2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Health Department
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School
Professional Studies
Faculty
Barbara Barton, Sarah Beshers, Laura Campbell, Kathryn Coffey, Jena N. Curtis, Bonni C. Hodges, Judith Johns, John Leary, Jill Murphy, Corey Ryon, Alan Sofalvi, Donna M. Videto, Ben Wodi
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section of this catalog.
Program Descriptions and Admission Requirements
Master of Science in Community Health
Master of Science in Education in Health Education
Master of Science in Teaching in Health Education
The Health Department offers three graduate programs, two of which are for students interested in pursuing initial or professional New York state teacher certification. The programs are based on well-developed philosophical and theoretical foundations, reflect national-level professional preparation standards and focus on the development of background, skills and competencies related to sound health education practice. The programs have been designed to meet the needs of students who have undergraduate preparation in health education (M.S. Ed.), for students with a degree in another teacher-certification area (M.S.T. tracks A and C), and for students who possess an undergraduate degree outside of teacher education and would like to become certified in health education (M.S.T. track B).
The third graduate program is designed for those working in local health departments, voluntary health agencies, health care facilities and human service agencies seeking to obtain post baccalaureate training for professional advancement and/or continuing education. This program also is suitable for those students seeking a career change to community health education and graduates of undergraduate health education and health science programs (MS_CHEA).
Career Potential
- School health educator
- Health educator in community agencies
- Health educator at college or university level
- Prevention specialist in school and community agencies
- School district health education coordinator
- Public and community health educator
Graduate
EDU 575 - Teaching Health Education (B) The goal of this course is to prepare the advanced pre-service school health educator with the competencies to teach school health education. An examination of school health content, state and national curricula and standards, teaching resources and pedagogy will form the focus of the course. School health observations included. Health education majors only. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide .
EDU 631 - Curriculum Construction in Health Education (A) Based upon current theories of education applied to school health education. Opportunities to work on individual curriculum problems at any school level. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide .
EDU 632 - Seminar in Health Education (A) Historical philosophical development of health education with emphasis on status, trends. Theory, methodology utilized in instruction process for behavior development, change investigated. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide .
EDU 664 - Advanced Field Experience in Health Education (A) A seminar-based course for the graduate student seeking initial and professional certification in health education. Observations and assisting in school health education at grades pre-K-6 and 7-12 are included. Prerequisite: Overall grade point average of 3.0 and permission of department S, U grades are assigned. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
EDU 688 - Graduate Health Education Seminar (A) A seminar-based course within the M.S.T. Track B (HEA_NCRT) graduate health education program. Observations and assisting in school health education at pre-K-6 and 7-12 grades are included. Students will integrate and apply health education lesson planning and curriculum development skills. Corequisite: SPE 520. S, U grades assigned. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide .
EDU 689 - Graduate Student Teaching in Health Education (A) Full semester of student teaching in health education. Each student is placed in one experience at the elementary level (K-6) and one at the secondary level. Supervised by College faculty and required of MST Track B students. Prerequisites: Completion of all health and education course work, 3.0 overall grade point average, a grade of B or better in EDU 575, and permission of department. S, U grades are assigned. (14 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide .
HLH 505 - Health and the Media (B) The course provides an overview and examination of the manner in which health-related topics are covered in different media. Major areas of review are the impact of media portrayals on health-related behavior and the use of media in health education/ promotion programs. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 509 - Drug Education for Teachers (B) In-depth investigation into all aspects of drug scene for those who will have primary responsibility for drug education. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 510 - Proseminar in Health Foundations (A) An examination and update of current health content and pedagogical principles and strategies commonly addressed by school and community health education professionals. Included are such topics as safety education, including fire/arson prevention, child abduction, abusive or dangerous environments and violence prevention/intervention; wellness and health promotion; factors that impact health, such as culture and socioeconomic level; chronic and communicable disease; weight management and fitness; aging and death; stress management; health care delivery; alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention/intervention. This course meets all health-related SED requirements except for S.A.V.E. and child abuse reporting and identification and is linked to the topical areas outlined in the National Health Education Standards and the New York State Standards for Health, Physical Education and Family and Consumer Science. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 511 - Global Health Problems (O) Conditions, problems in major geographical areas. Programs of international organizations. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occassionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 513 - Death, Bereavement and Suicide (O) Significance of death, with special emphasis on role of health educator in dealing with problems of death, suicide, bereavement. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occassionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 520 - Wellness Seminar (O) Examination of the concept of a wellness lifestyle. Personal and programmatic issues and principles addressed. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occassionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide .
HLH 524 - Nutrition Issues (O) A seminar class that examines nutrition and some of the many health issues and questions that surround the topic of nutrition. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occassionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide .
HLH 525 - Humor Education for Teachers (B) Exploration of ways to incorporate humor into the classroom. Discussion of history, theory, philosophy and pedagogical principles as related to humor. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 529 - Special Topics in Health Selected topics (O) May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 530 - Family Life Education and the Classroom Teacher (B) This course is designed to provide the classroom teacher with the basic skills and overall knowledge necessary to teach in the area of family life, character, sexuality and parenting education. An examination of teacher preparation, content, curricula, resources and teaching methodology will form the focus of the course. Will meet the SED requirements for child development, parenting education, sexual abuse prevention and child abduction. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 535 - The Family in Health and Disease (O) This course will examine the role of the family as a determinant of health and illness behavior of its members throughout the life span. The family's role in health promotion, disease prevention, disease detection, treatment and rehabilitation will be studied. Family involvement in and social support for health behavior change programs will also be addressed. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 542 - Health Implications of Family Violence (O) Will examine health issues related to family violence. Etiological factors related to child abuse and neglect, spousal/ partner abuse and elderly abuse will be included. Preventive and interventive community health models and violence-related legislation will be examined. Prerequisites/corequisites: Child abuse certification course; or consent of instructor. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 544 - Alternative Medicine (O) This is an introductory course in alternative or complementary medical systems. Traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic philosophies and practices and Mayan medicine will be examined. Historical analysis of the homeopathic and naturopathic medical movements will also be included. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 550 - Women’s Health (O) Wide range of topics regarding women's health addressed from personal, institutional and sociocultural perspective. Examination of health problems unique to women, review of some of the political aspects of women's health care, assessment of research needed in the area of women's health included. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 555 - Health and Aging (O) Examination of the aging process with focus on important health issues, problems, concerns. Areas addressed include nutrition, fitness, emotional health, sexuality and health policy. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 557 - Seminar in Health Sciences (O) Studies in depth in specific areas with varied resource people. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 560 - Health and Public Policy (O) Political aspects of health care delivery in United States; examination of forces affecting development of health policy at various governmental levels. Prerequisite: Course in community health or in American government/politics. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occassionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 565 - Elementary School Health (O) Daily observation of pupils, unit development: coordination, integration of teaching and administrative aspects of school health. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 573 - Safety Problems and Programs (O) Study of accidents, causes and means of prevention. Includes planning for numerous safety programs (home, school, occupational, recreation) with educational, administrative, legal considerations. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 590 - Public Health and the Environment (O) Explores public health impact of environmental hazards and current issues related to the environment. Important concepts in environmental epidemiology will be presented. Morbidity and mortality associated with environmental pollution will be discussed, using the public health model. Not open to students with credit for HLH 390. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occassionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 592 - Current Issues in Community Health (B, M) The course is designed to give students an overview of community health issues and practices. Students will explore current health issues, their implications for health promotion and health education practice, and potential resolutions. Current health education and health promotion planning philosophies, models and practices will be discussed. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year; M = offered in summer.
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 593 - Methods and Practices in Community Health Education (B) The first course in the community health education methods sequence. In-depth coverage of the design of community health education programs, including the use of models and theories in community health education planning, the selection of appropriate community health methods and strategies and work plan development. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 598 - Applied Epidemiology (B) Designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles of epidemiology and statistical techniques used in the study of etiology, distribution and control of disease. Students will acquire practical knowledge and skills in the fields of epidemiology and statistics necessary for assessing individual and community health needs and planning, implementing and evaluating community health education programs. Graduate student status. Not open to students with credit for HLH 391. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 599 - Public Health Statistics (A) Application of statistical methods to public health and health education problems; in-depth review of significant types of public health data, including demographic, mortality, morbidity analysis. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 601 - Research Methods in Health Education (A) Nature, scope, methodology of research in education with special emphasis on health programs. Prerequisite: MAT 610, HLH 599 or equivalent. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 603 - HIV and AIDS Education (O) Overview of HIV epidemic. Emphasis on developing comprehensive, high quality HIV education programs. Not open to students with credit for HLH 163. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 605 - Independent Study in Health (A) Observation, participation in school and/or community health operation accompanied by written summary report or written report of library research. (1-3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 629 - Special Topics in Health Selected topics (O) May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 630 - Human Sexuality (B) The course explores child and adolescent development, including a focus on psychosexual development; an examination of status and trends regarding sexual values, attitudes and behavior patterns in society; issues and approaches related to parenting education and sexuality education. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 635 - The School Health Program (A) This course is designed to provide the health student with the graduate-level responsibilities and competencies necessary to work as a teacher or administrator in the coordinated school health program. An examination of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of health education will be followed by current trends and movements in the profession. The course will focus on the eight component coordinated school health program model and an assessment of the coordinated school health program will be conducted along with the development of recommendations and training for professionals associated with the health program. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 641 - Graduate Readings in Health (O) In-depth reading, study, discussion of one or more areas in health science content. (2 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 650 - Community Health Culminating Project (B) The course is designed as a culminating and integrating experience for students in the community health graduate program. Students conduct an approved community health project in a community health setting. Students must be in the last semester of the program and have completed all required courses. Prerequisites: EDU 632, HLH 592, 593, 598 or equivalent, 601, 693 and 694. H, S, U grades are assigned. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 651 - Research Problem in Health Education (A) Experience with research problems involving formulation, conduct, formal reporting of investigation. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 652 - Master’s Thesis - Research in Health Education (A) (6 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 653 - Comprehensive Examination in Health Education (A) One of the three options for the master’s degree culminating experience. The examination focuses on philosophical and theoretical foundations of health education, health education practice skills and professional components of health education. Prerequisite: Completion of all other degree requirements. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 693 - Advanced Methods and Practices in Community Health Education (B) The second course in the community health education methods sequence. Includes in-depth coverage of program implementation, social marketing concepts, coalition building and maintenance, budgeting, health communication skills, managing community health education programs, and grant seeking. Prerequisite: HLH 593. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 694 - Assessment and Evaluation in Health Education and Health Promotion (A) Strategies and techniques for conducting needs assessments and evaluations as part of planning and implementing effective health education and health promotion programs. Grant writing techniques to seek support for conducting needs assessment, program planning and evaluation activities. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
HLH 697 - Extension of Graduate Culminating Activity (A) This course is designed to serve as a continuation/extension of the culminating activity (i.e. thesis, comprehensive exam, and project) in the master's program. The student will continue to work toward meeting the necessary criteria for completing the culminating activity under the direction of department faculty and/or graduate advisor. S, U grades assigned. Permission of department. Repeatable. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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