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• HLTH 401: Public Health Preparedness

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course addresses public health preparedness and response to various natural disasters and emergencies, including, public health infrastructure, risk communication, chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological and explosives terrorism threats and health policy and legislation. Prerequisite:    HLTH210 OR HLTH230 OR HLTH240
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• HLTH 405: Non-Medical Healing Arts

  1.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the role of Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Faith Healing, and other health services which deviate from or compete with "Medicine" in relation to health education. The social and legal issues concerning these services, reliability of sources of information about the services, and the role of health education in utilization of these services are studied. Focus of the course will be on the development of guidelines for utilization of these services.
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• HLTH 406: Analysis of Health Information

  1.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is an overview of the use and misuse of statistics, the manipulation of human needs and drives, and the provision of false and misleading information by providers and suppliers of health products and services. All major sources of information related to consumer health will be examined for inherent biases and common forms of misinformation.
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• HLTH 407: Trends in Dieting

  1.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a study of the issues surrounding popular health foods and diets. The desirable and undesirable qualities of "natural" and "organic" foods, "exotic" foods, and nutrient enriched foods are examined. The advantages and disadvantages of diets emphasizing specific nutrients or types of foods, crash diets, drug aided diets, and diets for specific purposes are also studied. Focus of the course is on development of guidelines for evaluating information and sources of information.
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• HLTH 408: Women's Health Concerns

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to address the unique health concerns of women in todays society. Specific topics such as alcoholism, anorexia nervosa, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), domestic violence, child abuse, rape, menopause and many others will be included.
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• HLTH 409: Intro Health Counselng

  1.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The purpose of this course is to provide health professionals with an introduction to counseling theory and the skills of counseling techniques. The course emphasis is on the use of counseling techniques to improve the quality of healthcare, facilitate health-related decision-making, and enhance the relationships between client and the health professional. Health behavior theory will also be addressed. Prerequisite:    HLTH370 AND PSY100
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• HLTH 410: Life Cycle Nutrition

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores the life stages of pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and older adulthood from the physiological, social and behavioral perspectives. The focus will be on the special nutritional needs of each life stage for optimal growth and development, maturation, aging and overall health and well being. Prerequisite:    HLTH105 AND HLTH340
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• HLTH 411: Public Health Education Strategies

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides an examination of health education learning theory, curriculum design & resources, lesson planning & asessment, and teaching strategies of health concepts in community settings. Students plan, develop, and evaluate a health education promotion lesson. Prerequisite:    HLTH230 AND HLTH370
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• HLTH 412: Computer App. in Public Health

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides public health professionals with experience using selected software packages that are being used in public health practice to produce educational and social marketing materials, health messaging, develop surveys, create data field entries, analyze data, medical expenses, and other public health applications used in a variety of health organizations. Prerequisite:    CPSC100 AND HLTH230
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• HLTH 415: Determinants of Disease

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will analyze the variables that impact the health of a population. It explores this dynamic by analyzing the multi-factorial relationshp between diseases and biological, behavioral socioeconomic and cultural factors. Emphasis is placed on the role(s) health professionals play in addressing this complex relationshp. Prerequisite:    BIOL111 OR BIOL116 AND BIOL117 AND HLTH105
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