Settings Approach in Health Promotion, 5 credits

Bachelor's degree or vocational degree worth at least 180 higher education credits in public health science, healthcare or other relevant social sciences subject area.

The student will be able to:
* describe and explain the theoretical foundation of the settings approach in health promotion.
* explain and analyze how the settings approach has been applied in a health promoting program by linking theory to practice.
* describe strengths and weaknesses of the settings approach.
* analyze similarities and differences with health promotion in different settings.

The historical development of the settings approach is established. Basic concepts, theories and models relating to the settings approach in health promotion are taught in the course. Examples of how the settings approach can be applied at different settings are brought up and discussed.

Lectures, seminars, group work and individual work with supervision and peer feedback.

Project work and seminar

Grades; Fail/Pass/Pass with distinction

KI:s local guidelines for examinations are applied

The course has been cancelled and was offered for the last time in the fall semester of 2010. Examination will be provided until the fall semester of 2020 for students who have not completed the course.

Prior knowledge in health policy making and planning and intervention theories for health promotion is desired

Course evaluation is conducted with a websurvey using KI standard