Health Education

An overview of stress and stress management techniques. Individual life stresses and practice of stress management techniques.

Explores the principles of healthy nutritional practices while developing a personalized dietary plan designed to meet the nutritional demands specific to exercise and sport.

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. Course fee.

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. Course fee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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. Course fee.

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. Laboratory. Course fee.

Skills necessary to write, present and submit a winning grant proposal; skills include research, writing, interpersonal, computer, teamwork, promotional and budgeting. Strategies for effect fundraising will also be addressed. Writing in Content area. Prerequisite: Eligibile to enroll in ENGL 1010.

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. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. Course fee.