HLTH600 SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (3 sh)
The purpose of this course is to provide current, accurate, and documented information concerning drug use and abuse in society.  Special attention will be given to prevention, intervention, and treatment.  This course will aid individuals involved in education or developing educational programs dealing with drug awareness.

HLTH601 CURRENT ISSUES IN HEALTH (3 sh)
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. 

HLTH603 GROSS HUMAN ANATOMY (4 sh)
Gross anatomy is studied regionally stressing relationships of major structures, organs, vessels, and nerves.  Human cadaver observation and dissection by students are included in the laboratory sessions.  All major areas of the body are covered.  References to the relationship of anatomical structures to pathology, traumatic injury and medicine are stressed. Prerequisite:  Must be enrolled in the Physician Assistant program or permission of instructor.

HLTH625 GRIEF AND LOSS EDUCATION (3 sh)
The purpose of this course is to recognize loss, grief and bereavement as an important part of life.  The course contributes to general education through the development of knowledge and skills necessary to address loss, grief and bereavement in personal and professional roles.  This course will aid individuals involved in education or developing educational programs concerning loss and grief including educational systems, communities and health care providers.

HLTH630 WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES (INTERNATIONAL EMPHASIS) (3 sh)
Addresses relevant issues regarding women's health and puts this knowledge to use.  Provides a forum for the presentation of medical and scientific information on the health needs of women.  For the context of this course, women's health issues are defined as any matters that affect women's health differently from that of men. 

HLTH670 SEX EDUCATION (3 sh)
Human sexuality from a biological, behavioral and cultural perspective.  The component parts of each area are integrated to provide a comprehensive and total concept of human sexuality.

HLTH698 HEALTH SCIENCE SEMINAR (3 sh)
A critical analysis and/or comparison of topics related to health science within a framework provided by the instructor.  Examples include contemporary issues in healthcare; a comparative analysis of healthcare systems in different countries; health issues related to population, economics, social and other factors; healthcare issues of special populations; the healthcare crisis in the United States; and emerging healthcare technologies and fields.

02/16/2007