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Dec 26, 2024
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CHS 726 - Biopsychosocial Foundations of Health (3 units)
Examine the biopsychosocial model (biological, psychological, and social factors) and how they interact in a complex manner to impact individual health, public health outcomes, health policy, and health care.
Prerequisite(s): A master of Public Health (MPH) or related degree.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. distinguish how each of the three spheres of influence in the biopsychosocial model influence health, illness, and health care.
2. evaluate how this model can be used to examine public health issues.
3. analyze the interaction of the various spheres within the context of health, illness, and health care.
4. estimate a variety of health concepts according to the biopsychosocial model.
5. formulate policy and program ideas related to addressing the intricate relationships that lead to public health problems.
6. hypothesize research ideas that user the biopsychosocial model as the basis of both problem identification and solution development.
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