HLTH 106 Drug Use and Abuse (3)
An interdisciplinary analysis of contemporary drug issues and problems. The course will examine physiological, social, philosophical, historical, legal, and health aspects of drug use and abuse. Special attention will be focused on those general motivations for drug use that attend life on the college campus. (Beck Syllabus)

HLTH 130 Introduction to Public and Community Health (3)
An introduction to the theory and practice of public and community health. The influence of public health professionals on the past, present and future health status of society through the examination of critical health issues will be described. Programming models, theories and policy development are included. (Howard Syllabus)

HLTH 140 Personal and Community Health (3)
Introduction to the dimensions of health as it is related to the individual and to the community. This course introduces constructive methods of health promotion, personal goal setting, and encourages students to take greater responsibility for personal health and well being. (Schiraldi Syllabus) (Staff Syllabus)
(Several sections of HLTH 140 are offered each semester taught by different instructors. Each section is likely to be organized differently; however, the content will be the same for all sections.)

HLTH 150 First Aid and Emergency Medical Services (3)
Lecture, demonstration and training in emergency care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, controlling bleeding, shock, burns, and injury care. American Red Cross Certificates will be awarded upon completion of the course and passing necessary exams, both written and practical. First aid certificate is valid for three years and CPR certificate is valid for one year. (Staff Syllabus)

HLTH 230 Introduction to Health Behavior (3)
Psychological, social psychological, and sociological approaches to the development of health attitudes and behavior. The use of behavior change theories as a basis for the development of behavior change intervention programs. (Greenberg Syllabus) (Howard Syllabus)

HLTH 279P Understand and Coping with Stress (3)
(Hyde Syllabus)

HLTH 285 Controlling Stress and Tension (3)
Health problems related to stress and tension. Analysis of causative psychosocial stressors and intervening physiological mechanisms. Emphasis on prevention and control of stress through techniques such as biofeedback, meditation and neuromuscular relaxation. (Schiraldi Syllabus) (Greenberg Syllabus) (Hyde Syllabus)

HLTH 371 Communicating Safety and Health (3)
The course provides an overview of the communication and evaluation of safety and health information. The course emphasizes various types of communications and recipient factors that contribute to their success or failure. Through lecture, reading, a group assignment, and several exercises, students will acquire an understanding of the communication process. This course is designed to familiarize students with the various sources of media and their roles in communicating information on safety and health. It is also meant to help students learn how to work with media organizations and how to use the communication process and strategies to promote health and safety goals and objectives. (Atkinson Syllabus, Beck Syllabus)

HLTH 377 Human Sexuality (3)
This is a survey course that examines the basic foundations of human sexuality, incorporating topical issues of interest and importance. Given the large size of the class, the most common format of the course is lecture, but student participation and involvement is encouraged. In addition to the dissemination of cognitive information, a strong emphasis of the course is placed on the psychosocial aspects of human sexuality, and its impact on individuals and society. Students are encouraged to develop and maintain a personal philosophy concerning sexual decision-making and behavior. The broad goals of the course include an increased knowledge of the biological, developmental, and scientific aspects of human sexuality, in addition to developing a greater awareness of self and others. (Sawyer Syllabus, Burt)

HLTH 391 Principles of Community Health I (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide a broad overview of community health. Health promotion, consumer health, public health, school health, environmental health, preventive medicine, human biology, the health care system, individual health behaviors, and health policy are examined in relation to community health. (Desmond Syllabus)

HLTH 420 Methods and Materials in Health Education (3)
Methods and Materials in Health Education (3) Prerequisites: HLTH 105 or 140, 310 or consent of instructor. The purpose of this course is to present the interrelationship of curriculum planning, methodology and the selection and use of teaching aids and materials. Special problems associated with health teaching and presentation are discussed. Students will become familiar with a variety of resources as well as planning for and presenting demonstration lessons/presentations. (Sharp Syllabus)

HLTH 430 Health Education in the Workplace (3)
The purpose of the course is to provide the student with an understanding of how to promote a healthy and safe workplace. The course will examine occupational stress, occupational safety and health, women’s health, AIDS, violence, drugs, etc. The course will include, lectures, discussions, speakers and films. (Feldman Syllabus )

HLTH 437 Consumer Behavior (3)
Americans are under great pressure to become consumers. They are intentionally encouraged by for-profit enterprise to buy products. Such marketing can either improve or threaten health. This course will explore: how marketing theory can inform health education theory; how marketing strategies and consumer behavior can influence physical, social/psychological, and environmental health; how marketing is regulated; and ethics of marketer and consumer behavior. (Boekeloo Syllabus)

HLTH 471 Women’s Health (3)
This course provides an introduction to women's health concerns and the barriers to achieving complete health. We explore common health issues affecting women from medical, economic and sociopolitical perspectives. Readings, films, and assignments are selected to incorporate issues of age, disability status, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and social class into our discussion. (Thompson Syllabus) (Atkinson Syllabus)

HLTH 487 Adult Health and Development Program (3)
Course description not available. (Peat Syllabus)

HLTH 489 Advances in the Adult Health and Development Program
Course description not available. (Leviton Syllabus) (3)

HLTH 490 Principles of Community Health II
Students will be involved in the applied aspects of community health education. Students will apply theory to actual community problems and learn to plan, develop, and evaluate programs while working in project teams. Each team will select a community health problem and develop a proposal to address the problem. This course will help students gain confidence in their ability to function as community health educators and prepare them for their internship experience. (Lori Marks Syllabus)

HLTH 491 Community Health Internship (12)
The purpose of the internship is to enable students to gain practical experience as professionals under conditions conducive to educational development. The internship is a 15 week, full-time, supervised period of community health /public health activities carried out in a variety of settings dependant upon the student’s interests and career goals. (Anne Anderson-Sawyer Syllabus)

For more information about potential internship placement sites, see the PCH Internship Database.

HLTH 498H Mind-Body Health (3)
Using a seminar format, this course will explore and discuss a variety of emotional and attitudinal facators influencing our health. The course is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students.(Hyde Syllabus)

HLTH 498T Health and Medical Terminology
This is an on-line course which will enable the students to learn and understand the "language of Medicine". The 800 page online printable textbook contains interactive audio-visual lecture pages that prepare the student for the 1000 self-testing flashcards and the 800 multiple choice self-test questions which is worth 60% of the final grade. The course and technical support are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (Hyde Syllabus)