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This course is designed to help adult learners beginning their university studies to achieve academic success. Students will explore learning theories, communication strategies, and personal management skills. Adult learners will develop strategies for achieving success in school and work. Students will also be introduced to the University's institutional outcomes and learning resources.

This course presents adult development theory and links theoretical concepts of life and learning through a process of psychometric assessment and reflection. Both classical and contemporary adult development theories are examined. These theories then provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life learning, including a plan for personal, professional and academic learning.

This course is a survey of selected topics in psychology, including research methods, physiological psychology, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, gender roles, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, and social psychology.

This course provides an introduction and overview of the application and use of applied behavioral science. Basic terms and definitions are reviewed, and students are introduced to the varied components of applied behavioral science. Topics covered include definition of the field, sub-specialties, and real world applications, and aspects of the field.

Drugs, poverty, illiteracy, homelessness, AIDS, undocumented aliens, single-parent families, urban and farm crises, and racial and environmental issues are examined. Possible causes and remedies are scrutinized.

This course examines theoretical perspectives and research findings concerning human communication. Students will examine classic approaches and new theories and research in interpersonal, group, organizational, and public communication. They will analyze and critique these theories and research findings and assess the impact of technology on communication patterns. Relationship stages, theories, and contemporary views of "family" are examined, as well as the impact of family, culture, and gender on communication patterns. Types of groups and organizations are identified, as well as concepts of power and interaction in group, organizational, and public settings. In this class, students will also have an opportunity to examine the practical implications of these concepts in building their own communication skills.

This course consists of the application of the methods and principles of several fields of psychology to an extensive study of human growth development in the child, adolescent, and adult.

Students explore how the thoughts, feelings and behavior of individuals are influenced by other human beings in a variety of social situations. This course also entails a survey and critical analysis of the various methods used by researchers in social psychology. Topics include: social cognition, aggression, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, altruistic behavior, conformity, group influences, and conflict resolution.

An examination of public policies and the social services they mandate. The major focus is on American government policy at all levels and the detailed content of social services. Some considerations of other nations and international agencies is offered. Policies and services pertaining to a variety of areas, including urban life, poverty, health care, substance abuse, children, the aged, unemployment, and mental health are studied.

This course examines leadership and ethics from a broad perspective, and includes an overview of key leadership theories. Students explore leadership characteristics and values as applied to ethical decision making, and challenges, as well as in regard to their own lives. Also included is an exploration of future leadership trends in a dynamic evolving world.

This course examines methods, techniques, and theories involved in working with people to solve problems in community based settings.

This course presents an analysis of major contemporary social problems, especially in the United States. Attention is given to the problems of poverty, racism, sexism, drug and alcohol abuse, and illiteracy, and their impact on the contemporary workplace. Consideration is given to diverse sociological perspectives regarding the causes, consequences, and solutions to these problems.

Descriptive and inferential statistics are investigated and multiple techniques for statistical analysis are introduced in this course. Formulas for presenting and evaluating data are explored in accordance with generally accepted protocol for statistical analysis.

Research Methods is an introduction to the foundations of research methodology, design and analysis. Basic principles of qualitative and quantitative research are explored and evaluated. Understanding the results of statistical analysis as it applies to research is a focus of this curriculum.

This course provides the opportunity for the synthesis and application of content learned throughout the degree program,. Students complete a project that demonstrates application of concepts presented throughout the degree course work.

This Course Provides An Overview Of Social And Behavioral Sciences Research Within The Context Of Public Health. Learners Examine Social And Behavioral Factors That Impact Health Status, And Analyze Health Risk Indicators And Long-term Trends In Morbidity And Mortality. Learners Analyze Theories That Explain Health Disparities Across Populations And Study And Apply Quantitative, Qualitative, And Evaluation Research Methods And Research Ethics. Prerequisite(s): Mph5002, Mph5500, Mph5503, Mph5506, Mph5509, Mph5512.

Learners In This Course Examine Social And Behavioral Theories Applied In Public Health Research And Practice, And Evaluate How These Theoretical Constructs Identify Community Health Needs And Address Health Inequalities. The Course Presents Theories From An Interdisciplinary Perspective, And Building On These Theoretical Bases, Recommends Practical Problem-solving Approaches To Promote Health In Individuals, Communities, And Populations. Prerequisite(s): Mph5002, Mph5500, Mph5503, Mph5506, Mph5509, Mph5512.

In This Course, Learners Study The Core Functions Of Public Health Program Planning And Evaluation, Including Assessment, Policy Development, Programmatic Intervention, And Quality Assurance. Learners Identify Social And Behavioral Determinants Associated With Public Health Issues, And Examine And Evaluate Programs And Their Impact On The Health Of Individuals, Organizations, Communities, And Nations. Prerequisite(s): Mph5002, Mph5500, Mph5503, Mph5506, Mph5509, Mph5512.

This Course Presents The Knowledge And Skills Needed To Develop Community Assessment And Surveillance Strategies, And Design Programs And Services That Positively Impact Community And Population Health. Learners Explore Approaches To Early Disease Detection, Assessment, Surveillance, And Intervention. Prerequisite(s): Mph5002, Mph5500, Mph5503, Mph5506, Mph5509, Mph5512. Prerequisites Do Not Apply To Mpa Or Mpa/ms In Public Safety Joint Degree Program Learners.

The Focus Of This Course Is The Social And Behavioral Context Of Health Communication And Its Effect On The Success Of Health Outreach Efforts. Learners Study The Elements Of Health Information Messages, The Process By Which They Are Created, And How They Are Understood And Heeded By Diverse Populations. Learners Analyze Communication Theory And Evaluate Effective Public Information Campaigns. Prerequisite(s): Mph5002, Mph5500, Mph5503, Mph5506, Mph5509, Mph5512.

Learners In This Course Explore The Social Factors Contributing To Racial, Ethnic, Socioeconomic, And Gender Disparities In Health And Health Care. Learners Examine Health Disparities On A Local, Regional, And National Basis, Calculating Their Impact On Overall Health Status And Health Service Use. Learners Also Develop Community-based Intervention Strategies To Address Identified Disparities. Prerequisite(s): Mph5002, Mph5500, Mph5503, Mph5506, Mph5509, Mph5512.

This Course Focuses On The Spread And Control Of Disease And Presents Public Health Policy And Program Design, Implementation, And Evaluation From An International Perspective. Learners Explore The Determinants Of Health And Evaluate The Quality Of Life Of Rural, Urban, And Ethnically Diverse Populations. Learners Also Compare The Public Health Policies Of Established And Developing Countries And Interpret How They Impact Disease Control And Promote Health. Prerequisite(s): Mph5002, Mph5500, Mph5503, Mph5506, Mph5509, Mph5512.

This course provides an overview of the major theories and concepts of public health. Learners study the psychological, social, and behavioral factors that affect individual and population health. Learners also evaluate the epidemiological, environmental, and administrative research related to public health concepts and measures

This course provides an overview of the elements of the public health system and reviews the administrative processes that foster integration and managerial effectiveness across the system. Learners study the organizational, financial, and managerial structure and function of the public health system and analyze the impact of health policy on administrative systems, including health insurance and reimbursement policy.

This course surveys the major issues related to environmental and occupational health and health hazards. Learners identify the sources of biological, chemical, and physical agents found in the environment and analyze their effects on water, food, and land resources in community and occupational settings. Learners also examine the legal framework, policies, and practices associated with controlling environmental and occupational hazards.

Learners in this course explore psychological, social, and behavioral science theories and concepts applied throughout the health-illness spectrum. Learners identify the health concerns of individuals, organizations, and communities and examine the resources needed to develop social and behavioral policy and public health interventions. Learners also evaluate the efficient use of scarce health care resources and the participation of communities in adopting healthy self-care practices and developing programs to enhance the quality of life.

This course provides an introduction to the objectives, principles, and methods of biostatistics for health sciences. Topics include statistical vocabulary; methods for descriptive data analysis; fundamentals of probability and sampling distribution; methods for statistical inference and hypothesis testing; and data analysis and linear regression for continuous, binary, and survival data.

This course provides an overview of epidemiology, including an evaluation of the nature of disease; the interaction among agent, host, and environment; and the chain of transmission. Learners examine epidemiological research methods for identifying and describing variables, determining key data sources, and formulating interventions to control disease occurrence and transmission.

In this course, learners demonstrate proficiency in their specialization area by applying learning from all required courses to complete an analysis of a public health organization or system, or propose a new application in their professional field.

In this course, learners participate in a collaborative project within a public health organization or community health program and demonstrate proficiency in public health competencies. Learners prepare a report of the outcome of the collaborative work for publication in a nationally recognized peer-reviewed public health journal.

This is an excellent program for clinicians who wish to learn more about evidenced based practices in the treatment of children and adults. This program focuses on psychological treatment of offenders and prevention of offenders. Treatment approach to children and adults based on the principles of environmental arrangement, operant and respondent conditioning.

This is an excellent program for clinicians who wish to learn more about evidenced based practices in the treatment of children and adults. This program focuses on psychological treatment of offenders and prevention of offenders. Treatment approach to children and adults based on the principles of environmental arrangement, operant and respondent conditioning.

This is an excellent program for clinicians who wish to learn more about evidenced based practices in the treatment of children and adults. This program focuses on psychological treatment of offenders and prevention of offenders. Treatment approach to children and adults based on the principles of environmental arrangement, operant and respondent conditioning.

This is an excellent program for clinicians who wish to learn more about evidenced based practices in the treatment of children and adults. This program focuses on psychological treatment of offenders and prevention of offenders. Treatment approach to children and adults based on the principles of environmental arrangement, operant and respondent conditioning.

This is an excellent program for clinicians who wish to learn more about evidenced based practices in the treatment of children and adults. This program focuses on psychological treatment of offenders and prevention of offenders. Treatment approach to children and adults based on the principles of environmental arrangement, operant and respondent conditioning.