 Course Descriptions
Fall
Introduction to Biostatistics (BIOSTAT503 881) 4 credit hours
This course covers fundamental statistical concepts related to the practice of public health: descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, statistical distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, chi-square tests, simple and multiple linear regressions, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Proficiency with elementary algebra is recommended. View a sample algebra proficiency exam and answer key (PDF, 503K).
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Principles of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS500 881) 3 credit hours
This course provides an overview of the most important and current challenges to human health from environmental and occupational risk factors. Basic knowledge and multi-disciplinary skills that are used to assess, control, and prevent environmental and occupational hazards are taught. A basic understanding (high school level) of human biology and chemistry is recommended.
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Psychosocial Factors in Health-Related Behavior (HBEHED600 881) 3 credit hours
Description: This course addresses the psychological and social determinants of health, illness, and sick role behavior, emphasizing the decisional bases for health-related actions. Application of concepts from behavioral science to a variety of health problem areas and the role of social communication are also addressed.
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Winter
Strategies and Uses of Epidemiology (EPID503 881) 3 credit hours
This course covers basic epidemiology for the public health professional, with review of fundamental principles and concepts. The application of tools to describe disease in a population is illustrated and practiced with selected examples of chronic, non-infectious, and infectious diseases.
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Survey of the U.S. Health Care System (HMP602 881) 3 credit hours
This course provides an analysis of current organizational arrangements and patterns for provision and financing of medical care services in the United States. Topics include the medical care process and factors which affect need, access and use of services; factors affecting supply and distribution of health professionals and health facilities, and current issues pertinent to these health care services; factors related to health care costs; quality assessment and assurance; and financing of care through health insurance and governmental programs.
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Each CFPH course has weekly, virtual, synchronous class meetings that are generally scheduled in the evenings.
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