A holistic approach to stress management, with cognitive and theoretical knowledge and stress reduction techniques to prevent or alleviate physical symptoms of stress.

Focuses on the design, production, evaluation and acquisition of appropriate media and materials for health education/promotion programs.

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Review theories of behavior and behavior change as they relate to current health issues. Health behavior change models will be examined and applied.  Repeatable, no limitations.

This class explores the multi-cultural aspects of health and international comparisons of various health indicators. Students will examine specific health problems, and the nature of health care delivery worldwide.

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Overview of grant proposal development process. Develop skills in identifying funding needs and sources, methodology, management plans, budgeting and evaluation. Collaboration with local agencies and faculty.

Examines historical and conceptual bases of public health, key issues and problems faced by the public health system, and tools available for protection and enhancement of the public's health.

Prerequisite: CH 509 or consent of instructor. Examines the effectiveness of a wide range of strategies used in health promotion/disease prevention programs. Current literature/programs are presented and reviewed.

Prepares students to assume a supervisory role in the management of health and human services programs. Course covers planning, decision-making, organization, budgeting, marketing, human resource management, leadership.

Investigate and discuss the relationships of environmental health problems to human health and welfare. Include sources of these problems, their recognition and control and current research studies.

Consent of Instructor. Experience in rural health and human services related to working with marginalized populations. S/U Graded. Repeatable. Field trip fee required.