Campus | University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
As policy leaders continue to recognize the cost effectiveness of preventive health measures, the demand for health educators is growing. Passionate about working with diverse populations, health educators plan, implement and evaluate programs that prevent cancer, obesity, HIV/AIDs, diabetes and binge drinking. If you want to help individuals develop healthy lifestyles, the Colorado School of Public Health MPH in Community Health Education at the University of Northern Colorado campus is the best place to start.
Community Health Education is designed to give students the skills necessary to change policies, environments, attitudes and behaviors that affect the health of individuals and communities. You’ll have the opportunity to complete your Practice-Based Learning experience at local organizations teaching teenagers about the effects of eating disorders or preschoolers about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables.
By focusing on prevention through effective health education programs, you can help reduce the costs of health care around the nation. Upon completion of the program’s Council on Education for Public Health’s accredited curriculum, you’ll have the opportunity to work as administrators or practitioners in health departments, community organizations, corporations, schools and governmental organizations. Promote healthy living, prevent disease, and prepare to change the health of individuals and communities for the better.
Watch for details in the coming months regarding specialist focus areas in Coordinated School Health and Gerontology.
Concentration Requirements - Community Health Education
Course |
Course # |
Credits |
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Required MPH Core Courses |
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Seminar in Health Behavior |
CHBH 5090* |
3 |
Environmental Health |
CHBH 5500 |
3 |
Epidemiology |
CHBH 6200 |
3 |
Policy, Advocacy, Leadership & Management in Community |
CHBH 6350 |
3 |
Foundations in Public Health |
PUBH 6600 |
2 |
Biostatistics |
SRMS 6170** |
3 |
Required Concentration Courses |
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Health Promotion Strategies |
CHBH 5300 |
3 |
| Tools for Effective Community Practice |
CHBH 5350 |
3 |
Program Planning & Evaluation |
CH 610 |
3 |
Interpretation & Evaluation of Behavioral Health
OR
Introduction to Graduate Research |
HRSS 6100***
SRMS 6000 |
3
3 |
| General Electives |
|
9 |
Practicum |
CHBH 6930 |
2 |
Capstone Project |
CHBH 6860 |
2 |
Total Program Credits |
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42 |
| Course requirements reflect those for the 2012-2013 entering class. Changes may occur for students in 2013-2014. Students who enrolled during a prior term ough to consult their program director or faculty advisor to confirm requirements in place at the time of matriculation.
* MPH students must take CHBH 5090 prior to or concurrently with CHBH 6100.
** MPH students must take SRMS 6170 prior to CHBH 6200
*** MPH students must take CHBH 6100 prior to CHBH 6930 or CHBH 6360 |
Concentration Competencies- Demonstrate competence in needs assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating community-based public health education/promotion programs, policies and interventions.
- Become educated consumers of research by identifying and applying evidence-based principles and scientific knowledge to critical evaluation and decision-making in public health.
- Identify and apply individual, group and community-level theories, models, concepts and best practices to public health practice and problem solving.
- Identify, assess and understand unique characteristics that affect public health within and among communities.
- Work collaboratively to develop, adapt and utilize appropriate methods for interacting professionally and effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith community and professional backgrounds.
- Develop public health education/promotion programs and strategies responsive to the diverse cultural values, beliefs and traditions of the communities being served.
- Exhibit the teamwork, leadership, social and interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate effectively with agencies, coalitions and networks in communities in defining and addressing public health issues.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication with professional and diverse public audiences.
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