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Winter 99/Spring 00 Course Descriptions
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Health Education (HLTH) Dept Info - College Info

HLTH 178 Personal Health and Wellness (3) I II Introduces and analyzes basic personal and community health problems, with emphasis on current scientific information essential to health promotion and maintenance of individual health.

HLTH 200 Introduction to Health Education (3) I II Introduction to determinants of health behavior, the process of health education, and the practice of health education. P, or CR, HLTH 178.

HLTH 278 Health Science Promotion (2) II Introduction to basic concepts of health science, optimal health, lifestyle factors and health risks associated with the college-age population; emphasis on health promotion and intervention techniques; practical experience with individual and group health behavior change projects.

HLTH 306 Drugs and Society (3) I II Overview of personal drug use in contemporary society including historical perspective, drug metabolism, drug action and classification, legal issues, reasons for abuse, and drug abuse prevention strategies.

HLTH 330 Human Sexuality (3) II S Discussion of the basic aspects of human sexuality, including male and female reproductive physiology, congenital defects, sexually transmitted diseases, myths and fallacies, variations of sexual response. Credit allowed for only one of these courses: HLTH 330, SOC 324. P, credit allowed for only one of these courses: HLTH 330, SOC 324.

HLTH 381 Health Education Intervention Methods (3) I Emphasis on health education methods and strategies that can be applied in health education and health promotion interventions. Prepares students who will teach in school settings or work in community interventions. P, HLTH 200.

HLTH 393A Introductory Internship in Health Careers (1-3)

HLTH 393B Internship in Health Careers (3) [Rpt./] I II

HLTH 399 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

HLTH 400 Contemporary Community Health Problems (3) II Analysis of the concepts of community health services, human ecology, and conservation of human resources, with emphasis on modern miasmas such as air, water, and noise pollution; the impact of social problems on community health, alcohol and drug abuse. Writing Emphasis Course. P, HLTH 178, HLTH 200, HLTH 381.

HLTH 433 Global Health (3) I Examines major health problems of underdeveloped, developed, and emerging nations. Interpretation of health problems among various populations in multicultural settings, both nationally and internationally. P, HLTH 178, HLTH 200, HLTH 381.

HLTH 435 Safety Education and Accident Prevention (3) S Analysis of accident prevention programs in schools, colleges, communities, and industry, with emphasis on specific protective measures pertaining to athletics, physical education, recreation, highway safety, and vocational training.

HLTH 475 Behavioral Health Studies (1) S Review of the nature and ramifications of behavioral health problems, as well as analysis of physical, psychological and social implications.

HLTH 487 Interpretation of Women's Health (3) I (Identical with W S 487, which is home).

HLTH 493A Field Work in Health Education (1-6) P, open to majors only.

HLTH 493B Internship in Health Education (1-6) [Rpt./] P, open to majors only.

HLTH 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

HLTH 499 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

HLTH 530 Theory-based Approaches in Health Education (3) I Analysis of the epidemiological data to determine the health problems of our people, behavioral relationships, and the study and application of theory-based educational strategies designed to prevent health problems.

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