Courses and schedules

PUBHHBP 7899.02
Seminar: Integrative Learning Experience Project II

The purpose of the Integrative Learning Experience is to provide students with the opportunity to integrate and synthesize knowledge and experience obtained during their academic course of study. Most projects focus on: community assessment, program planning and implementation, program evaluation or other projects as approved by your advisor.

Prerequisite(s): Open only to MPH Health Behavior Health Promotion students preparing for their Integrative Learning Experience.

PUBHHBP 8562
Advanced Theory of Health Behavior Change in Public Health Applications

In‐depth examination of theories pertinent to health behavior including history and critique of theoretical approaches.

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

PUBHHBP 8899.01
First Year Doctoral Seminar in HBHP

Seminar concerning academic and professional development topics for PhD students with a focus on selecting research topics, reviewing research, course development and other topics.

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Health Behavior and Health Promotion PhD program.

PUBHHBP 8899.02
Second-Year Doctoral Seminar in HBHP

A seminar for PhD students in Health Behavior and Health Promotion emphasizing the selection and development of research projects including proposing preparation and funding sources.

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in PUBHHBP PhD program.

PUBHHMP 3193
Individual Studies in Health Services Management and Policy

Individual studies in Health Services Management and Policy focusing on applied topics.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 3610
United States and International Health Care

Introduction to the history, organization and politics of the global health care system, critical review of selected issues using different analytic frameworks. GEN theme health and well-being course.

Prerequisite(s): None.

PUBHHMP 6610
Introduction to Health Care Organization

Analysis of arrangements for the organization, financing, and delivery of health care services.

PUBHHMP 6611
Health and Health Care Services in the U.S.

An in-depth exploration of the U.S. health care system. Topics covered include health and health care disparities, social determinants of health, health care access and utilization, financing of care through public and private health insurance, provider reimbursement, assessment of quality, quality improvement, and new forms of health care delivery and payment.

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Health Services Management and Policy major

PUBHHMP 6615
Public Health Leadership and Organizational Behavior

Examines the major theories and concepts of organizational behavior and leadership and applies these to challenges facing public health and healthcare organizations. Topics include leadership styles and competencies, motivation and team dynamics, organizational culture, change management, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and strategic communication.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing or permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 6620
Critical Appraisal of Population Health Evidence

This course will provide practical experience in examining multiple sources of evidence on population health management and public health interventions and will introduce students to the tools used to perform systematic reviews.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing or permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 6625
Leveraging Healthcare Data for Practice and Policy Change

This course will prepare students to develop questions for and utilize results from health care database research. Strengths and limitations of health care databases commonly used for research will be considered and special attention will be devoted to nationally representative databases and local electronic medical record data.

Prerequisite(s): PUBHLTH 6001 or permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 6630
Project Management for Health Care and Public Health

Examines the role of project management in executing successful projects. The course focuses on concepts and tools of basic project management, with special emphasis on managing projects in health care and public health settings. Students will learn fundamental techniques for project planning, scheduling and monitoring through case studies and various types of project management exercises.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing or permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 6635
The U.S. Mental Health Delivery and Financing System

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the significant issues and trends in behavioral health delivery systems in America. It covers the organization, financing and delivery of behavioral health (including mental health and substance abuse) services in the United States and offers a detailed overview of the U.S. mental health delivery system. Students will explore various organizations, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, community mental health centers, residential treatment facilities and crisis intervention services, focusing on their functions, services, business models and populations served.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of instructor.

PUBHHMP 7193
Individual Studies in Health Services Management and Policy

Study of individually designed topics not otherwise available in the curriculum.

Prerequisite(s): None.

PUBHHMP 7194
Group Studies in Health Services Management and Policy

Group studies of special topics within health services management and policy.

Prerequisite(s): None.