19 courses with the subject HW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HW 1000Personal Health3
Fall and Spring Semesters This course will introduce the student to all the major areas of health and how they affect their lives. Health promotion, wellness and empowerment will be discussed and analyzed in relation to each health component. Upon completion of this course, students will have a better understanding of the importance their personal decisions make on their health. This course meets the Curry Core Wellness requirement.
Fall and Spring Semesters This course introduces students who are interested in Public Health & Wellness to the disciplines of Public Health, Health Education, and Health Promotion. Emphasis is placed on the history of public health, health status, health care philosophy, health and wellness, chronic and infectious diseases, health-related behavior, and health theories and program models. Students will learn skills that are essential to ensure success in the Public Health & Wellness program including learning to use library databases and writing a review of health-related literature.
Offered periodically within a 3-year academic cycle This course will introduce and explore the concepts of holistic health and its philosophical underpinnings. Sample issues include trends in holistic health care, the science of holistic health, views of health and wellness, examination of the impact of Western and non-Western values and belief systems, creation of healthier workplaces with holism, critical assessment of research and evaluation of treatment options. Selected integrative health modalities will be explored. Issues will be studied with both a personal wellness focus and a focus on working with health care consumers for wellness promotion. Discussion, writing, reading, and reflective practice will be the main learning activities. It is recommended that the student have completed HW 1000 prior to taking this course.
Offered periodically within a 3-year academic cycle This course introduces students to the foundational and applied principles of health communication in public health, healthcare, and wellness contexts. The course explores how cultural, social, technological, and organizational factors shape communication within healthcare, wellness promotion, and health advocacy. Emphasis is placed on translating complex scientific and epidemiological information into accessible messages, crafting ethically responsive health materials, and critically evaluating communication strategies to advance individual and community health outcomes. (Same course as COM 2190).
Offered periodically within a three-year academic cycle This course will introduce the student to sexual and reproductive health issues through a multidisciplinary approach. Coursework will explore a variety of topics including sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology, demographic trends in fertility, the social construction of sexual and reproductive health, analysis of reproduction laws and their relation to health outcomes, contraception and sexually transmitted infection protection, and the effects of racism, poverty, and sexism on sexual health and reproduction.
HW 2450Maternal and Infant Health is designed for public health and health sciences majors and others
interested in the factors that influence the health of women, infants, and families. This course introduces students to population-based approaches to maternal and infant health and examines maternal and infant health indicators, outcomes, and disparities using a life course and health equity framework. Emphasis is placed on social, behavioral, biological, and structural determinants of health, as well as evidence-based public health programs, policies, and interventions aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes and reducing health inequities. 449 / 615
Fall and Spring Semesters Introduces students to the basics of human nutrition. Macro and micronutrients are studied regarding their role in human physiology and health. The relationship between the foods we eat and the nutrients derived from them are explored through the study of digestion and absorption. Nutrition during the various life stages and evidence- based research regarding the role of nutrients and disease prevention are also discussed. Students are able to apply concepts learned by assessing the adequacy of their own diets and by investigating a current nutrition topic. (Same course as BIOL 2520).
Any 3- or 4- credit BIOL, CHEM, or SCI course or permission of the instructor.
HW 2600Global Health Abroad3
This short-term study abroad course will take students abroad to provide them with a first-hand glimpse into the dynamic ways in which another country approaches healthcare and public health. It will serve as an opportunity for students to learn about how other nations prioritize health services and equitable care, with a primary focus on universal healthcare. This course will consist of a combination of coursework at Curry and field visits to health facilities and programs in the destination country. Students will spend time preparing for our visit by learning about the destination country’s healthcare system and health successes through readings and instruction. Once abroad, students will witness the healthcare system in action by visiting local hospitals, clinics, and various other public health organizations as they explore the country’s rich culture and history. During the visits students will learn about health services provided and agencies whose mission includes health promotion and disease prevention. Students will leave this course experience with a more diverse perspective on global public health and will be able to compare another country’s health practices and system with that of the United States. This course meets the Curry Core International/Global Interdependence requirement. 450 / 615
Offered periodically within a three-year academic cycle This class is designed to inform the students of current health issues occurring in the world today. Topics will range from cutting edge information to older news in the health field that have been evolving. These areas will be discussed and explored with the emphasis on developing critical thinking skills.
Fall and Spring Semesters Provides students with an opportunity to explore public health career paths, gain knowledge and skills from public health work experience, and strengthen their resume while earning academic credit. Internships are completed under the guidance of an on-site internship supervisor. In addition to meeting core learning outcomes, students will be required to fulfill academic internship requirements at midterm and final as evaluated by the PHW Internship Facilitator. Internship placements are subject to prior approval by the PHW Internship Facilitator. This course meets the Curry Core Active Learning requirement. This course meets the Curry Core Active Learning requirement. Pre- or Corequisites: PHW major, sophomore standing, minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
