Courses and schedules

Search for course names, descriptions and schedules available from the College of Public Health and university scheduling resources.

Course descriptions and schedules offered below are helpful guides to find courses and when they are offered by the College of Public Health. These tools are not meant to replace the official course catalog maintained by the University Registrar and it does represent all courses offered by the college. 

Undergraduate level courses are numbered 4000 and below, undergraduate/graduate level courses are numbered 5000, and all graduate level courses are numbered 6000 and higher. 

Public Health course catalog

Search for courses by section, title or course number. Each course includes the course number, credit hours, name, course description and if any prerequisites are required.

PUBHHMP 7699
Seminar in Health Services Management and Policy

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

Prequisite(s): Graduate student standing in PUBHHMP or permission of instructor.

1‐3 Credits PUBHHMP

PUBHHMP 8671
Health Care Outcomes Measurement

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

Prequisite(s): Grad standing in PUBHHMP, or permission of instructor.

2 Credits PUBHHMP

PUBHHMP 8672
Advanced Topics in Health Policy

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

Prequisite(s): 7605 or 7640, or permission of instructor.

4 Credits PUBHHMP

PUBHHMP 8899
Doctoral Seminar in Health Services Management and Policy

Seminar on topics relevant to students enrolled in the PhD program in health services management and policy.

Prequisite(s): Graduate student standing in Public Health or permission of the instructor.

1‐2 Credits PUBHHMP

PUBHLTH 1100
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 information about the College of Public Health and its programs.

Prequisite(s): None.

1 Credit PUBHLTH

PUBHLTH 1100H
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 Ohio State 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.

Prequisite(s): Enrollment in the College of Public Health Honors program.

1 Credit PUBHLTH

PUBHLTH 2010
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.

Prequisite(s): None.

3 Credits PUBHLTH

PUBHLTH 2010H
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.

Prequisite(s): Honors standing or permission of instructor.

3 Credits PUBHLTH

PUBHLTH 3010
Public Health and Opera

This course explores six public health themes that are dramatized in opera as a popular artistic medium. Students are introduced to the public health aspects of the issue and then presented with information about how the issue has been represented in multiple operas, ranging from the 1700's to current day.

GE theme health and well-being course. Cross-listed with Music 3010.

Prequisite(s): Not open to students with credit for Music 3010.

4 Credits PUBHLTH

PUBHLTH 3180
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.

Prequisite(s): 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.

1 Credit PUBHLTH

PUBHLTH 3180E
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.

Prequisite(s): Jr. standing in BSPH, or Soph standing for students who intend to complete an Honors Research Thesis.

1 Credit PUBHLTH

PUBHLTH 3189.05
Field Experience in Global Public Health: Costa Rica

This course provides a basic introduction to global public health and provides a field experience to compare the social, medical and community health offerings in Costa Rica in contrast to the United States.

Prequisite(s): Prereq: GE foundation writing and info literacy course; and GPA 2.5 or above; and junior or senior standing.

2 Credits PUBHLTH

PUBHLTH 3191
Undergraduate Internship in Public Health

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

Prequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, enrollment in BSPH major and permission of advisor.

2 Credits PUBHLTH

PUBHLTH 3191E
Undergraduate Internship in Public Health

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

Prequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, enrollment in BSPH major and permission of advisor.

2 Credits PUBHLTH

PUBHLTH 3194
Group Studies in Public Health

Group studies in selected areas of Public Health.

Prequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

1‐6 Credits PUBHLTH
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