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

Dewey Room 1101 (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.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 141 (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

Lattimore Room 201 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

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. Prerequisite: PHLT 116 highly recommended 

Location

Morey Room 525 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

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.

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

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. Students must use UR Student to register for this course; this course is not an independent study.

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: PHLT 116, PHLT 230 or PHLT 236, or permission of instructor. Students must use UR Student to register for this course; this course is not an independent study.

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. Students must use UR Student to register for this course; this course is not an independent study.

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. This course requires an application. Pre-requisites: Declared public health major; PHLT 101; PHLT 102; PHLT 103. Students must use UR Student to register for this course; this course is not an independent study. Due to COVID-19, the Monroe County Department of Public Health is suspending Practical Learning Experiences (internships) until further notice.

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. Students must use UR Student to register for this course; this course is not an independent study.

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. THIS COURSE REQUIRES A SPECIAL APPLICATION. Course open to: juniors, seniors, Take Five, and e5 students, majoring in one of the five public health-related majors. Students must have completed: PHLT 101, PHLT 102, and PHLT 103.

Location

Lechase Room 161 (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

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.