Course Description
Mechanisms to improve health status and outcomes within populations, appraised and used to reverse negative social determinants of health. Examining population health, health equity, health promotion, disease prevention, and community-based interventions across the lifespan.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Analyze a population’s health and well-being practices for literacy, ethnicity, culture, employment, languages spoken, family structures and roles, and more.
- Identify a population’s sub-groups and create strength-based interventional approaches to improve health status.
- Examine community-based participatory strategies to advocate and give voice to population priorities improving health outcomes.
- Investigate the role of policy-making agencies in population health promotion and maintenance.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Project | 20% |
| Quizzes (4 in total) | 40% |
| Book Assignments (2 in total) | 15% |
| Unit discussion boards (4 in total) | 20% |
| Scholarly engagement and collaboration | 5% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100-93 | A |
| 92-85 | B |
| 84-77 | C |
| 76 or less | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.
Attendance is a critical component of this course and is factored into your overall grade. Active participation is essential for your learning and success in this class.
Planned Absences:If you know you will be absent, you are required to notify the instructor via email as soon as possible and before the scheduled date of absence.
Extenuating Circumstances:In cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that require your absence, please inform the instructor via email as soon as possible. Include details about the situation and, if appropriate, provide supporting documentation.
Repeated unexcused absences or failure to notify the instructor may negatively impact your grade. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis for legitimate and documented reasons.
Your communication and proactive approach regarding attendance are greatly appreciated.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Green, J. (2025). Everything is tuberculosis: The history and persistence of our deadliest infection. Crash Course Books.
- Kidder, T. (2023). Rough sleepers: Dr. Jim O'Connell's urgent mission to bring healing to homeless people. Random House.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.