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PUBH403 Social and Behavioral Health

  • Department Public Health
  • Level Upper
  • Format Online
  • Credits 3

Description

In this course, students will learn what social theory is and what it can and cannot do to understand human behavior. Students will develop expertise in a health behavior of interest to them and learn how to apply theory to develop interventions that can support healthier behaviors and ultimately healthier outcomes for people and communities.

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Prerequisites

PUBH 301 Introduction to Public Health, PUBH 302 Research Methods in Public Health, PUBH 303 Public Health Policy and Leadership, PUBH 304 Introduction to Epidemiology, PUBH 305 Environmental Public Health, PUBH 306 Critical Issues in Public Health

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.

Sections

Listing all available sections for this course, including their term, duration, and dates.
Term Dates Term & Duration Format
January 5, 2026 to March 1, 2026 Spring I - 8 Week Online
May 4, 2026 to June 28, 2026 Summer I - 8 Week Online

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Non-matriculated and Visiting Students

Non-matriculated students are welcome to register at any time.

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