Instruction and practice of relaxation techniques to include: progressive muscular relaxation, tai chi, yoga and meditation. Examination of the relaxation response relative to health. Credits:3
A foundational overview of public health concepts and practice. Introduction to the core functions of public health, prevention of diseases and injuries, health needs of special populations, functions of voluntary and governmental organizations and future directions of public health. Credits:4
Basic scientific knowledge for healthful living; relation of the health of individuals to family and community welfare and to national vitality and progress. Credits:3
Emergency treatment of injuries and illness in a variety of situations. Methods of prevention to reduce or eliminate potentially dangerous situations. Passing of proficiency tests leads to First Aid and CPR certification through the National Safety Council. Credits:3 Corequisite:HE 252L Note: Admission to some upper division classes may be limited to students who have been formally admitted to the health degree program.
Exploration of child health status and the vital role that the elementary teacher may play in helping children acquire healthful lifestyle behaviors as they grow and develop. Credits:4
Instructor training in Community CPR and First Aid leading to Instructor Certification through the National Safety Council. Credits:3 Prerequisite:Each student must pass standard First Aid and CPR certification requirements at the beginning of the course
Analysis of new and emerging issues in health using an ecological model. Focus on human ecology including political, psychosocial, cultural and economic factors. Credits:4 Writing Intensive:May meet requirement, see class schedule
Study of sexuality and sexual expression as essential elements of optimal health and well-being. Includes biomedical, psychosocial and cultural factors that influence human sexuality. Credits:4
Evaluation of patterns and determinants of health and disease in populations. Focus on the history of epidemiology, major causes of morbidity and mortality, methods of disease occurrence, study design, association and causation and how to address public health problems using epidemiological methods Credits:4 Prerequisite:MTH 111 with a grade of C- or better Quantitative Literacy:May meet requirement, see class schedule
Examination of evidence supporting the connection of mind, body and spirit with health status. Focus on Eastern and Western concepts and philosophies of health and wellness. Credits:4
History, theory and practice of health education and promotion. Focus on professional competencies, philosophical, ethical and behavioral foundations, credentialing and professional development. Credits:4 Prerequisite:MTH 111 and HE 227, both with a grade of C- or better
Examination of the stress response and the relationship of stress management to health. Analysis and application of stress management strategies using a holistic paradigm. Credits:4
Terms and hours to be arranged. Credit for HE 406 and HE 407, singly or combined, may not exceed six credit hours May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits:1-15
Terms and hours to be arranged. Credit for HE 406 and 407, singly or combined, may not exceed six credit hours. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits:1-15
Analysis of the process and impact of media messages on health behavior and the development of effective messages in health promotion and education. Focus on social marketing, media advocacy and media literacy. Credits:4
Examination of bullying in school and community settings from a public health perspective. Focus on predisposing factors to bullying behavior, primary prevention and evidence-based interventions. Credits:4
Examination of complementary and alternative medicine as it is known today both nationally and internationally. Special focus will be on discerning legitimate medical practices from quackery and fraud. Credits:4
A study of the physical, emotional, social and environmental health issues affecting children. Emphasis on the impact of these health problems on learning and the role of the school in their prevention, discovery and referral for treatment. Credits:4
Provides community health promotion students the opportunity to demonstrate current professional competencies and to enhance professional growth through integration of classroom theory with planned, supervised and practical work experiences. Credits:8 Prerequisite:Community Health Education major, HE 375, HE 385, HE 473, HE 487 and HE 471
Study of the important role that relationships have on one’s health. Opportunities to assess, analyze and enhance personal and professional relationships using communication and conflict resolution models. Credits:4
Nutrition as it relates to the demands of exercise and competitive sport. Special emphasis on the differing needs of population groups and the relationship of diet and exercise to optimal health. Credits:4 Prerequisite:HE 325
Study of modern concepts of disease, characteristics of common infectious and chronic diseases and practices and programs to prevent and control specific diseases. Credits:4 Writing Intensive:May meet requirement, see class schedule
HE 445 Best Practice in ATOD and Sexuality Education
Identification of current best practice in ATOD (alcohol, tobacco and other drugs) and sexuality education. Evaluation of curricula and present practice. Selection and modeling of effective instructional strategies. Credits:4 Prerequisite:Admission to degree program or consent of instructor
Overview of major health and health care issues related to migrant communities in the United States. Using an ecological perspective, students will gain an understanding of the theories and realities about migration and the migration-health relationship with a focus on migrant and seasonal farm workers in the Pacific Northwest. Credits:4
Study of international health issues, policies and interventions. Exploration of relationships between political, economic, cultural, educational and demographic conditions of developing countries and the impact on health and health services. Credits:4 Diversity:May meet requirement, see class schedule
Analysis of contemporary program planning models. Instruction and practice in designing and implementing a health promotion program. Students will engage with community agencies utilizing a service-learning model. Credits:4 Prerequisite:MTH 111, HE 227, BI 102, BI 234, BI 235, BI 236, all with a grade of C- or better, and HE 487 Writing Intensive:May meet requirement, see class schedule
Examination of health research including topics of design, methodology and statistical analysis. Focus on interpretation of health research. Credits:4 Prerequisite:MTH 111, BI 102, BI 234, BI 235, BI 236, HE 227, all with a grade of C- or better, and HE 375
Interdisciplinary study of mindfulness utilizing history, psychology, philosophy, Eastern religions and education with modern application in the fields of health and medicine. Credits:4
Review of basic ethical theories. Examination of moral principles and decisions associated with medical treatments, technologies, policies and research. Credits:4 Writing Intensive:May meet requirement, see class schedule
Examination of assessment and evaluation tools and program evaluation strategies. Focus on evaluation design, methods and implementation and the communication and utilization of evaluation findings. Credits:4 Prerequisite:MTH 111, HE 227, BI 102, BI 234, BI 235, BI 236, all with a grade of C- or better, and HE 473
HE 496 School Health Programs: Methods and Materials
Development and analysis of teaching skills, resources and materials. Focus on standards-based practice and assessment within a coordinated school health program model. Credits:4 Prerequisite:Admission to degree program or consent of instructor
Demonstration of professional competencies through the development of an electronic portfolio. Credits:4 Prerequisite:MTH 111, HE 227, BI 102, BI 234, BI 235, BI 236, all with a grade of C- or better, and HE 419
Analysis of the process and impact of media messages on health behavior and the development of effective messages in health promotion and education. Focus on social marketing, media advocacy and media literacy. Credits:4
Examination of bullying in school and community settings from a public health perspective. Focus on predisposing factors to bullying behavior, primary prevention and evidence-based interventions. Credits:4
Examination of complementary and alternative medicine as it is known today both nationally and internationally. Special focus will be on discerning legitimate medical practices from quackery and fraud. Credits:4
A study of the physical, emotional, social and environmental health issues affecting children. Emphasis on the impact of these health problems on learning and the role of the school in their prevention, discovery and referral for treatment. Credits:4
Study of the important role that relationships have on one’s health. Opportunities to assess, analyze and enhance personal and professional relationships using communication and conflict resolution models. Credits:4
Nutrition as it relates to the demands of exercise and competitive sport. Special emphasis on the differing needs of population groups and the relationship of diet and exercise to optimal health. Credits:4 Prerequisite:HE 325
Study of modern concepts of disease, characteristics of common infectious and chronic diseases and practices and programs to prevent and control specific diseases. Credits:4
HE 545 Best Practice in ATOD and Sexuality Education
Identification of current best practice in ATOD (alcohol, tobacco and other drugs) and sexuality education. Evaluation of curricula and present practice. Selection and modeling of effective instructional strategies. Credits:4 Prerequisite:Admission to degree program or consent of instructor
Overview of major health and health care issues related to migrant communities in the United States. Using an ecological perspective, students will gain an understanding of the theories and realities about migration and the migration-health relationship with a focus on migrant and seasonal farm workers in the Pacific Northwest. Credits:4
Study of international health issues, policies and interventions. Exploration of relationships between political, economic, cultural, educational and demographic conditions of developing countries and the impact on health and health services. Credits:4
Analysis of contemporary program planning models. Instruction and practice in designing and implementing a health promotion program. Students will engage with community agencies utilizing a service-learning model. Credits:4
Interdisciplinary study of mindfulness utilizing history, psychology, philosophy, Eastern religions and education with modern application in the fields of health and medicine. Credits:4
Review of basic ethical theories. Examination of moral principles and decisions associated with medical treatments, technologies, policies and research. Credits:4
Examination of assessment and evaluation tools and program evaluation strategies. Focus on evaluation design, methods and implementation and the communication and utilization of evaluation findings. Credits:4
Examination of research and practice in an identified area of study in the field of health education and promotion. Research topic varies by term. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. Credits:4