Course syllabus - Health Promotion - Implementation

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire, from a multidisciplinary perspective, advanced knowledge of theories, models and their practical application in the implementation of health promotion.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
1 define and explain the concept of implementation and its application from a multidisciplinary perspective
2 reflect upon the concept of evidence and its application from an implementation perspective
3 compile and reflect upon relevant research on the implementation of health promotion
4 describe and discuss the development, theoretical content and application of implementation in health promotion
5 analyse planned, ongoing or completed health promotion projects on the basis of a critical approach towards implementation
6 give an account of the design and evaluation of applied implementation
7 develop designs for the implementation of health and welfare innovations, as well as argue for and present this work in both speech and writing
8 take responsibility for planning and running a seminar

Course content

The content and application of the concept of implementation in public health sciences and other fields of science
The research base of the course consists of theories, models and strategies for implementation
The research field and examples of ongoing and completed implementation projects

Specific requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Public Health Sciences, Caring Sciences, Nursing, Medical Science, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a corresponding education. In addition, Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement of Swedish B/Swedish 3.

Examination

INL1, Written assignment, 2.5 credits. Individual written assignment regarding learning outcomes 1-3; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
SEM2, Seminar, 5 credits. Individual written and spoken seminar assignment regarding learning outcomes 4-8; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).

For a Pass with distinction (VG) on the course as a whole, the student must have earned a VG for SEM2 as well as a G for INL1. For more information, see the study guide.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Three-grade scale

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

FHA042 replace OFH029.