HLTH502: Determinants of Environmental Health

Advanced study of health and safety aspects of the environment: air, water, industrial pollution and the impact of expanding population on health problems. 3 sh.

HLTH503: Research Methods in Health

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. 3 sh.

HLTH510: Health Education Workshop I

For teachers of health education; deeper understandings of subject matter, current methods and techniques for the classroom, and considerations for curriculum development. 1 - 3 sh.

HLTH511: Biomedical and Psychosocial Perspectives on Drugs

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. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in the study of alcohol and other drugs or permission of the instructor.

HLTH520: Foundations and Methods in Health Education

Study of the scientific historical foundations and the instructional methodologies in health education and health promotion with opportunity for practical application of various methodologies for the achievement of specific objectives. 3 sh.

HLTH526: Curriculum Development in Health Education

Explores educational theories and methodologies as they apply to Health Education. The main focus is on planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of health curricula for a variety of circumstances and groups with strong emphasis on the development of skills and techniques in these areas. Appropriate teaching methods, materials and evaluation procedures are considered. Students explore comprehensive curicula that are appropriate for diverse settings including schools, communities, workplaces and the health care system. 3 sh.

HLTH528: Evaluation in Health. Start Spring 2010: Program Planning and Evaluation

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. Start Spring 2010: This course provides an overview of the principles and methods of program planning and evaluation for health education and health promotion activities. Students develop an understanding of theoretical and applied issues in planning, implementing and evaluating health programs. They critically examine ethical and political dimensions of program planning and evaluation and consider how these affect current practices and future directions. Course sessions and assignments are designed to engage students in developing applied skills in program planning and evaluation as well as critiquing programs and evaluations. It is recommended that students take a basic course in statistics before taking this course. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: A basic course in statistics or in tests and measurement. Start Spring 2010: Basic course in Statistics Recommended.

HLTH530: Health Issues Seminar

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. 3 sh.

HLTH540: Selected Topics in Mental Health

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. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: A basic course in mental health.

HLTH551: Selected Topics in Gerontology

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. 3 sh.

HLTH560: Human Diseases

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. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: A basic course in biology.

HLTH565: Foundations of Epidemiology

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. 3 sh.

HLTH575: The Teaching of Human Sexuality

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. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: HLTH 290.

HLTH577: Selected Topics in Health

Course provides students with the opportunity to expand their professional preparation and expertise about selected topics in health not covered in other graduate health courses. The selected topics will be based on significant, emerging health problems and issues and new scientific developments and discoveries. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits. 3 sh.

HLTH580: Health Policy and Politics

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. 3 sh.

HLTH585: Organization and Administration of Health Care Facilities

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. 3 sh.

HLTH601: Research Seminar in Health

Provides 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. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: HLTH 503 and 528.