CHTH - Community Health

CHTH 205 Drugs and Society: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(F, Sp, Su) Individual and social implications of psychoactive drug use. Basic pharmaceutical concepts, legal issues, common pharmaceutical preparations, and over-the-counter products are studied.

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Describe regional, national, and global substance use patterns and trends.
Utilize social systems perspectives (social, ecological, eco-developmental, etc.) to explain causes, implications, and solutions for substance-related public health crises of recent decades
Examine personal values and perceptions of substance use and U.S. drug policy.
Integrate scientific thinking and research findings into discussions about U.S. drug policy.
Explain the spectrum of interventions and identify effective examples of each type.

CHTH 210 Foundations in Community Health: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(F, Sp) Introductory course to the field of community health and the community health major at MSU. This class explores various principles and practices of community health including social determinants of health, epidemiology, research methods, theories, program planning and evaluation, community health outreach, and current community health interventions. Includes a community health experience project and information about the CHES exam.

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Apply different principles and practices of community health including promoting and advocating for health behavior change.
Compare and contrast determinants of community health including an assessment of contributing factors to specific health issues.
Identify the basics tenants of community health research.
Communicate professionally both orally and in writing on any given health topic and program plan to address it.

CHTH 245 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health in Aging: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(F) To understand the intersection between nutrition, physical activity and health in an aged population. Theories of aging, physiological processes, nutritional needs, chronic health conditions and components of physical activity will be explored.

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To identify the physiological aging process and theories on aging
To identify signs and symptoms of selected chronic health conditions/diseases and the impact of these conditions on physical activity and nutrition in older adults.
To explore and explain skills specific to encouraging physical activity in later life
To recognize the complex nutritional needs associated with the aging process
To describe the intersection between nutrition, physical activity and health in the aging population

CHTH 291 Special Topics: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by each offering department. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

CHTH 292 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head. (F, Sp, Su) Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

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Independent Study: Student learning outcomes vary.

CHTH 298 Internship: 2-12 Credits (2-12 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor. (F, Sp, Su) An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business, or other organization to provide guided experience in the field
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

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Internship: Student learning outcomes vary.

CHTH 317 Health Behavior Theories: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: PSYX 100IS or SOCI 101IS. (F, Sp, Su) The study and application of theoretical models of exercise and health with emphasis on behavior change in the individual and group levels

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Students will demonstrate a general knowledge of basic constructs associated with selected health behavior theories and models
Students will engage in skill building activities in order to increase their knowledge associated with selected health behavior theories and models
Students will gain knowledge of the application of various health behavior theories and models within diverse settings
Students will be able to apply specific theories and models to health-related, research-based issues and problems

CHTH 325 Leadership & Public Policies in Aging: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(Sp) To understand leadership needs of agencies focused on assisting older adults. To develop leaderships skills needed to promote the health and wellbeing of older adults. To understand public policies associated with the politics of aging.

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To identify what polices have the largest effect on the elderly.
To explore how baby boomers are working through current policy conditions.
To understand the complex nature of work and retirement.
For you to critically think about what aging policy is working or not working to assist in retirement.
Identify areas of leadership in Gerontology.
Explore concepts and theory of leadership in the aging field.

CHTH 405 Caregiving & Aging Families: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(Sp) This class will explore the demographic characteristics of aging individuals and families in America. Specific topics will include family relationships in caregiving, stress and burden, caring for those with complicated health care needs and end-of-life care.

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To examine the demographic characteristics and transitions of aging families
To critically review the literature associated with family caregivers and aging families in the United States
To examine the demographic characteristics of family caregivers in select foreign countries to bring context to caregiving characteristics in the U.S.
To examine various factors impacting family ties in families in the middle and later years

CHTH 414 Health and Culture: A Global Perspective: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(F, Su) This course will provide students with a global perspective of health.Students will assess health conceptions, health-related behavior, sickness distribution, treatment and experience cross culturally. Students will identify and discuss how these concepts are both similar and different across the globe. Theoretically, this course is rooted in the discipline of Medical Anthropology, a growing subfield of Anthropology that seeks to understand how health is shaped by, and experienced in light of, changing socio-cultural, economic, environmental, and geopolitical factors across the globe.

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Identify the cultural, social and behavioral aspects of community health initiatives on a global scale: culture, race/ethnicity, poverty disparities, family and social structure, factors related to individual behavior change;
Describe the relevance of a cross-cultural perspective when working in a community health or global health setting; ;
Create an online public health messaging campaign to diverse audiences;
Better express ideas and thoughts orally, in writing, and via digital media

CHTH 428 Health Disparities: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHTH 210 and HDFS 371. (F) Examines what contributes to health disparities, which are inequalities in death, disease, disability, and well-being. Focuses on the epidemiologic evidence, theories of why health disparities exist, and current strategies for ameliorating health disparities

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Utilize available data to document and describe disparities in health.
Identify and describe disparities in health based on a variety of factors such as race/ethnicity, social class or socioeconomic status, rural/urban residence, gender and disability.
Critically analyze factors that may contribute to health disparities.
Identify and describe strategies used to reduce health disparities.
Organize and write a health report on a health disparity issue of interest to you.

CHTH 430 Mental Health & Social Issues in Aging: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(F, Sp) This course will explore the psychosocial and biological approaches to aging and mental health and will seek to understand the impact of society and societal issues with regard to mental health needs in older adults.

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To describe the demography and mental health issues most common in older adults
To explain the psychosocial and biological approaches to aging and mental health.
To identify the impact of society and societal standards on mental health issues for older adults
To identify a variety of social environmental issues which occur in later life.
To formulate skill in a variety of care interventions and best practices associated with working with older adults on mental health issues.

CHTH 435 Human Response To Stress: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing. (F, Sp, Su) Analysis of human response to stress in relation to a variety of biopsychosocial factors; techniques for managing stress are also investigated

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To define stress related terminology and to discuss stress related concepts.
To recognize the dimensions of wellbeing and the relationship with stress.
To recognize the dimensions of wellbeing and the relationship with stress.
To identify a variety of biopsychosocial factors related to the human stress response.
To recognize intrapersonal and family relationship dynamics associated with stress.
To design stress and wellness as a means for students to critically assess and analyze personal stressors and wellness practices.

CHTH 440 Principles of Epidemiology: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Senior standing, HDFS 371 and either CHTH 210 or KIN 105. (F) Senior capstone course. The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to epidemiologic concepts (e.g. incidence, prevalence, bias) and methods (e.g. study designs and measures)

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Explain how epidemiology can be used to inform scientific, ethical, economic, and political discussions of health issues.
Describe a public health problem in terms of person, place, and time.
Identify key sources of data for epidemiologic purposes.
Calculate and interpret basic epidemiologic measures of disease frequency, and measures of association and effect (e.g. incidence, prevalence, odds ratios, risk ratios).
Differentiate between the various epidemiologic study designs.
Critically evaluate a study for strengths and limitations

CHTH 443 Program Evaluation for Community Health: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHTH 210, CHTH 317, and HDFS 371. (Sp) Research activities involved in studying the effectiveness of community health programs. The course introduces various evaluation methods including: community assessment, formative, process, outcome, and cost evaluation. Related research designs, measurement, and data analysis as well as qualitative and quantitative approaches to evaluation, and logic modeling

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Identify the different types of evaluation (formative, process, outcome, and cost).
Develop evaluation questions using appropriate data and analysis techniques.
Explain and discuss the basic research techniques used in evaluation research.
Apply the principles of program evaluation to developing an evaluation plan.

CHTH 445 Program Planning for CH: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHTH 210, CHTH 317, HDFS 371 and senior standing in community health major or consent of instructor. (F, Sp) Senior capstone course. Health program planning and evaluation with emphasis on applications in Montana communities

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Students will develop strategies in planning, implementing and evaluating programs for their community.
Be able to identify a problem that needs to be addressed and what strategy is best
Implement literature and gather data to determine what approaches are best for developing a new program.

CHTH 490R Undergraduate Research: 1-6 Credits (1 Other)

(F, Sp) Directed undergraduate research which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course will address responsible conduct of research. May be repeated.
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

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Independent Study: Student learning outcomes vary.

CHTH 491 Special Topics: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

CHTH 492 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of department head. (Sp, Su) Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

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Independent Study: Student learning outcomes vary.

CHTH 494 Seminar: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

(F, Sp, Su) Topics offered at the upper division level that are not covered in regular courses.
Repeatable up to 4 credits.

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Outcomes will differ by offering.

CHTH 495 Practical Experience in Aging: 3 Credits (3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Completion of 12-credits of coursework in the online gerontology certificate program. (Su) This class will provide students the opportunity to gain practical experience in working with older adults as well as provide students the opportunity to develop as professionals in the field of aging

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To develop and refine human relation skills essential to work with older adults.
To provide the student the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of their professional skills and professional development.
To identify your professional strengths and skills to and further develop your professional skills necessary for working with older adults.
To increase awareness of potential job prospects and to increase student awareness of the job market and graduate school opportunities in gerontology

CHTH 498 Internship: 1-12 Credits (1-12 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of internship director in academic area. (F, Sp, Su) An individualized professional assignment arranged for specific discipline. Some academic areas will offer specific sections in sequence for their students. All students must receive department permission prior to registration, and register for a senior seminar in their major area
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

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Independent Study: Student learning outcomes vary.

CHTH 502 Theories and Models in Health: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. (F) Understanding and application of theory and models in the family and community health fields. The course will focus on applications at the individual, family, community, and environmental levels

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Examine numerous types of health determinants
Describe key theoretical constructs related to theories and models of health and health behavior
Demonstrate how theoretical constructs operate in theoretical model development
Examine the strengths and limitations of each common health theory
Demonstrate how a theory-based approach can be applied to the development and evaluation of intervention programs
Explain causal factors, evaluate and make recommendations for a health topic of interest

CHTH 503 Community-Based Participatory Research: Research, Practice, and Policy: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate student standing. (Sp) PREREQUISITE: Graduate student standing. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an orientation to community centered research. Students will learn the theoretical foundations and ethical considerations related to CBPR. Students will learn the skills necessary to design, implement and evaluate CBPR studies in collaboration with community partners and understand strategies for translating research into practice and policy. Other community centered research models will also be discussed

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Explain the principles and practices of CBPR and other different community engaged research methods, the rationale for their use and the major principles and their relevance to case studies.
Describe strategies for developing, maintaining, and evaluating partnerships using CBPR and other community engaged methods.
Describe and analyze the use of quantitative and qualitative methods in the context of community-academic partnerships approaches to research, interventions, public health practice and policy.
Specify issues related to rigor, validity, and measurement of CBPR and other community engage methods in research.
Identify the role of partners in the feedback, interpretation and dissemination and application of research results to public health practice and policy.
Identify ethical and cultural considerations for researchers, professionals from diverse disciplines, and community partners
Identify how CBPR and other community engage methods can be used to inform public health practice and policy.

CHTH 540 Principles of Epidemiology: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing. (F) This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and methods of epidemiology such as epidemiological methods, concepts, and issues critical for the assessment, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data

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Explain how epidemiology can be used to inform scientific, ethical, economic, and political discussions of health issues.
Describe a public health problem in terms of person, place, and time.
Identify key sources of data for epidemiologic purposes.
Calculate and interpret basic epidemiologic measures of disease frequency, and measures of association and effect (e.g., incidence, prevalence, odds ratios, risk ratios).
Differentiate between the various epidemiologic study designs.
Analyze epidemiologic studies for methodologic strengths, limitations, data quality and interpretation of study findings.
Apply analytic skills to critically evaluate two conflicting journal articles on an epidemiologic topic of their choice and present their findings to the class.

CHTH 548 Program Planning and Evaluation: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (F) Best practices in family, health, and nutrition program development, exploring tools and strategies for program design, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination. Students will complete independent analysis and group planning for a real-world program of their choice

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Identify key components of program design, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination
Critique evaluation strategies for appropriate application
Demonstrate practical skill development in identification of appropriate evidence-based programming, logic model planning, basic statistical and qualitative analysis of program evaluation data, and constructive teamwork
Apply research writing skills in stakeholder reports and program evaluation proposal

CHTH 575 Professional Paper and Project: 1-6 Credits (1-6 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing. (F, Sp, Su) A research or professional paper or project dealing with a topic in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student and his or her major advisor and graduate committee
Repeatable up to 15 credits.

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The student will design and implement a study or learning experience on a topic of the student's choosing.

CHTH 588 Professional Development: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, teaching experience and/or current employment in a school organization, and consent of instructor. (Su) Courses offered on a one-time basis to fulfill professional development needs of in service educators. A specific focus is given to each course which is appropriately subtitled. May be repeated
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

CHTH 589 Graduate Consultation: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing in health major and approval of committee chair. (F, Su) This course may be used only by students who have completed all of their course work (and thesis if on a thesis plan) but who need additional faculty or staff time or help. May be repeated
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

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Independent Study: Student learning outcomes vary.

CHTH 590 Master's Thesis: 1-10 Credits (1-10 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Master's standing. (F, Sp, Su) Directed graduate research/creative activity
Repeatable up to 99 credits.

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Directed graduate research/creative activity. May be repeated.

CHTH 591 Special Topics: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Lec)

- Department of Health Human Development.
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

CHTH 592 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, and approval of department head. (F, Sp, Su) Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

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Directed research and study on an individual basis.

CHTH 594 Seminar: 1 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. (Su) Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material
Repeatable up to 4 credits.

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Outcomes will differ depending on section offered

CHTH 598 Internship: 2-12 Credits (2-12 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. (Sp, Su) An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business or other organization to provide guided experience in the field. -
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

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An individualized professional assignment arranged for specific discipline. Some academic areas will offer specific sections in sequence for their students. All students must receive department permission prior to registration, and register for a senior seminar in their major area.

CHTH 600 Building a Culture of Wellness: 1 Credits (1 Other)

(F, Su) This is the foundational course for the Ph.D. in Indigenous Rural Health and is intended to support students by providing opportunities for engagement and involvement with the program. Repeatable up to 2 credits for first- and second-year students.
Repeatable up to 2 credits.

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Explain the policies and procedures of the doctoral program.
Describe the types of support and resources available for students at MSU.
Describe the types of community partnerships and research projects conducted by students and affiliate faculty.
Identify specific stressors that impact the lives of students and develop an array of self-care strategies to employ during stressful times.
Describe the multiple roles that doctoral students have, including their connections and responsibilities to their families and communities.
Generate ideas for appropriate research topics for a dissertation project.

CHTH 601 Indigenous and Rural Health: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(F) This foundational course for the PhD in Indigenous and Rural Health is intended to provide an overview of Indigenous and rural health and well-being. Students will develop an understanding of key determinants that shape health and well-being in these communities.

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Assess and integrate health and well-being indicators and expertise from Indigenous and rural community perspectives.
Investigate how settler colonialism, genocide, structural racism, environmental injustice, and other intersecting oppressions drive health disparities.
Evaluate the individual, cultural, social, economic, environmental, and political determinants of community health and health equity.
Examine community-led approaches and research methods for understanding and leveraging community strengths to improve health and well-being.
Critically assess health promotion and disease prevention policies, programs, and practices to improve community health and well-being.
Apply ethical principles critical to Indigenous and rural health research, practice, and policy

CHTH 690 Doctoral Dissertation: 1-10 Credits (1-10 Other)

(F, Sp, Su) Conducting dissertation research.
Repeatable up to 30 credits.

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Advanced ability to critically analyze research, identify gaps in knowledge, and develop research hypotheses
Advanced ability to design research strategies for hypothesis-driven research
Mastery of scientific writing for both grant proposals and peer-reviewed journal articles
Technical knowledge and skills to carry out cutting-edge research
Advanced skills in data analysis and presentation, e.g. tables and figures
Advanced oral communication skills, including the development and delivery of high-quality research presentations.