Public Health


GPH 726: Social and Behavioral Health

Using an ecological approach, health behaviors will be considered within the context of influences on individual behaviors. The course will address the use of behavioral and social science theory to inform the development and implementation of health promotion and disease…

Credits: 3

Summer University Graduate Course


GPH 726: Social and Behavioral Health | (8 Weeks)

Using an ecological approach, health behaviors will be considered within the context of influences on individual behaviors. The course will address the use of behavioral and social science theory to inform the development and implementation of health promotion and disease…

Credits: 3
Tuition: $2,400

Certificate


GPH 727: Grant Writing

In this course students will have the opportunity to focus on the grant writing process (as it is designed and directed by a federal or state public health funding agency). Particular emphasis will be placed on identifying and applying the…

Credits: 3
Tuition: $770/credit

Public Health


GPH 728: Health Literacy and Plain Language

This course introduces students to health literacy and plain language both theoretically and practically. The course introduces how poor health literacy impacts health outcomes, and helps students learn how to apply health literacy research to health communication efforts. The course…

Credits: 3

Certificate


GPH 729: Health Education Design

The interconnectivity of one’s environment and the choices made by individuals are undeniable. As we work on addressing socio-ecological factors that hinder health, we must also address personal choices and behaviors. Health education is an essential tool used to target…

Credits: 3
Tuition: $770/credit

Public Health


GPH 732: Community Assessment

This course examines the concepts, methods, and practices for assessing the health of a community. Topics include measuring community health status, developing community health profiles, identifying the determinants of health, and the utilization of community health assessment in developing public…

Credits: 3

Public Health


GPH 733: Health Informatics

Informatics—the interdisciplinary practice of managing and analyzing large datasets—is rapidly establishing itself as a core feature in all areas of healthcare. As public health adapts to this new information-driven reality, public health informatics itself is also evolving, bringing forth both…

Credits: 3

Public Health


GPH 734: Obesity Epidemiology

Obesity epidemiology presents current research on the burden of obesity, causes, health consequences, and strategies for prevention within the framework of epidemiology. Students will gain familiarity with publicly available datasets and research resources as well as methods to assess body…

Credits: 3

Summer University Graduate Course


GPH 737: Pandemic Preparedness | (8 Weeks)

Communities have preparedness protocols for emergencies like hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes, but what do communities have for pandemics? The pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), a respiratory virus, required a response that matched its unique properties and the severity and intensity…

Credits: 3
Tuition: $2,400

Public Health


GPH 738: Program Planning and Evaluation

This course provides an overview of the development of public health programs and the evaluation of those programs. The course will help students develop skills required to assess community needs and assets, identify and adapt evidence-based programs, evaluate program effects,…

Credits: 3

Public Health


GPH 740: Global Health

This course introduces you to critical issues in global health emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to understanding global health problems. The concepts and issues of global health will be considered as well as emerging issues and future concerns. Selected critical global…

Credits: 3

Public Health


GPH 743: Applied Practice Experience

The goal of the applied practice experience (APE) is for students to demonstrate the application of public health concepts and to enhance skills such as leadership, communication, and collaboration. Students will work with experienced public health practitioners in a community-based…

Credits: 3

Public Health


GPH 744: Integrated Learning Experience (ILE)

The Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) is comprised of two courses which the student completes in the final phase of the program. The first is GPH 744, a 1-credit ILE planning course, followed by the 3-credit project course. The 1-credit ILE…

Credits: 1

Public Health


GPH 751: Advanced Policy Analysis

Advanced Policy Analysis offers the opportunity for students to develop and complete their own analysis of public health issue that intersects with government actions as partial fulfillment of the requirements for their MPH degree. All MPH students must create a…

Credits: 3

Public Health


GPH 752: Advanced Research Methods

Advanced Research Methods offers the opportunity for students to develop and complete their own focused research study as partial fulfillment of the requirements for their MPH degree. All MPH students must create a high-quality written product, synthesizing competencies established by…

Credits: 3

Public Health


GPH 753: Advanced Program Evaluation

Advanced Program Evaluation offers the opportunity for students to conduct their own program evaluation and collaborate with a public health site that they have identified to evaluate an aspect of a program as partial fulfillment of the requirements for their…

Credits: 3

Summer University Graduate Course


GPH 766: One Health | (8 Weeks)

In this course, students will explore the many and varied interrelationships among human, animal, and environmental health from a public health framework. Readings, lectures, and course activities are designed to guide students through a transdisciplinary exploration of national and global…

Credits: 3
Tuition: $2,400

Public Health


GPH 795: Independent/Directed Study

Students enrolled in the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program may propose independent or directed studies to further special scholarship or research interests. Students should complete all core MPH courses prior to the independent/directed study course. The proposed course…

Credits: 3

Healthcare Administration


Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management

Each course within this graduate certificate has been designed to educate students on current practices, technologies, and reporting that are required for successful response to emergency situations.

Credits: 12

Healthcare Administration


Graduate Certificate in Health Data Quality

The Graduate Certificate in Health Data Quality exposes modernized healthcare technology trends, applies healthcare quality framework in real-life applications, and teaches best practices for advancing patient experience of care in compliance with intricate legal regulations. Healthcare data will continue to…

Credits: 12

Healthcare Administration


Graduate Certificate in Health Policy, Law, and Compliance

Effective healthcare compliance and policy regulations exist with a distinct focus on improving the patient experience of care and outcomes, but the standards that help to govern and enforce protecting those efforts within healthcare are complex. In an effort to…

Credits: 12

Healthcare Administration


Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management

This graduate certificate prepares you to master the leadership skills and capabilities required to succeed as a healthcare manager and lead your team using best practices in communication, strategy, and collaboration. It will teach you contemporary workforce skills that allow…

Credits: 12

Public Health


Graduate Certificate in Public Health

UNE’s 18-credit hour Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides students with the core public health concepts they need to either enhance their professional knowledge or to pursue a graduate degree in the field. These 18 credit hours are the foundation…

Credits: 18

Healthcare Administration


HCA 601: Introduction to Health Administration

This course provides an overview of the history, challenges, and opportunities facing healthcare administrators today. Topics will include the ongoing transition from a pay-for-services model of healthcare delivery to accountable care networks, emerging public health and healthcare partnerships, and the…

Credits: 3