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Summer Courses in the School of Health Professions

Take courses that could lead to a graduate certificate!

Wondering if you should pursue a graduate degree? Try some courses this summer to familiarize yourself with graduate work and even start what could lead to a graduate certificate!

Courses offered at 50% reduced rate!

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Performing Arts Medicine (PAM)

PAM 700 Performing Arts Terminology | 1 credit
July 11 – August 10

This course will help the health professional to gain an understanding of the terminology and basic performance approaches in dance, including ballet, modern dance, jazz and tap; and music performance (playing of specific instruments).

Cost: Normal $555, Special reduced $278

Performing Arts Health And Fitness (PAHF)

July 11 – August 10

This course will introduce students to terminology of basic anatomical orientations, positions and motions related to performing artists.

Cost: Normal $555, Special reduced $278

Public Health

PH 501 History and Philosophy of Public Health | 3 credits
May 30 – August 7

This course will provide students with foundational knowledge of public health’s historical contributions, ethical bases, key terms, concepts and organization. This course will examine public health through its historical context and will use this information in the evaluation of current health issues.

Cost: Normal $2190, Special reduced $1095

PH 505 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health | 3 credits
May 30 – August 7

This course is a broad introduction to health promotion approaches in the social and behavioral sciences that can inform public health practice and research. It will examine public health from a multidisciplinary and population-oriented perspective with a focus on reducing preventable disease, reducing mortality and promoting health interventions.

Cost: Normal $2190, Special reduced $1095

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