Public Health
PH601 Food Systems and Sustainability
2 credits
This course examines emerging food systems trends and issues, considers sustainable food system attributes and explores how food production, principles and practices impact the environment, nutritional status, health and the human condition at the local, state and global levels. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program. Summer. Online.
PH602 Food and Nutrition Policy
2 credits
This course provides an in-depth review of the public policy process and the development of health policy in the United States. Students will develop professional skills in management of nutrition programs including legislative advocacy and analysis of current nutrition programs at local, state and federal levels. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program. Summer. Online.
PH603 Advanced Nutrition Counseling
3 credits
This course will examine effective counseling strategies and techniques. Students will acquire skills to motivate patients towards healthy lifestyles through the application of nutrition knowledge and behavior change theories. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program. Spring. Online.
PH604 Learning Theory: Practical Applications throughout the Lifespan
3 credits
An exploration of the biological, psychological and sociological theories and issues related to an individual’s ability to learn. Students will use learning and behavior change theory and community needs assessments to identify problems, develop program objectives and intervention strategies appropriate for a target audience. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program to register for this course. Spring. Online.
PH605 Nutritional Epidemiology
3 credits
This course will examine principles and methods of epidemiology and their application in public health with an emphasis on nutrition. Students will critically evaluate epidemiological literature relevant to public health. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program. Spring. Online.
PH608 International Health
3 credits
An examination of global health issues focusing on priority setting and community participation in health development, infectious and chronic diseases, maternal/child health, immigrant and refugee health, the relationship between political and cultural processes and health, and factors contributing to disparate health outcomes in population groups. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program to register for this course. Summer. Online.
PH612 Public Health Nutrition I: Capstone
3 credits
Students will start the process of applying skills and competencies acquired in the program with an in-depth examination of an area within public health. Application-based activities include community assessment, strategic planning, intervention development, program evaluation, coalition building and preparing grant applications. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program. Fall. Online.
PH614 Public Health Nutrition II: Capstone
3 credits
This course is a continuation of PH 612. Students will complete their in-depth examination of an area within public health. Students will develop a culminating written project that integrates all aspects of program planning with a final presentation. Prerequisite: PH 612. Spring. Online.
PH615 Nutritional Biochemistry
4 credits
In-depth analysis of digestion, absorption, transport and metabolism of macronutrients with emphasis on certain micronutrients. Disorders of energy metabolism are integrated into the course including obesity, diabetes and malnutrition. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program to register for this course. Fall. Online.
PH616 Research Methods and Design
3 credits
An examination of research methods, ethical principles, bio-statistical concepts, and the process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed designs. Students will be guided through issues to inform future research. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program. Fall. Online.
PH618 Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry
2 credits
This course integrates previous knowledge in physiology, biochemistry and medical nutrition therapy to understand micronutrient metabolism concepts and their application in human health and disease. Prerequisite: PH 615. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program to register for this course. Summer. Online.
PH620 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
3 credits
This course expands knowledge on pathophysiological conditions while integrating medical nutrition therapy concepts. Students will apply the nutrition care process to a variety of acute and chronic conditions from pediatrics to geriatrics. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Program. Fall. Online.