Dec 26, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

EPY 8265 - Health Behavior: Acquisition and Change


3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.

Description
Requirement: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course. In this fully online class, students explore the theories and advances in research that address personal or cultural beliefs, individual or group behaviors, and intervention strategies implicated in controlling infectious diseases (such as COVID-19 and HIV), managing chronic illnesses (such as diabetes and asthma), and promoting wellness practices to prevent substance abuse, obesity, skin cancer, violence, and stress-related diseases. The course will include readings, presentations, discussions, case studies, practical exercises, and student-selected special topics such as e-health interventions and vaccine controversies. Successful completion of this course meets one of the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Health Literacy. L