Health Sciences
HLTH 2020- Introduction to Public Health
This course focused on the multivariate components of the public health field, including current events, key stakeholders, and theoretical models.
HLTH 2030- Health Care Systems
This covered the structure and policy related to both US and international health care systems.
HLTH 2980- Human Health and Disease
This course discussed the social and biological factors relating to disease acquisition and prevention in humans.
HLTH 2400- Determinants of Health Behavior
This was an overview of different ways to model and study interpersonal and intrapersonal influences on health- related behaviors.
HLTH 3800- Epidemiology
This course was an overview to the study of disease incidence, distribution, and control strategies in humans.
HLTH 4310- Public and Environmental Health
This covered the structure and policy related to both US and international health care systems.
HLTH 4900-Research and Evaluation Strategies for Public Health
This course discussed the social and biological factors relating to disease acquisition and prevention in humans.
HLTH 4800- Community Health Promotion
This was an overview of different ways to model and study interpersonal and intrapersonal influences on health -related behaviors.
HLTH 4700- Global Health
This course was an overview to the study of disease incidence, distribution, and control strategies in humans.
Special Topic Report: Biodegradable Packaging
This report is an in-depth reflection on the environmental implications of biodegradable plastics in which I weigh the pros and cons of widespread use of this technology. This report demonstrates my interest in the political, societal, and environmental factors that can influence a person's health. This essay ultimately explored how these materials impact human health, and this paper demonstrated me appreciation for a multi-factorial approach when considering influences on health.
Literature Review: Analysis of Decision Making Surrounding the MMR Vaccine
This essay is an exploration of many different social determinants that influence one's likelihood to vaccinate themselves or their children with the MMR vaccine. This artifact demonstrated my appreciation and consideration of culture at varying levels of influence, considering topics like religion, personal values, socio-economic status, and much more.