<p>Lecture, three hours. Exploration of theories and application of health promotion/education planning, implementation, and evaluation by health professions in variety of settings. Emphasis on research related to determinants of health behavior, plus strategies and techniques used by professionals to foster human health. Letter grading.</p>

Social Welfare

Meyer and Renee Luskin School of Public Affairs

SOC WLF 216 - Theories of Health Behavior and Health Promotion

Theories of Health Behavior and Health Promotion

3.	Describe steps and procedures for the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, policies and interventions.

5.	Specify multiple targets and levels of intervention for social and behavioral science program and/or policies.

4.	Compare and describe the merits of social and behavioral science intervention and policies.

1.	Identify the causes of social and behavioral factors that affect health of individuals and populations.

6.	Describe the role of community and social factors in identifying appropriate intervention strategies for health promotion efforts.

2.	Identify individual, organizational and community concerns, assets, resources and deficits for social and behavioral science interventions.

7.	Effectively communicate social and behavioral science concepts with other social welfare practitioners and lay audiences.

General Catalog

Theories of Health Behavior and Health Promotion

SOC WLF 216

4 units