Course Description
This course is designed for health science students to examine health promotion from a public health perspective. Students will identify current public health issues in a variety of settings at the local, state and national levels. Students will develop the skills to effectively implement health promotion programs by applying theory to real world practice.
Prerequisites
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Identify the definitions, concepts, determinants and dynamic of health and wellness that influence public health.
- Examine how environmental, social and political determinants of health impact individuals and populations.
- Differentiate between theories of behavior change at the individual, interpersonal, community and group levels.
- Demonstrate competency in assessment, planning, implementations and evaluation of health promotion programs in different settings by analyzing different examples of health promotion programs.
- Design communication strategies to encourage healthy behaviors.
- Develop prevention strategies to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
- Design a comprehensive health promotion program.
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Weight |
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Discussions (Weeks 1-8) | 45% |
Quizzes (Weeks 1-8) | 25% |
Health Promotion Program Project (Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) | 30% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
- Fertman and Grim. Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice. 3rd ed. Jossey-Bass Publishing, 2022. ISBN-13: 978-1-119-77088-6
Course Schedule
| Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
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1 | 1,2 | Topics: Foundation of Health Promotion Programs &Health Disparity and Equity Considerations in Health Promotion Programs
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2 | 1,3,6,7 | Topic: Theory in Health Promotion Programs
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3 | 2,4,7 | Topic: Assessing Needs of Program Participants
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4 | 2,4,6,7 | Topic: Planning Health Promotion Programs
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5 | 4,5,6,7 | Topic: Implementing Health Promotion Programs
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6 | 4,5,6,7 | Topic: Evaluating Health Promotion Programs
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7 | 2,4,6 | Topics: Health Promotion Programs in Diverse Settings
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8 | 2,4,6 | Topic: Health Promotion Programs in Diverse Settings (cont...)
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.