HLTH 105 - Introduction to Health
An introductory survey of basic health issues. The emphasis is on the development of health literacy skills to enhance students' efficacy in reaching and maintaining a lifestyle conducive to health and wellness. A foundation of health content will be covered to serve as a basis for further study of contemporary health issues.

HLTH 119 - First Year Student Seminar
The first year student seminar (FYSS) introduces students to the culture and mission of the university within the context of an academic discipline. FYSS also assists the student in exploring the purpose of a college education and provides an opportunity to become engaged with an academic discipline. Students are introduced to basic learning and study skills in a content area. Through class discussion of readings, students engage in active learning. Common co-curricular activities and the service-learning component facilitate connection with fellow students and faculty.

HLTH 215 - Community Health
Community Health introduces the student to the agencies and processes involved in community health education. Particular emphasis is placed on environmental health, uses of epidemiological data, and political processes and their influence on community health.
(Prerequiste: HLTH105 and PSYC100 or instructor permission)

HLTH 401 - Current Issues in Health
Health is a dynamic and rapidly changing field that requires constant and continuous monitoring and study to keep abreast of contemporary developments. Selected current health topics drawn from popular and professional literature are presented and discussed. Extensive utilization of current newspapers on a day-to-day basis is also stressed.
(Prerequisite: HLTH105 or 154.)

HLTH 410 - Community Health Organization Management
Community Health Organization introduces the health educator to the work environment of community agencies, hospitals, industry and institutions of higher education. Professional skills dealing with political action and social action strategies, personnel supervision, job search, public relations, fund raising, conducting meetings and grant procurement will be discussed and observed at a specific setting. (Restrictions: HLTH215 and 60 semester hours.)

HLTH 430 - Women's Health Issues
The student will examine Women's Health Issues with an emphasize on health promotion, the impact of multicultural and diversity issues on women's health and women's health across the lifespan. This course will encourage students to examine their health-related preconceptions, attitudes, and behaviors with an emphasis on a holistic approach to health. While the focus will be on "women-only" topics, these topics will be discussed in a way that both women and men will benefit from recognizing and addressing key issues that effect entire population health. Most recent medical and scientific information will be presented. Active participation is required and is dependent upon the student’s completion of pre-class assignments.

HLTH 485 - Professional Field Experience in Health Sciences
The Professional Field Experience provides students with on-the-job experience in a variety of health services and health care areas. The student works with professionals in the field and is exposed to individually selected programs, procedures and settings. Supervision is provided by both the instructional staff of the university and the cooperating agency.
Field Experience Forms