Assignment: Community-Based Health Programs
Identify one community-based program (off-campus) that focuses on addressing health issues. The program may focus on behavior change, changing local environments for health, or developing new health policies. The program can be through a local health department or a non-profit organization. You may choose a program that you already know or search the web (idealist.org is a great resource). Describe the purpose of the program, its target population, and major activities or components of the program. Additionally, reflect on your reactions to the program, which may be out of the significance, approaches, or content of the program. The component of the program that you respond to is up to you; you will be evaluated on your thoughtfulness, critical thinking, and clear presentation of your thoughts in writing.
The paper should be organized as follows:
The first paragraph should introduce the program and explain why you chose it. This paragraph should also set the stage for the information that you will be presenting in the body of the paper. (I am not awarding points for this section but I will certainly deduct them if this section is missing.)
The next paragraphs should describe the program you have chosen. Describe the program in terms of purpose, the target population, and the major activities and components of the program.
The following paragraph should state explicitly how the program and its mission relate to health psychology.
In the subsequent paragraph you should reflect on your reactions to the program in terms of the significance, approaches, and content.
In the final paragraph you should summarize the material you have presented and draw conclusions.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.