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HEALTH EDUCATION (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
393. Internship (3) [Rpt./] I II
393. Internship
a. Introductory Internship in Health Careers (1-3)
399. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
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. P, HLTH 200, HLTH 178, HLT H 381. Writing-Emphasis Course*.
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 internati onally. P, HLTH 200, HLTH 178, HLTH 381.
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, ph ysical education, recreation, highway safety, and vocational training.
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.
487. Interpretation of Women's Health (1) I (Identical with W S 487, which is home).
493. Internship
a. Field Work in Health Education (3) S Open to majors only.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
499. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
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.
532. Program Planning and Education in Health Education/Health Promotion (3) II Principles for planning, implementing, administering and evaluating health education programs utilizing the "PRECEDE Model" as a framework. Change home to: PHL. Delete course at HLTH. See new course number for additional changes. Spring 99
535. Multicultural Health Beliefs (3) II Designed to provide sensitivity by health promotion professionals to the varying multicultural health beliefs and needs of our society. Special emphasis on ethnic characteristics of minority populations in Arizona with recommendations for programming strategies. Change home to: PHL. Delete course at HLTH. See new course number for additional changes. Spring 99
540. Survey of Health Education/Health Promotion Literature (3) I Examination of health education promotion literature from ancient societies to present, including an analysis of current health literature from various professional, community, voluntary, public and international health organizations. Change home to: PHL. Delete course at HLTH. See new course number for additional changes. Spring 99
593. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./] Delete course. Spring 99
599. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] Delete course. Spring 99
699. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] Delete course. Spring 99
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./] Delete course. Spring 99