HLTH 600 Selected Topics in Health 1-3(1-3,0) Topics selected to meet special and individualized interest of students in health. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Junior standing, consent of instructor.
HLTH 601 Health Consumerism 3(3,0) Exploration of consumer decisions regarding health products and services with emphasis on strategies for decision making. Health majors and minors will be given enrollment priority. Preq: Two-semester sequence in science or consent of instructor.
HLTH 610 Maternal and Child Health 3(3,0) Focuses on key issues concerning the health status and needs of mothers and children. Topics include primary health care, measurement and indicators of health status, health of minorities, role of families, and major programmatic interventions towards the health needs of these two groups.
HLTH 611 Health Needs of High Risk Children 3(3,0) Analysis and evaluation of the health needs of high-risk families and special needs children from the prenatal period to age six. Emphasis is on health prevention and early intervention strategies. Preq: HLTH 410.
HLTH 615 Public Health Issues in Obesity and Eating Disorders 3(3,0) In-depth review of prevalence, risk factors, consequences, and treatments of obesity and other eating disorders. Focuses on the public health importance of cultural norms, prevention, and early intervention as it relates to obesity and eating disorders. Preq: Junior standing in Health Science or consent of instructor.
HLTH 620 Health Science Internship 1-6(0,3-18) Under supervision in an approved agency, students have an opportunity for on-the-job experiences. Students are placed in an agency and develop personal/professional goals and objectives appropriate to the setting, population, and health issues. Students create a comprehensive exit portfolio in a digital format. Preq: HLTH 419, minimum grade-point ratio of 2.0, Junior standing in Health Science, consent of instructor.
HLTH 630 Health Promotion of the Aged 3(3,0) Focuses on analysis and evaluation of health issues and health problems of the aged. Emphasis is on concepts of positive health behaviors. Health majors and minors will be given enrollment priority. Preq: Developmental psychology; a two-semester sequence in science; or consent of instructor.
HLTH 650 Applied Health Strategies 3(3,0) Students plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to promote health through individual behavior changes. Both healthful and unhealthful behaviors are included. Examples include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management. Preq: HLTH 480, Health Science major.
HLTH 698 Improving Population Health 3(3,0) Critical examination of current and emerging issues in improving public health practice and population health. Covers examples in empirical and applied research, revealing future trends in population health. Health majors and minors will be given enrollment priority. Preq: HLTH 240, 298, 380, or consent of instructor.
HLTH (MICRO) 809 Epidemiological Research 3(3,0) See MICRO 809.