Learning Outcomes: B.S. Public Health
Graduates of the Public Health Program will be able to:
- Discuss the history and philosophy of public health
- Discuss the core values, concepts, and functions of public health in the United States and globally
- Demonstrate the ability to use public health data
- Apply concepts of population health
- Explain human health and disease across the lifespan
- Discuss the determinants of health
- Explain the fundamental characteristics and functions of the United States healthcare system
- Discuss basic concepts of health policy, law, ethics, and economics
- Communicate in oral, written, and electronic forms and through a variety of media to diverse populations
- Locate, use, evaluate and synthesize public health information
- Advocate for protection and promotion of the public’s health at all levels of society
Those completing the Community Health Education Concentration will also be able to:
- Assess needs capacity for health education programs
- Plan health education programs
- Implement health education programs
- Conduct evaluation and research related to health education programs
- Advocate for and support initiatives that promote the health of priority populations
- Communicate to establish and maintain successful health education programs
- Lead and manage health education programs
- Demonstrate professional behavior and professionalism as a health education specialist
Objectives derived from:
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. (2019). Areas of Responsibility, Competencies, and Subcompetencies for Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis 2020 (HESPA 2020). Retrieved June 7, 2020 from https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2251/hespa_competencies_and_sub-competencies_052020.pdf
Those completing the Global Health Concentration will also be able to:
- Exhibit interprofessional values and communication skills that demonstrate respect for, and awareness of unique cultures, values, and roles/responsibilities representative of global communities.
- Analyze the roles, relationships, and resources of the entities influencing global health.
- Demonstrate critical self-reflection, cultural competency, and ongoing learning in global health.
Those completing the Gerontology Concentration will also be able to:
- Conduct a life history with an older adult.
- Identify fall risk hazards via a home safety evaluation.
- Plan an advocacy initiative specifically to enhance the health of older adults.
- Develop a policy initiative related to older adults.
Those completing the Pre-Clinical Concentration will also be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of medical terms through analyzing and evaluating clinical findings from a patient’s medical record.
- Create a complete medical record for a patient using appropriate and current medical terminology and documentation skills.
- Demonstrate culturally sensitive, patient-centered communication about medical, emotional, social and spiritual matters to patients, their families, and other caregivers.