2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion | 2017

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

Abbreviation:

GCertHlthProm

UOW Course Code:

1183

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Total Credit Points:

24

Duration:

1 year part-time

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Social Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus, Distance

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs efficiently, effectively and appropriately to improve the health and well being of populations. Guiding principles articulated in the action areas of the Ottawa and Bangkok Charters for Health Promotion are covered in the subjects Health Promotion and Public Health Policy and primary investigative skills are developed in the Health Research Methodology subject. This theoretical and investigative base is complemented by opportunities to consolidate skills and apply knowledge in the Health Promotion Competencies subject.

Successful completion of the Health Promotion Graduate Certificate will enable graduates to confidently work with communities for change and contribute to effective and sustainable health promotion practice nationally and internationally.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion will be able to:

  1. Review and appraise the social and environmental determinants of health and disease - at local, national and international levels by drawing on currently available evidence-based research.
  2. Think critically and evaluate available population health data to generate ideas for effective public health policies, interventions and programs.
  3. Make high level, independent judgements when assessing public health policies and interventions demonstrating an understanding of the core public health values.
  4. Use quantitative and qualitative approaches – to plan and evaluate health promotion programs.
  5. Plan creative programs for groups, communities and populations to improve health outcomes.
  6. Work independently as part of a team, across a range of sectors –to plan, manage and evaluate interventions designed to advance health outcomes.
  7. Effectively communicate theoretical concepts, health knowledge, skills and ideas about groups, communities and populations to a wide range of audiences.
  8. Perform the health promotion competencies laid out by the Australian Health Promotion Association as being integral to beginner practitioner level. 

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the subject progression table below.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
HAS 834Health Promotion6Autumn
HAS 841Health Research Methodology6Autumn, Spring
HAS 830Health Promotion Competencies6Spring
HAS 835Public Health Policy6Spring

 

 

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 10 November, 2016