Upcoming Courses
Course Offerings for Fall 2024
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Course |
Course Title |
Professor |
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HS 100 |
Health Systems & Policy |
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HS 101 |
Global Health |
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HS 200 |
Medical Humanities |
Mayes (only SSIR) |
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HS 250 |
Epidemiology & Health |
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HS 303 |
Health Ethics |
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HS 305 |
Human Nutrition |
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HS 331 |
Planetary Health |
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HS 397.01 |
Global Mental Health |
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HS 397.02 |
Health Education Theory & Methods |
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HS 400 |
Capstone |
Special Topics courses:
HS 397.01: Global Mental Health
This special topics course will introduce the burden of psychiatric disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders) and the role of mental health research and intervention on a global scale. The course will explore several key issues in global mental health, including: the challenges of cross-cultural diagnosis, treatment, and epidemiology; the social and cultural influence of emotional distress and mental illness; and the historical role of power (politics, economics, and history) in shaping the identification of mental health problems. Students will think critically about complex issues related to mental health promotion, prevention, access, and treatment in diverse international settings and populations.
HS 397.02: Health Education Theory & Methods
This special topics course will introduce the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. Dr. Heather Sadowski (EdD, MPH), a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) who serves as UR’s Director of Health Promotion, will use a case study approach to explore the theories and models that guide the development of effective health behavior change interventions for individuals and communities.