This doctorate course examines the theoretical, ethical, and practical foundations of designing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining health promotion programs across diverse populations and settings. Students critically analyze behavior change theory, health disparities, and stakeholder dynamics to develop evidence-based interventions that address complex, real-world nutrition and health challenges. Through a scaffolded final project, students synthesize peer-reviewed research and applied practice to design an original Health Promotion Program Plan, progressing from needs assessment and theoretical justification through program design, implementation strategy, and evaluation and sustainability planning. Emphasis is placed on advocacy, policy influence, cultural and global adaptability, and professional ethics within holistic health and nutrition practice. By the end of the course, learners are prepared to evaluate, design, and defend comprehensive health promotion initiatives at an advanced scholarly and professional level.
Analyze the roles, interests, and relative influence of diverse stakeholders in shaping the design and adoption of health promotion programs.
Evaluate evidence-based strategies for reducing health disparities through nutrition and health promotion programming across diverse populations.
Critique the behavioral, social, and structural barriers to health behavior change through the lens of established health behavior theories.
Design theory-driven, evidence-based strategies and interventions to overcome barriers and sustain long-term behavior change.
Synthesize current evidence to justify the importance of educating policymakers on nutrition and food policy, and construct advocacy strategies to influence policy outcomes.
Formulate and defend an original, comprehensive health promotion program plan that positively and sustainably advances the holistic health and nutrition profession.
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