Course Catalog

The College of Public Health list of course descriptions is not meant as a replacement to the official University Course Catalog created by the University Registrar, however it represents all courses offered by the College of Public Health. Courses numbered 4000 and below are undergraduate level, courses numbered 5000 level are undergraduate/graduate, and courses 6000 level and higher are graduate level.

Helpful course terminology:

PUBHBIO = Public Health Biostatistics
PUBHEHS = Public Health: Environmental Health Sciences
PUBHEPI = Public Health: Epidemiology
PUBHHBP = Public Health: Health Behavior and Health Promotion
PUBHHMP = Public Health: Health Services Management and Policy
PUBHLTH = Public Health

PUBHHMP 7684

Credits: 3

Health Services Strategy and Marketing

Students will learn principles, discipline, & analytic tools that comprise successful strategic management in healthcare organizations, including: strategic assessment, strategy development, implementation planning, & marketing. Emphasis will be placed on exploring strategic issues related to transitioning from volume to value‐based models of care, impacts of ACA & population & community health.

Prerequisites: Grad standing in Public Health ‐ Health Services Management and Policy Master of Health Administration program, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 7631.

PUBHHMP 7685

Credits: 3

Healthcare Management Consulting Practice

To develop management consulting practice skills involving strategic thinking, planning, analysis, and implementation phases of consulting engagements.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in HSMP‐MHA program, or permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 7686

Credits: 4

Qualitative Methods for Health Research

This course introduces students to the methods and uses of qualitative research applicable to both public health and to the full range of health sciences.

Prerequisites: PUBHHMP 7605 or permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 7687

Credits: 3

Health Equity, Policy and Advocacy

This is a service-learning course in which students conduct statutory and regulatory research, literature reviews, and legal epidemiology research. Students will learn how this work can be used for advocacy.

Prerequisites: PUBHHMP 7605, PUBHHBP 6558, or permission of instructor.
Cross listed with LAW 8804

PUBHHMP 7699

Credits: 1‐3

Seminar in Health Services Management and Policy

Small group seminar with focus on integrative projects in
health services management and policy.

Prerequisites: Grad standing in PUBHHMP, or permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 8671

Credits: 2

Health Care Outcomes Measurement

Evaluation of specific techniques for measuring outcomes in
clinical and health services research studies.

Prerequisites: Grad standing in PUBHHMP, or permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 8672

Credits: 4

Advanced Topics in Health Policy

Designed for doctoral and advanced masters students in the College of Public Health and other OSU colleges. It will provide students with a solid background of high‐level policy scholarship on topics fundamental to the health care system.

Prerequisites: 7605 or 7640; or permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 8899

Credits: 1‐2

Doctoral Seminar in Health Services Management & Policy

Doctoral level seminar on topics that are relevant to students enrolled in the PhD program in health services management
and policy.

Prerequisites: Grad Standing in Public Health, or permission of the instructor.

PUBHMP 7625

Credits: 1

Systems Integration

Students will address complex population health issues using tools learned through the MPH-PEP degree program. Small groups will work through a population health case developed by a community partner, incorporating project management, leadership, health economics, evaluation and operations management tools.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in MPHPEP-MP graduate degree program or permission of instructor

PUBHLTH 1100

Credits: 1

Survey of Public Health

An introduction to the University community; strategies for successful transition to and participation in that community; information about University resources and procedures; and (4) information about the College of Public Health and its
programs.

Prerequisites: none

PUBHLTH 1100H

Credits: 1

Honors Survey of Public Health

This course is designed to provide: (1) an introduction to the University community; (2) strategies for successful transition to, and participation in, that community; (3) information about university resources; (4) information about the College of Public Health and its programs. The course instructor will provide information related to OSU policies/procedures as well as major requirements and major course sequencing. In addition, several College of Public Health faculty presenters will provide more detailed information about the benefits of coursework and opportunities in public health as a career; and (5) learning Honors curriculum and requirements to ensure graduation with Honors.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the College of Public Health Honors program.

PUBHLTH 2010

Credits: 3

Critical Issues in Global Public Health

Public health concepts examining the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, and results of public health practices domestically and internationally. Presents the pressing global public health concerns of the 21st century.
GEL soc sci indivs and groups and diversity global studies course. GEN theme health and well-being course.

Prerequisites: None

PUBHLTH 2010H

Credits: 3

Honors Critical Issues in Global Public Health

Critical Issues Global Public Health presents global public health practice and research, examining the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities, and results of public health practice at the global, national, state, and local levels.GEL soc sci indivs and groups and diversity global studies course. GEN theme health and well-being course.

Prerequisites: Honors standing or permission of instructor

PUBHLTH 3010

Credits: 4

Public Health and Opera

Cross listed with Music 3010

Prerequisites:

PUBHLTH 3180

Credits: 1

Undergraduate Capstone Preparation

The purpose of the class is to prepare undergraduate students in Public Health for their Capstone Experience. Students will learn the critical elements of Public Health Practice and Research as well as professional development skills to prepare them for the workplace and equip them with the tools needed to apply for graduate school.

Prerequisites: BSPH major students who are four terms or less away from graduation are eligible to enroll. BSPH Honors students are eligible to enroll as early as spring semester of their second year.

PUBHLTH 3180E

Credits: 1

Undergraduate Capstone Preparation

Prepares undergraduate students in Public Health for their Capstone Experience. Students will learn the critical elements of Public Health Practice and Research as well as professional development skills to prepare them for the workplace and equip them with the tools needed to apply for graduate school.

Prerequisites: Jr. standing in BSPH, or Soph standing for students who intend to complete an Honors Research Thesis.

PUBHLTH 3191

Credits: 2

Undergraduate Internship in Public Health

Placement of BSPH students in a public health agency or
related site for supervised practice experience.

Prerequisites: Jr. or Sr. standing, enrollment in BS Public Health major, and permission of advisor.

PUBHLTH 3191E

Credits: 2

Undergraduate Internship in Public Health

Placement of BSPH students in a public health agency or
related site for supervised practice experience.

Prerequisites: Jr. or Sr. standing, enrollment in BS Public Health major, and permission of advisor.

PUBHLTH 3194

Credits: 1‐6

Group Studies in Public Health

Group studies in selected areas of Public Health.

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

PUBHLTH 3550

Credits: 1‐6

Special Topics in Public Health

Regular class on topics that are relevant to students enrolled in

Prerequisites: Enrollment as a Public Health major or pre‐major, or permission of instructor.