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CHS 750 - Advanced Theory in Health Promotions

(3 units)
Introduces students to advanced theory regarding concepts of health behavior, health behavior change, and health outcomes.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss the social context and social correlates of health behavior.
2. consider or implement theoretically-based strategies in each stage of the health promotion program process.
3. discuss the measurement and manipulation of theory constructs in the major individual and small group health behavior theories.
4. apply multiple theories and theory-based strategies in health behavior intervention programs.
5. evaluate theoretically-based health promotion programs.
6. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
7. develop original research hypotheses and research questions that will advance public health knowledge.
8. examine and evaluate theoretical knowledge about the influence of diversity and social determinants on health.
9. evaluate psychometric properties of health surveys.


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