Department of Health Sciences

Health Professions Building 3100B
Phone: 410-704-2637
Fax: 410-704-4965

Programs of the Department

The Department of Health Sciences is composed of academic programs that exemplify interdisciplinary cross-disciplinary collaboration that mirrors today's health care service delivery and community wellness priorities. The Department uses a broad, integrative and evidence based approach that prepares tomorrow’s health leaders to meet workforce needs including healthcare managers, planners, gerontologists, autism-focused professionals, public health professionals, and other clinicians and healthcare specialists in diverse settings.

The Department of Health Sciences offers a bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) in Allied Health, Gerontology, Health Care Management and Public Health. It also offers minors in Applied Adult Disability Studies, Community Health Promotion, Gerontology, Health Care Management, and Public Health.

The Allied Health program is a unique transfer-based program of study for students who have completed an Applied Associate of Science (A.A.S.) degree in an allied health field at a community college. The bachelor’s degree program is based upon students’ clinical skills and complements that foundation with learning geared to advanced positions within the broader health care industry. The Gerontology program provides a comprehensive study of aging, which includes issues related to health, economics, policy, ethics and culture. The Health Care Management program combines an understanding of business principles with the rapidly changing health care delivery system. The Public Health program prepares students to use evidence-based approaches to promote health and wellness, improve health equity, and advocate for healthy communities.

Students interested in any of the Department's programs should contact the Health Sciences office to receive information about these programs, including who to contact to learn about any required orientations or to collect forms needed to complete a course of study for the selected program. In addition to completing major requirements for each of these programs, students must complete the Core Curriculum requirements and/or take enough elective courses to earn the 120 units required to graduate.

Health Science (AADS) Courses

AADS 205 INTRODUCTION TO DISABLING CONDITIONS (3)

An overview of disabling conditions and the influence of these conditions on the lived experience of individuals with disabilities.

AADS 305 HISTORY OF DISABILITY (3)

Overview of disability history; explores changing views of disabling conditions and the implications of these for individuals with disabilities.

AADS 310 UNDERSTANDING DISABILITY THROUGH MASS MEDIA (3)

An overview of the ways that mass media frame disability for the general public through journalism, TV, film, advertising, photography, documentary, comic art and the Internet.

AADS 320 PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION IN DISABILITY STUDIES (3)

Application of principles of program planning and evaluation relevant to the field of Disability Studies, including needs assessment, outcome measurement, and reporting in a non-profit setting. This course has been offered as a special topic; students who have earned credit for this course as a special topic will not receive additional credit for AADS 320. Prerequisite: AADS 205 (may be offered concurrently).

AADS 370 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DISABILITY STUDIES (3)

Special topics in the area of disability studies. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units provided a different topic is taken.

AADS 405 RESEARCH METHODS IN ADULT DISABILITY STUDIES (3)

Introduction to research as it applies to the field of adult disability studies. Exploration of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, research design, basic statistics and data analysis, and research ethics with focus on writing. Requires grade of C or better to fulfill Core requirement. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 or ENGL 190 or equivalent, IDHP 205 and IDHP 305.Core: Advanced Writing Seminar.

AADS 410 DISABILITY, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION (3)

Introduces media and communication strategies for educating the general public about issues that affect the disability community and disability organizations. Prerequisites: IDHP 305.

AADS 417 DISABILITY: POLICY, PRACTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (3)

An examination of models of disability; current disability-focused policies; a range of disability related treatments, services, and supports; and the potential of any of these to oppress or empower individuals with disabling conditions. Prerequisites: IDHP 205 and IDHP 305.

AADS 420 INTERNSHIP IN DISABILITY STUDIES (9)

Supervised fieldwork experience in approved community agencies. Corequisite: AHLT 313. Prerequisites: all other coursework must be completed prior to internship.

Health Science (AHLT) Courses

AHLT 200 CCBC-Essex Curriculum (2-36)

Theory and practice of respiratory therapy. 200-level courses from a two-year college.

AHLT 310 MANAGEMENT FOR THE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (3)

Issues and skills in managing health care professional including leadership and supervision.

AHLT 311 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (3)

Human resource management in health, focus on recruitment, development, performance feedback and conflict resolution.

AHLT 313 CLINICAL PROGRAM PLAN & EVALUATION (3)

Overview of the clinical program planning and evaluation process. Development of clinical health programs based on community/medical needs or needs of healthcare systems. Prerequisite: Admission to the Allied Health program or permission of instructor.

AHLT 315 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (3)

Overview of the financial methods and applications used in health care settings. Focus on understanding balance sheets, cost analysis, and budgeting for allied health within health care systems. Prerequisite: Admission to the Allied Health program or permission of instructor.

AHLT 320 UNDERSTANDING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE (3)

Critical search, interpretation, and analysis of literature to support best practices in clinical health care. Prerequisite: AHLT 445 or consent of department.

AHLT 405 SYSTEMIC DISEASE PROCESSES AND INTERVENTIONS IN RESPIRATORY CARE (3)

Respiratory therapy assessment of etiology and clinical manifestations, management and interventions, and the course and prognosis for systemic disease process. Prerequisite: consent of department.

AHLT 407 NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY (3)

Respiratory therapy assessment and management of disease process specific to neonatal and pediatric populations, including pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, evidence based ventilator management, patient course prognosis.

AHLT 409 SLEEP DISORDERS AND REHAB SERVICES IN RESPIRATORY CARE (3)

Continuum of respiratory care following hospital discharge, including services related to pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation, sleep disorders, and home care. Prerequisites: Admission to Allied Health program; credentialed as respiratory therapist.

AHLT 411 ADVANCED CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3)

Etiology, clinical manifestations, assessments, and management of respiratory and pulmonary diseases. Prerequisites: Admission to the Allied Health program or permission of instructor.

AHLT 413 PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS (3)

Advanced respiratory care through the selection of pharmacologic treatments based on clinical applications in the community, best practices, and evidence-based medicine. Prerequisites: Admission to AHLT program; BIOL 221/ BIOL 221L and BIOL 222/ BIOL 222L (BIOL 213/ BIOL 214) or equivalent; CHEM 121/ CHEM 121L (CHEM 105) or equivalent; or instructor consent.

AHLT 440 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN ALLIED HEALTH (3)

Identification and analysis of current issues facing the allied health disciplines, including reimbursement policy, scope of practice, changing educational criteria, credentialing professional encroachment, medical errors, and interdisciplinary teams. Requires grade of C or better to fulfill Core requirement. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 or ENGL 190 or equivalent; admission to the Allied Health program. Core: Advanced Writing Seminar.

AHLT 445 RESEARCH METHODS IN INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH STUDIES (3)

Basic concepts for understanding and conducting research related to Interprofessional Health Studies. Study of experimental and quasi-experimental designs, quantitative, and qualitative methodologies; literature search and critique; basic statistical procedures for data analysis; and research ethics. Prerequisites: Core 3 Mathematics; junior/senior standing; GERO, AHLT, or HCMN major; or consent of department.

AHLT 450 CAPSTONE IN ALLIED HEALTH (3)

Integration of program objectives through culminating projects that examine leadership, ethics, cultural competence, healthcare, and lifelong learning. Prerequisites: within 6 units of completing courses in the major or permission of the Allied Health Program Director.

AHLT 470 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ALLIED HEALTH (1-3)

Special Topics in the area of Allied Health Professionals. May be repeated for a total of 9 units provided a different topic is taken. Prerequisites: A minimum of 6 units in Allied Health and consent of the department.

AHLT 495 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ALLIED HEALTH (1-3)

In-depth investigation or project completion on an allied health topic. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of Allied Health Program Director.

Health Science (GERO) Courses

GERO 101 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (3)

Study of human aging from a variety of perspectives including sociological, psychological, and biological. Provides a background in social, political and public policy issues related to the aging of America. Core: Social & Behavioral Sciences.

GERO 330 COMMUNITY PLANNING FOR AN AGING SOCIETY (3)

Multidisciplinary approach to the urban environment as a physical and social context for the diverse lifestyles of its older residents. Theoretical approaches to aging and the environment are examined with emphasis on how planned and built environments impact the quality of life of older persons.

GERO 333 DEMENTIAS AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES (3)

Examination of the complex challenges posed by dementias and neurodegenerative diseases. Emphasis is placed on disease mechanisms, risk factors, diagnostic tools, therapeutic strategies, health disparities, and the societal and economic burden of these conditions. This course has been offered as a special topic; students who have earned credit for this course as a special topic will not receive additional credit for GERO 333. Prerequisites: GERO 101, HLTH 101, or HLTH 207 and sophomore standing; prerequisite can be waived with instructor permission.

GERO 350 PHYSICAL HEALTH AND AGING (3)

Focus on age-related physical changes and health issues commonly experienced by older adults and their families in context of biological theories of aging, as well as concepts of prevention and wellness; discussion of programming to promote healthy living as older adults.

GERO 367 DEATH, DYING AND BEREAVEMENT (3)

Examination of present social considerations on death including demographic, attitudinal, and ritualistic variables; death education through the life cycle; structure of the grief process; impact of terminal illness on the patient and the family; ethical issues surrounding euthanasia and suicide.

GERO 370 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)

Topics of contemporary interest and emerging issues in gerontology.

GERO 397 GERONTOLOGY INTERNSHIP (3-9)

Supervised experience in gerontology. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units with gerontology advisor's permission. Prerequisite:15 units in gerontology, including GERO 101.

GERO 405 CROSS CULTURAL AGING (3)

Study of human aging from a social science perspective across multiple cultural contexts. Prerequisite: GERO 101, SOCI 101, or permission from instructor.

GERO 450 DIRECTED READINGS IN GERONTOLOGY (3)

Systematic inquiry into a topic of the student's choice in consultation with the faculty. Prerequisite: graduate standing or 25 term units of GERO courses.

GERO 485 GERONTOLOGY SENIOR SEMINAR (3)

Programmatic, ethical and public policy issues of aging. Prerequisite: completion of gerontology core course requirements.

Health Science (HCMN) Courses

HCMN 305 HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (3)

A survey of current approaches to the theories, practices, and organization of health services administration. Prerequisites: major sophomore standing; HLTH 207 or consent of department.

HCMN 405 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS (3)

Strategic management of health care organizations and community health care needs, decision analysis and feasibility studies, and implementation and evaluation strategies. Prerequisites: junior major standing, HLTH 207, HCMN 305.

HCMN 410 POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT (3)

Management of population health principles and policies to improve the health of the community served by health care organizations. Prerequisites: HLTH 207, HCMN 305, major status.

HCMN 413 SERVICES AND HOUSING FOR THE LONG-TERM CARE CONSUMER (3)

Financing and regulatory structure for services and housing options for chronically ill, dependent populations in the U.S.; market trends, reimbursement structures and regulatory policies. Offered spring only. Prerequisite: HLTH 207 or consent of instructor.

HCMN 415 FINANCING AND ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE U.S. (3)

Financing and organization of health care services, emphasizing managed care philosophies in context of organizational and economic theories. Prerequisites: HLTH 207 and HCMN 305.

HCMN 417 LONG-TERM CARE ETHICAL PROBLEMS (3)

Applying long term care law, rules, theory and clinical and administrative best practice to the solution of practical ethical problems common in long term care. Prerequisite: HLTH 207 or consent of instructor.

HCMN 419 LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION (3)

Institutional and community based long term care facility administration: Examines laws, rules, and nationally established domains of nursing home and residential care managerial practice within an ethically based philosophy of care. Prerequisites: HLTH 207, HCMN 305, and HCMN 413 or consent of instructor.

HCMN 425 HEALTH CARE QUALITY, SAFETY, & LEADERSHIP (3)

Principles of quality, safety, and leadership in healthcare, emphasizing system thinking, patient experience, and equity. Prerequisites: junior major standing, HLTH 207, HCMN 305/ AHLT 310.

HCMN 435 HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (3)

Principles and practices of information systems management for health care professionals and organizations. Prerequisites: HLTH 207, HCMN 305.

HCMN 441 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (3)

Examination of legal and ethical issues in the administration of health programs. Emphasis is placed on the impact of cost-containment efforts, quality and malpractice concerns, profit-seeking in health, biomedical advances, and new delivery mechanisms. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, and online. Prerequisites: HLTH 207 or consent of department. Core: Ethical Issues & Perspectives.

HCMN 470 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (1-3)

Current topics in Healthcare Management covering selected funding, information technology, leadership, performance excellence, entrepreneurship, and other contemporary and emerging issues. May be repeated for additional credit to a maximum of 9 units provided a different topic is taken each time. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

HCMN 490 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT CAREER SEMINAR (3)

Examines the learning needed to make the transformation from a student to a health care manager. Practical, actionable advice on developing a managerial career including self-awareness and implications of potential employment opportunities will be presented, and a framework for career development will be introduced. Prerequisites: senior major standing and consent of the department.

HCMN 495 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (12)

Supervised capstone experience in health care management. Prerequisites: completion of all required courses with 2.00 or higher grade equivalent and permission of department chair. Graded S/U.

HCMN 497 HCMN INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)

Directed study on specific issues related to Health Care Management. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

Health Science (HLTH) Courses

HLTH 101 WELLNESS FOR A DIVERSE SOCIETY (3)

Focuses on health and wellness topics and factors that influence health including personal behaviors, relationships, community characteristics, and policies. Examines health disparities and the social determinants of health. The social determinants of health are non-medical factors that impact health and can lead to health disparities, like access to healthy foods and safe housing. Students analyze these issues within the U.S. and compare the U.S. to other countries. Students who have successfully completed the honors version of this course (HLTH 102) will not receive additional credit for this course. Core: The United States as a Nation.

HLTH 102 HONORS WELLNESS FOR A DIVERSE SOCIETY (3)

Health promotion, disease prevention and healthy lifestyles; analysis of personal attitudes and behaviors. Honors College course. Students who have successfully completed the non-honors version of this course will not receive additional credit for this course. Core: The United States as a Nation.

HLTH 103 EMC, FIRST AID AND SAFETY (3)

Emergency intervention designed for people who may have to give first aid, advanced life support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the course of their daily lives. Standard certification will be by the American Heart Association. Safety awareness will be explained.

HLTH 201 INTERNATIONAL HEALTH (3)

An overview of international health issues and problems, methods of health care delivery, health infrastructure, and epidemiology on a global scale.

HLTH 204 NUTRITION AND WEIGHT CONTROL FOR THE CONSUMER (3)

Using consumer models, this course contains elements of nutrition, weight control and fitness.

HLTH 207 HEALTH CARE IN THE U.S. (3)

Analysis of health care demands, cost, supply, and recipients. Analysis of different health care settings and factors such as professionalism, the professional education system, authority structures, ethical responsibilities, and referrals. Emerging policy debate and role of managed care are also explored. Core: The United States as a Nation.

HLTH 208 MENTAL HEALTH, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION (3)

Emphasis on helping relationships, constructive communication, stress and stressful life events, various approaches to handling crisis situations, and an overview of the mental health services system.

HLTH 217 HONORS HEALTH CARE IN THE U.S. (3)

A survey-seminar course which analyzes the demand, cost, supply and providers of health care. The position and behavior of the health care recipient, analysis of different health care settings, and factors such as professionalism, the professional education system, authority structures, ethical responsibilities, referral, cost accountability and how they affect and define methods for delivery of health care services. Honors College course. Students who have successfully completed the non-honors version of this course will not receive additional credit for this course. Core: The United States as a Nation.

HLTH 219 WOMEN'S HEALTH (3)

Critical analysis of gender as a social construct of health. Exploration of physiological, psychological, behavioral, and technical aspects of women's health care needs and barriers. Enable students to become informed consumers of health care services. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

HLTH 220 SEXUALITY IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY (3)

Covers the multifaceted components of human sexuality, including historical influences, religious influences, moral development and values, sexual practices and alternate behaviors, health behaviors, and sex-related diseases. Core: Diversity & Difference.

HLTH 222 FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH BEHAVIOR (3)

Social, cultural, and historical foundations examined in light of planning and implementing health education programs. Prerequisite: major in AHLT or HLTH; or minor in HLTH or PBHL.

HLTH 310 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH (3)

Examines and explores an overview of the broad field of public health. Will introduce students to public health data and their use, disease etiology, environmental health, health policy, health promotion, and disease prevention. Prerequisite: HLTH 207 (may be taken concurrently).

HLTH 311 CHRONIC AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE (3)

A factual, non-clinical approach to the major chronic and communicable diseases that are health problems in the U.S. population today. Patient education methods and the role of the health educator in relation to these diseases are stressed. Prerequisites: HLTH 101 or HLTH 207; and one of the following: BIOL 120/ BIOL 120L, BIOL 191/ BIOL 191L, BIOL 200/ BIOL 200L, BIOL 206/ BIOL 206L, or BIOL 220.

HLTH 315 PROGRAM PLANNING IN PUBLIC HEALTH (3)

In-depth analysis of the planning process for programs and interventions in the public health field, including programs implemented in community, school, and other settings. Requires a grade of C or better to fulfill Core requirement. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 or ENGL 190 or equivalent, HLTH 339 or HLTH 222, and major/minor standing. Core: Advanced Writing Seminar.

HLTH 331 NUTRITION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (3)

An in-depth study of the chemical nature and utilization of nutrients: the composition, digestion, absorption of foods, and the normal nutritional requirements of the human body. Focus on nutrition and health, and nutrition and disease. Prerequisite: BIOL 191/BIOL 191L (BIOL 190) or higher with lab or consent of the instructor.

HLTH 333 FOOD SAFETY SCIENCE (3)

Principles of the spread of food borne illness as applied to maintaining safe supplies in food and food service establishments. Field trips required. Prerequisites: BIOL 190, BIOL 191/ BIOL 191L, BIOL 201 or BIOL 200/ BIOL 200L.

HLTH 335 PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY (3)

The role of governmental and nongovernmental policies in shaping public health. Focuses on the policy process, stakeholder roles, and use of evidence-based information. Prerequisites: HLTH 222 or HLTH 310 (may be taken concurrently); major/minor standing; or permission of instructor.

HLTH 339 HEALTH BEHAVIOR THEORY (3)

Review of public health theory as a way to predict, examine and explain risk factors and health behaviors. Prerequisites: HLTH 310 (may be taken concurrently); Public Health majors/minors; or permission of instructor.

HLTH 340 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH FOUNDATIONS (3)

An introduction to maternal and child health policies, programs, and issues. Focuses on current maternal and child health issues and disparities and associated policies and programs in the US that aim to improve maternal and child health. This course has been offered as a special topic; students who have earned credit for this course as a special topic will not receive additional credit for HLTH 340. Prerequisites: HLTH 101 or HLTH 310.

HLTH 350 URBAN FOOD SYSTEMS (3)

Uses experiential learning, discussion, and readings to challenge students to examine the environment of complex urban food systems. Students will consider what it would take to improve these systems to assure access for all to nutritious, adequate, affordable food, ideally with reduced environmental harm. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 or equivalent and completion of Core 6 course. Core: Metropolitan Perspectives.

HLTH 360 INTRODUCTION TO PEER EDUCATION (3)

This comprehensive training course is designed to teach students how to be effective peer educators. Students will gain hands on experience with understanding the peer education process as well as techniques for effective communication and peer support. The course content will consist of theoretically-based skills and strategies associated with peer leadership, and knowledge of current health topics related to the college student population.

HLTH 401 TEACHING ABOUT DRUGS AND SEX (3)

Content, procedures and methods for presenting sensitive subjects including human sexuality and drugs. Not open to law enforcement majors. Prerequisites: HLTH 222, BIOL 191/ BIOL 191L (BIOL 190), HLTH major status, or consent of instructor.

HLTH 402 HEALTH COMMUNICATION (3)

Analysis of health message design, health behavior and communication theory emphasizing the persuasion process to improve health and other social conditions of living. Application of theoretical principles augmented with specific skills to design, implement and evaluate health messages. Prerequisites: HLTH 222 or HLTH 310; Core 9.

HLTH 405 DRUGS IN OUR CULTURE (3)

An in-depth review of harmless, harmful, useless, and useful substances that may affect behavior or mood; the interaction of psychological, sociological and physiological components are included. Prerequisite: HLTH 101.

HLTH 407 VIOLENCE PREVENTION FOR HEALTH EDUCATORS (3)

Development of effective violence prevention programs for future school and community health educators. Prerequisite: SOCI 358 or consent of instructor.

HLTH 410 HEALTH EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION (1)

Prepares students to use their knowledge in health promotion to answer certification-style questions in preparation for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam. Focuses on the eight Areas of Responsibility for Health Education Specialists. Prerequisite: consent of department.

HLTH 415 PREPARATION FOR FIELDWORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH (1)

Prepares students for Fieldwork in Public Health (HLTH 422, HLTH 423, or HLTH 424), a culminating experience for students in the public health major. Students learn about professionalism and ethics in the field of public health, and interview with partner organizations to determine internship placements. Prerequisites: open only to Public Health majors; requires consent of instructor to ensure students take HLTH 415 the semester preceding Fieldwork in Public Health (HLTH 422, HLTH 423, or HLTH 424).

HLTH 422 FIELDWORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH (12)

Fieldwork in Public Health is a practical experience in a professional public health setting. The internship, which a student begins after successful completion of all required courses in the Public Health major, involves work hours and assignments established by the organization where the student is placed for their internship. Graded S/U. Prerequisites: consent of department as well as successful completion (grade "C" or better) of all courses required in the Public Health major and associated prerequisites.

HLTH 423 FIELDWORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH (9)

HLTH 424 FIELDWORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH (6)

HLTH 425 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN HEALTH EDUCATION (3)

Focuses on methods used in community and school settings. Prerequisite: HLTH 315.

HLTH 430 ORGANIZATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS (3)

Focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and education programs in various settings. Students will apply the concepts they are learning by designing and executing a health promotion event outside of the classroom. Prerequisite: HLTH 315.

HLTH 432 PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM EVALUATION (3)

Focuses on how to evaluate public health programs, including instrument development, data collection, data analysis, interpretation, and using evaluation results to develop recommendations for improving public health programs. Prerequisite: HLTH 315.

HLTH 435 INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY (3)

Examination of epidemiological investigation principles, chronic and communicable diseases, pollution, housing sanitation, and their interrelationships. Prerequisite: BIOL 191/ BIOL 191L (BIOL 190) or BIOL 200/ BIOL 200L (BIOL 201) or BIOL 206/ BIOL 206L (BIOL 202).

HLTH 451 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (3)

An examination of the causes and human health impacts of climate change and major pollutants in water, air, and food. Focuses on study designs used in environmental epidemiology and environmental toxicology, subpopulations disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards, and policy approaches used to address health risks from the environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 191/ BIOL 191L (BIOL 190) or BIOL 200/ BIOL 200L (BIOL 201) or BIOL 206/ BIOL 206L (BIOL 202).

HLTH 470 HEALTH WORKSHOPS (3)

For teachers, administrators, and individuals concerned about health related fields. Contemporary health aspects are considered with emphasis on implementation of positive behavior aimed at improving the health of the individual and the community. Enrollment is limited to 25. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

HLTH 491 HEALTH DIRECTED READINGS (1-3)

Independent reading in health or health related disciplines.

HLTH 494 HEALTH TRAVEL AND STUDY (3)

An examination of various types of health care delivery in the countries and cities visited in comparison with that of the United States. For complete information contact chair of the department. Prerequisite: HLTH 101 or consent of instructor.

HLTH 495 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)

Directed study on specific problems in health and related fields. Prerequisite: consent of department chair.

HLTH 496 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH (1-3)

Directed study or experience on specific topics in public health research. Can be repeated to a maximum of 12 units. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Health Science (IDHP) Courses

IDHP 300 INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM (3)

An overview of Autism, including the characteristics of autism, addressing the stereotypes and bias to promote a person-centered approach to effective community-integration of individuals on the autism spectrum, using current research and incorporating a 20 hour service-learning component at the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism in addition to class time. Prerequisite: criminal background clearance is required. Core: Diversity & Difference.

IDHP 325 ETHICS FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL (3)

Provides students with a broad overview of healthcare ethics applicable to a wide range of health professionals involved with providing direct care. Students will clarify personal and professional values and use ethical theories to analyze contemporary healthcare challenges. Historical, contemporary and emerging issues will be examined through an ethical lens to evaluate the impact on healthcare delivery. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or SOCI 101; sophomore standing. Core: Ethical Issues & Perspectives.

IDHP 460 MENTORING AND AUTISM (3)

Classroom instruction on models and self-advocacy principles, and out-of-class mentoring experiences with adults on the autism spectrum. Prerequisites: HONR 370; IDHP 300; or permission from instructor.

IDHP 470 SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH PROFESSIONS (3)

The study of special topics in interdisciplinary health professions. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

Faculty

Professors: Mary Helen McSweeney, Joyce Weil (GERO Program Coordinator)

Associate Professors: Connie Anderson (Chairperson, Autism Studies Graduate Certificate Program Director), Jillian Fry (Assistant Chair, PH Program Coordinator), Allison Kabel, Ming Li, Kristin Schuller (HCMN Program Coordinator), Caroline Wood, Bo Kyum Yang (HLTH-MS Program Director / Health Leadership Graduate Certificate Program Director)

Assistant Professors: Farzin Ahmadi, Ebru Cayir Burke, Chinenye Ejezie, Laura Girling, Laura Kroart, Krystle McConnell, Chengcheng Zhang

Clinical Associate Professor: Wendy Whitner (AHLT Program Coordinator)

Clinical Assistant Professor: Andrew Jones (HCMN Internship Coordinator, GERO Internship Coordinator)

Assistant Teaching Professors: Tolu Arowolo, Deidra Clermont, Michele Jancewski (Public Health Internship Coordinator), Janay Johnson, Alexis Montague, Meredith Ritchie (AADS Program Coordinator), Thomas Tighe Jr., Amanda Weber

Professor of Practice: John Chessare

Associate Teaching Professor: Walter Dearborn