HLTH 1112 - Healthy Life Skills

This course will provide comprehensive investigation into the current methods of health promotion and disease prevention. Knowledge and practical application in the areas of fitness, nutrition, substance abuse prevention, and other positive life skills will be emphasized.

HLTH 2000 - Topics In Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 2203 - Introduction To Community Health

The course will provide an introduction to the various aspects of community health at local, county, state, federal, and international levels. A survey of selected career opportunities for the health professional will be included in the course content. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1112. This course replaces HLTH 1203.

HLTH 2212 - First Aid With CPR

This course provides knowledge and practical experience in the emergency care of injuries and sudden illness, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The course includes content of American Red Cross standards and advanced first aid training and provides ARC certificates when satisfactorily completed. This course replaces HLTH 2213.

HLTH 3000 - Workshop In Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.

HLTH 3103 - Health Concepts For K-12

This course is designed to address health content and concepts relevant to the physical, social, and emotional needs of children and adolescents. The focus of this course is on implementing age-appropriate curricula and skill-building strategies that foster healthy behaviors within the framework of a coordinated school health program. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1112. Junior or senior standing. Enrollment open to Physical Education/Health majors only.

HLTH 3162 - Environmental Health

This course examines an overall view of factors in the environment that adversely impact human health. Examination is based on intervention, inspection, and education. This course is designed to explore the ways in which mankind may control the environment in order to minimize deleterious effects on his level of health and quality of life. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1112 or junior standing.

HLTH 3203 - Prevention And Control Of Disease

This course provides a foundation for the study of infectious diseases as well as chronic diseases. The focus is on the nature of the disease process, which includes the disease history and symptoms, as well as the spread, control, and treatment of the disease. The language of health statistics will be incorporated into this course. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 2203. Junior and senior standing.

HLTH 3223 - Applied Anatomy

This course will provide a study of osteology, skeletal structure, myology, including the origins and insertions of muscles, and the organic processes which affect and/or are affected by movement. This course replaces HLTH 3222.

HLTH 3263 - Consumer Health & Mass Media

This course will include an identification and analysis of current consumer health factors affecting society. Emphasis will be on criteria for selecting sources, products and services that affect the well-being of the individual and society. Furthermore, this course will focus on developing health advocacy campaigns by using the media. Students will learn how best to advocate health messages through a variety of media sources and will develop strategies for risk communication. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1112 with junior standing or above.

HLTH 3313 - Substance Prevention Education

This course examines the chronic use and misuse of legal and illegal substances, including the physiological and psychological effects and consequences of substance abuse. The emphasis will be on the theoretical concepts and strategies for implementing substance prevention education as well as the development of health curriculums and materials for the community. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1112 with junior standing or above.

HLTH 3403 - Leadership & Value Formation

This course is designed to explore the attributes of leadership and values needed to be an effective leader in the field of health and health education. This course provides students the opportunity to identify personal leadership characteristics and values through various assessment tools. Students will create a professional resume, and students will develop their own personal Individual Development Plan based on their values as they prepare to be leaders in the health field. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1112 and junior standing or above.

HLTH 3412 - Nutrition For Sport & Fitness

The course will examine sound nutritional knowledge and practices based on current scientific literature essential to optimal health for all populations engaged in various levels of activity. Credit may not be earned for both HLTH 3412 and NTRN 1513.

HLTH 3452 - Group Dynamics

This course focuses on the communication behavior of individuals within group structures. Didactic and experiential techniques are used to explore the stages of group develoment and life, decision-making techniques, norms, structures, leadership, authority, membership and the intra-and inter-personal dynamics within small groups.

HLTH 3493 - Treatment Of Athletic Injury

The purpose of this course is to provide information to students in the care and prevention of athletic injuries. This class addresses how athletic and fitness injuries occur, are treated, and how they can be prevented.

HLTH 3990 - Advanced Topics In Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 4103 - Human Development

The course will examine human growth and development across the life span with emphasis upon normal growth and milestones achieved in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional systems.

HLTH 4203 - Health Assessment & Evaluation

This course is designed to assess community population needs and then evaluate community programs in response to those needs. This course focuses on community needs assessments, surveillance and program evaluation as utilized in the community and public health fields. Emphasis will be placed on the student's preparation for Certification Health Education Specialist (CHES) credentials. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 2203 with junior standing or above.

HLTH 4313 - Social Health And Sexual Interaction

This course is designed to address advanced principles of human sexuality. A biological, psychological and sociological perspective is encompassed. The emphasis of the course is on problematical concepts and methods for facilitating human sexuality education in the public/community health setting within a comprehensive health education framework. Prerequisite(s): Junior/senior standing and/or FMCD 2313.

HLTH 4433 - Community Intervention

This course will provide the pedagogical knowledge derived from health education theory as a way of implementing community health programs based on refined principles researched and established as valid and reliable for health promotion settings. This course will introduce and initiate knowledge and application skills that are pertinent for autonomy when directing a health promotion program and will include research and theory on cultural sensitivity and community work with the use of gatekeepers. This course is designed to orchestrate competence within health educators to effectively meet the demands of individuals, communities and society's health needs. Competency is geared toward matriculating Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES). Prerequisite(s): HLTH 2203 and 4203 with junior standing or above.

HLTH 4523 - Health and Aging

This course provides a multidisciplinary approach to aging well and the promotion of healthy living in late life. The focus will be on identifying lifestyle factors that impact late life health and strategies to promote well- being in elderhood. Discussions of aging-related changes in all dimensions of wellness will include classification as primary, secondary, or tertiary aging. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1112 with junior standing or above.

HLTH 4900 - Practicum In Health

Credit varies from 1 to 4 hours. Supervised in-service training appropriate to the individual's selected area of concentration with planning and supervision done jointly by the college staff and agency representative.

HLTH 4910 - Seminar In Public Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 4930 - Individual Study In Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 4950 - Internship: Community Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. The internship is an in-depth/long-term field experience which provides the learners an opportunity to further acquire and develop knowledge and skills and participate in a capstone learning experience using the principles and concepts gained from course work. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1112, 2203, 3103, 3202, 4203, 4902 plus 4 hours of 3000/4000 level health courses and written permission of instructor.

HLTH 4960 - Institute In Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 4970 - Study Tour In Health

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 4980 - Workshop In Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted towards a bachelor's degree.

HLTH 5000 - Workshop In Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 2 hours of workshop may be counted on a master's degree.

HLTH 5203 - Organization & Administration Of Community Health

A study of the organization and administration of community health programs with emphasis on organization and presentation of materials, concept formations, relationships to public education and educational law, implementation and coordination with other agencies.

HLTH 5223 - Contemporary Issues In Health & Wellness

This course involves investigation of selected contemporary controversial problems, or issues, related to the fields of Health and Kinesiology. Contemporary issues related to these fields are dynamic and change over time. Specific issues (i.e. bioterrorism) addressed in the course will largely be determined by the historical appropriateness and current attention placed on the topics. While attention is given to increasing awareness of contemporary issues, course emphasis will focus on rational development and evaluation of viewpoints on these issues.

HLTH 5313 - Wellness Intervention Strategies & Skills

This course will provide students with an understanding of the process involved in planning health interventions in health education and health promotion environments. Practical applications of the needs assessment process, program development and implementation will be executed including the skills, theory and practice involved in assisting clients to develop health related life skills. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

HLTH 5422 - Grant Writing In Health And Wellness

This course provides knowledge and application of the grant writing process with specific focus on the health and wellness fields. This will include the development of skills required for Request for Proposals, writing, budgeting and submission of grants. The course will provide examples of sources to obtain grants and the differences that exist among different granting agencies.

HLTH 5900 - Practicum In Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 5930 - Individual Study In Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 5950 - Internship

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours; subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.

HLTH 5960 - Institute In Health

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 5970 - Study Tour

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

HLTH 5990 - Thesis

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.