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Public Health, MPH - Health Promotion Emphasis

Student Outcomes

Assessment of Student Outcomes

Outcome HP1 HP1; Collaboration

Students will demonstrate the knowledge of collaborating and societal concerns.
Objective 1 In collaboration with others, prioritize individual, organizational, community, and societal concerns and resources for public health programs, policies and interventions.

Measure 1

2018 Status
Achieved
100% of students achieved a score of 80% or better on the Program Proposal in PH 620.

2017 Status
Achieved
All students received a score of 80% or higher on the program proposal in PH 620.

Measure 2

2018 Status
Achieved
100% of students achieved a score of 80% or better on the final course project in PH 630.

Outcome HP2 HP2; Develop, Implement, Evaluate

Students will demonstrate the knowledge of applying evidence-based approaches.
Objective 2 Apply evidence-based approaches in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion interventions in diverse populations.

Measure 1

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
95% of students achieved a score of 80% or better on the program proposal assignment in PH 620.

Measure 2

2019 Status
Achieved
100% of students achieved a score of 80% or better on the program evaluation assignment in PH 628.

Outcome HP3 HP3; Theories

Students will demonstrate the knowledge of identifying basic public health theories.
Objective 3 Identify basic theories, concepts and models from a range of disciplines that are used in public health research and practice.

Measure 1

2019 Status
Achieved
100% of students achieved a score of 80% or better on the health promotion course project in PH 622.

Outcome HP4 HP4; Social

Students will demonstrate the knowledge of social and behavioral factors.
Objective 4 Identify the causes and conditions linked to social and behavioral factors that affect health of individuals and populations.

Outcome HP5 HP5; Intervention

Students will demonstrate the knowledge of intervention methods.
Objective 5 Specify multiple targets and levels of intervention for health promotion programs and/or policies.

Measure 1

2021 Status
Achieved
100% of students achieved a score of 80% or better on the final course project in PH 630.

Measure 2

2021 Status
Achieved
100% of students achieved a score of 80% or better on the social media/marketing plan in PH 632.