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Curriculum: Master of Science in Community Health & Prevention Science

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Master of Science in Community Health & Prevention Science

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The 30-credit hour curriculum for the MS Community Health & Prevention Science program is comprehensive and research-based.

Students will receive training in all the areas necessary to be successful as Community Health and Prevention Science specialists in the field. The program ends with a portfolio project that will help demonstrate students’ capability in the field.

Following graduation, students will be prepared to sit for state, national and international certifications in the prevention science field.

HPE 7011
3 Semester Credits

Foundations of Health Promotion and Education

This is a foundational course in health promotion and education that explains what health educators do within the field of public/community health. Philosophical underpinnings of the profession, historical genesis, ethical principles, behavioraland social science theories and models, qualitative and quantitative methods, and educational methods are discussed.
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HPE 7007
3 Semester Credits

Prevention Science

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to theory, research, and practice in prevention science as related to community health and human services. Students will also be introduced to the various research-based strategies in prevention. This course will offer information related to the fundamentals of prevention including preventing risky behaviors and promoting healthy behaviors. In addition, risk factors and protective factors across the lifespan will be discussed.
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HPE 7012
3 Semester Credits

Health Promotion and Education Program Planning

This course provides students with the basic skills to assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate community health promotion programs in a variety of settings. Students will be exposed to avariety of health promotion and education program strategies such as political advocacy, media utilization, and community organizing.
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HPE 7013
3 Semester Credits

Health Promotion and Education Measurement and Evaluation

Different measurement and evaluation techniques used in health promotion and education will be discussed in this course. Emphasis will be given to developing new valid and reliable instruments for process and impact evaluation of health promotion and education interventions. Choosing evaluation designs, applying appropriate statistical procedures, using evaluation technology, interpreting results and making recommendations for policy, practice and research will be covered.
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HPE 7009
3 Semester Credits

Implementation Science in Community Health and Prevention

The purpose of this course is to introduce the concepts, theories, and methods of implementing evidence-based health, behavioral health, and social science-related interventions. The course also discusses methods for conducting rigorous research on implementation.
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HPE 7014
3 Semester Credits

Grant Writing and Resource Development

The purpose of this course is to investigate sources of grant funding at the federal, state, and local level. Another primary purpose is examine grant announcements, RFPs (Request for Proposals), and example grant proposals. Students will also practice developing a grant proposal.
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HPE 7071
3 Semester Credits

Research Methods in Health Promotion and Education

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of health education research. Students should be able to apply these concepts to develop high quality health education research projects and to evaluate research done by others. The course will also provide the skills necessary to conduct a thesis or project within the Health Promotion and Education Program. The information from this course is vital to the successful completion of a thesis, project, comprehensive exam or portfolio.
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HPE 7072
3 Semester Credits

Health Science Statistics

This is an introductory statistics course intendedto provide students with the ability to: 1) selectthe appropriate statistical tests based on a givenhypothesis, 2) run descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS, 3) interpret the results of descriptive and inferential statistics, and 4) read and interpret the statistical analysis presented in research articles.
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FAQs
  • Will I need to be on-campus in Cincinnati at any point during the program?

    Yes, to walk across the stage for your graduation. (Just kidding, that is optional!)

    The University of Cincinnati’s online programs are truly all online, requiring no on-campus visits. There are a few rare exceptions and those are noted on the program information pages.

  • What if my GPA is slightly below the minimum? Do I still have a chance to get accepted?

    Yes. There is a chance if certain conditions are met. These could include taking a graduate entry exam (i.e. GRE, GMAT), being conditionally admitted or working with the program director on other ways to demonstrate your likelihood for success if admitted into the program.

  • Will my degree say UC Online?

    No. your degree will be conferred by the University of Cincinnati, which will also be reflected on your transcripts and degree.

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