Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
409 |
Global Public Health Challenges |
3 hours. |
An ecological approach to public health to provide a broad overview of current health problems around the world, with an emphasis on low income countries. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
410 |
Global Public Health Solutions |
3 hours. |
Utilizes readings and case studies of successful health interventions in the developing world to orient students to the field of global public health. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
415 |
Foundations in Anthropology and Global Health I |
3 OR 4 hours. |
Explores the field of cultural medical anthropology and provides a theoretical foundation allowing for understanding and exploration of anthropology's role in international health. Same as ANTH 415. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in ANTH 216; and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
416 |
Foundations in Anthropology and Global Health II |
3 OR 4 hours. |
Provides an evolutionary and biocultural approach to human biology, physiology, health and disease. Same as ANTH 416. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in ANTH 232; and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
494 |
Introductory Special Topics - Interdepartmental |
1 TO 4 hours. |
Introductory special topics in public health. Course content will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
501 |
Public Health Leadership Seminar I |
3 hours. |
Intended to build organizational and systems leadership skills for public health professionals who are expected to be in leadership positions at the highest levels within the public health system. Enrollment is restricted to students in the DrPH program; other students may register with consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
502 |
Public Health Leadership Seminar II |
3 hours. |
Application of strategic management as a leadership tool to drive change and foster innovation within public health organizations and public health systems. Prerequisite(s): IPHS 501. Enrollment is restricted to students in the DrPH program; other students may register with consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
503 |
DrPH Integrative Methods Seminar I |
3 hours. |
Explores principles of research study design which integrate analytic methods for public health analysis to solve problems and conduct practice based research. Methods include epidemiology, needs assessment, and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): IPHS 502 and EPID 403 and BSTT 401; or consent of the instructor. Enrollment is restricted to students in the DrPH program; other students may register with consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
505 |
DrPH Integrative Methods Seminar II |
3 hours. |
Alternative research designs featuring case study methods, action research, and systems analysis, for problem-solving and to support evidence-based public health practice research. Prerequisite(s): IPHS 503. Enrollment is restricted to students in the DrPH program; other students may register with consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
510 |
Leadership in Public Health Policy Development |
3 hours. |
Policy development or policy planning is a leadership activity and part of the DrPH competency framework. This course covers the policy process and role of policy analysis in policy development from a leadership perspective. Prerequisite(s): IPHS 501. Enrollment is restricted to students in the DrPH program; other students may register with consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
511 |
Personal Leadership Development |
3 hours. |
Examines the personal dimensions of leadership and is intended to give students a basis for understanding their leadership styles, those of others, and to further professional leadership development. Prerequisite(s): IPHS 501. Recommended Background: Senior level management experience in the government or non-profit sector. Enrollment is restricted to students in the DrPH program; other students may register with consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
512 |
Public Health Leadership Tools |
3 hours. |
Covers some of the most commonly used and practical leadership process management tools from both a theoretical and applied perspective. Prerequisite(s): IPHS 501. Recommended Background: Senior level management experience in the government or non-profit sector. Enrollment is restricted to students in the DrPH program; other students may register with consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
516 |
Anthropolgy and Global health Integrative Seminar |
4 hours. |
Critical examination of global health issues from social science and public health perspectives. Includes consideration of cultural underpinnings, geo-political influences, design of appropriate and effective interventions, and policy formation. Same as ANTH 516. Prerequisite(s): Graduate or professional standing; and consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
590 |
Practical Training in Public Health Sciences |
1 TO 3 hours. |
Practical training in public health within industry, governmental agency, or other relevant entity for Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy students. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year of the program; and approval of the department . International students must obtain permission from the Office of International Services to register for this course. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
591 |
Readings in Anthropology and Global Health |
1 TO 8 hours. |
Student along with his/her advisor will develop a series of readings focused on a specific topic of interest to the student. Same as ANTH 591. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
592 |
Research in Anthropology and Global Health |
1 TO 8 hours. |
Research and methods class combined with practical fieldwork in Anthropology and Global Health. Same as ANTH 592. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
593 |
Special Topics in Anthropology and Global Health |
4 hours. |
Special topics in Anthropology and Global Health. Same as ANTH 593. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Graduate or professional standing; and consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
594 |
Advanced Special Topics - Interdepartmental |
1 TO 4 hours. |
Advanced special topics in public health. Course content will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
595 |
Seminar in Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
1 TO 3 hours. |
Analysis of current research in public health. Course content will vary from semester to semester. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
596 |
Independent Study in Public Health |
1 TO 4 hours. |
Selected aspects of specific public health problems; independents study under close supervision of faculty. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor who has supervised at least one course in the area of the independent study. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
598 |
Research in Public Health Sciences - M.S. |
0 TO 16 hours. |
Individual research in public health directed by a faculty member. Directed toward the thesis requirements for the Master of Science degree. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences |
IPHS |
599 |
Research in Public Health Sciences - Ph.D. |
0 TO 16 hours. |
Individual research in public health directed by a faculty member. Directed toward the dissertation for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |