PERSONAL HEALTH COURSE
 

HKH 101 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH. (3)
Study of the basic health concepts relating to mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, nutrition, diet and weight control, sex education, quackery, environmental health, disease control.
 
 
 

Students must be admitted to Graduate Studies to enroll in courses numbered 500 or above.

HKH 490 GENDER ISSUES IN HEALTH. (3)
This course is designed to distinguish and differentiate between major health concerns of men and women.

HKH 501 FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH EDUCATION. (3)
The design of this course is to introduce the students to a study of the scientific, social, psychological, legal, and educational foundations of health education. Professional competencies and practice settings will be reviewed. This course serves as a foundation for all other courses in health education and provides an overview of the field to the student from related areas.

HKH 510 THEORIES OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR. (3)
This course is designed to teach the fundamental theories of health behavior that provide the foundation for research and practice in health education. Instruction will include the theoretical models currently used in health education and how these models are used in conducting research. The effect of different philosophical positions on health education will be included.

HKH 511 RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH EDUCATION.
A research methods course is designed to provide the student with the basis for understanding and conducting research. This course focuses on the research in the area of health education. Specific emphasis will be placed on statistical procedures, research designs, techniques, and tools.

HKH 512 HEALTH PROGRAM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION. (3) Prerequisite HKH 511.
This course is designed to aid the student in the application of knowledge gained to practical situations; needs assessment, missions, goals, and objectives of planning and implementing health education programs. This course provides an overview of health promotion programs and systems, public health issues, and primary locations for health education resources with a focus on design and implementation. The student will develop proficiency in using equipment and skills to evaluate a population’s health profile. Students will conduct on-site needs assessments and develop health education plans responsive to the identified needs of the respective setting(s).

HKH 513 HEALTH PROGRAM EVALUATION. (3) Prerequisite HKH 511.
This course will include the principles and procedures to evaluate health promotion/disease prevention programs. Instruction will include data collection methods, instrument-scale development, measurement and evaluation designs. Program evaluation methods will include community, school, medical, and workplace settings.

HKH 514 INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY. (3) Prerequisite HKH 511.
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of diseases in a population and the factors that determine the distribution. This course is an introductory course in the disciplines of epidemiology. It will include an introduction to the definitions, concepts, techniques, and methodology necessary for understanding and conducting epidemiological research.

HKH 520 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DISEASE PREVENTION. (3)
This course is designed to present the role of physical activity and exercise in preventing and controlling certain diseases. Presentation will include the basic etiology of each disease state and the mechanisms by which physical activity and exercise reduce the chance of developing the disease. Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies that present the epidemiological data supporting the protective effect of physical activity will be presented. Recommendations for physical activity for each disease will be included.

HKH 530 STRESS MANAGEMENT. (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to the terminology and current research of stress and stress management. The relationship between stress and health will also be discussed. Selected methods of relaxation and stress management will be discussed, demonstrated, practiced, and analyzed.

HKH 542 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH EDUCATION. (1-6)
This course is designed to provide the Health Education graduate student an opportunity to pursue research in an area specific to their interest or to complete a special project as approved by the Program Coordinator.

HKH 598 INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH EDUCATION. (6)
This course offers graduate students in health education an opportunity to gain practical and applied experience in community, school, worksite or health care environment. Each course participant is placed according to individual goals, experience, and/or training. The primary intent is to provide opportunities for the student to apply advanced knowledge and skills to practical situations.

HKH 599 THESIS IN HEALTH EDUCATION. (6)
The thesis is designed as the terminal research project for the Master of Science Degree. The primary intent is to provide an opportunity for students to conceptualize, design, initiate, and complete a significant research project. The completed thesis must demonstrate the student’s ability to review and synthesize the related literature, develop appropriate research methodologies, collect and analyze data, and synthesize and interpret the results.