Public Health
Public Health
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PHP 121 - Personal and Social Health David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
3 credit(s) Every semester
Examines behavioral and social factors influencing the health of young adults. Note: a student cannot receive credit for both PHP 121 and PHP 219. Credit is given for PHP 121 or PHP 219.
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PHP 180 - International Course Public Health
1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Offered through Syracuse Abroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. Syracuse Abroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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PHP 200 - Selected Topics Public Health
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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PHP 219 - Human Health & Disease David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
3 credit(s) Every semester
Examines major chronic conditions and other preventable illnesses with a primary focus on public health’s goals related to disease prevention. Note: a student cannot receive credit for both PHP 219 and PHP 121. Credit is given for PHP 121 or PHP 219.
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PHP 221 - Community Health Promotion Public Health
3 credit(s) Every semester
Health professional’s role in community-based health promotion and illness prevention. 15 hours of community-based service learning required.
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PHP 223 - Public Health Data & Decision Making Public Health
3 credit(s) Every semester
Introduction to various public health and health care data sets in both primitive and formatted forms, including basic techniques for rendering usable and analyzable data from primitive data sets.
PREREQ: MAT 121 OR MAT 221 OR MAT 285 OR MAT 295
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PHP 227 - Healthy You Practicum Public Health
1 credit(s) Every semester
Explores student interests and skills in health writing, illustration, photography, and layout/design in the context of developing a health newsmagazine for college students.
Repeatable 7 time(s), 8 credits maximum
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PHP 270 - Experience Credit Public Health
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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PHP 280 - International Course Public Health
1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Offered through Syracuse Abroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. Syracuse Abroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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PHP 290 - Independent Study Public Health
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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PHP 300 - Selected Topics Public Health
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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PHP 301 - Holistic Healing Practices Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Explores historical backgrounds, techniques, research findings, and health impacts of selected holistic health practices. Includes guest expert demonstrations and guided participation, and opportunities for self-care. Addresses professional roles, training, certification, and resources.
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PHP 302 - Influencing Healthy Behavior Public Health
3 credit(s) Every semester
Factors influencing the adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors.
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PHP 303 - Environmental Health Public Health
3 credit(s) Every semester
Examines key areas of U.S. and global environmental health and the critical role of the environment in the health of humans and other living organisms.
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PHP 304 - Community Health Education David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Roles, responsibilities, competencies, and ethics of community health education and population level health promotion practices. 25 hours of community-based learning experiences required.
PREREQ: PHP 221
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PHP 305 - Community Mental Health Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Examination of factors that influence mental health in the context of public health systems and functions.
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PHP 306 - Understanding Health Systems: Macro & Micro Perspectives Public Health
3 credit(s) Every semester
Organization and function of the U.S. and other health systems. Exposure to concepts & skills needed for effective health program delivery.
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PHP 309 - Health Disparities and Underserved Populations Public Health
3 credit(s) Every semester
Examines inequalities in health across underserved populations. Twenty hours of service learning required.
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PHP 310 - Promoting Health Through Literacy & Cultural Competence Public Health
3 credit(s) Every semester
Explores the multilayered links between culturally competent healthcare, health and literacy, and health outcomes. 25 hours of community-based service learning required.
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PHP 312 - Introduction to Healthcare Management Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to health care operations and principles in healthcare management.
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PHP 313 - Issues and Challenges: U.S. Healthcare Delivery Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Provides a broad, fundamental introduction to the U.S. healthcare industry, including historical and contemporary challenges in the delivery of healthcare.
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PHP 318 - Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction Public Health
3 credit(s) Every semester
The biological, psychological, and social factors of substance use and related addictions that exist across cultures and species.
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PHP 321 - Prevention in Addiction Services Public Health
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Theories, principles, and strategies relevant to addiction prevention services with diverse populations. Provides an overview to the design and evaluation of addiction prevention programs. 15 hours of community-based prevention activities required.
PREREQ: PHP 318
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PHP 333 - Disability and Public Health Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: DSP 333
Factors influencing the health & well-being of persons with disability, including models of disability, disability history, law and services, health disparities, health promotion, ethics, violence, and disaster preparedness.
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PHP 380 - International Course Public Health
1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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PHP 382 - Health in the Middle East Public Health
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: ANT 382 , MES 382
Surveys major cultural, biological, and environmental features of the Middle East and relates them to aspects of health including infectious disease, chronic disease, reproductive health, population, war, poverty and globalization.
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PHP 400 - Selected Topics Public Health
1-6 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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PHP 401 - Epidemiology Public Health
3 credit(s) Every semester
Methods used in the study of the etiology, distribution, and control of disease.
PREREQ: MAT 121 or MAT 221 or MAT 285 or MAT 295
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PHP 402 - Implementing and Evaluating Health Programs David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
3 credit(s) Every semester
Strategies for implementing and evaluating health programs.
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PHP 403 - Evidence-based Health Policy and Healthcare Public Health
3 credit(s) Every semester
Evaluation of research and other contributing factors that influence policy and healthcare such as, regulatory, legal, ethical, and economic issues.
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PHP 405 - Science and Practice of Mindfulness David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: PHP 605
This course explores the neuroscience, psychology, and physiology of mindfulness and its application to mental and physical health across various public health contexts. Students engage in direct practice of evidence-based mindfulness practices. Additional work required of graduate students.
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PHP 406 - Clinical Evaluation and Assessment of Addictions Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: PHP 606
Pre-treatment tools for engaging individuals in the evaluation and assessment of potentially problematic use of addictive and other addictive behaviors. Emphasizes the bio-psycho-social underpinnings of addictions. Role of the counselor as change agent. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: PHP 318
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PHP 407 - Motivational Interviewing for Behavioral Change Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: PHP 607
Philosophies, practices, and outcomes of behavioral change. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused approaches to addictions and related health counseling. Individual counseling, goal setting and relapse prevention techniques. Additional work required of graduate students.
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PHP 408 - Addictions in Cultural Context Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course examines cultural contexts and social determinants of alcohol, other drugs, and addictive behaviors.
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PHP 409 - The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: PHP 609
Knowledge of effects of chemical dependency on family, significant others and the importance of family support in recovery. Knowledge of basic family treatment approaches. Additional work required of graduate students.
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PHP 412 - Global Perspectives in Alcohol & Other Drug Policies Public Health
3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Double Numbered with: PHP 612
Traveling throughout Europe, this seminar course examines historical and contemporary influences of public health, drug policies, the drug war, and their connections with complex trans-national economic issues such as immigration, and human trafficking. Additional work required of graduate students.
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PHP 413 - Introduction to Healthcare Quality Improvement Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction and overview of quality improvement (QI) in healthcare and public health settings.
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PHP 414 - Introduction to Ethics & Laws in Healthcare Administration Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Overview of legal and ethical issues facing managers and providers in healthcare.
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PHP 415 - Public Health Ethics Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: PHP 615
Ethical issues in public health, including legal and policy responses. Role of religious and social values in setting health policy. Additional work required of graduate students.
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PHP 422 - Senior Capstone Internship Public Health
1-9 credit(s) Every semester
Students engage in public health activities in a variety of practice settings. Capstone paper required. Permission of instructor required.
Repeatable 1 time(s)
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PHP 436 - Ethics in Addiction Services Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: PHP 636
Application of professional codes of ethics and ethical standards using case studies of ethical dilemmas within the addiction services. Additional work required of graduate students
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PHP 437 - LGBTQ Health and Well Being Public Health
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Crosslisted with: QSX 437, SWK 437
Application of concepts from an ecological framework to understand the micro, mezzo, macro, and social forces that impact the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer populations.
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PHP 438 - Native American Health Promotion Public Health
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: NAT 438
Double Numbered with: PHP 638
Examines Native American culture and its contribution to wellness, including indigenous foodways, fitness and indigenous knowledge as an adjunct to chemical dependency treatment. Includes the historical roots of trauma as social determinants of health disparities. Additional work required of graduate students.
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PHP 462 - Culture and Reproductive Health and Medicine Public Health
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: ANT 462, WGS 462
Double Numbered with: PHP 662
Cultural anthropological approaches to cross-cultural variations in reproductive practices (pregnancy, childbirth, infertility, etc.) Impact of globalization, biomedicalization, international development on reproduction and reproductive health. Medical anthropology and gender studies.
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PHP 463 - Global Health Public Health
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: ANT 463
Double Numbered with: PHP 663
Global health in anthropological perspective. Examines how culture affects people’s experience and response to morbidity and mortality. Considers topics like gender and health, reproductive health, infectious disease, health and inequality and health and war.
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PHP 470 - Experience Credit Public Health
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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PHP 480 - International Course Public Health
1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Offered through Syracuse Abroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. Syracuse Abroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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PHP 490 - Independent Study Public Health
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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PHP 499 - Honors Capstone Project Public Health
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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