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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 HLTH105. 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. Attendence is expected on the first day of class. HLTH140 Personal and Community Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/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/P-F/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/P-F/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. 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. This course is restricted to students with greater than 60 credits. 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/P-F/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. HLTH430 Health Education in the Workplace; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. A survey of the role of health education in work settings. Examination of occupational stress, the health effects of shift work, women's health in the workplace, health education approaches to informing workers and management, and health promotion programs in the workplace. HLTH471 Women's Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/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. 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 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. HLTH498A Special Topics in Health: Massage Therapy; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. HLTH652 Quantitative Research Methods I in Public health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. Prerequisite: HLTH 651, HLTH 688B or equivalent. For CHED and PCHL majors only. Not open to students who have completed HLTH 688R. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: HLTH 652 or HLTH 688R. Formerly HLTH688R. Intermediate statistics and procedures in public health-related research for doctoral students. Focuses on applied statistics rather than theoretical, with emphasis on 1) how to apply statistical models, 2) how to perform the analysis with avialable software, and 3) how to interpret findings. HLTH665 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. For CHED and PCHL majors only. 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 HLTH688M. 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. HLTH688D (PermReq) Special Problems in Health Education: Research Seminar in Public and Community Health; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/AUD. HLTH688G Special Problems in Health Education: Geographic Information Systems in Public Health Surveillance; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. HLTH780 Community Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Not open to HLTH students who have completed HLTH740. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: HLTH740 or HLTH780. Overview of public health organizations, programs, and policies, including their structure and function, and their ability to change with changing community health needs. CHED and PCHL majors only. HLTH785 (PermReq) Internship in Public Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. 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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