Course Description
Examination of theories used by health educators to conduct research in organizational, community, or individual change and improvement in health and quality of life. Prerequisite: HEA 609, HEA 751, HEA 752, or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Discuss the conceptual and historical roots of the use of theory in community health education and community based participatory/prevention research, and the values enhanced by these approaches to public health.
- Identify theories commonly used and emerging theories in community health education practice and research, and their appropriate application to the resolution of significant public health problems.
- Judge theories best applicable to a particular public health problem for intervention and research.
- Apply theories adopted or adapted by community health education within multiple frameworks, including a socio-ecological framework.
- Analyze theoretical writing in the field of community health education.
- Synthesize how theoretical frameworks, perspectives and models apply to salient public health problems through both oral and written communication.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Active & thoughtful participation in class | 30% |
| My Philosophical Stance Reflection Assignment | 10% |
| Theory presentation | 15% |
| Analysis of Theoretical Article | 15% |
| Writing up and presenting your research interest | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93 – 100 % | A |
| 90 – 92 % | A- |
| 87 – 89 % | B+ |
| 83 - 86 % | B |
| 80 – 82 % | B- |
| 77 – 79 % | C+ |
| 73 - 76 % | C |
| 70 – 72 % | C- |
| 67 – 69 % | D+ |
| 63 - 66 % | D |
| 60 – 62 % | D- |
| 59 % and below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
This is in-person class. In this course we will be engaging deeply with theoretical reading and writing. We will do this through small and large group discussions of course materials and theoretical topics as well as through our writing. You will also act as a peer reviewer for other students’ writing throughout the course. We will be “working with theory” throughout the course and the success of our endeavors will be determined by the degree to which all students are engaged in course activities. Therefore, 30% of the grade will be on the degree to which you engage in course activities.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.