Course Descriptions
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HED | 125 | WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES | 3 (3-0) |
This three-credit course will identify and explore current health issues that are of special interest or are unique to women. Topics will include emotional well being, stress management, health problems related to female anatomy and physiology, violence against women and issues of reproduction and childbearing.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HED | 134 | FIRST AID, SAFETY, AND CPR | 3 (3-1) |
This course incorporates the study and application of skills to respond to emergencies, the use of CPR and AEDs, recognition and treatment of breathing emergencies including conscious and unconscious victims of all ages, as well as the recognition and treatment of various other medical emergencies. Fire safety, campus safety, home safety and motor vehicle safety awareness will also be covered.. The study and practice of First Aid skills will include: standard level assessment, prioritization, demonstration, and application of various skills. Those who qualify will earn American Heart Association Certifications for its course: Heartsaver CPR/AED and the Emergency Care and Safety Institute Certification for its course: Advanced First Aid, CPR & AED. This course is cross-listed and may be taken as either HED 134 or AHS 134..
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HED | 201 | STRESS MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0) |
In this course, each student will learn the causes and effects of stress, and the basic principles, theories and coping skills/strategies needed to effectively manage their personal stress. In addition, there will be opportunity for experiential learning with the use of self-analyses, cognitive strategies, relaxation techniques, and other class exercises and activities.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HED | 203 | HEALTH AND AGING | 3 (3-0) |
This course provides an overview of the physical changes that occur with aging and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle on the aging process. Emphasis is placed on healthy aging and maintaining a functional capacity and quality of life with age through engagement in regular exercise and other health promoting behaviors. The interplay between aging, physical health, longevity and health care is a major focus.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HED | 224 | HUMAN SEXUALITY | 3 (3-0) |
A study of physiological, psychological, sociological and gender issues related to sexuality. Topics include: perspectives in sexuality, human sexual expression, love, communication and relationships, human sexual response and dysfunction, sexual health; family planning; non-modal behaviors and sex and the law. This course is cross-listed and can be taken as either HED 224 or PSY 224.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HED | 271 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I | 1 (1-0) |
A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or other activities that advance the student's knowledge and competence in the field of health education or related areas. The student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HED | 272 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II | 2 (2-0) |
Similar to HED 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately, 70-90 hours.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HED | 273 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III | 3 (3-0) |
Similar to HED 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.