of disease from a public health perspective. Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer

Application of biostatistical principles to critical analysis of retrospective studies, prospective studies, and controlled clinical trials, as well as studies in the health services literature. Selection, basic calculations, and interpretation of statistical methods for detection of significant associations and differences. Summer, Fall, Spring

General principles, methods, and applications of epidemiology. Outbreak investigations, measures of disease frequency, standardization of disease rates, study design, measures of association, hypothesis testing, bias, effect modification, causal inference, disease screening, and surveillance. Case studies apply these concepts to a variety of infectious, acute, and chronic health conditions affecting the population. Summer, Fall, Spring

Examines the connection between population health and exposures to chemical, physical, and biological agents in the environment. Through the use of problem-solving frameworks, students will become familiar with data sources, methodologies and policy approaches being used to address the public health impacts of environmental and occupational health hazards, including the consequences of climate change, natural resource degradation, and industrial chemicals. The course will integrate key concepts of environmental health with principles of sustainability to illustrate how public policies and practices on the local, national and global level affect population health. Summer, Fall, Spring

Introductory multidisciplinary course focusing on the interplay of all aspects of global public health on health policy problems. Students will learn how health policy is made, how health care and public health services are delivered, and how to define and analyze key health policy problems drawing on the perspectives and skills of the public health disciplines. Summer, Fall, Spring

Emphasizes social and behavioral science theories, models, and concepts that can be applied to public health problems and interventions. Describes the role of social and community factors, including race/ethnicity and culture, in both the onset and solution of public health problems and describe the inter-relationship between the social/behavioral sciences. Summer, Fall, Spring

An advanced multidisciplinary course examining global public health and health delivery issues through the use of a case study approach. Prerequisites: PubH 6001, 6002, 6003, 6004, 6005, and 6007. Summer, Fall, Spring Program fee may apply.

Designed to provide the student with an opportunity to gain or enhance public health knowledge and to explore an area of interest related to public health research or the delivery and/or administration of health services. Permission of instructor/advisor required. Summer Fall Spring

See Advisor. Summer, Fall, Spring

This course provides the opportunity for MPH students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired through their programs of study. A planned, supervised and evaluated practice experience that is relevant to the student's program is an essential component of a public health professional degree program. These opportunities can take place in a variety of agencies or organizations. Each program customizes Practicum requirements to meet students’ needs. (Credit/No Credit) [For 45-credit MPH students who started Summer 06 or after.] Summer, Fall, Spring

A culminating experience is one that requires a student to synthesize and integrate knowledge acquired in coursework and other learning experiences and to apply theory and principles in a situation that approximates some aspect of professional practice. It is through this course that faculty evaluates the extent to which the student has mastered the body of knowledge and can demonstrate proficiency in the required competencies. Each program customizes Culminating Experience requirements to meet students’ needs. [For 45-credit MPH students who started Summer 06 or after.] Summer, Fall, Spring

The overall purpose of the field/laboratory experience requirement is to introduce students in the MS-PHMEID degree program to a supervised practical experience in a Public Health Laboratory or other qualifying public health entity from the perspective of the actual wet laboratory operations. Students that already have this laboratory experience will be introduced to epidemiologic research, particularly surveillance, and its tie-in with laboratories either in the United States or in an international setting. Fall, Spring, Summer

Individually tailored. Culminating Experience for the MPH program. Advisor approval required prior to registration. [For 45-credit MPH students who entered Summer 05, Fall 05, or Spring 06.] Summer, Fall, Spring

Under faculty supervision, the student undertakes an original project that applies the skills and knowledge gained in the chosen track and/or concentration within the MPH program. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. NOTE that credits vary by program; please consult your program plan to register for the appropriate number of credits. [For 36-credit MPH students only] Summer, Fall, Spring

In-depth examination of a particular facet of public health. Topics and prerequisites vary. Summer, Fall, Spring

Epidemiologic methods for the study of environmental and occupational health problems. Epidemiologic exposure assessment methods and methods relevant to cohort, case-control, cross-sectional, and cluster investigation studies. Sources of and evaluation of biases and confounding, as well as survey and questionnaire design. Prerequisites: PubH 6003, 6002, Fall

Reviews the history, structure and workings of the system through which we attempt to protect public health and the environment, with a particular focus on US regulatory agencies. Prerequisites: PubH 6004, Spring.

Introduction to principles of toxicology with emphasis on concepts most relevant in risk assessment, management, and communication; and public health policy. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry. Spring

This culminating course uses problem-based learning methods to examine a variety of real-world EOH issues in depth. Cases stimulate students to integrate their cumulative knowledge across all required courses and demonstrate their professional competencies. Students to conduct activities characteristic of EOH practice: evaluating a variety of technical, public, and media, reports; integrating and interpreting environmental, exposure, and health information effectively; designing analytic and communication strategies; presenting in writing and orally relevant materials to address EOH issues; and, making appropriate policy and/or program decisions and recommendations. Prerequisites: PubH 6121, 6123, 6126. Summer

Describes the impact of environmental toxicants on children’s health and reviews some of the major policy issues in the field of children’s environmental health. Prerequisites: PubH 6004. Fall

Introduces the anticipation, recognition, assessment, and control of hazards in the workplace and the ambient environment. It emphasizes an understanding of the characteristic features of specific hazards, which may be chemical, biological, or physical/ergonomic. Fall

Basics of public health microbiology as it relates to the environment, food, water, and bioterrorism. Examines from an environmental health perspective how the principles of microbiology are applied to current and emerging public health issues, whether from intentional or unintentional contamination of the environment. Specific topics will include: industrial animal production and increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance; effectiveness of various point of use technologies for water purification; recent advances in quantitative microbial risk assessment; one medicine (where public and veterinary health meet); detection strategies for microorganisms (including bioterrorism agents); and current approaches in food defense and agroterrorism. At the end of the semester, students will be able to: describe key environmental health microbiological agents; identify why particular microbes are persistent in the environment; and outline public health measures, policies, and regulations available to address threats associated with these microbial agents. Prerequisites: PubH 6004. Spring

Examines environmental and occupational health issues at various stages in the development process. Emphasis will be placed on principles of development economics and associated environmental health issues. Prerequisites: PubH 6004. Fall

Focuses on formulation of EOH problems and the types and sources of information needed to identify and address EOH issues. Students will become skillful in accessing, utilizing, and evaluating information sources. The pedagogic basis for this course is problem-based learning. Pre- or co-requisite: PubH 6004. Fall.

Public Health professions play a vital role in shaping sustainable energy strategies in the context of environment & human health impacts. Sustainability of various energy strategies including energy conservation, green building principles and renewable energy. Mitigation & adaption policies for climate change. Emphasizes the life cycle framework which focuses on natural resource depletion, water & energy consumption as well as air, water & solid waste pollutant emissions. Prerequisite: PubH 6004. Spring

Apply biostatistical concepts & methods to analysis of EOH data. Students manage datasets, conduct data analyses using Stata, present data graphically, & interpret data for relevance to EOH research, policy & practice. Skills developed and practiced will help students synthesize data, consider findings in terms of risk management options, and communicate findings for intended audiences. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6003, 6004, 6129. Spring.

Course designed for students working in both disaster and development settings of developing countries where contaminated water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene (WASH) are the cause of serious health problems. Fundamental concepts will be taken from classroom to the field for first hand experience applying WASH methods. Prerequisite PubH 6004. Fall

In-depth examination of a particular facet of public health. Topics and prerequisites vary. Summer, Fall, Spring

Quantitative and qualitative approaches to decision making, including risk- benefit analysis, decision analysis, and cost-effective analysis. Applications to technology assessment; development of clinical guidelines. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6003. Spring Note: MPH Health Policy, MS Health Policy and Doctoral Students concurrently take PubH 6299 topics course by the same name for 1 credit, thereby enrolling for three total credits (PubH 6242 – 2 credits plus PubH 6299.xx, same name – 1 credit).

This class takes an evidence-based problem solving approach for Masters level students interested in the health policy focus of clinical epidemiology utilizing methods taught in PubH 6242. Prerequ: PubH 6003. Corequis: PubH 6242. Spring

Epidemiology of specific cancers, with an emphasis on molecular and genetic epidemiology. Current research in the field. Prerequisites: PubH 203. Spring

The role and conduct of laboratory and field investigations in the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Prerequisite: PubH 6003. Spring

Epidemiologic knowledge and prevention strategies for intentional and unintentional injuries, including those occurring in transportation, occupational, home, and recreational environments. Research methods, sources of data, and application to injury prevention. Prerequisite: PubH 6003. Fall

Epidemiologic concepts and methods applied to specific research questions especially new types of public health problems. Recognition and development of the most appropriate study design for a specific health issue. Ecologic, cross-sectional, case-control, cohort studies and clinical trials. Sampling, measurement, questionnaire design, causality and causal criteria. Development of a research proposal. Co-requisite: PubH 6002. Prerequisite: PubH 6003. Fall, Spring

Methodological challenges in studying older populations. Epidemiologic endpoints in aging populations. Basic concepts and theories explored in aging research. Prerequisite: PubH 6003. Fall

This course familiarizes the student with one of the most widely used database management systems and statistical analysis software packages, the SAS System, operating in a Windows environment. Throughout the course, several database management system techniques and data analytical strategies for the appropriate analysis of datasets obtained from a variety of studies will be presented. Statistical techniques covered include linear regression, analysis of variance, logistic regression, and survival analysis. Prerequisite: PubH 6002. Fall, Spring

Methodological issues central to HIV/AIDS research. Biases peculiar to HIV/AIDS epidemiologic studies (both observational and experimental designs). The natural history of HIV, diagnosis, surveillance, vulnerable subpopulations, behavioral facets, and evaluation of epidemiologic studies with an emphasis on methodological considerations. Prerequisite: PubH 6003, Recommended PubH 6002. Fall

Advanced quantitative epidemiologic methods, with a focus on basic data analytic techniques, identifying and evaluating bias and adjusting for confounding. Dose-response, trend analysis, and multiple linear and logistic regression models. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6003, 6247. Co- or prerequisite PubH 6249. Fall and Spring

This course will provide an overview and in depth consideration of some of the major issues in treatment of HIV disease, including the assessment of efficacy and effectiveness, drug resistance, monitoring of drug toxicity, special populations, the interrelationship between treatment and prevention, and quality of care. The course has been designed with an interdisciplinary audience in mind. In discussions and assignments, students will be able to emphasize their own area of interest and/or expertise (e.g. epidemiology, policy, etc). Fall

Focus on the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS on the local, national and global levels; guest speakers describing their public health organizations’ responses to the epidemic; basic principles of leadership, management, and organizational strategy and structure in the context of HIV/AIDS organizations; and interactive dialogues to explore the strengths and challenges of various organizational approaches to the epidemic. Prerequisite: PubH 6250, 6559, or permission of Instructor. Spring

Principles and practice of biostatistical consulting in public health and medical research environments. Spring

Focus on foundations of public health surveillance systems for communicable as well as chronic diseases. Outbreak investigation methods will be included, as well as surveillance data sources, data management, data analysis, ethical issues, surveillance system evaluation, and use of information for prevention. Surveillance systems for reportable diseases, nosocomial infections, bioterrorism events, cancer, environmental disease, vaccine-related adverse events, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, and military personnel will be discussed. Prerequisites: PubH 6003. Spring

Advanced data analysis using the SAS System to expand on the analytic techniques gained in PubH 6002 and PubH 6249 and to provide students with the applied statistical skills required to analyze various types of public health datasets. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6249. Fall, Spring

Assists students in developing the skills needed to complete degree requirements and to provide them with practical applied public health training. By the end of the course, students will be able to describe essential skills needed for preparation, implementation, presentation and communication of public health data.

Geographic information systems (GIS) for mapping and display of health data. The course makes use of ArcGIS 8.3. The use of spatial statistics for the detection of clusters and patterns in the spread of diseases. Working with geodatabases, shape files, layers, query information from attribute tables, geocode addresses and customizing GIS applications. Summer, Fall, Spring

Provides mid to advanced level training in GIS for display and analysis of health data. Use software ArcGIS 9.3 and additional extensions such as Spatial Analyst and Geostatistical Analyst. Also uses GeoDa software. Emphasizes benefits of using GIS to do more than simply manage and map data. GIS supports a range of spatial analysis functions that enable researchers to extract additional meaning from manipulating geographic data. Learn to work with raster datasets and geodatabases to build spatial models for analyzing health data and evaluating spatial patterns of health events based on notion of distance. Prerequisite: PubH 6262. Fall, Spring

Introduces basic concepts in mathematical statistics. Topics will include probabilities (unconditional and conditional), density and distribution functions of continuous and discrete random variables, including expected values. Specific distribution functions discussed will be Binomial, Poisson, Hypergeometric, and Gaussian distributions. Additional topics include bivariable distributions, variance-covariance matrix, limiting theory, asymptotic results, and maximum likelihood estimation. Prerequisites: Math 1231, 1232 and PubH 6002, 6249. Spring.

Design of medical investigations, including the randomized clinical trial, observational cohort study, and the retrospective case-control study. Specific methods regarding sample size, power and precision and statistical procedures for randomization and sa

Biostatistical methods for asymptotically efficient tests and estimates of relative risks and odds ratios from prospective and retrospective matched and unmatched studies. Fixed and random effects models. Logistic regression, conditional logistic regression. Poisson regression. Maximum likelihood and efficient scores. Prerequisites: STAT 6201-6202, PubH 6264. Fall

Introduce basic concepts for the identification and modeling of time series in the time domain approach. Learn a new set of terminology standards and a different way to analyze these type of data and to forecast future values of a time series and its accuracy. Software used is SAS/ETS and 3 procedures: ARIMA, AUTOREG, FORECAST. New mathematical notation will be used. Prerequisite: PubH 6249. Spring

Intensive in advanced programming using SAS. Expand technical skills to provide advanced SAS tools for data management and graphics. Topics to include Interactive Matrix Language (IML), SAS Macro facility language, and drill-down graphs using SAS/GRAPH. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6249 or Instructor’s permission. Summer

Current research, controversial issues and methodological problems in epidemiology of reproductive and perinatal health. Present reproductive health issues such as conception and infertility; perinatal issues such as complications of pregnancy, infections in pregnancy, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and birth defects. Prerequisite: PubH 6003. Summer

Overview of surveillance methods used domestically and internationally to monitor HIV/AIDS epidemic. Surveillance systems including sentinel, population based, behavioral, and incidence surveillance will be presented and discussed. Strengths and weaknesses of these various systems will be discussed in addition to how data from these systems impact and inform HIV/AIDS related policies and programs. Prerequisite: PubH 6003. Summer

Introduction to disaster epidemiology that elucidates the important role epidemiologists play in assessing the health and psychological effects of natural and man-made disasters and in identifying factors that contribute to these effects. Focus will be on applications of epidemiologic methods to the study of public health consequences of disasters, case studies from actual disasters used to illustrate various roles of epidemiologist in responding to these events and lessons learned. Highlight key skills that epidemiologists need to be part of a response and recovery . Identify methodological issues for future work. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6003. Summer

Describes the role of infectious agents in the etiology of human cancer. Emphasis on differences between specific oncogenic viruses. Other oncogenic agents, bacterial and parasitic, will also be discussed. Discuss laboratory approaches to the documentation of their pathogenicity, how behavior affects mode of transmission, and which types of data provide strongest support for documenting oncogenic potential for humans. Prerequisite: PubH 6003. Summer

Use ethnographic field methods in conjunction with epidemiological research. Introduction to specific methods used to examine health phenomena and determinants of disease. Learn specific applied skills that can be modified with socio-cultural modifications to evaluate urban sites and other settings. Basic skills in application of ethnographic methods, including recursive observations, participant observations, and variety of approaches to interviewing such as in-depth, structured and non-structured as well as conversational interviewing. Discuss use of multiple approaches in conjunction with ethnography, including focus groups, archival, document, statistical and secondary data analysis, and survey research methods. Course emphasizes use of ethnographic research methods in community-based health settings and evaluates issues in cultural competency and how to garner stakeholder support to conduct epidemiologic studies. Prerequisite: PubH 6003. Fall

Focus on epidemiology of emerging infectious diseases of public health importance, including factors leading to their development, management of emerging infectious diseases from a public health and laboratory standpoint, including biosafety, and strategies for emergency preparedness from a national and international perspective. Course emphasizes the context of emerging infectious diseases and strategic approaches to their containment. Prerequisites: PubH 6003 or Micr 6292 or Instructor permission. Fall

This course will provide public health students with practical laboratory experience Prerequ: Micr 6239 or Micr 6212 or permission of instructor. Spring

In-depth examination of a particular facet of public health. Topics and prerequisites vary. Summer, Fall, Spring

An evidence-based problem solving approach for doctoral level students utilizing methods taught in PubH 6242. Prerequis: PubH 6002, PubH 6003. Corequis: PubH 6242. Spring

Course focuses on critical review and interpretation of cancer epidemiology literature as well as issues in research design in the field. Prerequ:PubH 6001 & PubH 6003. Corequis: PubH 6244. Spring

Provides doctoral level material on the content of infectious disease epidemiology. The course focuses on critical review and interpretation of infectious disease literature as well as issues preparing an analytic research paper on an emerging infectious disease and the application of tools used to describe the epidemiology of those diseases. Prerequ: PubH 6003. Corequis: PubH 6245. Spring

Students select specific topic within area of HIV/AIDS epidemiology. Options include responding to a data analysis problem; responding to a methodological problem found within HIV/AIDS research; or another topic approved by instructor. Prerequ: PubH 6001 & PubH 6003. Corequis: PubH 6250. Fall

Course provides doctoral level material on the content of surveillance offered in PubH 6259. Focus is on critical review and interpretation of surveillance literature as well as issues preparing an analytic research paper. Prerequ: PubH 6002 & PubH 6003. Corequis: PubH 6259. Spring

Provides a foundation of the various frameworks and techniques used to study global health. The frameworks examined will include epidemiology, anthropology, economics, human rights, and ethics among others. The perspectives studied will provide an introduction and understanding of how global health issues are framed, structured and presented. Fall

Examines the set of social, cultural and economic issues most central to shaping health in each of the world’s main regions. Prerequisite: PubH 6400 Spring, Fees may apply.

Examines the set of social, cultural and economic issues most central to shaping health in each of the world’s main regions. Overseas Learning Collaboration program in Bangladesh. Prerequisite: PubH 6400. Spring 2011 fee $4,400. Fee varies by year.

Examines the set of social, cultural and economic issues most central to shaping health in each of the world’s main regions. Overseas Learning Collaboration program in Kenya. Prerequisite: PubH 6400. Spring 2011 fee $4,400. Fee varies by year.

This seminar course will provide an overview of global health policy and practice institutional resources in Washington DC. Students gain an understanding of how global health issues are framed, presented and biased in a multi-institutional setting. This is a collaborative learning exercise where simple web based tools will be used to develop a virtual classroom of the current global health policy and practice dialogue among Washington DC based governmental, multilateral, NGO, private sector and policy institutes. Fall, Spring

Introduces the scientific basis of global health interventions and how they address proximal and underlying determinants of health. Successful students will obtain a strong technical grounding in the determinants, biology and pathogenesis of specific diseases, for which affordable tools for prevention, control, and case management exist and are in use in public health practice. Fall, Spring

A foundation in the methodologies required to plan, implement and assess global health programming. Students will obtain a comprehensive understanding of complementary quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Skills include: understanding the relationships between hypotheses and study purpose, considering the ethics of research projects, effectively choosing a research design to achieve your purpose, becoming familiar with the general principles of qualitative investigation, and achieving productive dissemination of findings Fall, Spring

Provides further depth to understand data collection in a global health setting. Methodologies include survey design, interviewing, and participant observation. Archival research and clinical trial research will also be discussed. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6410. Spring, Summer

Continues the series of Global Health Methods courses. The course examines the fundamental concepts of empirical analysis and qualitative analysis. Topics covered include open and axial coding, the basis of "Grounded Theory", and regression analysis. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6003, 6410. Spring, Summer

Introduces policy and analytical issues that have implications for the health of populations worldwide, as well as various concepts, paradigms, practices and programs that have global health policy implications. Major areas of focus will include: the role of regional and international health organizations in developing and implementing global health policies and conducting policy analyses; and the critical role of rich and poor nations in global health policy and analysis. Prerequisites: PubH 6005, 6400, 6410. Spring

This course builds on the Global Health Policy and Analysis course as well as the Global Health Study Design and Ethics course. This course introduces students to the critical elements required to do policy analysis regarding global health issues. In order to conduct these analyses students will be taught quantitative data analysis skills using Excel and STATA. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6003, 6005, 6400, 6413, 6410 Spring

Introduction to policy and analytical issues that have implications for the health of populations worldwide. Will introduce various concepts, paradigms, practices and programs with global health policy implications. Focus includes role of regional & international health organizations in developing & implementing global health policies and conducting policy analyses, and the critical role of rich and poor nations in global health policy and analysis. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6003, 6005, 6400, 6410, 6411, 6412 Fall

Use of communication theory and methods in health promotion. Integration of multidisciplinary approaches to public health communication. Prerequisite: PubH 6007, 6400. Spring

Introduces the field of health and population communication. Students will learn its key concepts, theories, research and applications. Issues covered will include: definition of key concepts; understanding the feedback model of health communication; the goals of health communication research, and uses of health communication through multi-sector initiatives. PubH 6007, 6400, 6430. Summer

Examines social marketing theory with specific emphasis on public health, including social marketing campaign design, best practices for implementation, and evaluation methodology. It will cover applied techniques for domestic and international markets. It is an introduction to the importance of public/private partnerships in development and to stakeholders in social marketing organizations. PubH 6007, 6400. Fall

Basic concepts and principles of program development and implementation including data collection methods, decision making, and problem-solving techniques. Application of program development techniques to specific interventions. Prerequisites: PubH 6400, Co-requisite PubH 6003. Fall, Spring, Summer

Management concepts and techniques related to the implementation of health and development programs and projects. Theories of management: planning, monitoring, and budgeting; the role of the manager; management of human and other resources, communication and leadership; motivation, quality control, teamwork, organizational culture and ethics. Prerequisite: PubH 6400, and if DME concentration PubH 6435. Fall

Students will gain skills in the fundamentals of program evaluation and monitoring methods. Students will also understand the evaluation aspects of major international health programs such as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the President’s Malaria Initiative. Country-specific case studies will be used as synthesizing tools to review major concepts and assess student knowledge of key concepts. Prerequisite: PubH 6400, 6411, 6412, 6435. Summer

Fundamentals of macro- and microeconomics and financial analysis in international health including degree of centralization, public-private sector roles, and roles of international donor agencies. Prerequisite: PubH 6400. Spring

Provides an in-depth study of the historical development, structure and function of the institutions and initiatives constituting the international health system. Prerequisite: PubH 6400. Fall

Examines what national health systems are, how they differ, and how they are performing. Health systems will be analyzed through four different lenses: Health Care Organization; Health Workforce Development; Health Care Financing and Health Policy Development. The course compares health systems and health reforms in seven regions of the world and draws lessons on how health system performance might be improved. PubH 6400; Co-requisite PubH 6401. Spring Program Fees may apply.

Explores the impacts of regulations, trade and human rights on health by examining the relevant international declarations, agreements and conventions. During the course we will examine a variety of topics including the impact of international trade agreements on health, the International Health Regulations and other regulations affecting global health, and the relationship between health and human rights. Prerequisite: PubH 6400. Spring

Analyzes, through a variety of modules, including security institutions, vulnerable groups, humanitarian operations and natural disasters and global security, the impact of global health threats such as HIV/AIDS, SARS, avian flu, tuberculosis and malaria on security institutions, vulnerable populations, civil/military cooperation, and humanitarian operations. Also explores the potential value of these institutions in mitigating global health threats and responding to humanitarian emergencies. Examines a range of scientific, policy, and program interventions designed to address these issues. Prerequisite: PubH 6400. Fall

Focus on global mental health knowledge and public health policy implementation skills regarding the integration of mental health, public health, and primary care in diverse health systems and challenging cultural contexts. Prerequisite: PubH 6400. Spring

Examines the major food and nutrition problems internationally, and the policies and programs aimed at addressing food insecurity, under- and over- nutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies. Through a combination of lectures (some delivered by invited experts), discussion sessions, seminal literature, and policy/program critique, the course strives to provide the background knowledge, state of the art strategies, and analytical tools necessary for future work in international nutrition. Prerequisite: PubH 6400. Spring

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Vector borne diseases involve a vector (carrier) that transmits a pathogen to a human host. This course introduces students to insects and other vectors that are responsible for transmission of diseases such as West Nile Virus, malaria, dengue fever, and elephantiasis. Students will learn how to recognize various disease vectors, how they transmit diseases, the diseases transmitted and methods for effective management and control. Fall

This course will focus on problems associated with providing adequate water and sanitation in developing countries and diseases like schistosomiasis, cholera, dysentery & typhoid. Innovative tools and solutions for improving water supply and sanitation in developing countries will also be discussed. Summer

Examination and analysis of the patterns and determinants of health in a specific region. Prerequisite: PubH 6400, 6401. Fall, Spring, Summer

In-depth examination of a particular facet of global health. Topics and prerequisites vary. Summer, Fall, Spring

Reviews current directions of global health advocacy in donor and implementing countries and challenges participants to create effective advocacy strategies for the future. Students will learn about state-of-the-art advocacy tactics including policy analysis, agenda setting, public mobilization/direct action, grassroots and grasstops tactics, advocacy partnerships, media and communications, celebrity activism, and advocacy impact planning. Students will complete a group paper that will impart them with the skills and experience necessary to incorporate advocacy and activism into their professional public health practice. Prerequisite: PubH 6400. Spring. *Pending approval of permanent course number.

Helps students develop writing and oral presentation skills through intensive, interactive training, practice, and feedback. Provides participants with a solid foundation for all forms of public health and other scientific and technical written and oral communication. Fall, Spring

Provides an overview of public health and health care in the United States as an introduction to the study and analysis of health policy. It covers the governmental framework, institutions, financing streams, workforce, constituencies, and interest groups engaged in the health sector to ensure that students begin their analytic policy training with grounding in the political, economic, and social realities of public health and health care. Fall, Spring, Summer

Covers the applications of quantitative and statistical methods of data analysis for health policy and health services research. Students conduct data analyses using Stata® and apply these skills for health policy and health services research purposes. This course builds upon the principles of statistics taught in PubH 6002 and reinforces these principles with practical hands-on experience in programming and analysis for health policy. Prerequisite: PubH 6002

Core elements of health policy analysis: problem definition, background, the political, economic, and social landscape; development of policy options and recommendations. Written, graphic, and oral presentation skills associated with policy analysis. Prerequisites: PubH 6305. Summer, Fall, Spring

Provides instruction in critical elements of health policy applications: problem definition; political, social, and economic assessment of a problem; program evaluation and data analysis; development of policy options; and the written and oral presentation of findings and recommendations. Hands-on application of basic quantitative tools in health policy. Prerequisite: PubH 6315. Offered Summer, Fall, Spring

Provides students with an understanding of the federal health policymaking process, including an overview of the legislative, administrative, and judicial processes that impact federal health policymaking. Reviews the federal budget process and outlines the authorization and appropriation processes. Finally, the course uses an advocacy campaign framework to demonstrate common techniques and strategies used to advance legislative and regulatory policies including coalition building, the use of policy studies and media relations, among others. Prerequisite: PubH 6305. Fall, Spring, Summer

This course addresses the relationship of law and the legal system in the U.S. to the individual health care delivery system. It examines how various sources of law affect the organization, delivery, and financing of health care, as well as the regulation of health care quality and patient rights. Summer, Fall, Spring

Examines how law can both promote and impede the public’s health. Introduces students to the legal concepts that underlie the public health system and that inform public health policymaking in the United States. Topics to be covered include the role of law in public health care and policy (e.g., governmental powers vs. civil liberties, regulation of public health, tobacco regulation), managed care and public health, the role of public health officials in shaping law and policy, and public health law reform. Spring

Covers economic principles as they apply to health services financing and public health policy: provider payment policy and cost containment, supply of health providers and services, individual demand for health care services, and cost-benefit analyses and economic incentives to promote public health goals. Prerequisite: Basic Economics or instructor’s permission. Fall, Spring

An introduction to modern microeconomics- the study of how consumers, firms, industries, and the public sector make decisions and allocate their resources in the economy. The principles of supply and demand and elasticity in both the private and public sectors will be analyzed. Fall

Provides an overview of the U.S. mental health and substance abuse delivery system, its components, and the policy challenges created by the organization of this system. Considers the behavioral health care system from the perspective of several main “actors” in the system: patients, providers 9primarily doctors & hospitals), health plans, and payers (public & private). Prerequisite: PubH 6305. Fall

Provides practical understanding of state health policy and programs by placing the student in the position of developing a briefing on health and health care for a new governor. This is a hands-on class designed to replicate the experience of a newly appointed official “learning the ropes” in a particular state. Prerequisite: PubH 6305. Fall

Examines vaccine development, production, distribution, and delivery in the U.S. from the perspective of the influenza vaccine shortage. Highlights the interactions among the business, legal, political, public health, medical, federal/state/local government, and consumer communities that combine to influence immunization policy. Prerequisite: PubH 6305. Spring

In-depth exploration of maternal and child health policy in the U.S., with a particular emphasis on the role of personal and public health services for women, children, youth and their families in the context of health and human services system change. Prerequisite: PubH 6561. Spring

Examines the intersection of health care and civil rights law in the United States: the history and legacy of health care discrimination in the U.S.; the various forms of health care discrimination; legislative and regulatory interventions to combat discrimination and create/enforce/restore health care civil rights; and the unique place that abortion rights holds in U.S. law and society. Prerequisite: PubH 6330. Spring

Focuses on how the Congressional budget process shapes the funding and design of federal health care programs, ranging from entitlement programs like Medicare to appropriated programs like community health centers. Discussions will cover budget resolutions, appropriations bills, and budget reconciliation legislation, as well as Congressional procedures & committees through which they are considered. Prerequisite: PubH 6305. Summer

Addresses the federal laws and regulations that affect U.S. health care industry participants, particularly those relating to the prevention of fraud and abuse, and the role of corporate compliance programs. Prerequisite: PubH 6330 or HSML 6215. Spring

Designed to address those issues in law, ethics, and policy that focus on the scope and limits of individual autonomy within the health system. The specific foci are: reproductive health; human sexual relations; the refusal of potentially lifesaving medical treatment; assisted suicide; and research involving human subjects. Prerequisite: PubH 6330. Fall

Describes current legal and public policy issues in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including the legal, operational, financial, and organizational rules for the two programs. Prerequisite: PubH 6315. Spring

Introduces students to the concept of health disparities and the implications of disparities for health care practice and policy. Students will learn how disparities are defined and measured, as well as emerging approaches in practice and policy to reducing disparities. Prerequisite: 6315. Fall

Examines legal and regulatory frameworks related to the demand for and supply / quality of pharmaceutical products. Highlights policies specific to drug development, pricing, reimbursement, utilization, dissemination of information, and post-marketing surveillance. Prerequisite: PubH 6315. Fall

Explores the politics and policy of the provision of primary health care in the U.S. Covers the rise of the field of primary care and how it is supported and financed, and the role of insurers and government in regulation and oversight in the areas of access, cost, and quality. Prerequisite: PubH 6315.

Examines various aspects of the policy response to HIV. The focus will be on how U.S. policy is shaped in terms of both domestic and global responses to the pandemic, i.e., who are the players and what are the processes for making U.S. policy. The course will also study specific timely policy questions facing policy makers at the time the course is offered. Summer

In-depth examination of a particular facet of public health policy. Topics and prerequisites vary. Summer, Fall, Spring

Students will develop skills to effectively plan, implement, and manage programs that address public health problems for defined populations in a variety of settings. The PRECEDE/PROCEED framework will be used to guide this process. Fall, Spring

Provides students with the knowledge, competencies and skills to plan and implement and evaluation of health promotion-disease prevention programs for a defined population at risk. Prerequisite: PubH 6002, 6003, 6007, 6500. Fall, Spring

Practical aspects of dataset creation, data management, rudimentary statistical analysis & tabular/graphical presentation of results in the user-friendly environments of PASW (formerly SPSS) and MS Excel. Students will create codebooks, enter & clean data, derive new variables from existing ones, choose appropriate analytical techniques & implement them, graph & tabulate results, and document & protect work. Examples will be drawn from commonly-encountered situations in prevention and community health, such as needs assessments & program evaluations. Prerequisites: PubH 6002, 6003 & 6500. Fall, Spring, Summer

Communication theories and methods used in promoting health and preventing disease. Theoretical background in communication and behavior science and practical communication development methods. Prerequisite: PubH 6007. Fall, Spring

Theory and practice of community-oriented primary care, including an extended small group exercise carrying out a COPC project with a simulated community using Web-based data sets. Fall

Advanced work on COPC methods and policy, focusing on issues related to the provision of health care in underserved communities. Prerequisite: PubH 6510. Spring

Management and development of community health services. Builds upon principles for management and community-oriented primary care. Prerequisite: PubH 6510, 6003. Spring

Critical evaluation of the current issues in racial and ethnic Issues in health care. Introduces students to differences and disparities in the access, use, and health outcomes of health care in the US. Fall

Provides students with an overview of the methods to plan, implement and evaluation health promotion and education programs targeted towards high risk and special populations. The course will review the socioeconomic, political-economic, cultural and psychosocial factors of populations who are considered to be at high risk for specific health problems and efforts that have been addressed in current health promotion programs. Prerequisite: PubH 6007. Fall Alternate Years

COPC and community health promotion require diverse information skills in order to assess community needs and strengths, determine priority health issues, analyze data, plan interventions, and evaluate programs. This course will introduce students to the information resources useful in planning and implementing COPC and community health projects that address racism. The selected resources will support methods for defining a community, characterizing a community's social and health characteristics, investigating a prioritized problem, and developing programs and solutions. Students will learn how to choose resources, search them, and consider bias in information sources.

Application of qualitative methods in the development of health promotion interventions, evaluations, and research. Collecting and analyzing qualitative date through participant observation, interviewing, group methods, and case studies. Prerequisite: PubH 6007. Spring

Behavioral change counseling and training skills to improve health by changing individuals’ behaviors and by developing training materials for use with providers, health professionals and high risk groups. This is an advanced course for second year students. Prerequisite: PubH 6007, 6500. Spring

Educates health promotion practitioners in how to organize community groups to promote health. The focus is on learning how to use resources available in the community to advocate change. Prerequisite: PubH 6007. Fall

This course teaches students how to frame questions in health promotion surveys using sound principles of questionnaire design with emphasis on reliability and validity. Students learn survey design principles and methods and how to analyze survey data.

Students learn how to conduct community research in collaboration with community leaders and residents. This course emphasizes the principles of CBPR for addressing health promotion issues in communities including community needs and administrative and policy changes.

Increases understanding about issues in mental health promotion. The emphasis is on mental health as a public health issue and linkages between individual mental health and the environment. Prerequisite: PubH 6007. Summer

Planning, management and evaluation of programs designed to serve employees' needs, promotion of employee health and reduction of health care costs in the workplace. Prerequisite: PubH 6007. Summer

Introduces students to the basic health aspects of the aging process and special health promotion needs for this group. Problems of aging and public health solutions for older Americans will be examined. Students will be able to define the public health concerns for aging Americans, how aging is affected by a multitude of factors, identify health promotion strategies to assist in reaching out to this population and develop methods of collaboration with agencies and organizations to improve the health of the aging population. Prerequisite: PubH 6007. Summer

Public health issues affecting the health and well-being of women, children, and families. A multidisciplinary perspective that integrates the biological, demographic, epidemiological, economic, behavioral, social, cultural and environmental aspects. Spring

Specific intrapersonal, interpersonal, psychosocial, community, and social interventions that impact the well-being of women, infants, children, and adolescents. Students critically analyze current issues and apply theory to practice by using population-focused and evidence-based frameworks. Prerequisite: PubH 6550. Spring

Issues of women’s health through the life cycle. The process of critically evaluating women’s health research and issues. Spring

Issues of physical, mental, and social development and their bearing on the health of adolescents, with special emphasis on prevention. Fall

In order to place children and youth with special needs into a public health framework, this course presents an introduction to and an overview of children and youth with special needs due to a developmental disability. Many aspects of developmental disability will be addressed including ‘concept’ and definitions of disability, causes, epidemiological considerations, and development of federal legislation. The scope and range of developmental disabilities will be reviewed along with classification schemes. Both national and international distributions will be considered from a sociopolitical viewpoint. Fall

Reproductive health from a variety of public health perspectives, from defining reproductive health, past perspectives, needed improvements, and the factors that influence reproductive health. Fall

Covers the nutritional needs of women during the child bearing years, infants, children and adolescents. The course emphasizes the life course approach to nutrition and has a special emphasis on the effects of diet during infancy on obesity and degenerative diseases in later life. Students will examine the biological basis of nutrition, identify risk factors associated with poor nutrition in individuals and populations and evaluate domestic and international programs. Summer (1-credit) and Spring (2-credits)

Examination of the development of children from a public health perspective and provide a detailed examination of the indicators of children's health that are needed to assist public health professionals improve children's health. Fall

Focuses on gender as a social determinant of health. Emphasis will be placed on examining the frameworks that are used in public health research to understand gender-based issues and how these frameworks affect the types of programs and intervention efforts developed. Spring

Provides an interdisciplinary overview of HIV prevention research from the behavioral, biological and biomedical perspective. Students are encouraged to approach the assignments and discussions from their own particular expertise and career interests/goals.

Examines the history, organization, financing, and politics of school health programs. It will provide an overview of the core components of school health as defined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: health services, health education, physical education, nutrition services, counseling or mental health, school environmental health, health promotion, and family/community involvement. Summer (1 credit); Spring (2 credits)

Provides instruction in maternal and child health policy in the U.S. with a particular emphasis on policies related to the organization, financing, delivery, and quality oversight of personal health services for mothers and children.

Focuses on the use of communication to positively influence people’s – and population’s – understanding of health information, decision-making, and health behavior. In this skills-based course students will study, and in a group project apply, a range of theories and techniques germane to effective message design and delivery. Prereq: PubH 6503. Fall

Focuses on the use of marketing to change the behavior of people, populations, and policy makers in ways that are in their, and society’s, best interest. Students in this skills-based course will study and work in teams to apply a range of marketing strategies to a real-world situation. Prereq: PubH 6503. Spring

Focuses on the use of marketing research techniques to better understand customers of public health programs, and thereby to improve program design, implementation, and effectiveness. A range of qualitative and quantitative techniques will be studied for their relevance to program planning, development, and continuous improvement. Spring

Focuses on the use of communication to positively influence public policy and public opinion. In this skills-based course students will study and apply a range of theories and techniques germane to the policy advocacy process. Prereq: PubH 6503. Spring

This course focuses on the use of branding in the public health and social sectors. Learning from the commercial sector, we will examine how to brand behaviors as well as products and services. We will review branding methods, examine research on branding and its effectiveness, and build skills in branding for public health objectives. Fall

Examine innovative organizations created to improve people’s lives and contribute to improved social & economic conditions. Course emphasis on how such organizations are started, how they are sustained, and the various business models that are adopted to achieve an organizational mission. Summer

Provides first year Physician Assistant/Master of Public Health students with an orientation to their roles as health professionals with special emphasis on preventive and community medicine.

In-depth examination of a particular facet of prevention and community health. Topics and prerequisites vary. Summer, Fall, Spring

A short seminar, open exclusively to doctoral candidates and structured to offer an intimate introductory experience to in-depth consideration of critical issues in health policy. Fall

Introduces basic concepts in mathematical statistics. Topics will include probabilities (unconditional and conditional), density and distribution functions of continuous and discrete random variables, including expected values. Specific distribution functions discussed will be Binomial, Poisson, Hypergeometric, and Gaussian distributions. Additional topics include bivariable distributions, variance-covariance matrix, limiting theory, asymptotic results, and maximum likelihood estimation. Prerequisites: Math 1231, 1232 and PubH 6002, 6249. Spring.

Design of medical investigations, including the randomized clinical trial, observational cohort study, and the retrospective case-control study. Specific methods regarding sample size, power and precision and statistical procedures for randomization and sampling. Ethics of clinical trials and the intention-to-treat principle. Prerequisite: PubH 6002. Spring

Biostatistical methods for asymptotically efficient tests and estimates of relative risks and odds ratios from prospective and retrospective matched and unmatched studies. Fixed and random effects models. Logistic regression, conditional logistic regression. Poisson regression. Maximum likelihood and efficient scores. Prerequisites: STAT 6202 or Instructor's permission, Fall

This interactive seminar course provides doctoral students a fundamental understanding of the history and current issues associated with the four principal program areas: Health Policy, Health Behavior, Global Health & Environmental & Occupational Health. Fall

Principles of public health practice and policy with a focus on the interdisciplinary and strategic application of skills, knowledge and competencies necessary both to perform public health core functions and to enhance the capacity to perform these functions. Spring

Examination and assessment of issues related to the intersection of healthcare systems and health policy, and how health policy and health services research can inform the development and evaluation of healthcare systems and health policy. Prereq: PubH 6315. Spring

Examines a range of critical financing issues for U.S. public health and health care services/systems. Considers the role of health services research in (1) understanding the effects of these issues and (2) informing the deliberations and decisions of policymakers. Prereq: PubH 6340. Fall

Alternative field methods adopted from sociology, anthropology, economics, and political sciences for social sciences and policy research. Builds data collection, instruments, measurements, indicators, and data analysis and interpretation skills in specific socio-cultural contexts. Explores ethical issues in international research. Fall

A participatory graduate seminar providing a continuity bridge for departmental DrPH students progressing into the second and third years of academic study. Designated to provide students with the tools and experience needed to build their capacity for leadership in global health. Prerequisite: PubH 8406. As needed.

Advanced topics relating theory to practice in areas of health education and behavioral change. Application of qualitative and quantitative research to health related behavior at individual and community levels. Spring

Examines the methods of communications research designated to alter health behavior. Emphasis placed on critical analysis of communications research aimed at the mass public, groups, and interpersonal level. Prerequisite: PubH 8408

Advanced topics relating social marketing research in areas of health education and behavioral change. Application of social marketing practice to health related behavior at individual and community levels. Prerequisites: PubH 6572

Environmental health (EH) risk analysis paradigms and the sciences that contribute to recognizing, characterizing, and responding to EH risks. The strengths and weaknesses of the fundamental principles, methods, and products of these sciences will be explored through discussion of case studies and current issues. A range of EH problems will be used to illustrate scientific conflicts and variations in practical applications. Prerequisite: PubH 6121, 6123, 6126 or instructor’s permission. Fall

Discussion of case studies emphasizing study design, methods, measurements, ethical issues, and procedures. Focus on interdisciplinary research, practice, & policy strategies appropriate for workplace and community settings. Prereq: PubH 6122 or instructor’s permission. Fall

Students participate in a range of activities designed to develop and enhance their research methods and analytic skills. These activities include participating in the development and submission of sponsored research proposals; being formally affiliated with a research project, assuming responsibility for completing a real-world research project; engaging in empirical data collection and analysis efforts.

Students participate in a range of activities designed to develop and enhance their management, leadership and policymaking skills as applied to problem solving in real-world settings, such as public health departments, community health centers, legislative settings, and public or teaching hospitals.

Students participate in a range of activities designed to develop and enhance their teaching skills. These activities include course development, teaching master’s level courses, acting as TA for undergraduate courses, advising students about their class performance, evaluating student performance, and developing remedial programs for students.

Prepares doctoral students to design and conduct program and policy evaluation in public health. Intensive introduction to the principles of study program design and evaluation research emphasizing the ability to synthesize the population-based intervention literature, apply planning and management methods, describe and apply research methods from a range of disciplines, and prepare a program research proposal. Fall

Techniques for designing and conducting qualitative research and for analyzing and reporting qualitative data relevant to program development and implementation, community assessment, and policy analysis. Prerequisite: PubH 8416. Summer

Intensive course in data management and data analysis using STATA® . Database management system techniques and data analytical strategies for the appropriate analysis of data sets obtained from a variety of studies will presented. The student will manipulate national data sets from epidemiological studies as well as Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data. Prereq: PubH 8416. Spring

In this course students review principles of measurement and assessment as they apply to public health and health services research constructs, review existing state-of –the-art measures of individual and population health status (e.g., morbidity, mortality, functioning and health-related quality of life) and of individual and community health behavior, and explores current measurement issues in health research. Prerequisite: PubH 8418. Spring

Advanced multivariate data analyses of complex datasets and programs, including advanced cross-sectional techniques, time-series analysis, and the use of panel data. Evaluation of results, and dissemination of findings to relevant stakeholders. Prereq: PubH 8417, 8418. Fall

Design of protocol suitable for implementation as part of Doctor of Public Health dissertation requirement. Prerequisites: Passing Comprehensive Exams, Approval of the Program Director, and a page-long abstract that includes the following: Student Name, Program Director, Faculty Advisor if different from the Program Director, Title, Objective (including population), Research Methods and Analysis Methods, Anticipated Results/Hypotheses. Grade = Credit/No Credit. Fall, Spring

Dissertation Research for DrPH. Prereq: PubH 8422.

Examines the acute and chronic cardiovascular and pulmonary adaptations to exercise training. Special attention is given to the mechanisms that affect oxygen delivery and utilization during aerobic exercise. The responses to exercise in extreme environmental conditions are also explored. Topics are addressed in both lecture and laboratory experiences. Register separately for lab. Lab fee $40. Fall

Examines the metabolic and neuromuscular adaptations that occur in response to acute and chronic exercise. Special attention is given to the biochemical pathways responsible for energy production during rest and exercise, and how these pathways adapt with chronic training. The neural, hormonal, and nutritional factors that influence exercise performance are also extensively explored. Topics are addressed in both lecture and laboratory experiences. Register separately for lab. Lab fee $40. Prerequisites: EXSC 6202 or permission of instructor. Spring

Study of research methods, experimental design, sampling techniques, and data analysis for the exercise sciences. Specific areas of focus are basic vs. applied research, experimental vs. non-experimental studies, biased and unbiased sampling, measures of reliability and validity, shapes of distributions, descriptive and inferential statistics and meta-analytical techniques. Prerequisite: STAT 1053 statistics/measurement/evaluation or equivalent undergraduate statistics course. Fall

An introduction to the discipline of epidemiology and its application to health issues and practices. Emphasis is placed on basic concepts, measures of disease frequency, data sources, study designs, results and interpretations, public health screening, infectious disease, chronic disease, nutritional, and physical activity epidemiology. Fall

Provides an overview of health promotion programs, related research and scientific foundations, national policy review, health management strategies and fitness program integration in the community health care and worksite markets. Emphasis is placed on worksite health promotion needs analysis, budgeting, program design, marketing, implementation and evaluation systems. Spring

Focus on selected psychological and social psychological factors related to the physical activity experience. Students will explore the ways in which various psychological components influence behavior and the manner in which these resulting behaviors might be addressed in a variety of situations. Spring

Examines the etiologic link between physical activity and current life-style related risk factors and diseases. Prerequisites: EXSC 2111. Spring, Summer

Applied physiology of exercise and psychological stress in relation to coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction; the principles and practice of rehabilitation of patients recovering from a coronary event by exercise therapy and risk factor reduction. Prerequisite EXSC 2111 or equivalent. Fall

Provides the student with information, techniques, and laboratory experiences related to blood pressure determinations, clinical exercise testing, other selected clinical assessments, basic medications for cardiovascular disease, and fundamentals of the electrocardiogram. Prerequisites: EXSC 6210 or permission.

This course is designed to explore the basic pathophysiology of selected lifestyle chronic diseases (e.g., type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer). The course will define the role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease across the lifespan (i.e., prenatal to successful aging). Spring.

Provides students with the opportunity to directly work with patients and apply knowledge and skills acquired from coursework in the clinical environment. Internships take place at pre-approved clinical sites usually in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and students are supervised by an on-site Clinical Instructor. Student performance at the internship site will be evaluated by the on-site Clinical Instructor using a standardized format. Prerequisite EXSC 2111, 6210, 6211, 6212, Approval of Academic Advisor

Provides supervised clinical experiences at affiliated hospitals for students in the Clinical Exercise Physiology Program. Students observe and participate in the assessment, treatment and education of patients with a variety of chronic diseases. Fall

Understanding and application of power training methods. Prerequisite: EXSC 2111 or Equivalent. $50 lab fee. Fall

Examination of human physiological adaptations to resistance training with neuromuscular system as primary focus. Prerequisite/co-requisite: EXSC 2111 or Equivalent. Spring

Current scientific findings related to the field of strength and conditioning. Prerequisite/co-requisite: EXSC 2111 and 6221. Spring

Application of mechanical analysis techniques to the human body in motion. Prerequisite: EXSC 2113 or Equivalent. Spring

Topic to be announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit with advisor’s approval.

For MS degree candidates enrolled in the department. Designed to provide the student with an opportunity to gain or enhance public health knowledge and to explore an area of interest related to public health research or the delivery and/or administration of health services. Permission of instructor/advisor required. Summer, Fall, Spring

For MS degree candidates enrolled in the department. Fieldwork, internship, and/or instructional practice, including conference and/or seminar. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 credits with permission of advisor.

Emphasis is on nutritional needs and issues for special populations. Covers concerns that affect nutritional status, such as pregnancy, lactation, and breast feeding, physical activity, and disordered eating. Prerequisites: EXSC 2119 or Equivalent. Spring

Evaluation tools used in exercise, nutrition, and behavior therapy. Students learn how to assess eating and exercise behaviors, as well as learn counseling and communication strategies for helping clients change their behaviors. Spring

Required for those students planning to write a thesis and will culminate in the development of a research protocol. The course will cover the principles, concepts, and procedures of research design, including how to interpret the scientific literature, how to design a statistical plan and apply basic statistical techniques, and how to communicate scientific findings both professionally and to the general public.

Topic to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.

Provides students with the opportunity to directly work with patients and apply knowledge and skills acquired from coursework in the clinical environment. Internships take place at pre-approved clinical sites in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and students are supervised by an on-site Clinical Instructor. Student performance at the internship site will be evaluated by the on-site Clinical Instructor using a standardized format. The same internship site used for Clinical Internship I OR a different internship site may be used for this course. Prerequisite EXSC 6210, 6211, 6212, 6313. Approval of Academic Advisor

Students work independently to conduct research under the oversight of a faculty research committee. Limited to MS degree candidates in Exercise Science. Fall, Spring, Summer

Introduction to the systems that define and shape delivery of health services in the United States. Case studies and presentations on major issues develop an appreciation of dilemmas confronting policymakers, providers, and patients: balancing cost, quality and access. Access and disparity, health care professions, facilities, managed care organizations and government health care programs. Policy changes that have had major impact on American health care in the past century. Fall

Introduction to management theory essential for those seeking mid- and senior-level management positions in organizations providing healthcare or public health services. Application of the problem-solving method; extensive use of cases. Fall

Theory of quality and performance improvement in health services organizations and systems. Emphasis on the Deming method of continuous quality improvement (CQI); Six Sigma; International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards; Baldrige criteria; accreditation programs. Prerequisites: HSML 6203 Spring

Application of epidemiology and analytical methods to improve population health, enhance decision-making, and introduce operations management. The concepts and procedures complement HSML courses for information management and finance. Prerequisites: 2 or 3 semester hours in introductory statistics. Fall

Organization and management of information technology in modern healthcare organizations with an emphasis on the acute care hospital. Use of information technology in hospital clinical, support, and administrative departments. Fall

Comprehensive study of the role and impact of IT in health services organizations. Specific emphasis on the role IT plays from managerial and clinical perspectives. Topics include ROI, privacy, error reduction, change management, and decision support systems. Prerequisite: HSML 6207. Spring

Application of health finance theory to health services organizations and systems. Budgeting process, understanding profit and loss, managing resources including accounts receivable, labor and supplies. The budget as a tool for analyzing operational changes. Prerequisites: HSML 6209. Spring

Application of health finance theory to health services organizations and systems. Budgeting process, understanding profit and loss, managing resources including accounts receivable, labor and supplies. The budget as a tool for analyzing operational changes. Prerequisites: HSML 6209. Spring

Economics of the health care sector. An economic analysis of public policy alternatives in the health industry. Roles of the physician, hospital, insurance, and other health care markets are examined. Fall

Concepts and techniques to planning, managing, and advocating for community health programs and services. Focus on social contract, the Precede-Proceed Model and principles of community-oriented primary care. Students will study or conduct a community health promotion project. Prerequisites: HSML 6202 and 6203. Spring

Concepts of planning and marketing as they apply to health services organizations. Particular emphasis on uses of planning and marketing techniques in managing departments and individual health services programs. Prerequisites: HSML 6204 and 6212. Fall

Sources of law and legal processes affecting health services. Administrative law and agency processes. Legal aspects of torts and contracts for physicians, staff, patients, and health services organizations and systems. Trends in health services law. Prerequisites: HSML 6202 and 6203. Spring

Theory and application of human behavior, human resource management, and labor relations policies, concepts and practices as they affect health services organizations. Primary focus is on managing people at work and developing management skills. Prerequisites: HSML 6202 and 6203

Intensive qualitative and quantitative analyses of major problem areas in health system administration and planning using the case study method. Cases cover the broad spectrum of health policy, planning and management of the health services system. Serves as the capstone course for health services students. Taken in the last semester on campus. Spring

Current leadership thought and competencies focusing on leadership styles, motivation, change management, innovation, creativity, emotional intelligence, organizational learning, and corporate culture. Prerequisite: HSML 6203. Spring

Applies management and leadership theory to small groups, e.g. committees, patient care teams, process improvement groups, task forces, etc. Methods to establish, organize, develop, and manage teams for problem-solving. Students are assigned to interdisciplinary teams as facilitators and receive feedback on their performance. Part of medical Center’s service learning program—ISCOPES (Interdisciplinary Student Community-Oriented Prevention Enhancement Service). Prerequisites: HSML 6204, 6212 or equivalent. Fall

Application of quality and performance improvement concepts and techniques in health services organizations. Emphases on establishing and maintaining organization-wide efforts to improve quality. Applications of failure mode and effect analysis, Baldrige Quality Award Criteria, and Six Sigma. Prerequisites: HSML 6204 or equivalent. Fall

Application of strategic planning concepts to health services. Study of the strategic planning process as a series of interrelated analyses, decisions and management actions, including representative analytic methods. Discussion of the relationships among strategic planning, project/facility planning, marketing, financial planning, and quality improvement. Prerequisite: HSML 6213. Spring

Application of concepts and techniques of advocating for and influencing change on behalf of organizations, the community, and the health services industry. Legislative process, lobbying, role of governance, selection and use of media, coalition building, and community relations, outreach, and needs assessment. Prerequisite: HSML 6212, or equivalent. Fall

Organizing and managing acute care hospitals. Relationships and procedures of clinical, support, and administrative departments. Process analyses and applications of the Deming method of continuous quality improvement. Requirements of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Prerequisite: HSML 6202, 6204, and 6209 or instructor’s permission. Spring

Readings and guest speakers. Focus on management theory applied in freestanding and multi-institutional health services units. Lessons learned by health services executives are shown through vignettes and presentation of experiences. Seminar Format. Prerequisites: HSML 6202 and 6203, or instructor’s permission.

Study of the organizations and systems to deliver behavioral health services; emphasis on organizing, managing, and financing treatment and rehabilitation facilities. Prerequisites: HSML 6202, 6204, and 6209. Fall

Theory and principles of practice management. Emphasis on the fundamentals of organizing, staffing, and controlling a physician practice. Financial applications and resource consumption. Prerequisites: HSML 6202, 6204, and 6209. Spring

Organization and management of non-nursing home post-acute care programs and facilities. Management of both institutional and non-institutional post-acute care settings including assisted living, home health care, adult day care, continuing care retiremen

Problems of aging and disabilities including social, psychological, biological, economic, and health services needs. Theory and research explore attitudes and behaviors based on contact with older and/or disabled persons. Delivery of informal and social services to aged and disabled persons. Fall

Organizing, financing, and managing the skilled nursing facility. Determining residents’ needs and developing appropriate services. Accreditation Standards. Government regulations and licensing requirements. Prerequisites: HSML 6202, 6204, 6209, and 6236. Fall

Organizing and managing ambulatory care. Models, financing, institutional affiliations, estimating and planning for ambulatory care, and using medical group practice as part of comprehensive services delivery. Prerequisites: HSML 6202, 6204, and 6209

Health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), and utilization management (UM) in fee-for-service plans. Formation, organization, contractual arrangements, and medical management of managed care regarding costs, utilization, quality, and access are analyzed from the perspectives of managed care organizations, employers, providers, and public policy. Role of government in managed care, competition and marketing of managed care plans, and relationships between plans and providers. Efficacy of managed care in public and private sectors is explored. Prerequisites: HSML 6202, 6204, and 6209. Fall

Application of concepts and techniques for organizing and implementing compliance, risk management, and patient safety programs within the context of quality and performance improvement. Emphasis on organizational values as a condition to success. Recent compliance requirements will be addressed (e.g., HIPAA). Prerequisites: HSML 6202 and 6203, or equivalent. Fall

Theory and application of distribution management of materials, services, and information in health services organizations. Suppliers, inventory control, negotiating and managing contracts, joint and shared purchasing. Prerequisites: HSML 6204 and 6206. Spring

Theory and application of management science techniques to manage and improve effectiveness of service lines, programs, and projects in health services. Business case development, planning, project management tools, and program evaluation. Prerequisite: HSML 6204. Spring

Theory and practice of healthcare consulting – what it is, how it is practiced, how it operates as a business, and concepts of “best practices.” Prerequisites: HSML 6202 and 6203, or permission of the instructor. Fall

Managerial implications of ethical issues in health services delivery: administrative and institutional ethics; professional codes; conflicts of interest, impaired professionals, end-of-life decisions, experimentation, and new technology; resource allocation. Fall

Theory and methods of advanced health resource management. Prospective payment systems; capital financing, investment, and decision making; buy-lease analyses; financial feasibility studies; cost accounting; strategic financial planning. Prerequisite: HSML 6211

Economic concepts and the role of government and public health programs. Areas of focus include health services financing, reimbursement, and current issues related to changes in the health care system. Fall

Field research. Primarily for advanced students; open to others with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring

Work experience guided by a qualified preceptor on selected management and planning issues and problems occurring in health services facilities, programs, and agencies. Primarily for advanced master's and doctoral students; open to other students by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring, Summer

Work experience guided by a qualified preceptor; periodic written progress reports and a written major report or selected field projects as required. Fall, Spring, Summer

Work experience guided by a qualified preceptor; periodic written progress reports and a written major report or selected field projects as required. Fall, Spring, Summer

Work experience guided by a qualified preceptor; periodic written progress reports and a written major report or selected field projects as required. Fall, Spring, Summer

Supervised readings in special areas of health services management. Primarily for advanced students; open to others by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring, Summer

Supervised readings in special areas of health services management. Primarily for advanced students; open to others by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring, Summer

Experimental offering; new course topics and teaching methods. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring, Summer