Graduate Course Directory and Schedules

Critically explores public health issues as they are portrayed in popular films and discusses the scientific, social, and political underpinnings of the public health issues portrayed in these movies. Covers diseases such as AIDS, hemorrhagic fever, MS, cancer, leukemia, and multiple chemical sensitivity from both biomedical and social perspectives. Guest speakers from the community will contribute to the discussion.

Introduction to the prevention, recognition, care, and rehabilitation of injuries resulting from participation in activity. Practical skills are demonstrated and practiced with emphasis on student participation.

Recommended prerequisites

Bi 301
Bi 302

Provides an understanding of factors that influence health status and development of children and youth in the United States. Particular attention will be directed at health promotion programs for children, youth, and families in school and community settings. Includes a service component.

(Credit to be arranged.) A work related experience designed to connect and integrate theory with specific activities in a “real” environment under supervision. Field hours for students taking the internship will be 30 hours per credit per term. Additionally, students will be expected to attend scheduled seminars.

Family ties of middle aged and older adults are explored using a life course perspective. The diversity of family structure and experience is emphasized with attention to gender, race, class, and ethnicity. Life transitions are highlighted as are informal and formal services available to support older adults and their families.

Prerequisite

junior standing.

The first in the lactation education series. Students will develop skills to assess and counsel families experiencing common breastfeeding challenges. Assessment tools and techniques will be introduced. Student will gain strategies for working with diverse adult learners and develop professional communication skills for the health care setting. This is the first course in a sequence of three: PHE 418, PHE 419, PHE 420 which must be taken in sequence.

Prerequisite

Instructor approval

Concepts and techniques for working with individuals and groups on improving all areas of wellness including fitness, nutrition, weight, stress, and management of life issues that affect health. Best practices for facilitating behavior change, including administering assessments, evaluating readiness for change, motivational interviewing and practice management. Students gain practical experience through live demonstrations and partner-coaching.

Prerequisite:

PHE 324 – Health Coaching Foundations