Course information contained within the Bulletin is accurate at the time of publication in June 2026 but is subject to change. For the most up-to-date course information, please refer to the Course Catalog.
HRPR 5001. Current and Emerging Issues in Public Health and Health Professions. 0 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the five core areas of public health -- biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health services administration, and social behavioral sciences -- and to demonstrate the intersection of public health with various health, health care, and human service professions. The discipline of public health is multifaceted, and these facets impact individuals and communities in different ways. Students will be expected to think critically about issues such as disease prevention, health promotion, the determinants of health, health information privacy, access to health services, and environmental issues, and to consider how those issues drive human behavior and community (local, national, and international) development. Successful graduation from the College of Public Health is contingent upon completion of 12 web-based modules from the approved compendium for this course. There are six core modules that all students must complete: Advancing Health People 2020, Social Determinants of Health, Access to Health Services, Health Information Technology, Public Health Infrastructure in the United States, and Environmental Health. The remaining six modules may be either embedded by program faculty or self-selected and self-paced by the individual student. Faculty can mandate certain modules within course content.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 5002. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). 6 Credit Hours.
The Emergency Medical Technician curriculum follows the National Registry of Emergency Technician standards in a traditional course setting. In a traditional setting, material is taught in a dynamic classroom environment where hands-on skills are heavily integrated. Students will utilize an assigned textbook and associated interactive supplements to complete readings, assignments, presentations, and non-psychomotor skill labs. Students will complete field clinical hours with affiliated prehospital and hospital facilities. Throughout the course, and through application of skills in the clinical setting, students will become proficient in Basic Life Support (BLS) care and initial exploration of Advanced Life Support (ALS).
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 5005. Introduction to Mindfulness. 3 Credit Hours.
This 3-credit course will review the history of mindfulness and then move to modern approaches and applications of mindfulness. A personalized mindfulness practice will be explored for relevance to a student's life and pursuit of clinical excellence in their chosen field. The course will focus on the neuro-biological influence of stress, the gut-brain axis, and the epigenetic nature of the human experience. It will explore issues such as conflict, approach versus withdrawing behaviors, and response to clinical scenarios with a clinical instructor (i.e. giving and accepting feedback). Students will deepen their understanding of concepts such as compassion fatigue, burnout, cognitive empathy, vulnerability, resilience, and chronic sorrow. The course serves as a springboard for future learning and deeper exploration into specific areas of mindfulness application, at a personal or population level.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 5200. Clin Pharm. 1.5 to 3 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRPR 5301. Adversity, Health, and Healing: An Introduction to How Trauma Shapes Health and Communities. 3 Credit Hours.
This course introduces students to the foundations of trauma and its wide-ranging effects on individuals, families, and communities. Students will define and analyze trauma by examining its core characteristics, causes, and varied manifestations across personal and societal contexts. Emphasis will be placed on explaining the neurobiological and psychosocial impacts of trauma on brain function, behavior, health, and development. Through engagement with key frameworks - such as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the "3 E's" of trauma, and the "4 R's" of a trauma-informed approach. The course also invites students to examine trauma-informed models focused on culturally responsive, person-centered interventions that promote healing and resilience. Additionally, students will explore the importance of professional well-being by examining compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and strategies for self-care and ethical, sustainable engagement in trauma-informed work. By the end of the course, students will be able to describe how trauma awareness can strengthen their professional practice and contribute to more compassionate, effective, and equitable systems of care.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 5302. Adversity, Health, and Healing: Implications for Public Health Prevention, Practice, and Policy. 3 Credit Hours.
This course builds upon the foundation course, exploring trauma as a critical public health issue affecting individuals, populations, communities, and systems. Students will analyze how trauma shapes community health and organizational well-being, and they will learn to describe, analyze, and respond to trauma through a population-health framework that highlights disparities and social determinants of health. The course emphasizes evaluating trauma-responsive, interdisciplinary prevention and intervention approaches designed for diverse populations and settings. Using real-world data, students will identify community-level trauma patterns and develop evidence-informed recommendations to support healing and resilience. Additionally, the course explores how systems such as healthcare, education, and criminal justice both contribute to and address trauma, preparing students to recognize these intersections in practice. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on translating trauma-informed knowledge into practice within diverse professional contexts, such as education, healthcare, social services, and community programs. By the end of the course, students will be able to summarize and apply best practices in trauma-informed strategies to support populations, organizations, and communities.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of B- in HRPR 5301.
HRPR 5999. Research Experience in Health Professions. 0 Credit Hours.
The Research Experience provides graduate students hands-on experiences in a research setting prior to undertaking independent, director, master's project, master's thesis, or dissertation research. This course allows graduate students the opportunity to learn best practices and principles of health research, including designing and carrying out a study, collecting preliminary data, field experiences, participation in research group meetings, assisting with analyses, drafting manuscripts, etc. with faculty which may lead to identifying a faculty mentor. The course will be graded as Pass or Fail. The Research Experience is a non-repeatable course. After the completion of this Research Experience, students will need to be enrolled in an independent study, directed research, master's research, master's thesis, dissertation proposal, or dissertation if they continue in an active research program.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8001. Introduction to Health Outcomes Measurement Science. 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides an introduction to health outcomes conceptual frameworks and assessment methods. Students will gain exposure to health outcome frameworks from public health, medical, and economic perspectives. This course will provide an overview of health outcome assessment tools. It will consider factors that influence the validity and meaningfulness of outcome assessments.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8002. Qualitative Methods in Health Outcomes Measurement. 3 Credit Hours.
This course focuses on the application of selected qualitative approaches used in the conceptualization and development of health outcome measures, in particular patient reported health outcome measures. This course draws from a variety of disciplines providing a foundation for the philosophical and theoretical bases of qualitative research paradigms.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8003. Quantitative Methods in Health Outcomes Measurement Science. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will cover the classical and modern test theories and their applications to solve measurement problems in practice. This course will educate students on measurement concepts including test standardization, validity, reliability, operational definitions, scaling, and latent variables in behavioral and health sciences. Issues surrounding validity and reliability of measures will be discussed in detail. Students will be given an opportunity to critically evaluate existing measures and to propose how a new measure can be developed and evaluated.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8004. Application of Health Outcomes Measurement Science. 3 Credit Hours.
This course focuses on the integration of measurement science and health outcomes with a focus on application of mixed methods to develop a health outcome measure in a project of value to the student. The course will also provide a deeper consideration of technology and electronic and mobile health application platforms for operationalization of their outcomes project. Standards and guidelines for development and qualification of measures as clinical trial endpoints through the FDA process will provide a structure for the projects. Each student will present their proposal which will be framed either as a project, FDA clinical outcomes assessment qualification package or grant proposal.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of B- in HRPR 8001 and (HRPR 8002 or HRPR 8003)
HRPR 8101. Bioethics and Ethical Decision-Making. 3 Credit Hours.
This seminar course is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and approaches for ethical decision-making. Students from many health disciplines can engage in bioethical discourse. Students can increase their understanding of ethics within the context of research and health care, identify and consider moral and professional values and preferences when collecting information and making decisions, and recognize the importance of collaboration when making bioethical decisions. The student reflects on personal decision-making through an exploration of the results of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8102. Cultural Competence in Health Studies. 3 Credit Hours.
This course emphasizes culture as a defining characteristic of our diverse society and examines a multitude of its implications for culturally sensitive and competent health-care service, policy-making, and system transformation in a transdisciplinary and transcultural context. The course begins with contextualizing key concepts such as cultures, health disparities, cultural competence, cultural sensitivity, multicultural health, cross-cultural concepts of health and illness, and complementary/alternative medicine and spirituality. Communication, education/training, programming, and ethical issues central to promoting cultural competence in the healthcare system are then addressed. In addition, the course gives insights into specific cultural groups, including Hispanic, African, Asian, Native, and Caucasian American populations, as well as aging populations and individuals with unique sexual orientation. Key challenges and opportunities concerning cultural issues facing the current health fields are also examined.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8103. Health Across the Lifespan. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will provide an interdisciplinary lifespan-oriented overview of the health construct spanning from prenatal influences through to extreme longevity, with an emphasis on its inter-relationships with biological, behavioral, and social ecological influences. Particular emphasis is given to methodological, theoretical, and substantive issues needed for synthesis of an interdisciplinary mastery of development and health. By the end of the course, students gain a thorough knowledge of how to measure health of individuals, communities, and populations; an understanding of both the correlates and sequelae of health and development across the lifespan; and an ability to assess the implications of health disparities across the lifespan.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8104. Systems Theory and Change Theory. 3 Credit Hours.
The purpose of this course is to provide the theoretical foundation for all subsequent courses and formal scientific inquiry. Students in this course will use systems theory, change theory, and other integrative theories and models to explore complex health and life-quality related issues with ecological theory providing the planning framework. Students will focus on synthesis and integration of key health-related factors at the micro and macro levels that affect health for diverse individuals, families, communities, cultures, environments, societies and health systems using a lifespan and life cycle approach. They will apply principles guiding interdisciplinary approaches to complex health issues in a holistic manner.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8111. Research Methods for Clinical and Translational Health Sciences. 1 Credit Hour.
This course focuses on the application of innovative research designs and methodologies commonly used in clinical and translational research. Through case studies and interactive discussions, students will develop skills in selecting, applying, and implementing appropriate research methods and measurement tools. Emphasis is placed on identifying and evaluating measures used in clinical research and understanding key considerations in measurement selection and implementation. This course is taken concurrently with Concepts and Methods in Health Research and provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply the didactic (theoretical) content from that course in a practical, case-based context.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Co-requisites: EPBI 8401.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8112. Scientific Project Management. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will cover logistics of executing team science and leading interdisciplinary health science research teams. Students will learn about mechanisms of supporting public and private sector research including clinical trials and university-industry partnerships. Students will learn how to identify grant mechanisms (e.g., NIH/NSF) and tailor grant proposals to different stakeholders. Students will learn about local (IRB) and federal (FDA) regulatory bodies and intellectual property considerations (e.g., patent and copyright). Students will learn about principles of leadership and human resource management, including strategies for developing standard operating procedures (e.g., lab manuals, experiment protocols), and managing databases.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8113. Translation and Implementation. 3 Credit Hours.
Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Science, a major component of translational science, is a fast-growing discipline that involves the systematic evaluation of how research and evidence-based practices are adopted and implemented in a variety of settings (e.g., healthcare, policy, communities, schools). Knowledge translation is a key facet of D&I that ensures practitioners interpret and utilize research findings in their decision-making. This course provides an overview of theories, models, and frameworks for D&I science with practical application examples of projects in a variety of practice settings. This course will explore how D&I science can be applied to various clinical and community settings and will provide students with the skills to add a D&I lens to their areas of interest within public health. The course covers foundational and practical principles of collaboration and team science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8203. Systematic Rev Hlth Ecol. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8214. Science Communication. 3 Credit Hours.
Scientists typically receive little or no formal training in how to distill their work to the public. This course will cover principles of scientific communication including an overview of accessible science writing (e.g., translating complex scientific ideas into comprehensible messages), basic principles of data visualization (e.g., graphic design, building good figures) and best practices for interacting with press. Students will learn about emerging science communication modalities (e.g., podcasts), how to run public health and science-oriented focus groups, and best practices for managing crises (e.g., failures of drug trials, adverse events).
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8221. Doctoral Seminar I: Foundations of Interdisciplinary Health Research. 0 Credit Hours.
Doctoral Seminar I introduces the foundations of advanced health and rehabilitation theories as applied to translational and clinical research. Students examine how theory informs research design and explore best practices in open science and interdisciplinary collaboration. Emphasis is placed on professional identity formation and critical engagement across research environments.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Degree Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Doctor of Philosophy.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Public Health, Barnett College.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8231. Doctoral Seminar II: Research Engagement, Inclusion and Professional Growth. 0 Credit Hours.
Doctoral Seminar II emphasizes inclusive, equitable, and community-engaged approaches to research. Students examine best practices in stakeholder collaboration, research ethics, and equity frameworks. Professional development topics such as mentorship, publication, and grant readiness support ongoing scholarly growth.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Degree Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Doctor of Philosophy.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Public Health, Barnett College.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in HRPR 8221.
HRPR 8241. Doctoral Seminar III: Emerging Scholar and Contemporary Pedagogy. 0 Credit Hours.
Doctoral Seminar III supports the transition to independent scholarship and professional leadership. Students synthesize prior learning into a scholarly product and explore innovative pedagogical and dissemination practices. Focus areas include open science publication, teaching in higher education, and professional identity as a scholar.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Degree Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Doctor of Philosophy.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Public Health, Barnett College.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in HRPR 8231.
HRPR 8985. Teaching in Higher Education: Health Professions. 3 Credit Hours.
This 3-credit course is the first step in earning Temple University's Teaching in Higher Education Certificate. (For certificate information and requirements, visit: https://teaching.temple.edu/teaching-certificates/teaching-higher-education-certificate-graduate-students). This course will enhance your knowledge of how people learn, expand your toolbox of teaching methods, and give you opportunities to apply what you are learning to the development of course materials. The goal is for you to learn from the readings and activities, from individualized feedback on your assignments, from your self-reflection, and the learning community of colleagues. The course will also provide some professional development regarding the transition to a faculty position.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRPR 8987. Teaching in Higher Education Practicum. 3 Credit Hours.
The purpose of the Teaching in Higher Education Practicum is to provide a mentored teaching experience for students who are currently teaching as the instructor (not just a grader). Building on the content discussed in the prerequisite course, the focus of this course is to apply the skills and reflect on teaching practices in real time. Through paired critiques and group discussions, students will work together to share teaching experiences and problem solve. Students are encouraged to develop strategies and approaches to teaching that can be tailored to their circumstances.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of B- in HRPR 8985.
