Social Networks and Social Support in Health Education
Winter
term(s)
3 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s):
Caldwell, Cleo
Offered every other year
Not offered 2009-2010
Prerequisites: Perm. Instr. and Grad Status
Review and analysis of theory and empirical evidence concerning social networks and social support and their relationship to health status and health behavior. Examines utilization of social networks in health education programs, e.g., family network interventions, self-help groups, "natural helpers", community organizing.
HBEHED660
Theory, Research and Practice in Adolescent Health
Winter
term(s)
3 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s):
Caldwell, Cleo
Offered every other year
Prerequisites: Grad Status
Examines educational efforts designed to promote better health outcomes among adolescents. Review developmental theories, research, and interventions to promote health in this population. Addresses various contexts for intervention programs and their implications. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, the effects of peer and family influences on health, resiliency, violence, alcohol and drug use, and sexual behavior.
HBEHED800
Seminar in Health Behavior and Health Education
Fall
term(s)
3 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s):
Caldwell, Cleo
Offered every year
Last offered Fall, 2008
Advanced study of principles of health behavior, educational and motivational approaches to improve health, and research and evaluative issues in health behavior and health education. Includes discussion of behavioral science and health education applications to public health, with special topics selected by students for review and discussion. Designed for doctoral students in Health Behavior and Health Education. May be elected more than once.
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