Topics for this course include basic knowledge of food nutrients; functions, interactions, and balance of carbohydrates proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water in normal human physiology; nutrient deficiency diseases; energy metabolism; nutrition and fitness. It consists of three hours of lecture and is required for all subsequent nutrition courses.

This course examines human nutritional needs and U.S. dietary guidance for health maintenance and disease prevention during infancy, early and middle childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and older adulthood as well as pregnancy and lactation. The course consists of three hours of lecture. 

This course examines chemical and physical proprieties of food, principles of food selection, consumer trends, use of established food guides in meal planning, methods and techniques of food preparation, sensory evaluation of food, food safety, and government regulation of food. The course consists of three hours of lecture, and two hours of lab.

This course illustrates the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention through an examination of health and nutrition policy, programs, and population data. Emphasis is placed on the information and skills necessary to solve nutrition problems in local, state, and national communities. The course consists of three hours of lecture.

The course focuses on dietetic management principles including systems theory, leadership, quality management and methodology, cost-effectiveness, human resources, labor law, financial management, budgeting, and marketing. The course consists of three hours of lecture.

The course looks at management systems and procedures used in quantity food production; menu planning; recipe standardization; purchase, receipt, and storage of food and supplies; facility design, equipment, and materials; financial management; and food safety and sanitation.  The course consists of three hours of lecture.

The course explores the various roles of nutrition professionals within the broader health-care system including inter-professional collaboration for comprehensive care. The course provides an overview of nutrition careers in clinical, community, foodservice management, and business settings and emphasizes historical, legal, and ethical considerations for professional practice. The course consists of three hours of lecture.

The course focuses on the pathophysiology of nutrition-related disease; normal and therapeutic diets in the prevention and treatment of disease; the Nutrition Care Process: nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation; documentation of nutrition care; and drug-nutrient interactions. Course materials will cover disorders of the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, endocrine, and skeletal systems as well as energy imbalance. The course consists of three hours of lecture and one hour of lab.

This course is a continuation of Medical Nutrition Therapy I that focuses on the pathophysiology of nutrition-related disease; normal and therapeutic diets in the prevention and treatment of disease; the Nutrition Care Process: nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation; documentation of nutrition care; and drug-nutrient interactions. Course materials will cover disorders of the gastrointestinal, hepatic, and renal systems; food allergy and intolerance; genetics in nutrition; enteral and parenteral nutrition support. The course consists of three hours of lecture and one hour of lab.

Application of nutrition knowledge and the Nutrition Care Process in the
solution of problems related to disease. Students will assess nutritional status
(including medical record review, patient and family interviews, and
input from other team members), identify nutritional needs, and develop
care plans for individuals in acute and long-term care environments. Under
the supervision of a registered dietitian, students will carry out basic nutrition
interventions. Course will consist of assigned readings, discussions,
and practical in experience in hospitals, medical centers, and long-term
care facilities. Two hours of lecture, 16 hours of practicum.

Students will utilize the Nutrition Care Process in nutrition assessment,
diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation in the care of assigned
patients in acute, ambulatory, and long-term care settings. Continued
emphasis on the development of professional, educational, and counseling
skills culminating in students’ ability to assume major nutritional care
responsibilities for adults and children with medical needs (gastrointestinal,
renal, musculoskeletal, cardiac, endocrine, surgical, and metabolic),
obesity, eating disorders, and feeding dysfunction. The implementation of
nutritional care strategies as influenced by economic and regulatory issues
will be highlighted. Course consists of assigned readings, discussions, and
practical experiences in hospitals, medical centers, and long-term care
facilities. Two hours of lecture, 16 hours of practicum.

Application of nutrition principles to needs at various stages of the life
cycle with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Students
will utilize screening and assessment skills to determine the health
and nutritional needs of individuals and groups in community settings.
Under the supervision of a nutrition professional, students will participate
in nutrition counseling sessions and education programs in a variety
of community settings. Course will include assigned readings, discussions,
and projects. Two hours of lecture, eight hours of practicum.

Application of knowlege in nutrition program planning, implementation,
and management in schools, government agencies, and health organizations
within the Philadelphia region. Continued emphasis on professional
skills that allow students to function independently in community programs.
Course will consist of assigned readings, discussions, and projects.
Two hours of lecture, eight hours of practicum.

This course focuses on communication strategies for effective health behavior change. Topics include food behavior; verbal and non-verbal communication; interviewing skills; cultural competency; health literacy; counseling theories and the counseling process; learning theories and educational principles; and educational methods and tools. Three hours of lecture.

Practical experience in quantity food planning, preparation, and management
in hospitals, nursing homes, school food service, and commercial cafeterias.
Students will participate in the daily operations and management
functions of food service systems, including sanitation, food safety, equipment
selection and operation, food purchasing, receiving and storage, personnel
and fiscal management, and quality control. Course will consist of
assigned readings and discussions with 32 hours of practical experience and
two hours of lecture per week for 10 weeks.

Emphasizes the integration of nutrition knowledge and the interpretation and application of nutrition-oriented research including evidence-based practice. Students identify a research question or hypothesis, design a research plan, collect and analyze data, and write a research paper utilizing peer-reviewed scientific literature and other appropriate sources. Students also create and orally present a poster representing their work. Three hours of lecture.

This course examines the cultural and culinary traditions that shape an individual's eating habits, including the activities by which people produce, prepare, present, and consume food. Aspects of food culture including religion, health beliefs, geographic and historical/traditional factors in global cultures and within regions of the United States are explored. The course focuses on the development of cultural competency and cultural humility in nutrition practice. Three hours of lecture.

Encompasses current issues involving food agriculture, activities, people and resources involved in getting food from field to plate. Current food practices and marketing are investigated in terms of the cost/benefit to the individual, and society. Three hours of lecture. 

This course addresses the nutrition needs of active people and athletes. Course topics include carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamin, mineral, and water requirements for fitness and sport. Body weight and composition, weight maintenance, as well as proper weight gains and loss will be discussed.

Students experience field work under the supervision of a nutrition professional and faculty member. Permission of the Director is required. Hours to be arranged with five hours minimum field work per week (minimum of 50 hours per semester) required.

The course provides an in-depth examination of a current topic in the field of nutrition. Three hours of lecture.

The course provides an in-depth examination of a current topic in the field of nutrition. Three hours of lecture.

The course provides an in-depth examination of a current topic in the field of nutrition. Three hours of lecture.

The course provides an in-depth examination of a current topic in the field of nutrition. Three hours of lecture.

This course will help prepare the student to take the credentialing examination to become a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR). Roles and responsibilities of the NDTR as well as career paths are explored. 

The course provides an in-depth examination of a current topic in the field of nutrition. Three hours of lecture.

Individual laboratory or theoretical work under supervision of a faculty
member. Permission of the Director required. Hours to be arranged.

Individual laboratory or theoretical work under supervision of a faculty
member. Permission of the Director required. Hours to be arranged.

This course provides a basic introduction to public health concepts and practice by examining the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities, and the results of public health practice at the national, state, and local levels. Healthy People 2020 is reviewed. The impact of the Affordable Care Act on health disparities in urban communities is discussed. The function of the Bureau of Health Professions of the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) is studied. The course aims to stimulate interactions among students around important problems and issues facing the health of the nation and the world.

This course explores world health issues and policies by examining selected threats to global health. Students ascertain the global interconnectedness of humanity and investigate the effect of economic globalization on health issues. Global warming, cross border pollution, the spread of infectious diseases, and international crime are considered. Current health threats, global health indicators, ethical considerations of global initiatives, and solutions are evaluated.

This course allows students to explore and begin to understand how complex and multifaceted public health nutrition programs enhance the health and nutrition of the U.S. population through education, emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention, integrated community efforts and government leadership. Emphasis is placed on policymaking, assessment and intervention methods, special populations, food security and program management. Students will gain understanding of course concepts and ideas presented in the classroom through readings, written assignments, presentations, class discussions, case studies and exams.  

Students analyze the contribution of social factors to health and illness status, including risk behavior and health inequities. Health behavior programs and interventions are explored. Theories of health promotion, health behavioral change, and health education are examined and applied to a health promotion project focusing on health disparities in urban communities.

This course integrates earth sciences, geology, environmental sciences, and health initiatives in the urban communities aimed at identifying, managing, and eliminating environmental threats to health. Environmental problems, including lead poisoning of children, radon, asbestos exposure, urban brown fields, toxic waste, urban pollution, and other environmental hazards, are examined through the lens of social justice and health equity. Students explore urban environments identified as high risk for disease and illness from environmental pollutants and geographic or climactic problems. The impact of natural disasters on public health is also examined.

Students review theories of violence causation and epidemiologic patterns of violence in urban settings. An ecological framework is used to guide critical thinking about risk and protective factors regarding violence. Students explore secondary data sources important to public health practitioners working in the area of violence prevention and control. Programs aimed at preventing violence and injury in urban settings will be examined and critically evaluated.

This course introduces basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics applied to public health problems. The principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation, summaries and displays of data, and the use of statistical approaches for describing the health of populations are emphasized. Various epidemiologic designs for investigating associations between risk factors and disease outcomes are also introduced. The importance of ethics in epidemiologic research underpins the course.

This course introduces multivariate data analysis methods. The course begins with an introduction to multivariate statistics, including matrix algebra. The course next focuses on multiple regression analysis, and Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA), along with Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), and repeated measures designs. It will also cover exploratory factor analysis, and introduce structural equation modeling. Students will receive extensive experience with data entry and analysis using SPSS and Mplus statistical computer packages.

This course investigates health education from the perspectives of history,
roles, theoretical foundations, and professional standards. Needs assessment,
program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation are
examined using model programs as exemplars. Health education needs of
vulnerable and socially disadvantaged populations are emphasized, including
health disparities, maternal and child care, and aging persons with disabilities.
Students plan and implement a service learning program for a vulnerable
population.

Students explore major health policy issues in the United States health care
system and the outcomes of policies for public, private, and not-for-profit
settings. They examine steps of policy analysis and apply these strategies
to evaluate health issues and health care. The legislative process and the
structure and financing of the health care system in the United States are
investigated as are influences of politics and interest groups on health policy
formulation. The effect of health policy on the health of urban communities
is analyzed along with the interplay of policy on infectious diseases, bioethical
issues, and globalization.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of health education strategies for urban community health settings. This course focuses on: needs assessment and program planning, health education delivery, behavior change interventions and methods, and health disparities. Students will evaluate and compare evidence-based programs as they develop health promotion programs for vulnerable populations. Strategies to conduct individual-level and group-level needs assessments are explored.

In this course, students explore needs assessment and program planning processes used to address public health problems faced by vulnerable populations. They investigate strategies to involve stakeholders in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs. Students evaluate and compare evidence-based programs as they develop health promotion programs for vulnerable populations. Strategies to conduct individual-level and group-level needs assessments will be explored.

Course content emphasizes theories of reproductive health, sexual development and factors influencing sexual behavior within the continuum of health and illness. Common sexual practices and reproductive health issues of people are studied within the context of lifestyle and situational life crises. Concepts of normal sexual function and dysfunction are examined. Contemporary sexual health and reproductive issues, obstetrical care in the United States and abroad, gender based violence, maternal morbidity and mortality, family planning, and reproductive health policy are explored. Theoretical foundations of the medical, psychological, socio-cultural, political, and biological determinants of human sexual behavior and reproductive health are examined. Issues of biology related to sex, gender identity, social sex role, and sexual orientation are discussed. Contemporary issues of sexual risk behaviors, sexually transmitted infections and safer sex practices will be investigated in addition to those issues of chronic illness, disability, and sexual coercion.

This course will focus on constructions of gender and sex and their implications for understanding determinants of population health and creating healthy public policy. It will consider how different frameworks of addressing gender and biological sex shape questions people ask about, and explanations and interventions they offer for societal patterns of health, disease, and well-being. The course will demonstrates ways of conceptualizing gender in relation to biology and health using case examples. In all cases, issues of gender will be related to other social determinants of health, including social class, racism, and other forms of inequality. Implications of diverse approaches will be debated, as part of developing useful strategies for improving physical, mental, and social well-being. This course is an elective and is not offered every year, based on demand. 

This course explores various media and technology resources available for
health education. Utilizing models suitable for teaching and learning, the
impact of technology and mass communication on health education is
examined. Students evaluate health education modalities appropriate for
diverse urban populations across the lifespan. They explore the effect of
media in consumer attitudes and beliefs and collaborate with communication
experts to plan and implement a specific media strategy. Service learning
projects emphasize the design of health education programs for urban
populations.

This course investigates research methods and multidisciplinary research applied to health care systems. An overview of research designs and reporting is presented. Quantitative data analysis is explored using data analysis software. Qualitative methods, including the use of focus groups, are also explored. Evidence-based public health practice is emphasized. The importance of ethics in public health research is woven throughout the course.

Part one of this two-part course allows students to begin to link public health concepts and ideas presented in the classroom to real world experiences in the public health practice setting. Emphasis is placed on needs assessment, data collection and program planning. Students discuss actual case studies illustrating the practical challenges of data collection and program development.

Part two of this two-part course allows students to continue to link public health concepts and ideas presented in the classroom to real world experiences in the public health practice setting. Emphasis is placed on program implementation and program evaluation. Students discuss actual case studies illustrating the practical challenges of program implementation and evaluation. As one of the final courses of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program, students focus on public health workforce development, leadership, professional development, and preparation for entry into the public health education workforce.

In this course, one of the final courses taken in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health curriculum, students explore the leadership role of public health professionals, especially leaders working in urban public health and health education. Public health leadership concepts addressed in this course include: principles of leadership and management, team building, ethics and professionalism, strategic planning, networking, budgeting and finance, and continued professional development.

Students explore key health policy issues in the United States health care system and the outcomes of policies for public, private, and not-for-profit settings. They examine steps of policy analysis and apply these strategies to evaluate health issues and health care. The legislative process and the structure and financing of the health care system in the United States are investigated as are influences of politics and interest groups on health policy formulation. The effect of health policy on the health of urban communities is analyzed along with the interplay of policy on infectious diseases, bioethical issues, and globalization.

This course provides an in-depth study of the most critical public health issue facing society. Topics include current HIV/AIDS information and an exploration of issues including the history of HIV, transmission and risk factors for infection, local and global disparities in HIV infection, trends in research programs, international/political implications of research and prevention efforts, and the experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS. This class is typically offered as a 1-week winter intersession class before the spring semester. 

Internships are off-campus experiential learning activities designed to provide students with opportunities to make connections between the theory and practice of academic study and the practical application of that study in a professional work environment. Internships offer the opportunity to "try out" a career while gaining relevant experience and professional connections. Internships are completed under the guidance of an on-site supervisor and a faculty sponsor, who in combination with the student will create a framework for learning and reflection. For-credit internships are open only to students who have completed at least ten public health course credits.

Students explore concepts of health promotion and disease prevention
for at-risk populations. Principles of teaching and learning are explored.
Interdisciplinary collaboration and collaborative practice are emphasized.
Students implement a health education project for a community aimed at
promoting healthy outcomes. Program evaluation research structures the
project.

This course provides students with an understanding of racial and ethnic influences on health status and the societal factors that shape them. During the course, students examine the concepts of race and ethnicity, and distinguish between categories of biological and social constructionist perspectives. Students define and describe racial and ethnic health inequities, discuss mechanisms underlying inequities, and think critically about existing health research on health inequities. Students will explore theoretical frameworks for interpreting inequities in health and examine approaches for elimination of racial and ethnic health disparities.