Health Promotion (MHV200)
This course will provide knowledge about health promotion, co-creation, and social innovation. The course is designed to provide knowledge about the importance of influence from individuals and communities in respect of health. It will look more deeply at co-creation and social innovation as perspectives and strategies for service development, health promotion, and public health. It will address knowledge about how health processes can influence people’s lives. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of health literacy, coping, and having control over circumstances that affect our health.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MHV200
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
Upon completion of this course, students are expected to have the following knowledge, skills and competence:
Knowledge
The candidate:
- possess advanced understanding of the fundamental theories, strategies, and interventions for health promotion
- possess advanced knowledge of theoretical perspectives and approaches for co-creation and social innovation in health and welfare services
Skills
The candidate:
- can analyze and discuss the connections between health promotion, co-creation, and social innovation
- can analyze and discuss the connections between health, health literacy, and health promotion
- can identify the need for research and service development relating to health promotion, and social innovation in health and welfare services
General Competence
The candidate:
- can apply relevant knowledge and skills on health promotion, co-creation, and social innovation in the health and welfare services
- can communicate and discuss current issues relating to health promotion and health literacy, co-creation and social innovation in health and welfare services
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Home exam | 1/1 | 5 Days | Letter grades |
Students shall individually write a 3,000-word paper (+/- 10%) based on a given text.The exam can be answered in English or Norwegian
Course teacher(s)
Study Program Director:
Kristin AkerjordetCourse coordinator:
Marianne StormMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Health Science II: Health Promotion (MHV146_1) | 10 |
Open for
Students at the Master’s programme of Health Sciences and students at the Master's programme of Public Health Nursing
Students with a Bachelor’s degree in health and social sciences can apply for the course