BHA 3501, Community Health Course Syllabus. Course Description. Prerequisites. Course Textbook. Course Learning Objectives.

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1 Course Syllabus Course Description Provides practical guidance for the student of community health, health education or health promotion about the design, development, and evaluation of programs in the community. Prerequisites None Course Textbook Bensley, R. J., & Brookins-Fisher, J. (2009). Community health education methods: A practical guide (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Identify health education theories and specific application of these theories. 2. Explain the increasing need for multicultural awareness in health education. 3. Recognize competencies necessary to provide culturally appropriate services to diverse populations. 4. Summarize challenges to becoming multi-culturally competent. 5. Define the profession of health education. 6. Summarize the steps for becoming a community health educator. 7. Discuss practical application of the Strategic Health Communication Campaign model. 8. Determine strategies to overcome challenges and effective health communication. 9. Recognize common strategies for health communication. 10. Define the social marketing process and identify the differences between marketing and social marketing. 11. Determine the purpose of support groups and health educators' role in facilitation. 12. Understand steps for selecting and implementing presentation methods. 13. Recognize diversity of print materials and purposes of each type and identify challenges in developing print materials. 14. Explain steps for utilizing media avenues and discuss tips and techniques for effectively working with media. 15. Discuss and explain the tips and techniques for effective group facilitation. 16. Explain and discuss steps for building coalitions. 17. Discuss and summarize tips and techniques for managing and sustaining coalitions and identify strategies to overcome challenges to coalition success. 18. Explain and describe steps for advocating legislation. 19. Identify and explain steps for developing effective media advocacy. 20. Discuss tips and techniques for successful media advocacy and identify strategies to overcome challenges in media advocacy. Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit. 1

2 Course Structure 1. Unit Learning Objectives: Each unit contains Unit Learning Objectives that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit. 2. Written Lectures: Each unit contains a Written Lecture, which discusses lesson material. 3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the textbook. Supplemental Readings are provided in the unit study guides to aid students in their course of study and chapter presentations are provided in each unit study guide as Supplemental Reading to aid students their course of study. 4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. 5. Key Terms: Key Terms are intended to guide students in their course of study. Students should pay particular attention to Key Terms as they represent important concepts within the unit material and reading. 6. Discussion Boards: Discussion Boards are a part of all CSU term courses. Information and specifications regarding these assignments are provided in the Academic Policies listed in the Course Menu bar. 7. Unit Assessments: This course contains eight Unit Assessments, one to be completed at the end of each unit. Assessments are composed of multiple-choice questions and written response questions. 8. Final Exam (Proctored): Students are to complete a Final Exam in Unit VIII. All Final Exams are proctored see below for additional information. You are permitted four (4) hours to complete this exam, in the presence of your approved proctor. This is an open book exam. 9. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content related questions. 10. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Final Examination Guidelines Final Examinations are to be administered to students by an approved proctor on a date that is mutually convenient. The student is responsible for selecting a qualified proctor that must be approved by the university. A list of acceptable proctors is provided in the Examination Proctor Policy. To review the complete Examination Proctor Policy including a list of acceptable proctors, proctor responsibilities, proctor approval procedures and the Proctor Agreement Form, go to the mycsu Student Portal from the link below. You are permitted four (4) hours to complete this exam, in the presence of your approved proctor. This is an open book exam. Only course textbooks and a calculator, if necessary, are allowed when taking proctored exams. Communication Forums These are non-graded discussion forums that allow you to communicate with your professor and other students. Participation in these discussion forums is encouraged, but not required. You can access these forums with the buttons in the Course Menu. Instructions for subscribing/unsubscribing to these forums are provided below. Click here for instructions on how to subscribe/unsubscribe and post to the Communication Forums. Ask the Professor This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content questions. Questions may focus on Blackboard locations of online course components, textbook or course content elaboration, additional guidance on assessment requirements, or general advice from other students. Questions that are specific in nature, such as inquiries regarding assessment/assignment grades or personal accommodation requests, are NOT to be posted on this forum. If you have questions, comments, or concerns of a nonpublic nature, please feel free to your professor. Responses to your post will be addressed or ed by the professor within 48 hours. Before posting, please ensure that you have read all relevant course documentation, including the syllabus, assessment/assignment instructions, faculty feedback, and other important information. 2

3 Student Break Room This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication on this forum should always maintain a standard of appropriateness and respect for your fellow classmates. This forum should NOT be used to share assessment answers. Grading Discussion Boards 2%) = 16% Assessments 7.5%) = 60% Final Exam = 24% Total = 100% Course Schedule/Checklist (PLEASE PRINT) The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. 3

4 Course Schedule By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. Please keep this schedule for reference as you progress through your course. Unit I Concepts and Theories Associated with Selecting and Implementing Community Health Education Methods and Strategies Chapter 1: Using Theory and Ethics to Guide Method Selection and Application Unit II Promoting Health Education Chapter 2: Promoting Health Education in a Multicultural Society Chapter 3: Developing Professionalism as a Health Educator Proctor Approval Form Unit III Health Communication Chapter 4: Health Communication Chapter 5: Social Marketing Concepts 4

5 Course Schedule Unit IV Implementing Methods and Strategies at the Individual Level - I Chapter 6: Facilitating Support Groups Unit V Implementing Methods and Strategies at the Individual Level - II Chapter 7: Selecting Presentation Methods Chapter 8: Developing Effective Presentations Unit VI Implementing Methods and Strategies at the Individual Level - III Chapter 9: Developing and Selecting Print Materials Chapter 10: Working with the Media 5

6 Course Schedule Unit VII Implementing Methods and Strategies at the Community Level - I Chapter 11: Facilitating Groups Chapter 12: Building and Sustaining Coalitions Request to take Final Exam Unit VIII Implementing Methods and Strategies at the Community Level - II Chapter 13: Using Advocacy to Affect Policy Chapter 14: Using Media Advocacy to Influence Policy Final Exam 6