2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog

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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Health Science [HSC]

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The degree program has been designed for students interested in preparing for health careers in community/public health settings. Students participate in a full semester internship experience. A number of concentrations are available to help meet specific career interests of students.

Career Potential

Environmental health specialist
Community health educator
College health promotion specialist
Wellness health promotion specialist
Health administrator
Health Communication specialist
International health promotion

A. Required Courses: 18 credit hours

HLH 203 - Community Health (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 360 - Health Care Administration and Planning (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 390 - Environmental Health and Ecology (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 391 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 492 - Chronic and Communicable Diseases (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 494 - Needs Assessment, Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education (3 cr. hr.)

B. Fieldwork: 16 credit hours

Overall 2.5 grade point average required

HLH 499 - Fieldwork in Health (8 cr. hr.)

C. Health Electives: 15 credit hours

Students elect courses based on professional interests and the following are typical electives in this program:

HLH 111 - International Health and Culture (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 163 - The HIV Epidemic (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 201 - Health Problems of the Underserved (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 210 - Wellness and Health Promotion (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 232 - Nutrition (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 301 - Stress Management (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 302 - Human Sexuality Education (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 314 - Mental Health and Counseling (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 367 - Drug Problems: Intervention and Prevention (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 393 - Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 394 - Health-Related Behavior: Formation and Change (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 493 - Community Health Education (3 cr. hr.)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

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