NOTE: This course code has changed from HS 390 to PUBH 390. You may occasionally see references to the old course code or title.

Overview

This course provides the framework for skill development in organization, planning, and implementing comprehensive health promotion programs. Key topics include the following: planning models, needs assessment, health behavior theories and models, interventions, budgeting, marketing, and implementation practices. This course meets some requirements for taking the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.

This is a three-credit course.

Requirements

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites but it is recommended that you take the Introduction to Public Health course (HS/PUBH 240) prior to enrolling in this course. The Introduction to Public Health course (HS/PUBH 240) will provide some foundational knowledge that will help you better understand the principles of this course.

Required Resources

This course has no required textbooks. You do not need to purchase or download a textbook. Any articles or other needed resources are provided to you in the course modules. Many of the readings are taken from the book listed below, for your reference. Read the information in the Textbook Information module to for more details.

Resource Title/Description (books, software, etc.)	Author/Provider	Ed./Vol.	13-Digit ISBN (if applicable)
Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice	Allensworth, Diane D. Fertman, Carl I.	2nd	9781119163343

Proctored Exams and Assessments

This course will use an online proctoring software called Proctorio. This makes it possible for students to take assessments and exams without a human proctor present. Proctored exams can be accessed like any other exam, once the software has been installed. Exams will be recorded by Proctorio and reviewed by the BYUI Testing Center. Any questionable exams will be forwarded to the instructor for further review.

For step-by-step instructions on Proctorio installation, please refer to Student Help: Proctorio in Canvas.

Structure

Course Outcomes (CO)

1. Define health education and promotion terms
2. Assess a need with a priority population in a specific setting
3. Develop goals and SMART objectives
4. Plan health programs using evidence-based practices
5. Implement health programs
6. Evaluate health programs

Major Assignments

The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes (CO).

Major Assignment	Description	CO#
W12 Assignment: Final Program Plan	This assignment will assess your abilities to create and implement a health program plan.	1–5
W13 Program Plan: Peer Evaluation	This evaluation will assess your ability to be objective, clear, and to offer feedback when evaluating.	6
W14 Quiz: Final Exam	This exam will test how well you have gained knowledge of program planning from the semester.	All

Weekly Patterns

The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions. 

Due Date*	Learning Model	Activity Title	Description
Midweek	Prepare	Reading	Reading material will provide an understanding to prepare for the week.
Midweek	Prove	Revision	The weekly revision will give you an opportunity to improve parts of your program plan.
Midweek	Prepare	Draft	The weekly draft will give you an opportunity to prepare parts of your program plan for feedback.
End of Week	Teach One Another	Peer Review	The peer review provides support for your classmates while improving your skill of evaluation.
End of Week	Prove	Quiz	Questions will provide examples to practice skills learned from the reading. The quiz will also be cumulative and will help you practice skills throughout the semester.

*Set your time zone within user preferences so the dates and times for course activities will display correctly for your time zone.

Learning Model

This course seeks to apply the principles and steps of the learning model throughout the course. You will be expected to exercise faith in Jesus Christ, seek teaching from the Holy Ghost, and study the word of God to aid to your efforts to complete your individual assignments. By participating in the peer review process, in addition to completing major assignments, you will be expected to act for yourself and accept responsibility for learning and teaching. This course also encourages you to develop your ability to love, serve, and teach one another by being authentic in discussion board conversations and being open and thoughtful when reviewing peer work.

You will prepare to learn by studying the readings and creating drafts of your program plan. You will teach one another through peer reviewing program plan drafts. You will ponder lessons learned and prove your learning by making revisions to your program plans, and completing quizzes and the final exam.

This is not an independent study course. The group teaching and learning activities require you to cover material at the same time and pace.

Expectations

Feedback

You can expect to receive grades and feedback for most assignments within seven days of the due date. The W12 Assignment: Final Program Plan will be graded by the end of the semester.

Workload

You are expected to put in 9–12 hours of work each week for this course.

Group Work

There is no group work in this course. However, you will be placed in groups to hold discussions throughout the course.

Late Work

As a sign of professionalism and respect, you should complete your work on time. A 10% deduction will be made each day an assignment is late. For example, if an assignment is 100 points and the assignment is turned in two days late, 20 points will be deducted from the score you received for the assignment.

Retries

Retries are not allowed in this course.

Extra Credit

Extra credit will not be offered in this course.

Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Percent
A	100%–93%
A-	92%–90%
B+	89%–87%
B	86%–83%
B-	82%–80%
C+	79%–77%
C	76%–73%
C-	72%–70%
D+	69%–67%
D	66%–63%
D-	62%–60%
F	59% and lower

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at (208) 496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

This course may require synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496-9219.

Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

• Student Honor
  • Academic Honesty
  • Student Conduct
    • Sexual Harassment
• Students with Disabilities
• Complaints and Grievances
• Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.