102. FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH CARE (3). Prerequisites: ENGL 111, completion or enrollment in MATH 105 or higher, BIOL 215, BIOL 216 and CHEM 110, all with a grade of C or above. The course introduces the student to core competencies required by modern health care professionals. Emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills and human compassion necessary for a successful career in health care, the course investigates topics such as effective communication, infection control, safety, and health care trends. A review of human anatomy and physiology and an introduction to medical math, lifestyle management, and health care professionalism prepare the student for entry into a professional healthcare program. This course cannot be challenged. Cross-listed under Nursing (NURS).
209. CONCEPTS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION (3). Prerequisites: HEAL 102 (grade of C or better). This course introduces the student to the concept of health promotion and primary prevention in the community. Beginning level skills that foster health promotion and disease prevention are developed. The concept of client will be examined in the context of at risk groups in the community. This course cannot be challenged. Cross-listed under Nursing (NURS).
210. HEALTH BEHAVIORS (3). Prerequisites: HEAL 102 (grade of C or better). The course provides the student with the basis for guiding health behavior change in individuals, families and communities. Health behavior theories will be used as a framework to explore factors that determine and influence health behavior in humans and will form a behavioral foundation for effective health promotion and health education program planning. This course cannot be challenged.
212. DISEASES AND DISORDERS (3). Prerequisites: HEAL 102 (grade of C or better). The course introduces the student to basic pathophysiological concepts and commonly occurring acute and chronic health problems utilizing a body systems approach. Emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills necessary for a successful career in healthcare, the course provides exposure to current trends, treatment advances and ongoing research for emerging health problems. This course cannot be challenged. Cross-listed under Nursing (NURS).
260. LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT (3). Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSYC 110; NURS/HEAL 102; or, permission of instructor. This course focuses on human growth and development across the life span from prenatal beginning to death. Emphasis will be placed on the biophysical and psychosocial developmental processes and changes for each period of the life span.
301. FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH EDUCATION (3). Prerequisites: Completion of all 200 level HEAL courses (grade of C or better), KINE 201 (grade of C or better); Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 345 (grade of C or better), HEAL 260 or other approved growth and development course (grade of C or better). The course provides the student with an introduction to the profession and practice of health education and promotion. The historical, theoretical and philosophical foundations of health and health promotion will be explored. An overview of social, cultural, and physical environmental factors which influence perceptions of health will be presented. Students will be exposed to responsibilities and opportunities within the field of health promotion. This course cannot be challenged.
302. STRATEGIES IN HEALTH EDUCATION (3). Prerequisites: HEAL 301 (grade of C or better), BIOL 345 (grade of C or better), HEAL 260 or other approved growth and development course (grade of C or better). The course provides the student with exposure to the application of the wide-range of strategies, methodologies, technology, and resources used in the design and development of health promotion interventions in community health education settings. Responsibilities of health educators and analysis of the health forces affecting health needs will be explored. This course cannot be challenged.
303. WOMEN’S HEALTH (3). Prerequisites: Completion of all 200 level HEAL courses (grade of C or better), KINE 201 (grade of C or better); Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 345 (grade of C or better), HEAL 260 or other approved growth and development course (grade of C or better). The course provides the student with an overview of the health status and major health problems of women. The course focuses on the interaction among biological, behavioral and sociocultural factors on women’s health. Gender-sensitive research and health promotion strategies will be examined. This course cannot be challenged.
401. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION (3). Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of C or better), SOCI 312 (grade of C or better). The course provides the student with an overview of the etiological theories as well as the biological, psychological and social consequences of drug abuse in contemporary society. Current approaches to identification, treatment and prevention of drug abuse/chemical dependency are analyzed with an emphasis on effective educational approaches and prevention programs that address the problems of use and abuse. This course cannot be challenged.
402. HEALTH AND AGING (3). Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of C or better), SOCI 312 (grade of C or better). The course exposes the student to the physiological, emotional/mental, spiritual and social changes inherent in the aging process, while focusing on the benefits of healthy living in the older years. The unique challenges and opportunities found in planning, designing and implementing health promotion programs for older adults are emphasized. This course cannot be challenged.
403. PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION OF HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS (4). Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of C or better), SOCI 312 (grade of C or better), PSYC/SOCI 301 or other approved statistics course (grade of C or better). The course prepares the student for program planning and evaluation responsibilities in health promotion settings. The course will focus on the basic planning model components of needs assessment, program design, administration, marketing and evaluation of community health education programs. This course cannot be challenged.
404. SPIRITUALITY, HEALTH AND HEALING (3). Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of C or better), SOCI 312 (grade of C or better). The course allows the student to explore the theme of healing with focus on the mind-body connection, as it intersects with faith, spirituality and faith communities. The opportunity for development and support of faith-based initiatives within community health promotion programs will be examined. This course cannot be challenged.
405. RESEARCH IN HEALTHCARE (3). Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of C or better), SOCI 312 (grade of C or better), PSYC/SOCI 301 or other approved statistics course (grade of C or better). The research process and application of research findings, as applied to healthcare, will be addressed. Emphasis is on the review and critique of published research with consideration of the application of research findings in healthcare settings. This course cannot be challenged. Cross-listed under Nursing (NURS).
406. INTERNSHIP (4). Prerequisites or Corequisites: All 400 level HEAL courses (grade of C or better). Taken in the final semester of the program, the course allows the student the opportunity to apply principles of health education and promotion in a selected healthcare or community setting. Working with faculty and a preceptor, the student will become familiar with the operational and procedural aspects of health education, promotion, planning and application. This course cannot be challenged.
407. COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SURVEILLANCE (3). Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of C or better), SOCI 312 (grade of C or better), PSYC/SOCI 301 or other approved statistics course (grade of C or better). The course offers a broad overview of consumer health, environmental health and health surveillance activities as they pertain to the health education and promotion field. Areas of environmental risk will be examined as well as potential areas of health education and promotion intervention. Modern consumer health practices and principles and methods of epidemiology used to study health related factors in communities will be explored. This course cannot be challenged.
410. CAPSTONE (3). Prerequisites or corequisites: All 400 level HEAL courses (grade of C or better). Taken in the final semester of the program, the course experience allows for synthesis of theories and knowledge from the arts, sciences, and health in order to refine critical thinking skills for designing and carrying out effective health education programs in a variety of healthcare and community settings in preparation for the CHES credentialing examination and the professional role. This course cannot be challenged.
