238 HLTH 3100. Applications of Technology in Health Promotion (3) S This course is an exploration of current and future uses of technology in the health promotion fields. Prerequisite: Completion of Computer & Information Literacy requirement or permission of instructor. HLTH 3150. Community Health Agencies and Services (3) S An overview of public and community health including history, management, prevention and epidemiology of disease. Emphasis on the role of community and government health agendes regarding health promotion and disease prevention activities. Prerequisite: HLTH 3000 or HLTH 3050. HLTH 3160. Health Behavior and Special Populations (3) F The course provides a comprehensive overview of theories and models that explain and modify health behaviors. The models and theories are viewed from a multidisciplinary perspective and are applied to health behaviors among both normal and special populations. Prerequisites: HLTH 3000 or HLTH 3050. HLTH 3200. Methods in Health Education (3) F, S Designed to appraise and utilize the different methods and aids used in teaching health and lifestyle management in the schools, community, worksite, and health care settings. Students develop skills in organizing, presenting, and evaluating learning experiences presented to target populations in the various settings. Prerequisites: HLTH 3000 or HLTH 3050 or PEP 2200. HLTH 3320. Health and Nutrition in the Older Adult (3) Su, F, S (online only) (Cross listed with NUTR 3320) The developmental process of late adulthood with focus on the physiological age-rdated changes provides the foundation for understanding physical, mental, and sodal health and well-being in the older adult. Nutrition and exerdse assessments and prescriptions, clinical services, community and social support services, complementary and alternative medicine, and other topics are explored in the context of promoting healthy aging. Prerequisites: NUTR/HLTH LS1020. HLTH 3400. Substance Abuse Prevention (3) Su, F, S Study of legal and illegal drugs from a pharmacological, historical, psychosocial, and behavioral perspective. Emphasis on primary prevention concepts and responsible consumerism. Education students can receive "Substance Abuse Certification" from the Utah State Office of Education. HLTH DV3420. Multicultural Health and Nutrition (3) F, S (Cross listed with NUTR DV3420) The application and understanding of sodal, religious, economic and aesthetic qualities of foods provides the knowledge for the explorations of the food patterns of various cultures. The understanding or world food problems as they pertain to the health will also be discussed. Prerequisites: NUTR/HLTH LS1020 and NUTR 2320. This course is taught Web enhanced. HLTH 3500. Human Sexuality (3) Su, F, S A survey course of the biomedical and psychosodal forces which shape our sexuality. The focus will be upon the scholarly study of the biological, social, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of human sexuality. HLTH SI4013. Health Promotion Research and Assessment (3) F, S Application of research methods used both in assessing individual and community needs for health education, and in assessing the effediveness of health education programs. Prerequisites: HLTH 3000 and HIM 3200. HLTH 4150. Needs Assessment & Planning Health Promotion Programs (4) F, S Conducting needs assessment and planning health promotion programs in a community, occupational, school or dinical setting Prerequisite: HLTH 3000. HLTH 4220. Women's Health Issues (3) S (Cross listed with Women's Studies) A feminist perspective and analysis of the psychological, cultural and political health related issues that impad women throughout the life span. Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor. HLTH 4250. Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents (2) Su, F, S Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens. HLTH 4300. Health Education in the Elementary School (2) Su, F, S Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. HLTH 4800. Individual Projects (1-3) Su, F, S A comprehensive study or project in the field of Health Education. Hours to be arranged for seniors only. HLTH 4860. Field Experience (2-6) Su, F, S Work experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. Can be repeated for credit. HLTH 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Su, F, S A continuation of HLTH 2890. HLTH 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) As Needed Consult the semester dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Offered on an as needed basis. HLTH 4990 Senior Seminar (1) F, S This is a capstone course of Health Promotion seniors only. Summarizes the experiences of the Health Promotion Major, addresses future alternatives and prepares students for employment now and/or graduate study. MASTER LEVEL COURSES (HLTH) HLTH 6250. Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents (2) Su, F, S Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens. HLTH 6300. Health Education in the Elementary School (2) Su, F, S Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog