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HLTH Health( School of Public Health) HLTH106 Drug Use and Abuse; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.An interdisciplinary analysis of contemporary drug issues and problems. The course will examine physiological, psychological, social, philosophical, historical, legal and health aspects of drug use and abuse. Special attention will be focused on those general motivations for drug use that attend life on the college campus. HLTH130 Introduction to Public and Community Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Not open to non-majors with more than 60 credits. Not open to students who have completed HLTH105. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: HLTH105 or HLTH130. Formerly HLTH 105. An introduction to the theory and practice of public and community health. The influence of public health professionals on the past, present, and future health status of society through the examination of critical health issues will be described. Programming models, theories and policy development are included. HLTH140 Personal and Community Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Meaning and significance of physical, mental and social health as related to the individual and to society; important phases of national health problems; constructive methods of promoting health of the individual and the community. HLTH230 (PermReq) Introduction to Health Behavior; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. CORE Behavioral and Social Science (SB) Course. Pre- or corequisite: HLTH130. For HLTH majors only. Psychological, social psychological, and sociological approaches to the following health areas: development of health attitudes and behavior, patient-provider interaction and the organization of health care. HLTH285 Controlling Stress and Tension; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. CORE Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues (IE) Course. Health problems related to stress and tension. Analysis of causative psychosocial stressors and intervening physiological mechanisms. Emphasis on prevention and control of stress through techniques such as biofeedback, meditation and neuromuscular relaxation. HLTH289 Topical Investigations; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. HLTH371 Communicating Safety and Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. The communication and evaluation of safety and health information. Emphasis on various types of communications and recipient factors which contribute to their success or failure. HLTH377 Human Sexuality; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. The biological and developmental aspects of human sexuality; the psychological and emotional aspects of sexual behavior; sexual identity; the historical, cultural, social, linguistic, legal and moral forces affecting sexual issues; the importance of communication, disclosure and intimacy in interpersonal relationships; and research trends in the area of human sexuality. HLTH386 (PermReq) Experiential Learning; (3-6 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Prerequisite: permission of department. Junior standing. HLTH389 Topical Investigations; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. HLTH391 (PermReq) Principles of Community Health I; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: HLTH140 and HLTH230. For HLTH majors only. Broad overview of community health. Health promotion, consumer health, public health, school health, environmental health, preventive medicine, human biology and the health care system are examined. Each area's contribution to community health is discussed. HLTH420 (PermReq) Methods and Materials in Health Education; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisites: HLTH105 or HLTH140. The purpose of this course is to present the interrelationships of curriculum planning, methodology and the selection and use of teaching aids and materials. Special problems associated with health teaching are discussed. Students become familiar with a variety of resources as well as with planning for and presenting demonstration lessons. HLTH437 Consumer Behavior; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: PSYC100; and SOCY100. An application of the behavioral sciences to a study of consumer behavior. Current theories, models and empirical research findings are explored. HLTH471 Women's Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. CORE Diversity (D) Course. Also offered as WMST471. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: HLT471 or WMST471. The historical, physiological, psychological, and sociological mechanisms which contribute to women's health. Topics will include gynecological concerns and reproductive health; nutrition, exercise; violence; substance use/abuse; and the health of special populations. Recommended for junior and senior women. HLTH485 Ways of Knowing About Human Stress and Tension; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: HLTH285. Not open to students who have completed HLTH498T. A critical examination of propositions describing the nature of the human condition and the consequences of the propositions on human stress and tension. HLTH489 (PermReq) Field Laboratory Projects and Workshop; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. HLTH490 (PermReq) Principles of Community Health II; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: HLTH391. Students will be involved in the applied aspects of community health education. They will work with specific local community groups, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating a community health project. Health agencies and community health marketing techniques will be investigated. HLTH491 (PermReq) Community Health Internship; (12 credits) Grade Method: S-F. For community health majors only. Prerequisite: HLTH490. Integrating theory with practice in a community health setting. HLTH606 Foundations of Public Health Education and Policy; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. For CHED and PCHL majors only. Not open to students who have completed HLTH 605 and HLTH 688E. Examines foundations and content of two professions, health education and public health, including history, mission, terminology, philosophy, ethical principles and scientific foundations. Emerging and reemerging threats to the public's health will be discussed, as well as societal influences on health and health policy. Also addresses professional competencies and preparation, and the role of professional organizations. HLTH651 Applied Biostatistics in Public Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. For CHED and PCHL majors only. Not open to students who have completed HLTH 688B. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: HLTH 651 or HLTH 688b. Formerly HLTH 688B. Basic statistical concepts and procedures for Public Health. Focuses on applications, hands-on experience, and interpretations of statistical findings. Also offered as EPIB650. HLTH665 (PermReq) Health Behavior I; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. The psychological, social psychological, and sociological theories of health behavior. The relation of health knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, intentions, and behavior to preventive, illness, sick-role, and health utilization behaviors. HLTH666 Health Behavior II; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisite: HLTH 665. An advanced course with intensive training in health behavior research and the opportunity to carry out original research in health behavior. Patient-provider interaction, patient cooperation with medical treatment and other social and psychological influences on health care. HLTH670 Public Health Informatics and Communications; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. For CHED and PCHL majors only. Not open to students who have completed HLTH 688M. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: HLTH 670 or HLTH 688M. Formerly HLTH 688M. Explores the use of current technology and communication techniques in the areas of public health research, planning, intervention and evaluation. HLTH688 (PermReq) Special Problems in Health Education; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. HLTH688G Special Problems in Health Education: Geographic Information Systems in Public Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. HLTH688V Special Problems in Health Education: Public Health Information Systems; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. HLTH710 Methods and Techniques of Research; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. For Health majors only. HLTH711 Advanced Research Methods in Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisite: HLTH 710. For CHED and PCHL majors only. Quantitative techniques, advanced research methods and design issues. HLTH720 Epidemiologic Concepts and Methods; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. For CHED and PCHL majors only. Introduction to the discipline of epidemiology and its applications to health issues and practices. The course will cover basic epidemiologic concepts and methods. Also offered as EPIB610. HLTH761 Environmental Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. Prerequisite: HLTH605, HLTH760. Overview of the chemical, physical and biological hazards present in our living and working environment and their effects on human health. Topics include: exposure assessment, industrial hygiene and safety, pesticides, community and indoor pollution, food-borne diseases, solid and hazardous wastes, water resources, risk assesment, ecological issues and environment laws. Also offered as MIEH600. HLTH775 Health Education Program Planning and Evaluation; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisites: HLTH 710 and permission of department. A systematic approach to the planning and evaluation of Health Education programs. Diagnosis of the social, psychological, educational and administrative aspects of the health education program. Program monitoring, rigorous methods of impact assessment, and the measurement of efficiency. HLTH785 (PermReq) Internship in Public Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Prerequisites: {HLTH 665; and HLTH 775; and HLTH 780}; or permission of department. Internship and seminar providing an opportunity to apply previously aquired knowledge and skills in a health or allied health organization. Setting of the internship will depend upon the student's background and career goals. HLTH786 (PermReq) Capstone Project in Public Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Prerequisite: All required course work and permission of department. For HLTH majors only. Capstone experience providing opportunity to apply knowledge and skills to a specific public health problem or issue. Completion of project relevant to public health under the direction of an advisor. HLTH799 (PermReq) Master's Thesis Research; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. HLTH898 (PermReq) Pre-Candidacy Research; (1-8 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. HLTH899 (PermReq) Doctoral Dissertation Research; (6 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
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