Multi-Level Theoretical Approaches to Population Health and Health-Related Behavior Change

SBS 522 Subject & Catalog Number

Description

SBS 522 is a foundational course for Social and Behavioral Sciences. The course is predicated on the concept that health and health behavior is shaped by influences at multiple levels, ranging from individual factors to macro-social factors. The course introduces an array of conceptual theories, models, and frameworks across these multiple levels of influence, and examines their role in understanding and improving health –related behavior and population health outcomes. Class discussion and assignments will enable the learner to understand the value of theory for ethical practice, research design, and intervention development. Critical thinking about strengths and limitations of current trends in theory and conceptual frameworks will be encouraged. This course contributes to the theory requirement for the doctoral program in the SBS field of study and is required for student in Public Health Nutrition. Any students who are interested in understanding how to develop interventions at any level of influence may find this course useful.