149904 v.2 Master of Health Promotion

MHlthProm(Curtin)

Introduction
This course has been developed to further knowledge and increase skills in the major principles pertaining to health promotion. Current issues in optimising health and prevention of disease are addressed, research skills are developed, and planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs in various settings are undertaken.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A relevant bachelor degree plus two years of relevant post-bachelor degree work experience. Work experience is assessed on the basis of the following - level of seniority and responsibility, job description, work based referee report, publications or other written reports, short courses or conference attendance.

Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study and is available both in internal and external modes.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion, Public Health or the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13152 v.2 Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0

13157 v.3 Health Promotion Planning 681 4.0 25.0

13169 v.2 Health Promotion Methods 682 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

13170 v.2 Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 680 4.0 25.0

13171 v.2 Evaluation of Health Promotion 687 4.0 25.0

6103 v.7 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

300399 v.2 Research Dissertation Stream IV 100.0

OR

300400 v.2 Research Project and Options Stream I 100.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Not entered Hrs/Wk Credits

4597 v.7 Policy and Planning for the Aged 503 4.0 25.0

4712 v.3 Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 4.0 25.0

4860 v.5 Health Economics 584 3.0 25.0

4870 v.3 Worksite Health Promotion 588 4.0 25.0

5282 v.6 Marketing Management 555 3.0 25.0

5596 v.5 Advanced Specialisation - Nutrition for Developing Countries 591 4.0 25.0

5698 v.5 Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0

5762 v.7 Global Marketing Communications 564 3.0 25.0

5941 v.6 Addiction Studies 501 4.0 25.0

5945 v.5 Addiction Studies 503 4.0 25.0

5949 v.6 Sexology 651 4.0 25.0

5951 v.4 Sexology 652 4.0 25.0

6238 v.8 Health Project 590 4.0 25.0

11938 v.3 International Health 581 4.0 25.0

13162 v.2 Public Health Nutrition 681 3.0 25.0

13173 v.2 Principles of Health Behaviour 685 4.0 25.0

13174 v.3 Health Promotion Professional Practice 686 7.0 25.0

13176 v.2 Radio Programming for Health Promotion 681 4.0 25.0

13177 v.2 Designing and Delivering Training 681 4.0 25.0

13180 v.2 Environmental Health 612 4.0 25.0

13181 v.2 Injury Control 694 4.0 25.0

13182 v.2 Mental Health Promotion 690 4.0 25.0

13184 v.2 Physical Activity and Health 692 4.0 25.0

13185 v.2 School Health Promotion 693 4.0 25.0

13230 v.2 Foundations of Public Health 681 3.0 25.0

13626 v.2 Health, Stress and the Management Environment 682 3.0 25.0

306892 v.1 Seniors Health Promotion 688 3.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.