Theoretical Foundations of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. The course addresses the theoretical foundations of social and behavioral sciences, discussing both classic and emergent theories. The course begins with an overview of theoretical concepts, constructs and variables; how to construct theoretical statements; and how to evaluate social science theories. The majority of the course is spent describing theories and models at the individual, interpersonal and community level and evaluating their utility in changing health behavior. The course concludes with a discussion of the state of the discipline and future directions in health behavior change theory and research.