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Department of Health Science
Undergraduate Programs
The undergraduate program, leading
to a B.S. in General Health Studies, is designed for students interested
in health education in various settings. Students enrolled in the program will
be prepared for careers such as worksite health promotion specialists,
community health educators, and school health educators. In addition,
the program is appropriate for students interested in graduate study in
public health and allied health. The courses required in the program are
specified below. Total coursework required for the degree is 120
semester hours.
2002-2004 Program Requirements for Undergraduates
2004-2006 Program Requirements for Undergraduates
2006-2008 Program Requirements for Undergraduates
General Heath Studies Major Requirements: In addition to 60 hours of
general studies, students are required to have the following courses
(Note: Parentheses indicate number of semester hours the course
fulfills):
Required Courses (36 Semester Hours):
HHE 270 Personal Health (3)- Discussion and laboratory experience to
individual health problems. Open to all majors. Offered in the fall,
spring, and summer terms.
HHE 273 Community Health (3)- Methods and techniques by which community
health workers identify and measure the scope and intensity of health
problems. Offered in fall and spring terms. Prerequisite HHE 270
HHE 370 Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion (3)- The course
examines the role of school and the community health education and
includes an orientation to the profession and consideration of current
trends, problems, and issues in health education. Offered in fall and
spring terms.
Prerequisite HHE 273
HHE 378 Drug Awareness Education (3)- Introduction to topics associated
with drug-taking behavior, emphasizing drug education. Physiological,
psychological and sociological aspects of drug-taking behavior are
examined. (Writing proficiency is required for a
passing grade in this course). Offered in fall, spring, and summer
terms. Prerequisite HHE 273 or Permission from
Department Chair..
HHE 440 Stress Management (3)- An examination of the psychophysiology of
stress response and indicators of excessive stress. Stress management
techniques are examined and taught. Offered in fall, spring, and summer
terms.
HHE 467 Design and Evaluation of Health Education Programs (3)-
Prerequisite HHE 370. Offered in fall term.
HHE 468 Practical Applications in Health Communication and Health
Promotion (3)- Prerequisite HHE 370. Offered in spring term.
NHM 101 Introduction to Human Nutrition (3)- Introduction to the
principles of the science of nutrition, with implications for and
applications to food selection for individuals of all ages.
NHM 201 Nutrition in the Life Cycle (3)- Application of principles of
basic nutrition to each stage of the life cycle. Emphasis is on the
relationship of nutrition to growth, development and health.
Prerequisite NHM 101.
HD 101 Human Development (3)- An introductory survey of basic principles
across the life span. Developmental principles are studied within the
framework of change and stability in the domains of the physical,
cognitive and psychosocial self.
CSM 401 Consumer Protection (3)- Laws and agencies affecting the
consumer's well-being, sources of consumer information, discussion of
current consumer issues. Writing proficiency is required for a passing
grade in this course. Prerequisit Junior or Senior standing.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE COURSES, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE:
CSM 441 Consumer Communications (3)- Principles, methods, techniques and
resources used in developing, presenting and evaluating a complete
consumer communication program. Writing proficiency is required for a
passing grade in this course.
OR
CSM 445 Microcomputers in Consumer Services (3)- Encompasses the
collection of technical skills and scientific methodologies which can be
used to create computer-based solutions to real problems encountered in
consumer services. This course is open ONLY to students in the College
of Human Environmental Sciences.
CSM 201 Individual and Family Management (3)- Management of human, environmental and material resources to accomplish value-based goals. Highlights the importance of decision-making to achieve satisfaction and improve the quality of life across the family life cycle. Offered in the Fall term.
CSM 204 Introduction to Personal Finance Planning (3)- Presents financial planning within the context of the family life cycle and the consumer decision-making framework. It provides an overview of topics such as: family financial goal-setting, budgeting, risk management, savings and investments.
CSM 425 Consumer Conflict Resolution (3)- A study of various techniques of conflict resolution in consumer affairs.
CSM 475 Home-Based Business (3)- A study of home-based businesses taught from a theoretical perspective with emphasis on applications in family resource management.
HD 202 Child Development: Infancy & Toddlerhood (3)- Growth and development of the child from conception to three-years. Methods used in infant research, practical implications of research and major theoretical issues are addressed. Two lectures, two laboratory hours. (Please address questions regarding the lab/lecture procedures to the Department of Human Development in the College of Human Environmental Sciences).
HD 205 Child Development: Preschool (3)- Growth, development and guidance of children from three to six-years. Practical implications of research and major theoretical issues are addressed. The importance of play in fostering a broad range of developmental goals for children is stressed. Two lectures, two laboratory hours. (Please address questions regarding the lab/lecture procedures to the Department of Human Development in the College of Human Environmental Sciences).
HD 262 Marriage and the Family (3)- A study of marriage and family relationships from a combined sociological, psychological orientation.
HD 301 Child Development: School Age (3)- Growth and development in children ages 5-12. The focus is on change and stability in the domains of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial self. Influences of the family, school and peers are considered. Special attention is given to comparing younger school-age children to older school-age children.
HD 302 Child Development: Adolescence (3)- Introduction to theory of and research on adolescent development. Special attention is given to major transitions in the cognitive, social and moral domains, as well as to the psychological effects of physical maturation. Influences of the family, the schools and peer relations on adolescent development are considered.
HD 321 Conceptual and Creative Experiences for Young Children (3)- Examines the principles underlying the selection, use and value of experiences that appropriately foster concept development and creative expression in young children. This course has, as a prerequisite, the completion of HD 205 or equivalent (see your program advisor for equivalency courses). Three lectures, three laboratory hours. (Please address questions regarding lab/lecture procedures to the Department of Human Development in the College of Human Environmental Sciences).
HD 382 Parent and Family Development (3)- Explores the changing nature and dynamics of parent-child relationships. Implications for parent education programs and parenting strategies are included.
HD 401 Cultural Influences on Children, Youth & Families (3)- The course presents the cultural context of development. The impact of cultural factors (e.g., ethnicity, geographic locale, social class, poverty, affluence) on the development of children, youth and families is examined. Writing proficiency must be demonstrated to receive credit for this course. This course requires either 6+ hours of 200-level or higher HD courses or permission of the instructor.
HD 412 Adult Development (3)- Theories of research on social, emotional, cognitive and physical development throughout adulthood: young adulthood, middle adult years and older adult years. Writing proficiency must be demonstrated to receive credit for this course. This course requires either 6+ hours of 200-level or higher HD courses or permission of the instructor.
HHE 475 Human Sexuality (3)- Current scientific knowledge of physiological, sociological and psychological factors influencing sexual development and relations. Emphasis is given to the role of formal and informal education in sexual development.
HHE 488 Internship in Health Education (3-12)- Directed internship/fieldwork experience in a community health agency, business, clinic or other health-related setting; observation and on-the-job experience through direct participation. (Note: for additional information, please refer to the Internships web page).
HHE 496 Independent Study in Health Education (3). For information regarding Independent Study (HHE 496) or Fieldwork/Internship opportunities (HHE 488), please refer to the Internships web page.
NHM 210 Dynamics of Weight Control (3)- Application of the principles of basic nutrition to each stage of the life cycle. Emphasis is on the relationship between human nutrition and growth, development and health. Requires NHM 101 and either BSC 215/216 or permission of the instructor.
NHM 315 Nutrition for Performance (3) - This course is designed to address human nutrition issues related to exercise and athletic performance. Requires NHM 101 or permission of the instructor.
