This course is intended to provide students with a foundation in psychological, behavioral, and social science theory in the context of public health research and practice. The content of this course will provide exposure to a broad range of theories and frameworks commonly employed in the field of public health for understanding health behaviors. These theories will be discussed using examples of their applications to numerous public health problems including, but not limited to, tobacco use, diet, exercise, obesity, HIV/AIDS, violence, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, environmental hazards, and global health. This course is writing intensive.