Community Health (CHTH)

CHTH 292 - Independent Study. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual studen

CHTH 355 - Theory and Practice of Community Health Education. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., KIN 205. History, philosophy, and theory related to community health education and health promotion. Includes the application of program development principles and health promotion strategies to community health programs.

CHTH 414 - Health and Culture. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. This course will provide students with an interdisciplinary perspective on global health. Students will assess health beliefs, health-related behavior, sickness distribution, treatment and experience in a range of socio-cultural contexts. There is an emphasis on applied research in health promotion and disease prevention programs.

CHTH 445 - Program Planning in Community Health. 4 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., CHTH 355. Overview of the issues, approaches, and techniques community health educators and professionals utilize in planning and implementing programs to assist communities in improving health status and reducing risky behaviors and their determinants. This course co-convenes with HHP 541.

CHTH 485 - Theories of Health Behaviors and Counseling. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Exploration of the helping role as it relates to health behavior, health assessment, problem-solving and referral skills. Application of theories to facilitation of healthy behavior changes.

CHTH 490 - Undergraduate Research. 1-3 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.

CHTH 491 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

CHTH 492 - Independent Study. 1-3 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

CHTH 494 - Seminar. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Offered intermittently. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

CHTH 498 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. all HHP options minimum junior standing and ECP 120/121 (or equivalent). Prereqs per option. Exercise Science Applied: KIN 320/321. If internship is coaching or strength & conditioning must also have completed KIN 410 and COA 405. Exercise Science Pre-Professional: KIN 320/321. If internship is cardiac rehab must also have completed KIN 460/483/484. Community Health: CHTH 355. Supervised field experiences with private businesses, public agencies, or institutions. 45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship 498 may count toward graduation. Students should not be registered for more than 14 credits their internship semester.

CHTH 591 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate