Assessment and Program Planning in Health Education

Catalog description

Grounded in the responsibilities of a health education specialist, this course requires groups of students to assess community needs and resources as well as plan health education programs. Following models commonly used in public health, students collect primary data as well as utilize secondary data to perform a comprehensive assessment of a population of interest. Reliable and valid resources that explain the health status of a population from the perspective of theories and ethically conducted research are used when prioritizing needs and planning interventions. Students learn about the necessity of early alignment between assessment and health education program goals and objectives. Professional competencies related to evaluating capacity and prompting community involvement are emphasized as essential to planning best practices solutions to community health needs. Prerequisite: CHE 360 , CHE 370 ; PH 310 , PH 340 ; junior standing. Offered Fall, Spring.