Department of
Health Professions, Physical Education,
Recreation and Leisure Studies

Health Professions
Graduate Course Descriptions

HLTH 502
DETERMINANTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

3.0 S.H.
Advanced study of health and safety aspects of the environment: air, water, industrial pollution and the impact of expanding population on health problems.
Prerequisite: Courses in similar field or permission of instructor.

HLTH 503
RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH

3.0 S.H.
Theoretical and practical experiences in methods of inquiry, designing of research studies, utilization of various tools for gathering data, statistical analysis of data, and writing of research proposals.
Prerequisite:HLTH 528 or permission of instructor.

HLTH 505
SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

3.0 S.H.
Examines management theory and practices applicable to school health programs. Historical developments and philosophical issues are also reviewed. Includes management techniques, staffing patterns, accounting procedures and evaluation methods essential for the successful school health program.
Prerequisite: A basic course in school or community health or permission of instructor.

HLTH 510
HEALTH EDUCATION WORKSHOP I

1.0 - 3.0 S.H.
For teachers of health education; deeper understandings of subject matter, current methods and techniques for the classroom, and considerations for curriculum development.

HLTH 511
BIOMEDICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVES ON DRUGS

3.0 S.H.
Examines the complex biomedical and psychosocial dimensions of contemporary drug use, emphasizing consideration of a broad spectrum of physiological responses to and health consequences of involvement. Provides a comprehensive view of the historical and social aspects of drug use, and an analysis of selected major issues presented by our current problems with drugs.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in the study of alcohol and other drugs or permission of instructor.

HLTH 512
ALCOHOL WORKSHOP

3.0 S.H.
A process-oriented experience planned to enrich and synthesize understanding of selected physiological, psychosocial, medical, legal, economic and safety factors associated with alcohol use and abuse. Attention is focused on education, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation techniques and the study of existing programs.
Prerequisite: A basic course in drug/alcohol problems or permission of instructor.

HLTH 513
DRUG ABUSE SEMINAR

3.0 S.H.
Provides seminar setting for concentrated study of selected aspects of contemporary drug problems. Emphasizes major health issues emerging from recent biomedical and societal developments; includes consideration of rehabilitative and treatment approaches, utilizing pertinent sources of information and current research literature.
Prerequisite: A basic course in drug abuse problems or permission of instructor.

HLTH 516
SELECTED DEVELOPMENTS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH

3.0 S.H.
Entails use of seminar approach for in-depth analysis of selected developments in community health. Topics will vary according to class interest and timeliness of issue, but might include, among others, radon, adolescent suicide, and control and prevention of AIDS.
Prerequisite: Courses in similar field or permission of instructor.

HLTH 526
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH EDUCATION

3.0 S.H.
Nature and construction of comprehensive health education curricula, elementary grades through senior high school. Recommended for health education majors only.
Prerequisite: Basic course in health education and basic course in methods of teaching health education.

HLTH 528
EVALUATION IN HEALTH

3.0 S.H.
Provides for an in-depth study of the theories and principles of measurement and evaluation and their application to the field of health education. The theoretical foundations and the practical considerations for proper selection, development and administration of various measuring instruments, and the analysis of their results constitute the focal points of the course.
Prerequisite: A basic course in statistics or in tests and measurement.

HLTH 530
HEALTH ISSUES SEMINAR

3.0 S.H.
Provides seminar setting for concentrated study of selected major contemporary health issues. A minimum of five topical areas are presented for analysis and interpretation through extensive readings, pertinent written projects, and directed oral communication.
Prerequisite: Study in health-related field or permission of instructor.

HLTH 531
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HEALTH

1.0 - 4.0 S.H.
Under the direction of departmental faculty member. Semester hours determined by the department chairperson following consultation with departmental research committee. Prerequisite: Majors only.

HLTH 535
HISTORY AND FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH I

3.0 S.H.
Comprehensive historical study of our continual struggle against the forces of disease and infirmity. Includes health and medical practices of primitive peoples, ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.
Prerequisite: Majors only or instructor's permission.

HLTH 540
SELECTED TOPICS IN MENTAL HEALTH

3.0 S.H.
Entails use of seminar approach for in-depth analysis of selected topics in mental health. Topics will vary according to class interest, but will include, among others, stress, labeling, racism, sexism, and ageism.
Prerequisite: A basic course in mental health or psychology.

HLTH 551
SELECTED TOPICS IN GERONTOLOGY

3.0 S.H.
Entails use of seminar approach for in-depth analysis of selected topics in gerontology. Topics will vary according to class interest, but will include, among others, ageism, health problems, loss and diminishment, homelessness and terminal old age.
Prerequisite:HLTH 440

HLTH 560
HUMAN DISEASES

3.0 S.H.
Presents a contemporary view of the major infectious and chronic/degenerative diseases with an emphasis on the principles of causation, process, diagnosis, prevention, and management. Important past and present medical developments are discussed in the context of continuing change, methods and inferences of epidemiologic investigation are studied and the implications of ongoing research are considered. Concludes with an instructional component which addresses methodology and disease specific information resources.
Prerequisite: A basic course in biology.

HLTH 565
FOUNDATIONS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY

3.0 S.H.
Provides an understanding of the epidemiologic method of identifying disease-causing agents. Emphasizes the generation of hypotheses based on descriptive epidemiologic data, the testing of hypotheses by analytical epidemiologic research design, the determination of causality and value of epidemiologic research in developing disease prevention programs.

HLTH 570
HUMAN SEXUALITY II

3.0 S.H.
This course is designed for students who seek knowledge of the ethical, moral, psychological and biological concepts in human sexuality.
Prerequisite:HLTH 290

HLTH 575
THE TEACHING OF HUMAN SEXUALITY

3.0 S.H.
Provides for the study of instructional methodologies and resource materials pertaining to human sexuality education. Emphasizes curriculum development, teaching plans, resource selection and the role of the teacher in school and community setting.
Prerequisite:HLTH 570

HLTH 580
HEALTH POLICY AND POLITICS

3.0 S.H.
Provides for the study of politics of health care, health policy issues and the health care delivery system. Special emphasis is placed on health policy as it has evolved in response to sociopolitical and economic factors and expected future trends.

HLTH 585
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

3.0 S.H.
Analyzes organization and administration of health care facilities. Topics include nature of health care facilities, managerial processes, institutional staffing and productivity, social responsibilities, techniques of managerial innovation, funding sources and health facility legislation. Provides practical applications of relevant theory.

HLTH 588
PLANNING AND EVALUATION OF HEALTH PROGRAMS

3.0 S.H.
Provides for the study of the processes and techniques of program planning, program implementation and program evaluation from a community health perspective, utilizing material from the related disciplines of epidemiology, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and social work.
Prerequisite: School and Community Health Program or equivalent.

HLTH 601
RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HEALTH

3.0 S.H.
Provides intensive study of the entire spectrum of research literature in the health professions field. Includes opportunities for analysis and critique of selected research studies and synthesis of research findings for theoretical and practical application.
Prerequisites:HLTH 528 and HLTH 603
RESEARCH PROJECT IN HEALTH

3.0 S.H.
Provides an intensive research experience for masterŐs degree candidates in health education. It reflects the culmination of coursework and involves the completion of a research document. All candidates must satisfactorily complete an oral examination based on the research experience.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the departmental written comprehensive examination, HLTH 503, HLTH 528

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