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August 18, 2008 through
December 19, 2008 |
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CORE COURSES |
PBHL 5003
Ruth Eudy
Classroom and WebCT
MANDATORY MEETING Thurs., August 21, 2008
5:30pm-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 3202 |
Introduction to Public Health
An
introduction to basic and contemporary issues of public health,
including tools of community-based health assessment,
surveillance, health promotion, disease prevention, policy, and
ethics will be presented. This course provides an overview in
the diverse areas of public health practice. |
PBHL 5013
D.
Keith Williams
Tues.; 5:30-8:30 pm
First day of class: COPH Auditorium 8/240; Thereafter,
ED II,
Rm. 8/121 |
Biostatistics I
Introductory topics in descriptive biostatistics and
epidemiology, database principles, basic probability, diagnostic
test statistics, tests of hypotheses, sample size estimation,
power of tests, frequency cross-tabulations, correlation,
nonparametric tests, regression, randomization, multiple
comparisons of means and analysis of variance for one- and two-
factor experiments. |
PBHL 5123
Ruth Eudy
Classroom &
WebCT
MANDATORY MEETING
Wed., August 20, 2008; 5:30-8:30 pm
COPH, Rm. G-226 |
The Health Care System
Analysis of system-wide issues related to the delivery of health
in the United States, including organizational arrangements,
financing, health status issues, health insurance, health
manpower, cost of health care, quality of health care, access
and regulatory issues. |
PBHL 5173
Martha Phillips
Tues.: 1:00-4:00pm
COPH, Rm. 3202
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Epidemiology I
An introduction to epidemiology and the basic principles and
methods of epidemiological research and practice. Overview of
the history and the theoretical basis of epidemiology; measures
of morbidity, mortality, disease transmission and risk; major
study designs; measures of association; bias, confounding and
interaction; evaluation of screening tests; inference;
casualty. |
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INTERDEPARTMENTAL COURSES |
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PBHL 5001 |
COPH Seminar Series
This course is designed to give students a broad overview of
current topics in public health through ongoing seminar series
sponsored by the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and its partners. The
seminar series provides students an opportunity to learn about
the diversity in public health research and practice, to apply
their knowledge of public health concepts to a variety of
topics, and to increase their professional network within the
public health field. Requires prior approval of faculty
advisor and course instructor. |
PBHL
5843
Kate Stewart/Creshelle Nash/David Briscoe
Thurs: 1:00pm-4:00pm
COPH Room 2228 |
Racial-Ethnic Health Disparities
This elective course explores racial and ethnic health
disparities in the United States. Students will examine
the literature on health and health care disparities and issues
of measurement; the historical and social structural
determinants pertinent to the etiology of disparities; the role
of genomics; and policy and programmatic strategies for reducing
disparities. Instructors will use a human rights framework
that attends to the role of power, as an organizing theme.
This course uses traditional approaches to learning (such as
didactic lectures, assigned readings, analysis and discussion)
combined with personal and group experiential learning.
Students will be required to participate in service learning
activities which will include preparation, reflection and
practice components. Therefore, students will spend time
both in class with instructors and in the community with
community based partners. Prerequisite: Students
must be enrolled as a Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
student. |
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PBHL
5983 |
Preceptorship in Public Health
A
minimum of 135 hours of field experience under the joint
direction of a public health faculty member and a qualified
specialist working in selected areas of public health. A
written report specifying activities, products, and outcomes of
the experience is required upon completion of the preceptorship.
The project must be undertaken during the semester registered
for Preceptorship.
(Requires approval from preceptor,
faculty course advisor, and specialty department chair or
generalist committee.) |
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PBHL 5993 |
Public Health Integration Project
A culminating experience that requires the students to
synthesize and integrate knowledge and apply theory and
principles learned to an area of public health practice
resulting in either preparations of a manuscript for publication
or of a research proposal for submission. The project must be
undertaken during the semester registered for Integration
Project. REQUIRES ATTENDANCE OF INTEGRATION PROJECT SEMINAR
and a public presentation. (Requires approval of Integration
Project Advisory Committee.) |
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PBHL 602V |
Directed Study (1-6)
Provides an opportunity for students to engage in detailed study
of a public health topic relevant to their program of study,
with the guidance of a faculty supervisor. A completed and
signed directed study contract is required at the time of
registration. (Requires prior approval of faculty advisor and
independent study faculty supervisor.) |
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BIOSTATISTICS COURSES |
PBHL 5033
Song Ounpraseuth
Thurs: 1:00 - 4:00pm
COPH,
Rm. 3204 |
Biostatistics III (Multivariate Analysis and Linear Models)
Multivariate linear models, survival analysis with covariates,
repeated measures designs, principal components, factor
analysis, clustering methods, and introduction to non-linear
regression.
Prerequisite:
PBHL 5023: Biostatistics II. |
PBHL 5313
Reid Landes
Mon: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
COPH,
Rm. 3204
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Nonparametric Methods
This course will provide an overview of nonparametric techniques
with a primary focus on their application to healthcare data.
Appropriate techniques for one-sample and multi-sample data will
be covered as well as the use of nonparametric methods to
assess correlation, independence, and linear relationships.
Students will learn when it is more appropriate to use a
nonparametric approach instead of the usual parametric tests,
and which techniques have been incorporated into popular
statistical software. Prerequisite:
PBHL
5013: Biostatistics I. |
PBHL 5753
Zoran Bursac
Wed. 1:00 - 4:00pm
COPH,
Rm. 1230/1250 |
Application of
Microcomputers to Data Management and Analysis
Brief overview of software packages commonly used for data
management and analysis that include Excel, Access, SPSS and
Stata, followed by primary focus on use of SAS software in data
management and recoding techniques. These include working with
SAS libraries, inputting raw data, reading and writing from
external files, using logical structures, using numerical and
character functions, working with dates and using arrays. Course
focuses on programming techniques with limited use of analytical
procedures. Class activities include lecture/discussion and
intensive programming work using SAS.
Prerequisite: Prior
successful completion or concurrent enrollment in PBHL 5013: Biostatistics
I is recommended. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH COURSES |
PBHL 5073
Jeff Moran/Jay Gandy
Mon: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH,
Rm. 1202(CANCELLED) |
Regulation of
Environmental Health
An up-to-date overview of the statutory basis for and
aspects of governmental regulation of environmental hazards to
public health. Focuses on the relationships that exist
between scientific aspects of environmental and occupational
health and their application through the statutory framework and
related governmental regulations in the public health arena.
(Same as INTX 5073). |
PBHL 5263
Alesia Ferguson
Wed: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH,
Rm. 1202 |
Environmental Exposure Assessment
Quantitative introduction to the generation, propagation,
measurement, and evaluation of air contaminants (including
aerosols, gases and vapors). Principles of sample
collection and analysis, direct measurement, and statistical
analysis and interpretation of results are covered.
Applications studied include monitoring and modeling of
industrial, community, transportation, and indoor environments
and sources. |
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EPIDEMIOLOGY COURSES |
PBHL 5523
Jean McSweeney
Thur: 3:00-6:00pm
COPH,
Rm. 5231 |
Qualitative
Data Analysis Theory and Practicum
Examines approaches to collecting, reducing, managing, and
analyzing qualitative data. Explores qualitative software
packages used in data management. The practicum portion of the
course includes practice sessions for interviewing, coding data,
establishing inter-rater agreement, and developing themes.
Prerequisites: PBHL 5513: Qualitative Methodology in Nursing
Research. |
PBHL
5553
Jianjun Zhang
Thur: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH,
Rm. 3204 |
Cancer Epidemiology
This course is designed to provide an overview of the
epidemiology of common cancers as well as methodologic issues in
etiologic research and cancer screening. Emphasis will be placed
on risk factors that can be modified for cancer control and
prevention. The course will address: geographic variation and
temporal trends in cancer, cancer burden, biology of normal and
cancer cells, biomarkers, selected risk factors (e.g.,
occupation, tobacco, alcohol, radiation, viruses,
immunity, hormones, and genetic factors), and screening objectives,
recommendations, and controversies. Prerequisites: PBHL 5173: Epidemiology I and PBHL 5373:
Epidemiology II; PBHL 5013: Biostatistics I and PBHL 5023:
Biostatistics II; or permission of the instructor. |
PBHL 5671
Bridget Mosley
Mon. 5:30-6:30pm
COPH, Rm. 1230/1250 |
Epidemiology III Lab
(REQUIRED WITH EPI III) (1 semester credit practicum)
Analysis of existing dataset.
Must be
enrolled in PBHL 5673: Epidemiology III concurrently. |
PBHL 5673
Martha Phillips
Tues: 5:30 - 8:30pm
COPH,
Rm. 2280 |
Epidemiology III
Extends consideration of concepts, methods, and strategies
introduced in Epidemiology I and II. The course focuses on methodologic tools and skills needed to conduct or evaluate
epidemiologic research and emphasizes tools and skills related
to data analysis and interpretation. Prerequisites: PBHL
5173: Epidemiology I and PBHL 5373: Epidemiology II; PBHL
5013: Biostatistics I and PBHL 5023: Biostatistics II. |
PBHL
5683
James Raczynski/Martha Phillips
Wed:5:30-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 2280
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Social
Epidemiology
This course is designed to examine the scientific basis for associations
between social factors, both contextual (e.g., poverty, housing, education) and
interpersonal (e.g., racism, social support, stigma), and
health. In addition, students will be challenged to consider
social factors in understanding the epidemiology of diseases,
the design and implementation of health protection/promotion
programs, and the implementation of health policy.
Prerequisites: PBHL 5173: Epidemiology I; PBHL 5133:
Introduction to Health Behavior and Health Education; or
permission of the instructor. |
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HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH
EDUCATION COURSES |
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PBHL 5213
Jan Richter
(CANCELLED) |
Health
Promotion in the Worksite
This course focuses on designing
health promotion and health education programs to enhance the
quality of life for employers/employees who spend one-fourth of
their lives at the workplace. Emphasis is on methods for
conducting needs assessment and the planning, implementation and
evaluation of health promotion programs in the worksite. |
PBHL 5543
Jan Richter
Wkends: Fri: 1:00-5:00pm;
Sat: 8:30am-3:30pm;
Sun: 1:00-5:00pm;
Sept. 19, 20 & 21; Sept. 26, 27 & 28; Oct. 3, 4 & 5
COPH, Rm. 1230/1250 |
Advanced Concepts of Human Sexuality
In-depth examination of human sexuality based on the premise
that individual sexuality cannot be referenced to just one
theory or simply biological, psychological, sociological, or
cultural factors but from the complex interactions of these
influences; designed to stimulate learners to think critically
forming conclusions in light of scientifically gathered data. |
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PBHL 5623
Karen Kim/Martha Carle
Wed. 5:30-8:30pm
COPH HBHE Conf.
Rm. 3252 |
Program
Planning and Evaluation
This is a course in health promotion program planning. It is
designed to help the learner develop the fundamental
understanding and skills necessary to implement program
planning, implementation, and evaluation irrespective of
setting. It provides both theoretical and practical information
in program development and community-based participatory
research. Prerequisites: PBHL 5133:
Introduction to Health Behavior and Health Education; or
permission of instructor. |
PBHL 5683
James Raczynski/ Martha Phillips
Wed: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH,Rm. 2280
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Social
Epidemiology
This course is designed to examine the scientific basis for associations
between social factors, both contextual (e.g., poverty, housing, education) and
interpersonal (e.g., racism, social support, stigma), and
health. In addition, students will be challenged to consider
social factors in understanding the epidemiology of diseases,
the design and implementation of health protection/promotion
programs, and the implementation of health policy.
Prerequisites: PBHL 5173: Epidemiology I; PBHL 5133:
Introduction to Health Behavior and Health Education; or
permission of the instructor. |
PBHL 5773
LeaVonne Pulley
Thurs. 5:30-8:30pm
COPH,
Rm. 1202 |
Survey Research Methods
This course will provide students with a practical overview of
survey research methods. Topics to be covered include
questionnaire and interview design; tailoring instruments for
specific settings, populations, and methods of administration;
reliability and validity; construction of scales and indices;
sampling methods, assessing sampling bias, and maximizing
response rates. |
PBHL 5813
Alan Vanbiervliet
WebCT©
(CANCELLED)
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Technology for eHealth:
Theory and Application
This course focuses on theories and practices involved in the
development and implementation of public health informatics and
eHealth programs to promote healthy behaviors within
communities. The course will prepare graduates to lead
multidisciplinary research and development teams involved in
eHealth programs. |
PBHL 9023
Katharine Stewart
Mon: 1:00-4:00pm
COPH, Rm. 2275
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Advanced Health Behavior Theory
This course will review the major theories of behavior change and explore the complex relationships between socio-demographic factors
and theory constructs. Students will gain substantial
experience in designing behavioral theory-based public health
interventions. Prerequisites for MPH students:
PBHL 5133: Introduction to Health Behavior and Health Education or its
equivalent; MPH student standing with a specialization in HBHE
AND permission of instructor. (Please contact Dr. Stewart
via email to request permission prior to registering.) |
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HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
COURSES |
PBHL 5143
John Baker
Thurs: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH,
Rm. G-228 |
Management of Health Care Organizations
Analysis of administrative practices in health
organizations, including governmental agencies, health care
institutions, and community clinics, with emphasis on
administrative structure, roles of professionals and staff, and
the health policy applicable to each. |
PBHL 5163
John Wayne
Mon: 5:30-8:30pm
ED II
Rm. B/112
Distance Learning Class |
Introduction to Health Systems Financial Management
Basic accounting/financial principles and practices as applied
to health institutions and agency administration; emphasis on
budgeting, financial analysis, cost management, third-party
reimbursement systems; working capital management; capital
investment decisions, and management of financial risk. Prerequisite: PBHL: 5013 Biostatistics I. |
PBHL 5253
John Wayne
Thurs: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH,
Rm. 2280 |
Health Information Systems for Administrators
Course is designed to expose students to the purpose and
value of health information systems. Various components of
such systems, how such systems are designed and how information
provided by such systems can assist day-to-day operations as
well as strategic planning.
Prerequisites: PBHL 5003: Introduction to Public Health; PBHL
5123: The Health Care System. |
PBHL 5283
Kevin Ryan
Tues: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH,
Rm. 3204 |
Public Health Law and Ethics
Introduction to the legal and ethical issues encountered in
health policy and management. Course content includes:
constitutional authority and limits on governmental intervention
in public health (i.e., individual rights vs. society's rights);
the functions of and interaction between courts, legislatures,
regulators; the role of the courts in health policy and health
care delivery; how to recognize legal issues and communicate
with attorneys; how law will affect students as strategic
thinkers in health care positions; how to apply basic tort and
contract principles; and the process of public health regulation
and potential legal barriers to public health strategies.
Specific legal topics will vary, but will usually include: the
nature and scope of public health authority; constitutional
constraints on public health initiatives; liability; fraud and
abuse; privacy and confidentiality; regulatory oversight of the
health care system; legal requirements for access to health
care; nondiscrimination; conflicts of interest; and a review of
ethical and moral issues commonly faced in health care
management.
Prerequisites: PBHL 5003:
Introduction to Public Health; PBHL 5123: The Health Care
System. |
PBHL 5343
Andreas Muller
Wed: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 3204
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Decision Analysis
Provides rational framework for decision-making in the
delivery of health and public health services. Emphasizes basic
modeling techniques and uses health care examples. Students
become familiar with operations research techniques including
inventory modeling, queuing, linear programming, computer
simulation, PERT/CPM, network analysis, forecasting, and quality
control. Students learn to use relevant software to solve health
systems related decision making problems.
Prerequisite: PBHL 5013: Biostatistics I. |
PBHL 5353
Darrick Paul
Mon: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 2280 |
Seminar in Human Resource Management
Variety of situations and techniques involved in the
management of human resources in health care institutions,
including ethics, recruitment, training and development,
grievance procedures, wage and salary administration,
affirmative action, labor unions, and professional credentials. Prerequisites: PBHL 5003:
Introduction to Public Health; PBHL 5123: The Health Care
System. |
PBHL 5583
Stephen Foti
Tues: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 1202 |
Hospital Administration
Hospital organization and management; emphasis on
administration, medical staff, trustee relationships; provides
an understanding of the diversity and complexity of the daily
routine of a hospital administrator and clarifies the roles of
various constituencies in hospital organizations.
Prerequisities: PBHL 5143: Management of Health Care
Organizations; or permission of instructor. |
PBHL 5713
TEAM
Wed: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 2250
(CANCELLED) |
Evaluation of
Public Health Programs
Fundamentals of evaluation methods applied to public
health programs, policies and other types of interventions.
The course covers impact, outcome, process and participatory
evaluation designs commonly used in the field of public health.
Students will gain skills in framing evaluation questions and
designing evaluation plans to answer those questions. In
addition, students will gain skills needed to understand and
critique published evaluation literature, and skills in
measurement and data collection strategies.
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PBHL 5843
Kate Stewart/Creshelle Nash/David Briscoe
Thurs: 1:00-4:00pm
COPH, Rm. 2228
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Racial-Ethnic Health Disparities
This elective course explores racial and ethnic health
disparities in the United States. Students will examine
the literature on health and health care disparities and issues
of measurement; the historical and social structural
determinants pertinent to the etiology of disparities; the role
of genomics; and policy and programmatic strategies for reducing
disparities. Instructors will use a human rights framework
that attends to the role of power, as an organizing theme.
This course uses traditional approaches to learning (such as
didactic lectures, assigned readings, analysis and discussion)
combined with personal and group experiential learning.
Students will be required to participate in service learning
activities which will include preparation, reflection and
practice components. Therefore, students will spend time
both in class with instructors and in the community with
community based partners. Prerequisite: Students
must be enrolled as a Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
student.
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MHSA OFFERINGS |
HSAD 5013
D.
Keith Williams
Tues.; 5:30-8:30 pm
First day of class: COPH Auditorium 8/240; Thereafter,
ED II,
Rm. 8/121 |
Biostatistics I
Introductory topics in descriptive biostatistics and
epidemiology, database principles, basic probability, diagnostic
test statistics, tests of hypotheses, sample size estimation,
power of tests, frequency cross-tabulations, correlation,
nonparametric tests, regression, randomization, multiple
comparisons of means and analysis of variance for one- and two-
factor experiments. |
HSAD 5123
Ruth Eudy
Classroom & WebCT
MANDATORY MEETING:
Wed., August 20, 2008; 5:30-8:30 pm
COPH, Rm. G-226 |
The Health Care System
Analysis of system-wide issues related to the delivery of health
in the United States, including organizational arrangements,
financing, health status issues, health insurance, health
manpower, cost of health care, quality of health care, access
and regulatory issues. |
HSAD 5173
Martha Phillips
Tues.: 1:00-4:00pm
COPH, Rm. 3202 |
Epidemiology I
An introduction to epidemiology and the basic principles and
methods of epidemiological research and practice. Overview of
the history and the theoretical basis of epidemiology; measures
of morbidity, mortality, disease transmission and risk; major
study designs; measures of association; bias, confounding and
interaction; evaluation of screening tests; inference;
casualty. Prerequisites: HSAD
5013: Biostatistics I;
HSAD 5183: Health Statistics for Administrators; or
permission of instructor. |
HSAD
5143
John Baker
Thurs.: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH, G-228 |
Management of Health Care Organizations
Analysis of administrative practices in health
organizations, including government agencies, health care
institutions, and community clinics, with emphasis on
administrative structure, roles of professionals and staff, and
the health policy applicable to each. |
HSAD 5163
John Wayne
Mon: 5:30-8:30pm
ED II, Rm. B/112
Distance Learning Class |
Introduction to Health Systems Financial Management
Basic accounting/financial principles and practices as
applied to health institutions and agency administration;
emphasis on budgeting, financial analysis, cost management,
third-party reimbursement systems; working capital management;
capital investment decisions, and management of financial risk. |
HSAD
5253
John Wayne
Thurs: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH,
Rm. 2280 |
Health Information Systems for Administrators
Course is designed to expose students to the purpose and
value of health information systems. Various components of
such systems, how such systems are designed and how information
provided by such systems can assist day-to-day operations as
well as strategic planning. Prerequisites: HSAD
5013: Biostatistics I; HSAD 5123: The Health Care
System; HSAD 5183: Health Statistics for Administrators;
or permission of instructor. |
HSAD 5343
Andreas Muller
Wed: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 3204
|
Decision Analysis
Provides rational framework for decision-making in the
delivery of health and public health services. Emphasizes
basic modeling techniques and uses health care examples.
Students become familiar with operations research techniques
including inventory modeling, queuing, linear programming,
computer simulation, PERT/CPM, network analysis, forecasting,
and quality control. Students learn to use relevant
software to solve health systems related decision making
problems. Prerequisites: HSAD 5013:
Biostatistics I; HSAD 5143: Management of Health Care
Organizations; HSAD 5183: Health Statistics for
Administrators; or permission of instructor. |
HSAD
5353
Darrick Paul
Mon: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 2280 |
Seminar in Human Resource Management
Variety of situations and techniques involved in the
management of human resources in health care institutions,
including ethics, recruitment, training and development,
grievance procedures, wage and salary administration,
affirmative action, labor unions, and professional credentials.
Prerequisites: HSAD 5143: Management of Health
Care Organizations; or permission of instructor. |
HSAD
5583
Stephen Foti
Tues. 5:30-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 1202 |
Hospital Administration
Hospital organization and management; emphasis on
administration, medical staff, trustee relationships; provides
an understanding of the diversity and complexity of the daily
routine of a hospital administrator and clarifies the roles of
various constituencies in hospital organizations.
Prerequisites: HSAD 5143: Management of Health Care
Organizations; or permission of instructor. |
HSAD
5713
TEAM
Wed: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 2250(CANCELLED) |
Evaluation of
Public Health Programs
Fundamentals of evaluation
methods applied to public health programs, policies and other
types of interventions. The course covers impact, outcome,
process and participatory evaluation designs commonly used in
the field of public health. Students will gain skills in
framing evaluation questions and designing evaluation plans to
answer those questions. In addition, students will gain
skills needed to understand and critique published evaluation
literature, and skills in measurement and data collection
strategies. |
HSAD
5083
Stephen Foti
|
Health
Administration Residency
A three-month administrative
residency in a health institution or agency; work experience
under a qualified health administrator with selected field
projects and written reports. |
HSAD
5093
Andreas Muller/Stephen Foti
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Management Project
Administrative problem defined by
a health institution or agency. |
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DrPH OFFERINGS |
PBHL 9023
Katharine Stewart
Mon. 1:00-4:00pm
COPH,
Rm. 2275 |
Advanced Health Behavior Theory
This course will review the major theories of behavior change
and explore the complex relationships between socio-demographic
factors and theory constructs. Students will gain substantial
experience in designing behavioral theory-based public health
interventions. Prerequisites: PBHL 5133: Introduction to Health Behavior and Health
Education or its equivalent; Doctoral student standing in the
UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health; or permission of
instructor. |
PBHL 9033
Glen Mays
Mon. 5:30-8:30pm
COPH,
Rm. 3204 |
Advanced Public Health Policy and Management
This course provides an advanced examination of issues related
to the development, implementation, and impact of public
policies and health system management strategies on population
health. It will include an in-depth exploration of: (1)
theories of policy development applied to health issues,
including the often-competing influences of political, economic,
and socio-cultural forces; (2) strategies for agenda-setting and
policy formation in the health arena; (3) policy implementation
and management approaches; (4) policy analysis methods and
tools; and (5) policy and managerial decision-making strategies
in health, including values-based and evidence-based
perspectives; case studies of policy and managerial decisions
made at national, state, and community levels will provide
opportunities for in-depth discussion and analysis.
Prerequisites: PBHL 5123: The Health Care System
or its equivalent; Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay W.
Boozman College of Public Health; or permission of instructor.
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PBHL 9103
Carol Cornell/Kate Stewart
Wed:. 2:00 - 5:00pm
COPH,
Rm. 2228 |
Community-Based Public Health Program Design/Evaluation
I
These courses are a two semester series integrating concepts of
community-based program design and evaluation. This approach
builds on the philosophy that evaluation should be considered
simultaneously with program design. This first course focuses
on concepts and theories, and the second, on application. The
courses will be taught using an interdisciplinary approach with
an emphasis on the community-based participatory model, although
traditional and hybrid approaches will also be addressed.
Students will learn about social and structural issues affecting
both communities and the effectiveness of community-based public
health programs. The role of the practitioner as a participant
with communities in issue selection, data collection, and
analysis will be examined to learn how to apply these concepts
and methods to program design and implementation. A range of
interventions, as well as the levels they target, will be
described through illustrative case studies. Evaluation
frameworks and logic models will be studied, and formative,
process, impact, and outcome evaluation purposes and techniques
will be compared. The role of both quantitative and qualitative
methods will be explored.
Prerequisites: Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay W.
Boozman College of Public Health; successful completion of three
public health science core courses, including PBHL 9023:
Advanced Health Behavior Theory or equivalent; PBHL 9473/5473:
Health Services Research Methods or equivalent; or permission of
instructor (s). Note: PBHL 9103: Community-Based Public Health
Program Design/Evaluation (1) must be completed prior to
registration for PBHL 9113: Community-Based Public Health
Program Design/Evaluation (2). |
PBHL 9123
Paul Greene/Alan Vanbiervliet
Mon. 2:00-5:00pm
COPH, Rm. 2280 |
Grantmanship and the Peer Review Process
This course provides information and cultivates skills required
to develop grant applications supporting health programs and
prevention research. Relevant topics include:
funding agencies and mechanisms, justifying proposals; rigorous
assessment and intervention methods; and working on a research
team. Students will gain experience in writing funding
proposals and creating program budgets. Prerequisites:
Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of
Public Health; completion of public health science core courses;
and PBHL 9473/5473: Health Services Research Methods; or
permission of instructor. |
PBHL 9303
John Baker
Wed.: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH, Rm. 1240
|
Advanced Organizational Behavior and Leadership
in Health Delivery Systems
This graduate course will
explore the scientific study of the components of organizational
behavior and leadership that help administrators of health
systems maximize the performance of personnel in their
organization. The framework of the course will examine the
three core elements of organizational behavior including
individual, group and organizational components. It will
examine the common research methods in organizational behavior
and current research findings. It will also explore
leadership theories, research and current approached to
leadership development that can be applied to health care
systems. Prerequisites: Doctoral student standing
in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health; successful
completion of the public health sciences core courses; or
permission of instructor. |
PBHL 9313
Robert Ulmer
Mon:
6:00-8:40pm
Rm: UALR SPCH 210
First day of Class: Aug. 25th |
Communication for Public Health Leaders
Theoretic overview of organizational communication; includes
communication flow, networks, organizational relationships,
groups, conflict, language. Special topics may include teams in
organizations, diversity, organizational politics, leadership,
and change. The focus is on applying organizational
communication theories and concepts to understand others better
and to control one’ own communication in organizations.
Prerequisites: Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health; successful completion of the
public health sciences core courses; or permission of
instructor. |
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PBHL 997V |
Doctoral Practicum
The Doctoral Practicum consists of 270 hours of field experience
under the joint direction of a COPH faculty member and a
practicing professional with leadership experience in a public
health institution. A written report specifying
activities, potential products, and outcomes of the experience
is required upon completion of the practicum.
Prerequisites: Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay
W. Boozman College of Public Health; completion of public health
science core courses; completion of PBHL 9103:
Community-Based Public Health Program Design/Evanluation (1) and
(2); or permission of the DrPH Faculty Leadership Chair.
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PBHL 999V |
Doctoral Capstone Project
The Doctoral Capstone Project is a culminating experience that
requires the student to synthesize and integrate knowledge by
applying learned theories and principles to an area of public
health practice relevant to the health needs of Arkansans.
A written product must be submitted and must take the form of a
dissertation, "n" manuscript(s) that is/are suitable for
publication in a national-level public health journal(s), a
technical report with supplemental materials if applicable
accompanied by a grant proposal, case study (ies) from
initiation to completion/ethnography and/or other similar
scholarly document approved of by the DrPH Faculty Leadership
Chair and/or selected faculty advisor (s). The written
report must be presented and successfully defended.
Prerequisites: PBHL 997V: Doctoral Practicum; PBHL 998V:
Doctoral Capstone Seminar and permission of the DrPH Faculty
Leadership Chair.
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