PUBH 310 Theories of Health Behavior

5 credits

This course will introduce various health behavior theories (personal, social, and population-based) and their roles in health education, research, and intervention.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

Apply the fundamental principles of public health to individual, community, and population health issues to study disease incidence and prevalence
Consider cultural and behavioral factors that influence health status in individuals and populations
Demonstrate effective communication and critical-thinking skills required for success within the field of public health

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of intercultural appreciation.

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50