Biopsychosocial Theories of Health, Community Engagement and Disease Prevention

Overview

Subject area

NURS

Catalog Number

92400

Course Title

Biopsychosocial Theories of Health, Community Engagement and Disease Prevention

Department(s)

Description

This course examines the concepts of health, community engagement and disease prevention within the context of nursing science with knowledge from the biophysical, psychological, social and public health sciences. This course builds upon an introductory knowledge of concepts and frameworks related to urban health equity. This course integrates nursing science with knowledge from the biophysical, psychological, social and public health sciences in examining the concepts of health, community engagement and disease prevention. Students will critically evaluate, compare and contrast relevant theoretical approaches for their utility in their area of interest/expertise.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Doctoral

Liberal Arts

No

Course Attributes

DOC - DOC (Doctoral)

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

035787

Course Schedule