*Course schedules are subject to change due to last minute updates
SPH Course Descriptions
Descriptions of all School of Public Health courses can also be found in the course catalog of the most recent edition of the PSU Bulletin.
PHE 560 – Mental Health and Aging
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PHE 560 | 3 |
Course Information
Focus on a psychological approach to mental health and aging. The physical and social environments of older people, as well as the individual’s physical and psychological condition, strongly affect the mental health and quality of life of older people. It is the goal of the course to be useful to people who work with older adults and their families, or to people who want to understand the changes that may be happening for older members of their own families. Guest speakers from the field of geriatric mental health will supplement the readings and course assignments.
PHE 562 – Global Aging
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PHE 562 | 3 |
Course Information
The rapid, unprecedented aging of the world’s populations is resulting in myriad changes that will affect societies, cultures, economies, families, and individuals and their daily lives. Students will learn about broad global trends related to the aging of the world as well as aging in particular countries and regions.
PHE 563 – Service Learning in Nicaragua: Enhancing Communities for an Aging Society
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PHE 563 | 3 |
Course Information
Rapid aging in Nicaragua’s population will cause changes affecting individuals, families, communities, culture and economies. Students will attend class at PSU and travel to Nicaragua to learn about living conditions and support structures in place for older Nicaraguans and participate in service-learning projects to improve the lives of Nicaraguan elders.
Prerequisite
PHE 562
PHE 619 – Mentored Teaching Experience
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PHE 619 | 4 |
Course Information
Each student will be paired with a Community Health faculty member to shadow one term of teaching of either an UG or an MPH level Community Health class.
PHE 623 – Doctoral Seminar in Health Research
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PHE 623 | 1 |
Course Information
Research seminar required for first- and second-year doctoral students in the community health PhD program. Students learn about critical evaluation of health research, hypothesis generation, the publication and review process, grant application process, and development an independent research program.
Permission not required.
PHE 626 – Teaching and Learning in Health Promotion & Social Work
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PHE 626 | 3 |
Course Information
This course focuses on pedagogical theory and practice in professional settings. Students develop skills to design, evaluate, and implement effective curriculum and instruction across settings: academic classrooms, community contexts, and research projects. Topics include educational theory, course design, learning and teaching strategies, assessment, and scholarship of teaching and learning.
Cross Listed Courses
SW 626 – Teaching and Learning in Health Promotion & Social Work
PUBH 511-2: Foundations of Public Health
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PUBH 511-2 |
PUBH 511-3: Foundation of Public Health
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PUBH 511-3 |
PUBH 52-1: Analytic Methods 1
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PUBH 521-1 |
PUBH 521-2: Analytic Methods I
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PUBH 521-2 |
PUBH 521-3: Analytic Methods I
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PUBH 521-3 |
PUBH 522: Analytic Methods II
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PUBH 522 |
PUBH 523 – Introduction to R
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PUBH 523 |
PUBH 531-3: Communicating Public Health
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PUBH 531-3 |
PUBH 533 – Environment & Health
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PUBH 533 |
PUBH 595-PHP: Integrative Learning Experience
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PUBH/PHP 595 |
PUBH 600 – Essentials of Doctoral Training
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PUBH 600 | 3 |
Course Information
Doctoral seminar covering current topics in health systems and policy research providing doctoral students in the Health Systems and Policy Ph.D. program an opportunity to develop multi-disciplinary perspectives on current issues in their area of research.
Course intended for Ph.D. students only.
(Formerly HSMP 660 – Contemporary Research in Health Systems & Policy)
UNI 504 – Qualitative Methods for Health Professionals
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UNI 504 |
Interprofessional Education Course Schedule
Interprofessional education occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enhance collaboration and improve health outcomes. At least 1 credit of Interprofessional Education is required by all MPH degree programs.
Most courses with OHSU subject code IPE (Inter-Professional Education) or UNI (University Curriculum) satisfy the Interprofessional Education requirement. Other courses may also serve; consult your advisor.
For a list of IPE and UNI courses, descriptions, and their intended schedule download the spreadsheet. This list is subject to change, contact the course instructor if you would like to enroll.
Interprofessional Education