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Graduate Course Directory and Schedules

Course Schedules

Download the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health’s 2024 – 2025 academic year course schedule.

Last Updated: 5.10.2024

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Course Schedules by Term

Summer 2024 Planning Schedule

Last updated 4.19.2024
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Fall 2024 Planning Schedule

Last updated 5.10.2024
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Winter 2025 Planning Schedule

Last updated 11.8.2024
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Spring 2025 Planning Schedule

Last updated 11.8.2024
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View previous academic years course schedules per term for School of Public Health students – Archived GR Schedules.

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 445 / 545 – Men’s Health

Course CodeCredit

PHE 445/545

4

Course Information

The focus of this course is current men’s health issues. Students have opportunities to critically explore a broad array of men’s health concerns across the life span from a multidisciplinary perspective. Men’s health issues may include such topics as reproductive health, violence, aging, heart disease, depression, and sexuality. The class is taught in an interactive format through group discussion, presentations, and the participation of group speakers. The course focuses on the consideration and critique of current influences on men’s health including the effect of the health care system, male socialization, the impact of the social and cultural factors, and the influence of evolving technology.

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as PHE 545 and may be taken only once for credit.
 

PHE 446U – Health Equity and Social Justice

Course CodeCredit

PHE 446U

4

Course Information

Provides an overview of the practice of community health promotion. Examines the structure of community health service delivery and the role of advocacy and activism in official/unofficial agencies and policy/decision-making processes.

PHE 448 – Health Education Techniques & Strategies

Course CodeCredit

PHE 448

4

Course Information

Introduces students to basic techniques and strategies used in planning and carrying out health education programs in a variety of settings. Special emphasis is given to scope and sequencing skills, objective writing, selection/development of health education resources/materials, and methods for and use of technology in the delivery of health education programs.

Recommended prerequisite:

PHE 350 – Health and Health Systems

PHE 450 – Epidemiology – 1

Course CodeCredit

PHE 450

4

Course Information

Introduces principles and methods of epidemiological investigation of infectious/non-infectious diseases. Illustrates methods by which properly conducted studies of the distribution and dynamic behavior of disease in a population can contribute to understanding of etiologic factors, modes of transmission, and pathogenesis of disease. Recommended prerequisite: PHE 363.

Recommended prerequisite:

PHE 363 – Communicable Diseases and Chronic Health Problems

PHE 450 – Epidemiology – 2

Course CodeCredit

PHE 450

4

Course Information

Introduces principles and methods of epidemiological investigation of infectious/non-infectious diseases. Illustrates methods by which properly conducted studies of the distribution and dynamic behavior of disease in a population can contribute to understanding of etiologic factors, modes of transmission, and pathogenesis of disease.

Recommended prerequisite:

PHE 363 – Communicable Diseases and Chronic Health Problems

PHE 451 / 551 – Women & Holistic Health

Course CodeCredit

PHE 451 / 551

4

Course Information

Exploring the intersection of three fields –allopathic medicine, women’s health, and complementary therapies– the course examines the emerging field of integrative medicine, highlighting the contributions that women care givers and healers have made to its development. An overview of common women’s health concerns provides the opportunity to compare and contrast essential elements of holistic treatment approaches with those of allopathic medicine. Expected preparation: PHE 295 or WS 101.

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as PHE 551 and may be taken only once for credit.

PHE 452U – Gender/Race/Class/Health – 1

Course CodeCredit

PHE 452U - 1

4

Course Information

Emphasizes how the gender-, race-, and class-based organization of society affects the health of our communities. Covers an introduction and historical framework for social inequities in health; describes disparities in health by gender, race, and class; and explores the interplay between these major social forces and the biological mechanisms that influence the occurrence of disease.

PHE 452U – Gender/Race/Class/Health – 2

Course CodeCredit

PHE 452U - 2

4

Course Information

Emphasizes how the gender-, race-, and class-based organization of society affects the health of our communities. Covers an introduction and historical framework for social inequities in health; describes disparities in health by gender, race, and class; and explores the interplay between these major social forces and the biological mechanisms that influence the occurrence of disease.

PHE 453 – Women’s Reproductive Health

Course CodeCredit

PHE 453

4

Course Information

Critical review of current public health and socio-political issues in women’s reproductive health. Both national and international topics are discussed. Students apply health knowledge in identifying and seeking solutions to the issues which concern health care providers, consumers, and policy makers. Expected preparation: PHE 250 and PHE 335.

PHE 454 / 554 – Maternal & Child Health

Course CodeCredit

PHE 454 / 554

4

Course Information

This course uses a discussion-based format to address maternal and child health as a public health issue. The course will emphasize the importance of the social, political, and economic contexts for maternal and child health. Ultimately, students in this course will be exposed to the major health issues facing mothers and children today and understand how politics and social norms affect maternal and child health.

Prerequisite

Junior standing.

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as PHE 554 and may be taken only once for credit.

PHE 456 – Health Aspects of Aging

Course CodeCredit

PHE 456

4

Course Information

Examination of health-related changes that occur with aging. Review of current scientific literature with an investigation of physiological mechanisms responsible for changes in functional capacity throughout life. Explores the role of physical activity and nutrition in healthy aging.

Expected preparation:

PHE 295 or PHE 250
Bi 302

PHE 456 – Health Aspects of Aging

Course CodeCredit

PHE 456

4

Course Information

Examination of health-related changes that occur with aging. Review of current scientific literature with an investigation of physiological mechanisms responsible for changes in functional capacity throughout life. Explores the role of physical activity and nutrition in healthy aging.

Expected Preparation:

PHE 295 – Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
PHE 250 – Our Community: Our Health
Bi 302 – Human Anatomy and Physiology

PHE 466 / 566 – Mind/Body Health: Disease Prevention

Course CodeCredit

PHE 466 / 566

4

Course Information

An investigation of the integral relationship between body and mind and how that relationship manifests itself in health, illness, and promotes healing. Philosophical and scientific foundations of mind/body health are explored. Mind/body research and its application within allopathic medicine is examined as is research and practice in complementary fields of medicine and health care. Expected preparation: Psy 204, PHE 363.
 

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as PHE 566 and may be taken only once for credit.

PHE 471 – Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education: Theory and Skill Development

Course CodeCredit

PHE 471

4

Course Information

Examines program planning models for health education. Includes needs assessment; program goals and objectives; program content and methodologies, evaluation, budgeting, and proposal writing. Students will gain practical experience in program planning and evaluation through community-based learning. Field work required. Recommended prerequisite: twelve hours of upper-division coursework in PHE.

PHE 472 – Marketing Public Health

Course CodeCredit

PHE 472

4

Course Information

From behavior change to policy change, how do we make the healthy choice the easy choice? This course will explore the attitudes we bring to our public health work, and tools and strategies we can use to develop our effectiveness in improving health outcomes for individuals and society.

Prerequisite

junior standing

PHE 473 – Physiology of Exercise

Course CodeCredit

PHE 473

4

Course Information

Examination of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise, with a focus on the interaction of metabolic, endocrine, neuromuscular, circulorespiratory, and environmental factors related to fitness and health.

Prerequisite

Bi 301 and Bi 302 or equivalent.

Corequisite

PHE 473L

PHE 473L – Physiology of Exercise Lab – 1

Course CodeCredit

PHE 473L - 1

Course Information

Physiology exercise lab.

PHE 473L – Physiology of Exercise Lab – 2

Course CodeCredit

PHE 473L - 2

Course Information

Physiology exercise lab.

PHE 473L – Physiology of Exercise Lab – 3

Course CodeCredit

PHE 473L - 3

Course Information

Physiology exercise lab

PHE 474 – Exercise Prescription and Training

Course CodeCredit

PHE 474

4

Course Information

Focuses on the basic principles and skills needed for developing and implementing physical fitness programs. Emphasis includes: appropriate/ safe training procedures and the underlying principles which support such methods, applications to younger and older populations, gender differences, motivational strategies and health behavior theory, and exercise leadership skills. A significant portion of the course involves experiential learning.

Recommended prerequisites:

PHE 295 – Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
PHE 473 – Physiology of Exercise Lab

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