Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts in Public Health

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1 Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Program Director: Peter L. Walton, M.D. Program Administrator: Tammi Alvey Thomas Website: Introduction The B.S./B.A. in Public Health Program is an undergraduate program culminating in a bachelor of science in public health (BSPH) or bachelor of arts in public health (BAPH). The degrees are offered through the School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS) in the University of Louisville. SPHIS is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Graduates of the program are prepared for positions in specific sectors of public health, health services, or public policy for which baccalaureate-level education is appropriate and for professional careers in fields including health education, health services administration, health research, and legal, medical, nursing, dental, and other professions. The emphasis of training for the BSPH is public health practice; and for the BAPH, liberal studies in public health. Both degrees, in addition, prepare students for further professional or graduate education in public health, medicine, dentistry, nursing, urban planning, and other disciplines. Public health is increasingly referred to as population health within the public health community and elsewhere to encompass the significant changes needed in the 21st century from the conventional concept of public health in the past. Population health comprises healthcare systems and social policy, in addition to traditional public health. This broader purview of population health is needed for public health to more effectively fulfill its mission as [t]he science and art of promoting health, preventing disease, and prolonging life in the population through the organized efforts of society, 1 what we, as a society, do collectively to assure the conditions in which people can be healthy, 2 and [its] main purpose to maximize the health of the population, not just to minimize disease, where health is defined as [a] state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. 4 Competencies Graduates of the program achieve the following competencies. Competencies for B.S./B.A. in Public Health Goal Competency Bloom s Level 5 Discuss the origins and history of public health. C2 Interpret public health and related roles and their structures, functions, Knowledge of the C4 responsibilities, and interrelationships enterprise of public health Identify the public health impacts of government, non-government, and private C4 organizations. Discuss biology and pathophysiology as it relates to public health. C2 Categorize health and disease determinants, disease risk factors, and modes of Knowledge of human transmission for infectious diseases. biology, health and disease, Explain effects of health and disease on public health. C2 and culture relevant to Describe interrelationships among gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and public health C4 other evolving demographics on health and health disparities. Discuss approaches to human and organization behavior. C2 1 World Health Organization, Glossary of Health Promotion, p.. 2 Institute of Medicine, The Future of Public Health, 1988; cited in Perlino CM, The public health workforce shortage: left unchecked, will we be protected? American Public Health Association, 2006, p.. A779-7F67456A7/0/workforcebrief.pdf. Private communication from Dr. Rob Steiner, SPHIS, attributed to Tom Wallace, M.D., MPH, Former Director, Jefferson County (KY) Health Department. 4 World Health Organization, Constitution of the World Health Organization p Bloom s Taxonomy Quick Reference Guide Page 1 of 17

2 Competencies for B.S./B.A. in Public Health Goal Competency Bloom s Level 5 Knowledge of the built and Categorize environmental factors that affect health. natural world relevant to Apply approaches for identifying and assessing environmental health issues. public health Discuss approaches for managing environmental factors that affect health. C2 Analyze scientific and professional articles relevant to public health. Conduct literature searches of public health and related fields. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills in relevant media. Explain the role of research, evaluation, and data in public health. C2 Intellectual and practical Apply analytic methods used for health and research data. skills Participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork. Apply critical and systems thinking skills to new situations and complex problems. Demonstrate skills needed for anticipating, recognizing, and responding to urgent and emergency public health situations. Explain how policies affecting public health are realized. C2 Discuss the role of community engagement in promoting population health and social justice. C2 Discuss multicultural perspectives and sensitivities in addressing public health issues. C2 Integration of culture, Participate in public health advocacy to improve public health, social justice, and society, and public health health equity. Analyze ethical concerns, conflicts of interest, and alternative viewpoints that arise in the field of public health C4 Analyze the roles of prevention and lifestyle behaviors in promoting a healthy community. C4 Admission Admission requirements depend on a student s educational and public health experience, described in the following table. Category Entering first-year student Admission Requirements for B.S./B.A. in Public Health Matriculation Required Credentials Status Application and fee High school transcript ACT/SAT scores Good standing Conditional (see Note, below) Criteria One of: o Graduation from accredited high school o Successful completion of General Education Development (GED) tests High school GPA of 2.5 or higher Pre-College Curriculum (PCC) GPA of 2.5 or higher (see Note 1, below) One of: o ACT/SAT score of 21/980 or higher o ACT/SAT score of 19/940 or higher AND PCC GPA of.0 or higher (see Note 2, below) University minimum academic standards (see Note 4, below) Page 2 of 17

3 Category Transfer student with fewer than 24 credit hours Transfer student with 24 credit hours or more Student switching major Post-baccalaureate student KY public health worker not meeting criteria for any of above categories Curriculum Admission Requirements for B.S./B.A. in Public Health Matriculation Required Credentials Status Application and fee High school transcript ACT/SAT scores College transcripts Application and fee College transcripts University transcript Good standing Conditional (see Note, below) Good standing Conditional (see Note, below) Good standing Conditional (see Note, below) Criteria College GPA of 2.5 or higher One of: o Graduation from accredited high school o Successful completion of General Education Development (GED) tests High school GPA of 2.5 or higher Pre-College Curriculum (PCC) GPA of 2.5 or higher (see Note 1, below) One of: o ACT/SAT score of 21/980 or higher o ACT/SAT score of 19/940 or higher AND PCC GPA of.0 or higher (see Note 2, below) Above but with college GPA under 2.5 and one of: o Only one college term taken o Approved petition to Public Health Appeals Committee College GPA of 2.5 or higher Petition approved by Public Health Appeals Committee University GPA of 2.5 or higher Petition approved by Public Health Appeals Committee Application and fee College transcripts Good standing Degree posted Application and fee One of: High school transcript o Graduation from accredited high school ACT/SAT scores (if any) Conditional o Successful completion of General Education College transcripts (if (see Note, Development (GED) tests any) below) Salaried public health position with continuous Letter from director of employment for previous three years or more health department Approval of Public Health Appeals Committee Notes: 1. Pre-College Curriculum (PCC) criterion are waived for applicants who are non-resident, 21 years of age or older, or international. PCC is described in Undergraduate Catalog, Admission to the University of Louisville. 2. Criterion is not available to applicants who are non-resident, 21 years of age or older, or international.. Conditionally-admitted students have post-matriculation requirements and restrictions discussed in section on Student Performance, below. 4. See Undergraduate Catalog, Admission to the University of Louisville. A student enrolled in the program proceeds through the curriculum in two phases, pre-major and major. The pre-major phase comprises three required courses (see Coursework, below) and completion of all general education requirements, some of which may apply to the degree requirements. The major phase is consists of public health and supporting courses and open elective courses, the requirements for which depend on the degree being pursued. Page of 17

4 Student Performance To remain in good standing, a student in the program must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and, in the major phase, a GPA of 2.8 or higher in required and supporting courses, including those taken during the pre-major phase. If a student falls below the latter performance standards, he or she is placed on probation and is required to show acceptable progress toward the standards after one semester and to meet the standards after two semesters to remain in the program. A student who was conditionally admitted is required to: If the student s ACT College Reading Scores are 18 or below or SAT I Verbal Scores are 40 or below must: o Participate in the state-mandated Supplemented Study Program in College Reading. o Register for one section of a non-mathematics general education course offered with supplemented study hours each week. Register for required developmental courses immediately following matriculation and continue to do so until all deficiencies have been removed. Register for at most of 14 credit hours of coursework in the first semester and at most 1 credit hours of coursework each semester thereafter until removed from conditional status. Obtain approval of the student s academic advisor regarding courses for which they are eligible to enroll prior to registration. A student is removed from conditional status after meeting each of the following: Successful completion of PHUN-100 Majoring in Public Health Successful completion of PHUN-110 Tools for Learning & Public Health Successful completion of any required developmental courses Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher GPA of 2.5 or higher in 24 credit hours applicable to the degree Academic Advisor A student is assigned an academic advisor on matriculation and is required to meet with his or her advisor as follows: Pre-major phase, each semester o Within one week following mid-term examinations or its equivalent o Prior to registering for the next semester s courses Major phase, each semester o Prior to registering for the next semester s courses The student is responsible for scheduling required meetings with his or her advisor. Program of Study A student and his or her academic advisor collaborate on a program of study for the student, listing all past, present, and future coursework and milestones for the student. The program of study is updated at the end of each semester and requires the approval of the academic advisor prior to the student s registration for courses the subsequent semester. Degree Requirements Degree Requirements for the B.S. in Public Health Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Public Health Phase Component Requirement Credit Hours In Social and Behavioral Sciences: PHUN-101 Introduction to Public Health SB Pre-Major In Natural Sciences: General education Biology course and lab 4 Remaining general education requirements 27 Pre-Major General education subtotal 4 Page 4 of 17

5 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Public Health Phase Component Requirement Credit Hours Foreign language 8 Programmatic Electives 18 requirements Pre-Major Programmatic requirements subtotal 26 PHUN-100 Majoring in Public Health 1 Program core PHUN-110 Tools for Learning and Public Health 2 Pre-Major Program core subtotal Pre-major subtotal 6 PHUN-01 Biostatistics Concepts and Methods for Public Health PHUN-400 People, Policy, and the Environment PHUN-405 Community, Culture, and Health Equity PHUN-410 Global Health PHUN-420 Practice of Public Health PHUN-40 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE 2 PHUN-41 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE 2 Program core PHUN-42 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE 2 PHUN-4 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE 2 PHUN-440 Biology for Population Health PHUN-441 Epidemiological Concepts and Methods for Public Health PHUN-491 Senior Capstone -- CUE 1 PHUN-492 Senior Capstone - CUE PHUN-49 Senior Capstone-CUE Major Program core subtotal 6 Health Behavior (one of): ANTH-51 COMM-05, -1, -28, -40, -50, -540, -590 PHIL-582, -58 PHIL-582, -58 PSYC 581 Major Environmental Health (one of): BIOL-26, -72, -440, -560, -562, -56 CEE-09 GEOS-200, -60, -61 Health Management (one of): MGMT-58 Supporting BIOL-72, -440, -560, -562, -56 courses CEE-09 GEOS-200, -60, Economics (one of): ACCT-201 ECON-201, -202, -12, -41, -42, -55, -60 Ethics (one of): ANTH-51 PHIL-222, -21, -2, -28, -580, -581, -582, -58 Quantitative (one of): GEOG 256,, -56, -67, -522 SOC-0, -06 Major Supporting courses subtotal 18 Elective Open (00 level and above) Major Elective subtotal Major subtotal 57 Degree Total 120 Page 5 of 17

6 Degree Requirements for the B.A. in Public Health Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Phase Component Requirement Credit Hours In Social and Behavioral Sciences: PHUN-101 Introduction to Public Health SB In Natural Sciences: General education Biology course and lab 4 Pre-Major Remaining general education requirements 27 Pre-Major General education subtotal 4 Foreign language 8 Programmatic Electives 18 requirements Pre-Major Programmatic requirements subtotal 26 PHUN-100 Majoring in Public Health 1 Pre-Major Program core PHUN-110 Tools for Learning and Public Health 2 Pre-Major Program core subtotal Pre-major subtotal 6 PHUN-01 Biostatistics Concepts and Methods for Public Health PHUN-400 People, Policy, and the Environment PHUN-405 Community, Culture, and Health Equity PHUN-410 Global Health PHUN-40 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE 2 PHUN-41 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE 2 Program core PHUN-42 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE 2 PHUN-4 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE 2 PHUN-440 Biology for Population Health PHUN-441 Epidemiological Concepts and Methods for Public Health PHUN-490 Senior Capstone -- CUE 1 PHUN-491 Senior Capstone -- CUE PHUN-492 Senior Capstone CUE Major Major Program core subtotal Health Behavior (one of): ANTH-51 COMM-05, -1, -28, -40, -50, -540, -590 HSSS-201; PHIL-582, -58 Supporting courses Electives PSYC 581 Environmental Health (one of): BIOL-26, -72, -440, -560, -562, -56 CEE-09 GEOS-200, -60, Major Supporting courses subtotal 6 Open (00 level and above) 6@ Major Elective subtotal 18 Major subtotal 57 Degree Total 120 For either degree, the following apply for courses counting toward the degree: A course that meets a requirement for general education, pre-major program requirements, or major supporting courses may be used to satisfy one of the two remaining requirement areas but not both. A single course may not be used to satisfy two requirements within a single requirement area. A single course may not be used more than once in fulfilling the credit hour requirement. The total number of credit hours for either degree, however, is not altered by double-counting courses in two different requirement areas and must be filled with additional electives. Page 6 of 17

7 Coursework Summaries of coursework for both degrees Coursework Credit-Hour Summaries by Degree Component B.S. Credit Hours B.A. Credit Hours General education 4 4 Programmatic requirements Program core 9 6 Supporting courses 18 6 Electives 18 Totals Ideal sequence of courses by semester for B.S. degree B.S. in Public Health: Ideal Course Sequence by Semester Catalog ID Title Type Credit Hours Year 1 Fall Semester PHUN-100 Majoring in Public Health program core 1 PHUN-110 Tools for Learning & Public Health program core 2 PHUN-101 Introduction to Public Health -- SB general education various General education requirements Programmatic requirements 9 Year 1 Fall Semester subtotal 15 Year 1 Spring Semester various General education requirements Programmatic requirements 16 Year 1 Spring Semester subtotal 16 Year 2 Fall Semester various General education requirements Programmatic requirements 16 Year 2 Fall Semester subtotal 16 Year 2 Spring Semester various General education requirements Programmatic requirements 16 Year 2 Spring Semester subtotal 16 Year Fall Semester PHUN-01 Biostatistics Concepts and Methods for Public Health program core PHUN-400 People, Policy, and the Environment program core PHUN-40 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE program core 2 PHUN-440 Biology for Population Health program core supporting course supporting course Year Fall Semester subtotal 14 Year Spring Semester PHUN-405 Community, Culture, and Health Equity program core PHUN-41 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE program core 2 PHUN-441 Epidemiological Concepts and Methods for Public Health program core PHUN-490 Senior Capstone CUE program core 1 supporting course supporting course supporting course supporting course Year Spring Semester subtotal 15 Page 7 of 17

8 B.S. in Public Health: Ideal Course Sequence by Semester Catalog ID Title Type Credit Hours Year 4 Fall Semester PHUN-410 Global Health program core PHUN-42 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE program core 2 PHUN-491 Senior Capstone -- CUE program core supporting course supporting course supporting course supporting course Year 4 Fall Semester subtotal 14 Year 4 Spring Semester PHUN-420 Practice of Public Health program core 2 PHUN-4 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE program core PHUN-492 Senior Capstone -- CUE supporting course supporting course supporting course elective course elective Year 4 Spring Semester subtotal 14 Program total 120 Ideal sequence of courses by semester for B.A. degree B.A. in Public Health: Ideal Course Sequence by Semester Catalog ID Title Type Credit Hours Year 1 Fall Semester PHUN-100 Majoring in Public Health program core 1 PHUN-110 Tools for Learning & Public Health program core 2 PHUN-101 Introduction to Public Health -- SB general education various General education requirements Programmatic requirements 9 Year 1 Fall Semester subtotal 15 Year 1 Spring Semester various General education requirements Programmatic requirements 16 Year 1 Spring Semester subtotal 16 Year 2 Fall Semester various General education requirements Programmatic requirements 16 Year 2 Fall Semester subtotal 16 Year 2 Spring Semester various General education requirements Programmatic requirements 16 Year 2 Spring Semester subtotal 16 Year Fall Semester PHUN-01 Biostatistics Concepts and Methods for Public Health program core PHUN-400 People, Policy, and the Environment program core PHUN-40 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE program core 2 PHUN-440 Biology for Population Health program core elective course elective Year Fall Semester subtotal 15 Page 8 of 17

9 Supporting Courses B.A. in Public Health: Ideal Course Sequence by Semester Catalog ID Title Type Credit Hours Year Spring Semester PHUN-405 Community, Culture, and Health Equity program core PHUN-41 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE program core 2 PHUN-441 Epidemiological Concepts and Methods for Public Health program core PHUN-490 Senior Capstone CUE Program core 1 supporting course supporting course elective course elective Year Spring Semester subtotal 16 Year 4 Fall Semester PHUN-410 Global Health program core PHUN-42 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE program core 2 PHUN-491 Senior Capstone -- CUE program core supporting course supporting course elective course elective Year 4 Fall Semester subtotal 15 Year 4 Spring Semester PHUN-4 Contemporary Issues in Public Health CUE program core 2 PHUN-492 Senior Capstone -- CUE program core elective course elective elective course elective elective course elective Year 4 Spring Semester subtotal 15 Program total 120 The following tables list supporting courses that are already approved; a student may propose a course not listed here, which requires approval of the program director. Health Behavior-Related Supporting Courses Required in both the B.S. and B.A. degrees Required Health Behavior-Related Supporting Course: One of Catalog ID Title Prerequisites Credit Hours ANTH-51 Medical Anthropology no COMM-05 Introduction to Mass Communication yes COMM-1 Organizational Communication yes COMM-28 Introduction to Urban Communication yes COMM-40 Health Communication -WR yes COMM-50 Science Communication no COMM-540 Public Communication Campaigns no COMM-590 Health Communication yes PHIL-582 Gender, Race, and Culture in Health Care yes PHIL-58 Health Care, Justice & Community yes PSYC-581 Introduction to Health Psychology yes Page 9 of 17

10 Environmental Health-Related Supporting Courses Required in both the B.S. and B.A. degrees Required Environmental Health-Related Supporting Course: One of Catalog ID Title Prerequisites Credit Hours BIOL-26 Environmental Biology yes BIOL-72 Evolutionary Ecology of Disease yes BIOL-440 Global Change Ecology yes BIOL-560 Ecology of Urban and Suburban Landscapes yes BIOL-562 Ecosystems Ecology yes BIOL-56 Population and Community Ecology yes CEE-09 Introduction to Environmental Engineering yes GEOS-200 The Global Environment no GEOS-60 Global Environmental Change yes GEOS-61 Human Societies and Environments -WR yes Health Management-Related Supporting Courses Required in the B.S. degree Required Health Management-Related Supporting Course: One of Catalog ID Title Prerequisites Credit Hours MGMT-58 Management Science yes BIOL-72 Evolutionary Ecology of Disease yes BIOL-440 Global Change Ecology yes BIOL-560 Ecology of Urban and Suburban Landscapes yes BIOL-562 Ecosystems Ecology yes BIOL-56 Population and Community Ecology yes CEE-09 Introduction to Environmental Engineering yes GEOS-200 The Global Environment no GEOS-60 Global Environmental Change yes GEOS-61 Human Societies and Environments -WR yes Economics-Related Supporting Courses Required in the B.S. degree Required Economics-Related Supporting Course: One of Catalog ID Title Prerequisites Credit Hours ACCT-201 Principles of Financial Accounting yes ECON-201 Principles of Micro Economics yes ECON-202 Principles of Macro Economics yes ECON-12 Urban Economics yes ECON-41 Public Finance yes ECON-42 State and Local Government Finance yes ECON-55 Health Economics yes ECON-60 Environmental Economics yes Page 10 of 17

11 Ethics-Related Supporting Courses Required in the B.S. degree Required Ethics-Related Supporting Course: One of Catalog ID Title Prerequisites Credit Hours ANTH-51 Medical Anthropology no PHIL-222 Contemporary Ethical Problems - H no PHIL-21 Ethics no PHIL-2 Medical Ethics no PHIL-28 Environmental Ethics no PHIL-580 Foundations of Bioethics yes PHIL-581 Current Controversies in Health Care Ethics yes PHIL-582 Gender, Race, and Culture in Health Care yes PHIL-58 Health Care, Justice & Community yes Quantitative- Related Supporting Courses Required in the B.S. degree Required Quantitative-Related Supporting Course: One of Catalog ID Title Prerequisites Credit Hours GEOG-256 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Geography and Geosciences no GEOG-56 Advanced Quantitative Methods yes GEOG-67 Applications Development for GIS yes GEOS-522 GIS and Public Health yes SOC-0 Introduction to Research Methods-WR no SOC-06 Demography no Core Program Course Descriptions and Each course objective includes its corresponding domain-learning level in Bloom s taxonomy in square brackets. PHUN-100 Majoring in Public Health Description (1 credit hour) Designed for learning about the major, students in the B.S./B.A. program in public health take the course as early as possible, ideally in their first semester enrolled in the program. This orientation for the public health program covers: advising, curriculum and courses, options for general education requirements, programs of study, and career options. Discuss the requirements for the student s degree [C2] o Advising o Program of study o Options for general education requirements o Career options PHUN-101 Introduction to Public Health SB Description ( credit hours) The central course question addressed is What is the history and enterprise of public health? In learning the answer, the course explores learning and public health, population health tools, public health and critical thinking, Page 11 of 17

12 the public health enterprise, and health equity. Critical thinking is an integral part of the exploration and is discussed and applied in lectures, class activities, and student evaluation. Goal: Explain and discuss the history and enterprise of public health o Describe the key features of the historical development of public health as a domain of specialized knowledge and public policy [C1] o Explain the role of governmental and non-governmental institutions in shaping population health outcomes [C2] o Distinguish between the concept of population health from medical, nursing, dental, and other health care activities [C2] o Explain the concepts of prevention, detection, control of infectious and chronic conditions, health disparities, and global health [C2] o Identify relationships among the impacts of behavior, socioeconomic status, and culture on health [C4] o Explain the impact and control of environmental factors on health [C2] Goal: Demonstrate and apply basic principles for critical thinking o Assume responsibility as a contributing member of a team [A1] o Demonstrate intellectual standards of clarity, relevance, significance, accuracy, completeness, and logic [] PHUN-110 Tools for Learning and Public Health Description (2 credit hours) Designed for learning about how to succeed academically, students in the B.S./B.A. program in public health take the course as early as possible, ideally in their first semester enrolled in the program. The course focuses on the Paul-Elder model for critical thinking, student mindsets, learning and studying, SEE-Is, article and presentation analyses, concept mapping, and critical and systems thinking. Discuss the principles of the Paul-Elder model for critical thinking [C2] Assess his or her own student mindset [C6] Accept the value of a growth mindset [A] Apply the principles of learning and studying [] Practice the principles of critical and systems thinking [A2] Analyze concepts using SEE-Is [C4] Analyze articles and presentations using a subset of the Paul-Elder elements of thought [C4] Describe interrelations among concepts using concept mapping software [C4] Apply the principles of critical and systems thinking [] Practice the principles of learning and studying [] Page 12 of 17

13 PHUN-01 Biostatistics Concepts and Methods for Public Health Description ( credit hours) Public health s focus on populations requires methods for dealing with data on large numbers of individuals. Biostatistics provides the methods needed for analyzing these data. In the course, we explore the concepts and methods of the basic statistics used in public health for study design, quantifying the extent of disease, summarizing data collected, the role of probability, confidence interval estimates, hypothesis testing procedures, power and sample size determination, multivariable methods, and nonparametric testing. In each of these areas, the focus is on understanding how and why statistical methods are used, not on proficiency of their applications. This does not mean, however, that formulas and calculations are not done understanding comes from trying and doing. To support both the learning about statistical methods and their fundamental uses, spreadsheet software is taught and used. Explain the role of biostatistics in public health and medical research. [C2 (Bloom s taxonomy, cognitive domain, application level)] Apply statistical procedures in the public health environment. [] Interpret statistical results, tables, and figures from the public health and medical literature. [C4] Categorize the methodological strength of published public health research on the basis of the appropriateness of statistical methods and the extent to which the results can be generalized. [] Provide the results and limitations of statistical analyses of public health data in both technical and nontechnical terms. [] PHUN-400 People, Policy, and the Environment Description ( credit hours) The course explores how people, policy, environment, and their interactions affect public health and approaches for increasing the beneficial effects and decreasing the detrimental effects. Topics include health behavior and promotion, socioeconomic status and income inequity, health and social policy, health advocacy and policy-making, health and the built environment, health and environmental policy, and climate change and sustainability. Categorize effects on public health of each of people, policy, and environment [] Predict outcomes of approaches to modifying effects on public health of each of people, policy, and environment [] Categorize effects on public health of each combination of people, policy, and environment [] Predict outcomes of approaches to modifying effects on public health of each combination of people, policy, and environment [] Illustrate the concept environmental justice [C5] Illustrate the concept of social justice [C5] PHUN-405 Community, Culture, and Health Equity Description ( credit hours) A primary focus of public health is community factors that affect disease prevention and health and wellness promotion. This focus includes recognition of the various cultures and orientations and the impacts of their frequently-associated psychosocial and socioeconomic factors on disease and health. The varied manifestations of cultural differences are linked to advantages and disadvantages for health statuses of communities. The course Page 1 of 17

14 examines issues related to culture and health disparities and investigates strategies for advancing health equity and cultural understanding and acceptance. Describe interrelationships of community, culture, and public health [C4] Explain how cultural diversity interacts with individual and community health [C2] Predict outcomes of strategies for advancing cultural competence in communities [] Illustrate concept of and skills for cultural competence [C5] Illustrate socioeconomic and cultural factors in health disparity with examples [C5] Predict outcomes of strategies for addressing health disparities [] Develop a community-based participatory research project [C5] PHUN-410 Global Health Description ( credit hours) The course is an introduction to the field of global health. Students integrate biological, cultural, environmental, economic, and political factors and their effects on issues in global disease and health. Major determinants of differing health statuses in different countries and the global burden of disease are covered. The structure, functions, and interrelationships of international agencies and organizations addressing health are studies in conjunction with healthcare systems around the world. Categorize the distribution, pattern, and variability in health issues around the globe [] Discuss the world s significant diseases, including geographic and population distribution, causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and determinants and risk factors [C2] Describe the interrelationships of culture, wealth, class, ethnicity, and gender with health global health disparities [C4] Explain and apply basic concepts of the epidemiological, environmental and social and behavioral sciences on global health issues [C2] Explain how health policy is developed in differing systems of healthcare delivery [C2] Differentiate the impacts of among differing international healthcare financing systems [C4] Discuss the objectives and activities of major international health organizations [C2] Analyze international public health problems from the perspective of human rights [C4] Discuss the international responses to natural disasters and other public heath emergencies [C2] PHUN-420 Practice of Public Health Description ( credit hours) The course is an introduction to public health practice and is organized around the core functions and essential services of public health. Illustrate the core functions and essential services of public health [C5] Page 14 of 17

15 Demonstrate the methods and systems of community health assessment [] Develop a plan for assessing the health status and needs of a real community [C5] Conduct three levels of evaluation on a frequent public health problem [] Illustrate the concept of public health policy with examples and outcomes [C5] Apply principles of information and communication campaigns and community collaborations and coalitions to a frequent public health need [] PHUN-40, -41, -42 and -4 Contemporary Issues in Public Health 1, 2,, 4 -- CUE Description (8 credit hours over 4 instances, each of 2 credit hours) In each of four semesters, student teams explore and present current public health issues in the context of Healthy People 2020 and the core functions and essential services of public health. Each team is assigned a topic from Healthy People 2020 and identifies a current international, national, state, or local public health issue in the topic. The team reviews the peer-reviewed, background literature, develops a presentation, and leads a class discussion about the identified issue from the perspective of a core function and one or more of the essential services in the core function. Two other teams prepare and discuss the issue, core function, and essential services previously published by the presenting team. Describe the core functions of public health and the ten essential services [C2] Illustrate objectives in Healthy People 2020 and status of current efforts to achieve these objectives locally and nationally [C5] Conduct searches of highly-utilized resources available to public health professionals for access to the current literature and data [] Assume responsibility as a contributing member of a team [A1] PHUN-440 Biology for Population Health Description ( credit hours) The course explores the biology, anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology of selected acute and chronic diseases from a public health perspective. Explain basic concepts and principles of health and disease [C2] Discuss the primary mechanisms in the pathophysiology of disease, including infection, genetics, autoimmunity, inflammation, and stress [C2] Illustrate the mechanisms behind the public health intervention of immunizations [C5] Illustrate the principles of disease screening [C5] PHUN-441 Epidemiological Concepts and Methods for Public Health Description ( credit hours) The course explores fundamental epidemiologic concepts methods for public health practice and the study of health and disease in and between populations. The course includes a historical perspective including the work of Hippocrates and John Snow, compared with modern times. Other topics covered include the challenges of increased population mobility and global travel; measures of occurrence, such as incidence and prevalence; measures of association, including hazard, odds, risk, and rate ratios; and measures of disease burden, such as mortality and morbidity. Page 15 of 17

16 Differentiate between historical and current epidemiological principles and methods [C4] Apply basic epidemiological principles, methods, and measures to real-world public health issues [] Describe interrelationships among basic epidemiological principles and methods [C4] PHUN-490, -491 and -492 Senior Capstone 1, 2, -- CUE Description (7 credit hours over instances: PHUN-490, 1 credit hour; -491 and -492, credit hours each) The Senior Capstone is one of: A research thesis on a public health issue or topic chosen by the student in consultation with and with approval of an instructor. A concurrent personal journal and final presentation are required. A field study, internship, or extended shadowing of one or more public health workers at a public healthrelated site chosen by the student in consultation with and with approval of an instructor. A concurrent personal journal, final critical reflection paper, and final presentation are required. (Limited spaces available; preference given to B.S. students) A community project in public health done by 2 to 4 students in the course with the project located in and in collaboration with either the Belknap campus community or a portion of Louisville s West End community. The project may be one initiated by the student group, by the community, or by another source and must be chosen in consultation with and with approval of the instructor. A concurrent personal journal and final critical reflection paper by each student and a final group presentation are required. (Limited spaces available; preference given to B.S. student groups) Accreditation Conduct a significant public health project [] Maintain a personal journal during a significant public health [] Communicate a significant public health project in writing and orally [C5] The School of Public Health and Information Sciences is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The University of Louisville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). For more information, see the School s accreditation webpage ( v Page 16 of 17

17 Program Data and History Program Data Name Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Degrees B.S. and B.A. Department Office of Undergraduate Affairs Unit School of Public Health and Information Sciences Version Program History Version Submitted Approved Change Summary Author(s) Peter L. Walton, M.D. David A. Johnson, MPH, /10/14 02/24/14 Initial version CPH, PhD(c) Tammi Alvey Thomas, MSSW /0/15 0/0/15 Added PHUN-41, -42, -4 with all taught in one class per semester Peter L. Walton, M.D. Added PHUN-491, -492 Tammi Alvey Thomas, Revised supporting courses MSSW Corrected foreign language credit-hour requirement /12/15 06/15/15 Added accreditation section Peter L. Walton, M.D /08/15 10/08/15 Changed accreditation wording Winton Reynolds Page 17 of 17