Public Health 832 Course Listing

This list includes the required core courses and electives for the undergraduate public health (832) major and minor offered at the Bloustein School as of September 1, 2024. Courses are taught by multiple instructors and may not be offered every semester.

Public health major requirements, and the complete list of undergraduate public health courses and electives offered, may be found at the Bloustein School website at https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/undergraduate/publichealth/

Students should refer to WebReg for information about special topics courses.

10:832:201 Principles of Public Health (3)
CORE COURSE

Dimensions of personal and environmental health and their relationship to social, economic, cultural, psychological, and political factors. Measurements of community health status.

10:832:202 Designing Healthy Cities (3)
ELECTIVE

A review of America's cities and suburbs from their original planning stage to their ultimate reality and how it affects human health and well-being.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:202, 10:971:202, and 10:975:202.

10:832:212 Health Disparities (3)
CORE COURSE

Overview of health disparities in the United States with an emphasis on inequality, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic position (SEP), and gender.

10:832:235 Urban Health (3)
ELECTIVE

Exploration of patterns of disease and disability associated with global urban populations: understanding the factors contributing to them and evaluating policies intended to reduce the burden of disease.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:235.

10:832:240 Global Health Perspectives (3)
CORE COURSE

Examination of how sociocultural, economic, environmental, and political forces contribute to vulnerability and inequality in developing countries, and their impact on health and well-being.
Credit not given for both this course and 09:910:240.

10:832:241 Principles of Health Education (3)
ELECTIVE

Introduction to the health education learning theory/models aimed at health promotion, disease prevention, and behavioral change at the individual, family, and community level.

10:832:242 Principles of Health and Wellness (3)
ELECTIVE

Examination of health promotion and behaviors, human growth and wellness, disease prevention, nutrition, and the ramifications of lifestyle choices from a personal, community, and societal perspective.

10:832:243,244 Wellness Learning Community I,II (1.5,1.5)
ELECTIVES

In a shared learning experience, students examine wellness at personal, institutional, and community levels.

10:832:252 Health and Social Justice (3)
ELECTIVE

Introduction to social justice issues, health equity and policy, determinants of health, and health disparities, with a focus on individual and community health.
Credit not given for both this course and 01:377:252.

10:832:253 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Public Health (3)
ELECTIVE

Evaluate the disparities and health care needs of LGBTQ populations; review current policy issues, initiatives, and affirming strategies related to LGBTQ health.

10:832:254 Health and Cancer Terminology (3)
ELECTIVE

This course provides a fluent understanding of health and cancer terminology for future health and public health professionals seeking to understand the complex language related to cancer.

10:832:255 Bullying, Violence, and Society (3)
ELECTIVE

Explore the relationship between mass media and violence; consider the epidemiology, risk factors, and treatments for aggressive and violent behavior and their impact on victims, perpetrators, and society.

10:832:260 Health Care Systems (3)
ELECTIVE

Review of elements of the American health care system, including provider components, financing of health care, and basic structure of public policymaking and public health systems.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:501:260.

10:832:262 Peer Education Advocacy (3)
ELECTIVE

Training in health outreach, promotion, advocacy, and education in order to serve as peer-educators on topics such as mental health and alcohol and/or other drug use.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course not open to seniors.

10:832:291 (1 Credit), 295 (4 Credits); 292, 293, 294, 296, 297 (All 3 Credits) Special Topics (as shown)
ELECTIVE

Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings. This course is designed to address current issues in public health.

10:832:298,299 Independent Study (BA,BA)
ELECTIVE
Prerequisites: A contract with a faculty sponsor and permission of the program director.

10:832:301 Sexual Health Advocacy (3)
ELECTIVE

Opportunities for learning new information about sexual health and community development, strengthening critical thinking skills, and broadening empathy for others.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course not open to seniors.

10:832:302 Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy (3)
ELECTIVE

Examination of the health, political, and moral influences that impact current sexual and reproductive health policies. Focus on the origins of reproductive health policies and the ramification of their implementation.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:833:302.

10832:309 Ethical Challenges in America: Poverty, Stress, and Health (3)
ELECTIVE

Explore the compelling evidence for the lasting effects of stress, particularly for the poor, and efforts by the health care industry to mediate these effects.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:652:309

10:832:320 Protecting Public Health and the Environment (3)
ELECTIVE

Overview of the policies and realities facing communities trying to protect community health in the face of economic feasibility and political forces.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:320.

10:832:321 Environmental and Occupational Health (3)
ELECTIVE

Examination of contemporary topics in environmental and occupational health, including workers' compensation, ergonomics, hazardous waste, and air and water pollution.

10:832:323 Demography and Population Studies (3)
ELECTIVE

Review of demographic concepts, methods, and applications from an interdisciplinary perspective. Global population studies, with a historical focus on distributions of wealth and power.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:323, 10:775:323, or 10:833:323.

10:832:332 Public Health Economics (3)
ELECTIVE

Examination of microeconomics within the context of the demand for health and the allocation of public resources to improve the public's health. A case study approach is used.

10:832:333 Financial Aspects of Public Health (3)
ELECTIVES

Introduction to financial management tools used in public health settings. Develop analytical skills to interpret financial information and processes used in government and nonprofit agencies.

10:832:334 Public Health Management (3)
ELECTIVE

Overview of fundamental management practices in public health settings including leadership, team building, credentialing and standards, regulatory oversight, budgeting, and professionalism.
Credit not given for both this course and 11:375:406.

10:832:335 Epidemiology (3)
CORE COURSE

Study of the principles and methods of epidemiology: the study of the distribution (patterns of occurrence) and determinants (causes) of disease and injury in human populations.
Pre- or corequisite: Statistics or Precalculus and 10:832:201

10:832:336 Information Systems for Public Health (3)
ELECTIVE

Connects the role of information systems in the well-established domains of public health to highlight the impact of technology in social determinants of health, government regulations, health information exchange, and dynamic trends across public health.

10:832:337 Population Health and Urbanization (3)
ELECTIVE

The health impacts of industrialization and urbanization from the last 100 years, with examples from the literature and former industrial clusters located within 20 miles of our campus, as well as from Asia and other areas of the world.

10:832:338 Health and Public Policy (3)
ELECTIVE

Investigation of the basic machinery of policymaking and the legal processes that underpin the U.S. health care and public health systems with an emphasis on recent health care reform.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:833:338.

10:832:339 Public Health Literature (3)
CORE COURSE

Review of the historic and current public health literature, intensive writing, and various forms of communication emphasized, including summaries of resources, preparing public presentations, and a public service announcement.

10:832:340 Aging and Public Policy (3)
ELECTIVE

Overview of aging and public policy including ageism, cultural and racial-ethnic diversity as it pertains to aging, and the impact of longevity on national health and social service delivery.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:340 or 10:833:340.

10:832:341 Public Health and Aging (3)
ELECTIVE

Overview of the physical, mental, and social aspects of aging. Focus is placed on the implications of aging for families and communities, wellness models, long-term care, reimbursement, and health care delivery issues.

10:832:345 Health Program Development (3)
ELECTIVE

Understanding of planning process for the promotion and improvement of the public's health through individual, group, institution, and community-level interventions.

10:832:346 Health Program Evaluation (3)
ELECTIVE

Study of evaluation tools that ensure public health actions are effective after their implementation. Focus on the framework, key concepts, and standards of effective evaluation.

10:832:350 Drugs, Culture, and Society (3)
ELECTIVE

Overview of the history, physical/psychological effects, current trends, and legal/social consequences of drugs. Discussion of prevention, intervention, and treatment approaches.

10:832:351 Addictions Policy (3)
ELECTIVE

Review of basic pharmacology and scientific nature of addiction as public health issue. Exposure to treatment facilities, mutual aid meetings, and discussions of substance abuse policies.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:833:351.

10:832:352 Community Health Promotion (3)
ELECTIVE

Dimensions of health education concepts and theory as applied to the community level. Focus on community assessment, capacity building, and evaluation.
Prerequisite: 10:832:241.

10:832:353 Science of Prevention (3)
ELECTIVE

Introduction to the theory and methods of prevention in alcohol, drug, and tobacco addiction at the individual, family, and community level.
Prerequisite: 10:832:350.

10:832:356 Public Health Law and Ethics (3)
CORE COURSE

Introduction to public health law, ethics, and advocacy. A key theme is the health and well-being of the community versus the rights of the individual.

10:832:371 Special Topics (1)
ELECTIVE

This 1-credit course is designed to address current issues in public health. Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings.

10:832:372, 373, 374 Special Topics (3, 3, 3)
ELECTIVE

This 3-credit course is designed to address current issues in public health. Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings

10:832:375 Special Topics (4)
ELECTIVE

This 4-credit course is designed to address current issues in public health. Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings.

10:832:401 Public Health Preparedness I (3)
ELECTIVE

Dimensions of biological, chemical, and radiological agents that have the potential to cause widespread harm to public health. Scenarios for various exposures and public health responses are presented.

10:832:402 Public Health Preparedness II (3)
ELECTIVE

Review of emergency management concepts as they apply to public health including enhancing emergency response and minimizing the impact of disasters. Case studies and interactive exercises will be conducted.

10:832:404 Emerging Infectious Diseases (3)
ELECTIVE

Consideration of the public health impacts of new and emerging infectious diseases in global populations.
Prerequisite: 10:832:335 or permission of instructor.

10:832:405 Cancer and Society (3)
ELECTIVE

Exploration of the epidemiology of cancer, including the cultural and political history of the disease, global burden, causal mechanisms, disparities, cancer survivorship, and prevention.
Prerequisite: 10:832:335 or permission of instructor.

10:832:406 Cancer Surveillance I (3)
ELECTIVE

Covers the fundamentals of cancer registration and surveillance, including history of cancer registries, cancer as a disease, the different types and functions of cancer registries, statutory laws, privacy and confidentiality, data collection, standards and coding, quality assurance and education, cancer surveillance systems, data utilization and research.

10:832:413 Advanced Topics in Health Disparities (3)
ELECTIVE

Explore major ways in which race-based health inequities are created and sustained, with focus on structural factors such as public policy, racial discrimination, neighborhoods, and the health care system.
Prerequisite: 10:832:212.

10:832:414 Culture and Health (3)
ELECTIVE

Analysis of belief and value systems rooted in families, along with perceptions and experiences of health/wellness and disease/illness. Discussion of traditional practitioners and alternative healers.

10:832:415 Women and Health (3)
ELECTIVE

Assessment of issues raised by women's health care needs and by women's participation in the health labor force in the context of contemporary feminist thought.

10:832:416 Mental Health and Society (3)
ELECTIVE

Exploration of historical and contemporary policies regarding mental health care in the United States. Deinstitutionalization, public versus private care facilities, patient and consumer empowerment.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:833:416.

10:832:438 Environmental and Public Health Practice (6)
ELECTIVE

Preparation to sit for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) examination including an intensive review program and a 200-hour internship at a local health department.
Prerequisites: 32 credits of science and math and permission of the department. Offered during Summer Session only.

10:832:440 Global Public Health (3)
ELECTIVE

Assessment of the wide range of global health issues and the various policies and programs nations adopt to deal with them.
Prerequisite: 10:832:240.

10:832:483 Cancer Surveillance II (3)
ELECTIVE

Covers the fundamentals of cancer registration and surveillance, including history of cancer registries, cancer as a disease, the different types and functions of cancer registries, statutory laws, privacy and confidentiality, data collection, standards, and coding, quality assurance and education, and cancer surveillance systems, data utilization and research.

10:832:484 Special Topics (3)
ELECTIVES

Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings. These courses are designed to address current issues in public health.

10:832:485,486 Independent Study (BA,BA)
ELECTIVE
Open to 832 majors only. Prerequisites: Students must contract with a faculty sponsor and be granted permission by the program director.

10:832:497,498 Bloustein Honors Research (3,3)
ELECTIVE

Advanced undergraduates conduct applied research in public health under the supervision of a faculty member.

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