Course Syllabus
Overview
Requirements
Prerequisites
None
Required Resources
This course uses instructional materials that are placed in the introduction pages of each week. These materials are free to use.
Structure
Course Outcomes (CO)
- Develop community partnerships to impact health.
- Illustrate effective leadership skills in public health practice.
- Describe the role a health education specialist plays in the community.
- Demonstrate various community health assessments.
- Explain how health policy impacts health outcomes.
Weekly Patterns
The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions.
Due Date* | Learning Model | Activity Title | Description |
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Midweek | Prepare | Quiz | Weekly quizzes based on readings. |
Midweek | Teach-one-another | Discussion | There are discussions around weekly topics in most, although not all weeks. |
End of Week | Ponder and Prove | Assignment | These assignments are based on weekly topics. |
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Expectations
Workload
Students should expect to work six to eight hours per week.
Group Work
Students will do all of the discussion boards in groups.
Late Work
As a sign of professionalism and respect, you should complete your work on time. However, your instructor has the discretion to accept late work or extend due dates as appropriate.
Grading Scale
Letter Grade | Percent |
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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
BYU-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the student and instructor by BYU-Idaho Disability Services. If you need assistance or feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established policy and procedures.
If you have any disability that may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact Disability Services as soon as possible, preferably before the beginning of the semester, in order to insure that you receive appropriate accommodations.
Disability Services Contact Information:
- Website: Disability Services
- Phone (US only): (208) 496-9210
- Email: disabilityservices@byui.edu
- Fax: (208) 496-5210
Other University Policies
Go to the Student Resources module to review the university policies regarding honesty, online etiquette, communication expectations, and many others.
Course Summary:
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