2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Health Department


Bonni Hodges, chair
Moffett Center, Room 105
607-753-4225 
Fax: 607-753-4226 
cortland.edu/health

School of Professional Studies

Children learning about dental hygene

Faculty

Barbara Barton, Sarah C. Beshers, Alex Blavos, Kathryn Coffey, Page Dobbs, Jena N. Curtis, Margaret DiVita, Bonni C. Hodges, Judith Johns, Matthew Moyer, 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.

Degrees 

Bachelor of Science in Community Health
Bachelor of Science in Education in Health Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Service Studies (2+2 Capping Program)

Concentrations

Allied Health
College Health Promotion and Prevention Services
Environmental Health
Health Care Administration and Planning
Health Communication
International Health
Wellness/Health Promotion

Description

The health programs at Cortland provide majors with professional preparation experiences designed to help students develop skills and background required for positions in a variety of health professions and for admission into advanced degree programs.

Health Department graduates work in a wide range of health and educational settings, including county health departments, hospitals and other health care facilities, community health organizations, corporate and private wellness facilities, environmental agencies, schools and universities.

The department combines academic course work with out-of-class experiences that provide direct contact with health and education professionals. Such experiences include a well-developed internship program and independent study opportunities.

Special Features

  • Undergraduate research opportunities
  • Internships and independent study
  • Health Science honorary: chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma
  • Study abroad in Ireland, United Kingdom, Central America, Australia, Cuba and Africa
  • Variety of concentrations

Requirements

  1. Degree requirements  listed in this catalog apply to the majors offered by this department. 
  2. Liberal Arts Requirements: 60 credit hours

Programs

Major

Courses

  • EDU 326 - Methods and Materials of Health Education: Level I

    A study of the history and philosophy of health education will be conducted along with an examination of the current trends and movements in health and in education. Theories and principles underlying the practice of health education will be examined along with in-depth examination of national and state health education curricula. Health education majors only. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • EDU 426 - Methods and Materials of Health Education: Level II

    The course is designed to provide the preservice school health educator with the basic skills necessary to work in the area of school health education. An examination of school health content, curricula, resources and teaching methodology will form the focus of the course. Health education majors only.  Corequisites: EDU 498, HLH 495, SPE 275. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • EDU 497 - Field Experience in Health Education

    Seminar-based course to prepare the health education student for the student teaching experience. Fifty hours of observation/ assists in school health education classes included. Required of health education students. Prerequisite: Junior-level status or permission of department. Grading: S, U grades assigned. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • EDU 498 - Health Education Seminar

    A seminar-based course to prepare the health education student for the student teaching experience. Fifty hours of observation/assists and lesson planning in health education. An overall grade point average of 2.5 is required. Prerequisite: Junior-level status and permission of the department. Corequisites:  EDU 426, HLH 495, SPE 275. Grading: S, U grades assigned. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year.
  • EDU 499 - Student Teaching in Health Education

    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 health education students. Prerequisites: Completion of all health, psychology and education course work, overall 2.5 grade point average, 2.5 major grade point average, 2.75 professional course grade point average, and permission of department. S, U grades assigned. (14 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • EDU 575 - Teaching Health Education

    The goal of this course is to prepare the advanced preservice 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 majors only. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 110 - Personal and Community Health

    An examination of health issues and problems related to individuals and communities. Included is an exploration of wellness/ health promotion; factors that impact health such as culture, heritage and socioeconomic level; chronic and communicable disease, including HIV/AIDS; nutrition, weight management and fitness; safety education, including such areas as fire and arson prevention, child abduction, abusive or dangerous environments and violence prevention/intervention; aging and death; relationships, sexuality, reproduction and birth control; stress management; health care delivery; and alcohol, tobacco and other drugs prevention/intervention.

    Course meets all health-related SED teacher certification requirements for non-elementary education majors other than the child abuse recognition and reporting requirements. Not open to students with credit for HLH 199. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester

  • HLH 111 - International Health and Culture

    The course provides a cross-cultural analysis of the current global health situation through comparison of factors that affect the well-being of peoples of the world, as well as actions that are being taken and can be taken to improve world health. A major focus of the course involves comparing and contrasting health problems and approaches to health improvement in various cultures and countries. Fulfills: GE 3 and GE 6; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 113 - Peer Health Advocacy: Sex, Drugs and the College Student

    Designed to increase students' knowledge and positive leadership skills with regard to the topic areas of alcohol and other drugs, sexuality and decision-making as applied to the college population. The major focus of the course is on peer health advocacy and the development of leadership skills. Open to all majors, freshmen and sophomores only. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 120 - Responding to Emergencies

    American Red Cross certification course which fulfills New York State Education Department coaching requirements for first aid, adult CPR and sports injury. (2 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 129 - Special Topics in Health

    Selected topics. 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
  • HLH 163 - The HIV Epidemic

    Overview of the HIV epidemic and examination of factors that perpetuate it. Strategies for intervention and prevention included. Fulfills: GE 11; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 199 - Critical School Health Issues

    This course examines selected critical health issues of students and the role of schools and teachers in addressing such issues and promoting student health.

    Included in the course is an exploration of student health status; impact of such factors as culture, heritage and socioeconomic level on health and learning; youth risk behaviors; personal health issues related to such areas as nutrition, fitness and emotional health; safety education, including such areas as fire and arson prevention, child abduction, abusive or dangerous environments and violence prevention/intervention; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs prevention/intervention; and skills needed to protect and promote health as related to each of the course content areas.

    Course meets all health-related SED teacher certification requirements for non-elementary education majors other than the child abuse recognition and reporting requirements. Not open to students with credit for HLH 110. (2 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester

  • HLH 201 - Health Problems of the Underserved

    Examination of health problems experienced disproportionately by people lacking access to economic, political and other resources. Fulfills: GE 11; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 203 - Community Health

    Health problems facing people collectively in contemporary society. Health majors only. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 210 - Wellness and Health Promotion

    Overview of concept of wellness. Emphasis is on development of a wellness lifestyle with focus on self-responsibility, environmental sensitivity, nutrition, physical fitness and stress management. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester; M = in summer
  • HLH 220 - Safety Education and Emergency Response

    Course combines safety education with background and skills required for American Red Cross "Responding to Emergencies" certification. The safety content relates to safety issues in schools and communities as well as specific concerns related to children and adolescents.

    Included is material on fire and arson prevention, child abduction, abusive or dangerous environments and violence prevention/intervention. Course also fulfills State Education Department coaching requirements (sports injury module) for first aid, adult CPR and sports injury. Not open to students with credit for HLH 120 or HLH 327. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year.

  • HLH 221 - Professional Issues in Health Science

    Designed to assist students in understanding professional issues in the health science field. Career opportunities and skills needed to secure both an internship as well as a professional position in the field will be discussed. Grading: H, S, U grades will be assigned. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 229 - Special Topics in Health

    Selected topics. 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
  • HLH 232 - Nutrition

    Selection of foods, health products, services as basis for healthful living; health, nutritional needs at various ages; research findings, their application. Health majors only. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year.
  • HLH 255 - Consumer Health

    Analysis of consumer health issues and practices, health products and services, quackery and consumer protection. Health majors only. Fulfills: LASR. (2 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 265 - Health and the Child

    This course will provide the non-health major (and specifically early childhood, childhood education and special education majors) with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in the area of health education at the preschool and elementary school level.

    Included in the course is an exploration of student health status; theories, models and approaches relevant to health education; state and national health education standards; effective health education practice; an examination of health content areas and particularly nutrition, fitness, emotional health, safety education (including fire and arson prevention, child abduction, abusive and dangerous environments and violence prevention/intervention), and alcohol, tobacco and other drugs prevention/intervention; and skills needed to protect and promote health as related to each of the course content areas.

    Course meets all health-related SED teacher certification requirements other than the child abuse recognition and reporting requirements. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester

  • HLH 299 - Statistical Concepts and Applications for Health Sciences

    This course is designed to introduce undergraduate health education/science majors to basic descriptive and inferential statistics that are used in health-related research. Principles of quantitative research will be presented and data management and analysis skills will be taught using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Not open to students with credit for MAT/PSY 201, ECO 221, COM 230 or GLY 281. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 301 - Stress Management

    Concept of stress with emphasis on techniques for managing stress effectively. Nature of stress, its impact on health and well-being. Methods of relaxation, stress reduction explored from personal and programmatic perspective. Experiences in self-assessment of stress areas provided. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 302 - Human Sexuality Education

    Human sexuality examined from perspective of personal development, human behavior, social issues, health implications. Role of education as related to development of healthy sexuality and specific sexuality issues explored. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 309 - Child Abuse

    Study of child maltreatment (neglect, physical, sexual and emotional abuse). Identification and reporting of abuse and neglect. Fulfills New York State Education Department child abuse recognition and reporting requirement for persons in teacher certification programs. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 313 - Mental and Emotional Health

    Mental health of individuals. Factors underlying maximum effective personality development, adjustment. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year.
  • HLH 314 - Mental Health and Counseling

    Mental health of individuals; counseling techniques used to help individuals understand and face health concerns of a physical, emotional, social nature. Health majors only. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year.
  • HLH 323 - Foods and Nutrition

    Basic course: food selection as nutritional basis for healthful living. Nutritional needs at various age levels; recent research findings; application. Not open to students with credit for HLH 232. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 329 - Special Topics in Health

    Selected topics. 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
  • HLH 330 - College Health Promotion

    Designed to develop and embrace program planning, implementation and evaluation skills pertaining to college health issues. Will foster the practical application of health content, theories and models on the college campus. Ideal for students preparing for careers in college or community health. Prerequisite: three credit hours of HLH course work. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 345 - Parenting Education

    Study of parenting from the perspective of its recent history, current status, the movement toward educating for parenthood and the development of healthy children. The content includes responsible parenthood, maternal and child health, growth and development of children, raising healthy children, parenting skills and educating for parenting. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 357 - Nutrition and Sport Performance

    Examination of how nutrition impacts exercise and athletic performance through relationship among nutrition, physical activity and health promotion. Analysis of current diet trends and the influence of ergogenic aids. Prerequisites: BIO 301, 302. Also listed as EXS 357. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • HLH 360 - Health Care Administration and Planning

    Analysis of factors affecting delivery of health care; study of administrative and planning procedures. Health majors only. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occassionally
  • HLH 367 - Drug Problems: Intervention and Prevention

    Review of literature on health consequences of consumption of drug substances. Formulation, implementation of comprehensive educational programs designed to reduce drug misuse and abuse. Health majors only. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year.
  • HLH 369 - Dimensions of Human Sexuality

    Survey of the dynamics of human sexuality; identification and examination of basic issues in human sexuality as relating to society as a whole from the perspective of personal development, human behavior, social issues and health implications. Fulfills: GE 11. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 380 - Introduction to Health Informatics and Communication

    A broad introduction to public health informatics and health communication with a focus on understanding the development and the practical application of these areas in school, community, and public health. Not open to students with credit for COM 450. Prerequisite: CPN 101 or 103, or equivalents. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 390 - Environmental Health and Ecology

    Public health activities within scope of "environmental health." Health majors only. Prerequisite: Completion of the natural science requirements in the General Education program or consent of the department. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 391 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics

    Epidemiological method, statistical techniques used in study of etiology, distribution and control of disease. Health majors only. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 392 - Environmental Pollutants and Toxicology

    Study of health problems associated with toxic substances in the environment. Classification of contaminants, their behavior in the ecosystem, bioconcentration, risk assessment and management techniques will be covered. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occassionally
  • HLH 393 - Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health

    This survey course is designed to acquaint the student with fundamental principles of occupational safety and health hazard recognition, evaluation and control in the work place. Government regulations including OSHA, NIOSH, PESH and health-related labor-management issues will be discussed. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occassionally
  • HLH 394 - Health-Related Behavior: Formation and Change

    Analysis of factors influencing adoption and maintenance of health-conducive behaviors and reduction in health-threatening behaviors. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year.
  • HLH 400 - Research Experience in Health

    Supervised research experience working with faculty on a research project in a school or community health area. Open only to junior or senior community health, health education or human services majors. Course may be repeated but for no more than a total of six credit hours. Prerequisite: 15 credit hours of health or human services course work and the consent of the department. Grading: H, S, and U grades assigned. (1-3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 405 - Tutorial in Health

    Study of one or more health-related issues as determined appropriate by the tutor. For junior, senior health majors. (1-3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 406 - Wellness/Fitness Practicum

    Practical experience for students concentrating in wellness and health promotion. Provides experience in on-campus facilities and programs designed to promote well-being. Prerequisites: HLH 120, 210 and PED 397 or EXS 397. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 407 - College Health Promotion Practicum

    Practical experience for students concentrating in college health promotion and prevention services. Provides experience with health promotion facilities and programs on a college campus. May be repeated once. Prerequisite: HLH 330 and permission of the department. Grading: H, S, U grades assigned. (4 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 429 - Special Topics in Health

    Selected topics. 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
  • HLH 460 - Health Care Policy Issues

    The course emphasizes controversial issues in health care policy formulation and development. It identifies the various participants in health care policy development, their sometimes opposing views, and their role and the government's role in addressing health care policy issues. Prerequisite: HLH 360. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occassionally
  • HLH 461 - Health Care Finance

    An analysis of health-care financing in the U.S. The course investigates payment mechanisms, cost containment efforts, and the trends in third-party payments over time. The course will explore such concepts as risk sharing, cost-shifting, capitation, capital investments, strategic financial planning in a changing health care environment. Prerequisites: HLH 360 and ECO 111 or MGT 254, 255. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occassionally
  • HLH 462 - Organization and Administration of Health Programs

    Organization and administration of health programs in the United States. The roles of federal, state, local and voluntary health organizations including barriers to effective health-care delivery will be examined. Opportunities for skills development will be provided. Not open to students with credit for HLH 360. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 465 - Legal, Ethical and Policy Issues in Healthcare

    Overview and exploration of legal, ethical and policy issues faced by healthcare administrators. Prerequisites: CPN 101, HLH 203 and HLH 380. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 492 - Chronic and Communicable Diseases

    Contemporary concepts of causation and control of chronic and communicable disease. Disease patterns analyzed in both individual, community environment. Causative factors, methods of intervention stressed. Health majors only. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 493 - Community Health Education

    Study of unique function of community health educator in health care delivery system. Techniques used for educational intervention in community health settings stressed. Prerequisite: HLH 203. Health majors only. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 494 - Assessment and Evaluation of Health Programs

    Techniques for assessing health needs and problems; criteria and procedures for program evaluation. Health majors only. Prerequisite: HLH 203, HLH 391 and HLH 394. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 495 - Assessment and Evaluation for School Health

    Techniques for school health program and learner assessment and evaluation. Prerequisite: junior-level status, HLH 203; corequisites: EDU 426, 498. Fulfills: LASR (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • HLH 498 - Fieldwork in Healthcare Management

    One sixteen week semester. May involve residence in any part of New York state, the United States or a foreign country at student's expense. Prerequisites: Successful completion of course requirements; cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5; consent of Health Department.  Grading: S, U grades assigned. (12 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • HLH 499 - Fieldwork in Health

    One quarter; may involve residence in any part of New York state, the United States or a foreign country at student's expense. Prerequisites: HLH 203, 221, 380, 390, 391, 462, 492, 493, 494 and nine hours of HLH electives; cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5; consent of department. Grading: H, S, U grades assigned. (8 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester; M = in summer
  • HLH 505 - Health and the Media

    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
  • HLH 509 - Drug Education for Teachers

    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
  • HLH 510 - ProSeminar in Health Foundations

    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 child abuse recognition and reporting 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

  • HLH 511 - Global Health Problems

    Conditions, problems in major geographical areas. Programs of international organizations. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occassionally
  • HLH 513 - Death, Bereavement and Suicide

    Significance of death, with special emphasis on role of health educator in dealing with problems of death, suicide and bereavement. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occassionally
  • HLH 520 - Wellness Seminar

    Examination of the concept of a wellness lifestyle. Personal and programmatic issues and principles addressed. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occassionally
  • HLH 521 - Obesity in America: Prevention and Intervention

    On overview of the epidemiology and impact of obesity in the United States. Primary and secondary preventions will be explored. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered at occasionally
  • HLH 524 - Nutrition Issues

    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
  • HLH 525 - Humor Education for Teachers

    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 = at least once per year
  • HLH 529 - Special Topics in Health

    Selected topics. 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
  • HLH 530 - Family Life Education and the Classroom Teacher

    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
  • HLH 535 - The Family in Health and Disease

    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. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • HLH 542 - Health Implications of Family Violence

    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. Prerequisite/corequisite: Child abuse certification course or consent of instructor. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • HLH 544 - Alternative Medicine

    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. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • HLH 550 - Women's Health

    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. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • HLH 555 - Health and Aging

    Examination of the aging process with focus on important health issues, problems, concerns. Areas addressed include nutrition, fitness, emotional health, sexuality and health policy. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • HLH 557 - Seminar in Health Sciences

    Studies in depth in specific areas with varied resource people. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • HLH 560 - Health and Public Policy

    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. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occassionally
  • HLH 565 - Elementary School Health

    Daily observation of pupils, unit development: coordination, integration of teaching and administrative aspects of school health. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • HLH 573 - Safety Problems and Programs

    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
  • HLH 590 - Public Health and the Environment

    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
  • HLH 592 - Current Issues in Community Health

    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.
  • HLH 593 - Methods and Practices in Community Health Education

    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
  • HLH 598 - Applied Epidemiology

    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
  • HLH 599 - Public Health Statistics

    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


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