Department of Public Health Education

Public Health Education Courses (HEA)

New or amended courses for 2010–11

308 Introduction to Public Health (3:3)

Pr. or Coreq. HEA 201, PHTH major or minor, or permission of instructor.

Introduction to public health terminology, history, core disciplines, professional roles and services. Overview of current public health challenges and impact of the public health efforts on population health. (Fall)

314 Public Health Diseases (3:3)

Pr. BIO 111 or permission of instructor

Focus on biological concepts and biomedical terms associated with public health disease conditions. Emphasis on etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, risk factors, and their impact on prevention and control. (Fall & Spring)

407 Experimental Course: Community Service Learning in International Health (6:6)

Pr. junior or senior standing

Health and development issues impacting an international/developing country, region, or community. International travel, cross-cultural immersion, and service-learning experiences are required. (Offered summer '09)

426 Internship Planning (3:3)

Pr. HEA 339, 340, 366; admission to professional program

Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP).

Professional preparation, planning, and placement practicum for the 400-hour supervised internship experience (HEA 428). Should be taken one semester prior to HEA 428. (Fall)

Courses with new or changed prerequisites for 2010–11

490 Seminar in Health (3:3)

Pr. HEA 201, 308, 314, 315, 316, 325

Pr. or Coreq. HEA 412

Current problems, issues, and trends in health status viewed from an ecological perspective, with an emphasis on the literature, written and oral communication skills. (Spring) (Formerly HEA 540)