The Department of Health Science at The University of Alabama is committed to providing a high quality, student-oriented programs to students with the skills to design, implement, and evaluate health education and health promotion programs. The graduate programs are theory driven and are based on related research findings.
Faculty
Chair
- Chaney, Don
Professors
- Chaney, Beth
- Chaney, Don
- Turner, Lori
- Stellefson, Michael
- Usdan, Stuart
Associate Professors
- Elder, Lizzie
- Knowlden, Adam
- Leaver-Dunn, Deidre
- Moran, Ryan
- Nickelson, Jen
Assistant Professors
- Jaiswal, Jessica
- Kim, Nayoung
- Marcantonio, Tiffany
- Mkuu, Rahma
- Tompkins, Leah
- Wallace, Jessica
- Wilkerson, Amanda
- Zemke, Jeri
- Zingg, Taylor
Instructors
- McNeal, Kareem
- McVeagh, Isabella
- Morgan, Neika
- Wingo, Kelly
PhD Program Coordinator
- Stellefson, Michael
MPH Program Co-Coordinators
- Chaney, Beth
- Tompkins, Leah
MS Athletic Training Program Coordinator
- Elder, Lizzie
MA Health Studies Program Coordinator
- Tompkins, Leah
Courses
Study and discussion of topics and clinical skills related to the prevention; examination, assessment and diagnosis; immediate and emergency care; and therapeutic intervention of injuries and illnesses. Introduction to healthcare administration.
Study and discussion of topics related to the influence of cultural, environmental and intrapersonal factors on health; and the role of athletic trainers acting within their scope of practice to advocate for patients and incorporate outcomes measures in providing patient-centered care.
Designed to acquaint the student with the types of research and the methods and materials necessary for scientific inquiry; includes development of a research proposal, with emphasis on form and style.
This course provides an overview of the history, principles, and philosophy of health education/promotion. Key issues in health education and health promotion will be discussed for various age groups and by site of implementation (schools, communities, worksites, and medical care settings).