Discussion of history and definitions of public health and emerging themes: Public Health Disparities (health and wealth; social justice); Issues in Public Health (lead poisoning; tobacco; obesity; emergency; clean water/air; injury; health systems/reform); and Global Health Issues (globalization and development; maternal and child health).

Location

Online Room 15 (ASE) (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)

Fundamental concepts underlying health-related information and health policy. Basic methodological principles used to describe disease occurrence in populations and identify causes of disease.

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Online Room 1 (ASE) (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

The organization, financing, and functioning of the United States health care system. Also historical perspectives and the insights of international comparisons. Topics covered include the economics of U.S. health system, access to care, health policy and politics, and disability and disability politics.

Location

Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

An introduction to the legal foundations of the biomedical healthcare system; topics include national health reform, bioethics, the right to health care, genetic discrimination, and access to reproductive care. Primary law (judicial opinions, legislation) comprises the bulk of the reading assignments; students will learn how to brief cases and interpret statutes

An introduction to the legal foundations of the biomedical healthcare system; topics include national health reform, bioethics, the right to health care, genetic discrimination, and access to reproductive care.

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Online Room 15 (ASE) (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

This course takes a systems-change approach to problems of environmental health and justice. It will provide students with a methodological, conceptual, and experiential foundation in addressing problems through policies, partnerships, and community engagement. We will closely examine several timely local issues such as subsistence fishing, climate adaptation, equitable transportation, and housing. For each major topic, students will engage in background research, practice diverse data collection strategies, interact with relevant community groups, and gain experience integrating multidisciplinary information. Students will also undertake a semester-long community engaged project to address an environmental justice issue of concern to a local organization.  NOTE: This is a community-engaged class and will involve significant blocks of time in field work, trips, and guest speakers. To accommodate this, there is an extended Friday morning “lab” session. This class is designated as part of the Certificate in Community-Engaged Learning. PRE-REQUISITES: PH 101, PH 116, or PH 102; or by permission of instructor for students with significant policy, community change, or environmental management background.

Location

Lechase Room 181 (W 9:00AM - 10:15AM)

This course takes a systems-change approach to problems of environmental health and justice. It will provide students with a methodological, conceptual, and experiential foundation in addressing problems through policies, partnerships, and community engagement. We will closely examine several timely local issues such as subsistence fishing, climate adaptation, equitable transportation, and housing. For each major topic, students will engage in background research, practice diverse data collection strategies, interact with relevant community groups, and gain experience integrating multidisciplinary information. Students will also undertake a semester-long community engaged project to address an environmental justice issue of concern to a local organization.  NOTE: This is a community-engaged class and will involve significant blocks of time in field work, trips, and guest speakers. To accommodate this, there is an extended Friday morning “lab” session. This class is designated as part of the Certificate in Community-Engaged Learning. PRE-REQUISITES: PH 101, PH 116, or PH 102; or by permission of instructor for students with significant policy, community change, or environmental management background.

Location

Computer Studies Room 209 (W 9:00AM - 10:15AM)

This course takes a systems-change approach to problems of environmental health and justice. It will provide students with a methodological, conceptual, and experiential foundation in addressing problems through policies, partnerships, and community engagement. We will closely examine several timely local issues such as subsistence fishing, climate adaptation, equitable transportation, and housing. For each major topic, students will engage in background research, practice diverse data collection strategies, interact with relevant community groups, and gain experience integrating multidisciplinary information. Students will also undertake a semester-long community engaged project to address an environmental justice issue of concern to a local organization.  NOTE: This is a community-engaged class and will involve significant blocks of time in field work, trips, and guest speakers. To accommodate this, there is an extended Friday morning “lab” session. This class is designated as part of the Certificate in Community-Engaged Learning. PRE-REQUISITES: PH 101, PH 116, or PH 102; or by permission of instructor for students with significant policy, community change, or environmental management background. PHLT 238 has both a lecture and a lab; both components are required.

Location

Computer Studies Room 209 (F 9:00AM - 11:40AM)

Health happens where you live. This introductory course will advance understanding of how communities promote mental health and protect against injury. Through participation in a relevant community setting or collaboration, concepts such as stigma, health literacy, recovery, prevention and promotion will be explored from systemic public health and health equity perspectives - as issues affecting not only individuals but also communities. PRE-REQUISITES: PH 101. Cannot be taken concurrently.

Location

Dewey Room 2162 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

This fall semester course is reserved for public health seniors who have applied to the research honors program and whose research honors proposal have been approved. In PHLT 389H, students conduct honors research under the supervision of their faculty advisor.  

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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

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This internship provides a setting in which students bring together what they have learned in PH 216 to further develop their skills as Peer Health Advocates. Requirements include one 75-minute class per week plus 60 hours of field work per semester as a PHA in the UHS Health Promotion Office. Students will utilize their knowledge of behavior change theory (Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, Health Belief Model, etc.) and public health planning frameworks (LOGIC model, Socio- Ecological Model, MAP-IT, etc.) to work on a variety of health promotion programs on campus. Topics will focus on: alcohol and other drugs, relationships and sex, mental wellness, nutrition and physical activity. Upon completion of this internship, students will develop a comprehensive online portfolio to showcase their project work to future graduate schools and employers. Pre-requisite PHLT 216; admission by application only.

Location

Lechase Room 143 (F 11:50AM - 1:05PM)

Students must apply and be accepted for this program; applicants should have a basic understanding of how policy is created and how policy is implemented. Pre-requsities: PH 116, PH 230 or PH 236, or permission of instructor.

This opportunity is offered in conjunction with The Washington Center. For more information about the program and the application process, please visit the Greene Center.

This is a mentored experience under the supervision of a UR faculty member. Students may apply to either: the Monroe County Department of Public Health or the Genesee and Orleans Departments of Public Health. Students are expected to commit to spending 8 hours per week on-site at the Monroe County Department of Public Health during standard business hours. Pre-requisites: Declared public health major; PHLT 101; PHLT 102; PHLT 103

This course is designed to expose students who are interested in careers in health and/or research related areas to clinical research in the emergency department setting. Students must apply to and be accepted for this program.

This course is designed to expose students who are interested in careers in health and/or research related areas to clinical research in the emergency department setting. Students who successfully complete this course will be given preferential status for subsequent employment as an Emergency Department Research Associate (EDRA) as the course will provide all of the background knowledge and hands-on training necessary to be a successful ED enroller. Students will learn to think critically about research protocols and successful study execution. This course requires an application.

Location

Gavett Hall Room 202 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

This is a mentored field experience applying principles of community engaged practice in real world settings. Students work 8 hours/week with a community agency and attend a weekly 75-mintue on-campus seminar for discussion. Students must apply for and be accepted to this course. Pre-requisite: Course open to juniors, seniors, Take Five, and KEY students, majoring in one of the five public health-related majors. Students must have completed: PHLT 101, PHLT 102, and PHLT 103. Admission to course is by application only.

Location

Goergen Hall Room 109 (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

A year-long research project culminating in a written work supervised by a faculty thesis adviser and the program designated honors adviser.

This opportunity is offered in conjunction with The Washington Center. For more information about the program and the application process, please visit the Greene Center.