PHLT 3702 - Health Education Theory and Methods
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 41023,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Lauren Iagulli
Email: lmiagulli01@ysu.edu
Course Description
3702. Health Education Theory and Methods. Overview of health education theory, history, ethics, and methods for the community, school, workplace and health care setting. Provides a foundation in teaching methods. Also listed as HEPE 3702. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Principles of Health Education and Promotion | cottrell, randy | 9781284231250 |
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). National Center for Health Statistics. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/
- Emory Center for Digital Scholarship . (n.d.). Public Health Archives. The Global Health Chronicles. https://globalhealthchronicles.org/
- MinorityHealth. (n.d.). Clas standards. Think Cultural Health. https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas/standards
- Society of Public Health Education . (2025, January 22). What is a health education specialist? - society for public health education. SOPHE. https://www.sophe.org/professional-development/health-education-profession/
- Indeed. (2025, June 5). Personal philosophies: Understanding, development, and examples | indeed.com singapore. Indeed . https://sg.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/personal-philosophies
- Anton & Lily. (2023). Precede-proceed origins. The PRECEDE-PROCEED Model Origins and Evolution. https://www.lgreen.net/precede-proceed
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, June 27). Health Information Privacy . HHS.gov. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html
- Public Health Institute. (2025). Workforce Pathways - Public Health Pathways. PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact. https://healthleadership.org/pathways/public-health-pathways
- American Academy of Health Behavior. (2025). American Academy of Health Behavior - Home. https://aahb.org/
- American College Health Association. (2025, August 27). American College Health Association.. ACHA. https://www.acha.org/
- Society of Public Health Education . (2025b, September 2). Home - Society for Public Health Education. SOPHE. https://www.sophe.org/
- Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (2025, September 8). What is MyHealthfinder?. MyHealthfinder. https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder
- Youngstown State University . (n.d.). A-Z databases. Magg Library . https://maag.guides.ysu.edu/az/databases
- Khan, H. T., Addo, K. M., & Findlay, H. (2024). Public health challenges and responses to the growing ageing populations. Public Health Challenges, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.213
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapter 1: A Background for the Profession (MLO 1,2) Chapter 2: The History of Health and Health Education and Promotion (MLO 2,3) National Center for Health Statistics (MLO 1) Society of Public Health Education-What is a Health Education Specialist (MLO 1) HHS: National CLAS Standards (MLO 1) Emory Center for Digital Scholarship-The Global Health Chronicles (MLO 2,3) |
Foundations of Health Education: Origins, Evolution, and Identity | Discussion- Shaping Health: Personal Passions and Historical Perspectives Assignment- Models of Disease Assignment- Historical Foundations of Health and Health Education Assignment- Key Assignment #1: Global Health Chronicles-Lessons from the Past Quiz- Chapter 1 Quiz- Chapter 2 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 3: Philosophical Foundations(MLO 1,2,3) Indeed: Personal Philosophies- Understanding, Development, and Examples (MLO 2) Chapter 3: Philosophical Foundations Presentation (MLO 1,2,3) |
Guiding Principles: Philosophical Approaches to Health Education | Discussion- Philosophies Through Pop Culture Assignment- Guiding Philosophy Assignment- Key Assignment #2: One Issue, Many Views- A Multi-Philosophy Analysis Quiz- Chapter 3 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 4: Theories and Planning Models (MLO 1,2,3) The PRECEEDE-PROCEED Model Origins and Evolutions (MLO 2) |
Blueprints for Change: Theoretical and Planning Frameworks | Discussion- Healthy Theories, Healthier Teams Assignment- Pitch Perfect: Planning Model Analysis Quiz-Chapter 4 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 5: Ethics and Health Education and Promotion (MLO 1,2,3) HHS: HIPPA Homepage (MLO 1,2) |
Ethical Foundations of Health Education/Promotion | Discussion- Ethics in Practice Assignment- The Ethics of Action: Responding to Real-World Dilemmas Quiz- Chapter 5 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 6: The Health Education Specialist: Roles, Responsibilities, Certifications, and Advanced Study (MLO 1,3,4) Chapter 7: The Settings for Health Education/Promotion (MLO 2,4) Public Health Institute: PHII Center for Health Leadership and Impact (MLO 1,2,4) |
Health Education in Action: Roles, Credentials, and Practice Settings | Discussion- Professional Growth and Impact on Health Education Assignment- Exploring Employment Setting and Emergency Preparedness in Health Education Assignment- Key Assignment #3: From Classroom to Career Quiz- Chapter 6 Quiz- Chapter 7 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 8: Agencies, Associations, and Organizations Associated with Health Education/Promotion (MLO 1,2,3) American Academy of Health Behavior (MLO 2) American College Health Association (MLO 2) Society for Public Health Education (MLO 2) |
The Organizational Landscape of Health Education and Promotion | Discussion- Finding your Professional Fit Assignment- Designing a Fictional Health Organization Quiz- Chapter 8 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 9: Literature of Health Education/Promotion (MLO 1,2,3) Chapter 10: Future Trends in Health Education/Promotion (MLO 4) Public Health Challenges and Responses to the Growing Ageing Populations (MLO 3,4) OSHA: MyHealthFinder (MLO 1,2,3) YSU: Research Databases (MLO 1,2,3) Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker (MLO 4) |
Bridging Knowledge and Innovation: Literature and the Future of Health Education/Promotion | Discussion- The Role of Health Education Specialists in the Digital Age Assignment- Why Health Education Specialists Matter Assignment- Key Assignment #4: Evaluation of Online Health Information Quiz- Chapter 9 Quiz- Chapter 10 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.