Health Education Courses
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HED 200 Philosophy and Foundations of Health Education (3)
An introductory course addressing the basic philosophies, theories and practices in health education. This course will trace the development of health education, and will examine the roles of the health educator including clinical, occupational, community and school settings. Health promotion, professional competencies of the health educator, role delineation, organizations, careers, ethics and future trends will be discussed. Offered each Fall.
HED 220 Core Concepts of Health (3)
Dimensions of health and factors that contribute to personal health, disease prevention, and well-being will be studied. An overview of health-related content will be presented including the major health content teaching areas such as cardiovascular health, cancer, family life and sexuality education, mental and emotional health. Ways to deliver health information as well as the role of individual responsibility, self-care and informed choice. Offered each semester.
HED 300 Community and Consumer Health (3)
An overview of institutional health agencies and organizations, both official and non-official, at local, state, national and international levels. Exploration of both purpose and function of agencies and institutions for promoting and maintaining health of the community, meeting needs of community members and addressing community health problems. Consumer health choices will be explored. Legislative influences at the federal and state level, consumer health, advertising and watchdog agencies will be discussed. Offered each Fall. HED 330 Organization of School Health: PreK-12 (3)
Major consideration is given to implementing a comprehensive school health program. The eight components include: 1) a healthful school environment; 2) school health instruction; 3) school health services; 4) school physical education; 5) school nutrition and food services; 6) school-based counseling; 7) school site health promotion; and 8) school, family and community health promotion partnerships. Planning, administration and evaluation will be addressed. Emphasis will also be placed upon administration of health appraisals, emergency programs, a safe school environment, ethical and legal concerns, and community resources and support. Offered each Spring.
HED 342 Introduction to Illness and Diseases (3)
This course focuses on health promotion and prevention of disease. Basic information regarding communicable and non-communicable diseases common to children, adolescents and adults will be covered. Medical terminology, clinical signs and symptoms, universal precautions, and preventive behaviors will be introduced. Offered each Fall. HED 357 Death and the Human Experience (3)
Explores the relationship between death and health. Physiological, medical, psychological, and legal aspects of dying will be examined as well as consumer aspects of death and dying in contemporary America. Course content will also focus on the meaning of death, respite care and the caregiver, rituals involved in the dying process, cultural influences, grief, bereavement, and death education and counseling for persons of all ages. Offered Fall 2005 and alternate Fall semesters.
HED 361 Drug Education (3)
Basic pharmacology and toxicology of common drugs, alcohol and tobacco will be presented. Explores the physical, psychological, social and legal consequences of drug use and abuse. Motivation for use and abuse of drugs is discussed as well as ways to address the problem. Offered each Spring. HED 372 Environmental Health and Safety (3)
Exploration of the interrelationship among humans and the environment and the basic principles of safety. Consideration of environmental health problems, ecological protection, and recognition of potentially hazardous situations will be given. Emphasis will be placed upon the promotion of environmental health and safety. Offered each Spring. HED 373 Health and Aging (3)
The dynamics of later life and the aging process with a specific emphasis on health will be addressed. Theories of aging; physiological, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions of the aging process; and health promotion for the elderly will be discussed. Offered Fall 2006 and alternate Fall semesters.
HED 382 Health Psychology (3)
This course will investigate the inter-relationship between psychology and health. Theoretical foundations, social networks, models and therapies, including cognitive and behavioral, and pharmacology will be explored. Behavioral research, interventions and coping mechanisms will be addressed as well as the impact the mind has on disease prevention and health promotion. In addition, a conceptual framework of health counseling will be introduced and applied to health related issues such as exercise, weight control, substance abuse, smoking cessation, sleep and chronic pain. Self-responsibility and self-regulation will be examined. Offered each Spring. HED 425 Health & Sexuality Education (3)
A holistic and integrative approach in the exploration of personal issues related to sexuality and relationships including physical, psychological and social aspects. Ethics and sexual responsibility will be addressed. Offered each Fall. HED 430 Field Experience in Community Health (2-3)
This course is intended for Community Health Education majors and students in the School Nurse Licensure program. It is a pre-professional field experience including observation and participation in a community health agency. The placement will include program development and/or program evaluation. Prerequisites or Co-requisite: HED 431. Senior standing is also required. Offered each Spring. HED 431 Program Planning and Evaluation (3)
An overview of community program planning and promotion. Specific issues and course focus will include examination of program models and theories, needs assessments, program development and promotion. Methods to implement and evaluate programs will be emphasized. Junior standing required. Offered each Spring. HED 442 Epidemiology (3)
The study of distribution and determinants of disease and injury. Students will examine acute and chronic health problems in populations through use of morbidity and mortality data, bio-statistics, and investigative techniques for the purpose of preventing health problems and developing programs to meet the health needs of various populations. Junior standing required. Offered each Fall. HED 450 Advanced Topics (1-3)
Topics chosen to meet the needs and interests of students enrolled. Open only to juniors and seniors who are majors in this area and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses. Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
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