Health Education

Division of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Faculty: Elaine Corwin, Ramona Miller

Academic Programs

Courses

HLTH 1011: Basic Life Support - Professional Rescuer Recertification

Class Program
Credits 1

This course is designed for the student who wishes to update current certification in American Red Cross Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer. All students enrolled in this course must have a valid card in Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer issued by the Red Cross. Fee $20.

Semester Offered
As Needed

HLTH 1100: Responding to Emergencies

Class Program
Credits 2

Emphasis on prevention of injuries and illness with a focus on personal safety. Using a healthy lifestyle awareness inventory, assesses environment and personal habits to reduce risk of injury and illness. Students may not also receive credit for HLTH 1007 or 2007. Fee $20.

Semester Offered
Fall,
Spring

HLTH 1201: Human Sexuality

Class Program
Credits 3

A comprehensive, interdisciplinary course dealing with human sexuality, including the biological systems and physiological functioning that determines sexual behavior and response; the psychological influences on sexuality and sexual development; and the socio-cultural factors affecting the many dimensions of our sexuality. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

Semester Offered
Fall,
Spring

HLTH 1202: Perspectives of Drugs and Society

Class Program
Credits 3

A comprehensive course addressing the use and abuse of drugs in contemporary society, with emphasis on motivation for drug use and abuse; specific types of drugs and their identification; physiological and psychological implications of drug abuse; legal aspects of drug abuse; and treatment of the person with drug dependence. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

HLTH 1203: Perspectives of Alcohol and Society

Class Program
Credits 3

A comprehensive course addressing the use and abuse of alcohol in contemporary society, with emphasis on motivation for alcohol use and abuse; causes and symptoms of abuse; legal aspects of alcohol abuse; and treatment of the person with alcohol dependence. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

HLTH 1204: Healthy Aging

Class Program
Credits 3
A study of the physiological, psychological and sociological effects of aging on individual health. Selected health problems, health care, and diseases specific to the elderly will be considered, as well as the well-being and enhancement of life styles of the elderly.
Semester Offered
As Needed

HLTH 1206: Issues in Women's Health

Class Program
Credits 3

Issues and needs related to the health care of women as individuals and members of a family, community and society. Changing roles and life styles and traditional and non-traditional approaches to the health care of women. Writing in content area. Prerequisite: Eligible to take ENGL 1010.

Semester Offered
As Needed

HLTH 1207: Foundations of Personal Health

Class Program
Credits 3
A comprehensive course addressing the current health problems facing our society, focusing on behavioral health strategies for prevention; risk-reduction; and basic principles and practices involved with attaining and maintaining optimal personal health and wellness.

HLTH 1400: Global Health

Class Program
Credits 3

Equip students with a basic introduction to major global public health issues, challenges, programs and policies, focusing on those that transcend national boundaries, and key related questions in global governance. Introduction to the world's vast diversity of determinants of health and disease. Students will gain an understanding of current and emerging global health priorities, including emerging infectious diseases, poverty, conflicts and emergencies, health inequity, health systems, global public health policies, and initiatives, the current functioning of the global health system and its shortcomings, and exposure to new approaches and solutions to addressing global public health challenges, placing priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Emphasizes the concept of shared health problems and solutions. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

HLTH 1510: Introduction to Nutrition

Class Program
Credits 3

Comprehensive study of the science of human nutrition. Topics include historical and cultural aspects of diet, food production systems, dietary theories and bio individuality, food energy, macro and micro nutrients, attainment of optimal health through applied nutritional principles, and global nutrition. Lecture/Laboratory. Fee: $25.

HLTH 1511: Intro to Nutrition w/Lab

Class Program
Comprehensive study of the science of human nutrition. Topics include historical and cultural aspects of diet, food production systems, dietary theories and bioindividuality, food energy, macro and micro nutrients, attainment of optimal health through applied nutritional principles, and global nutrition. (Lab component). Fee: $25

HLTH 1700: Principles of Public and Community Health Education

Class Program
Credits 3

New Course Introduction to basic concepts and principles of community and public health. Designed for community and public health programs majors. Students will identify and begin to develop skills necessary to work within the roles as a health educator in various community health settings. Addresses core knowledge and skills for facilitating community organization and empowerment for health promotion. Topics include: history and foundation of community and public health, structure and function of the health care delivery system, role of government, non-profit and private agencies, community organization, community assessment, principles of epidemiology, health disparities, advocacy, social justice, environmental and ecological health issues. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010.

Semester Offered
As Needed

HLTH 2007: Advanced First Aid

Class Program
Credits 1
A comprehensive course addressing the current health problems facing our society, focusing on behavioral health strategies for prevention; risk-reduction; and basic principles and practices involved with attaining and maintaining optimal personal health and wellness. Cannot receive credit for this course and WELL 1000.

HLTH 2100: Life Coaching for Health Behavior Change

Class Program
Credits 3

Explore basic models of health and wellness life coaching. Practice introductory coaching skills and techniques designed to help people gain momentum and make positive health behavior changes leading toward healthy lifestyles. Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credits of the student's program requirements including PSYC 1101.

Semester Offered
Spring

HLTH 2200: Environmental Health

Class Program
Credits 3

The role of the individual in the preservation and promotion of the long-term welfare of the global environment. Covers some of the global environment problems facing society, and how personal choice and responsibility can be used to address some of them. Lecture/discussion/projects.

Semester Offered
As Needed

HLTH 2212: Introduction to Health Education and Wellness Education

Class Program
Credits 3

An overview of the role health and wellness educators play in our society through community and individual health promotion and education. Introduction to the founding principles, models, theories, and practices of the profession from historical and contemporary perspectives. Ethical principles, responsibilities and competencies, and Ethical principles, responsibilities and competencies, and explored, as well as relevant research, resources, current issues and future trends in the field. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

Semester Offered
As Needed

HLTH 2400: Stress Management

Class Program
Credits 3
Explore the field of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) as it applies to the nature of the mind-body connection and its influence on health and well-being. Current scientific theory and research regarding the mind's ability to either positively or negatively influence the physical body's health and immune response will be studied. Research theory and application of a variety of integrative modalities in promoting wellness will be studied. Topics include intuition, meditation, guided imagery, cognitive and emotional restructuring, spirituality and faith, social support, humor and laughter, art, music and movement therapies.

HLTH 2800: Fundamentals of Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Class Program
Credits 3

Introduces basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics as applied to public health problems. emphasis placed on principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation, appropriate summaries and display of data, and use of classical statistical approaches to describe the health of populations. Topics include dynamic behavior of disease; usage of rates, ratios and proportions; methods of direct and indirect adjustment, and clinical life table which measures and describes the extent of disease problems. Various epidemiologic study designs for investigating associations between risk factors and disease outcomes are also introduced, culminating with criteria for causal inferences. Application of these disciplines in the areas of health services, screening, genetics, and environment policy are presented. Influence of epidemiology and biostatistics on legal and ethical issues are also discussed. Prerequisites: Eligible to enroll in MATH 1310 and ENGL 1010.

Semester Offered
Fall,
Spring

HLTH 2900: Peer Recovery Advocacy & Coaching

Class Program
Credits 3

Develop non-clinical, peer based recovery advocacy and coaching skills designed to engage peers beyond initial contact through stabilization and into recovery maintenance within the community identify multiple pathways to recovery, build recovery capital and individualized recovery wellness plans, assist in self-monitored progress, integrate personal experience, facilitate peer support groups, identify community and individual supports and service, and practice effective coping skills. Fee $75.