HE 100Personal Health
Physical, mental, and emotional aspects of well-being and how to maintain and increase the quality of one's lifestyle.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
Worcester State University · Courses
HE
33 courses with the subject HE, 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.
HE 120Health and Nutrition
Nutritional needs, weight control, healthy diets, myths, and nutritional aids to better health.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 140Creative Arts and Health
An experiential and didactic introduction to the separate arts therapies: movement, art, music and language arts, emphasizing the creative process.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 150Health and Physical Education for the Teacher
The planning, development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive health education programs.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 170Humans in Motion
Concepts of the human neuro-musculoskeletal system which provide function and health across the life span under normal and stress conditions.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 193First Year Seminar Health3
Introductory level course covering topics of special interest to first year students. Offered only as a First Year Seminar.
- Subject
- HE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 200Consumer Health
Current information and guidelines to reliable sources necessary to develop intelligent consumers capable of wisely selecting health products and services.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 205Principles & Foundations of Health Promotion
This course serves as an introduction to the field of health education/promotion with consideration of philosophies, current trends, issues, and opportunities in the field.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 208Systems of Addictions Treatment
This course provides an overview of counseling modalities and techniques used in addiction treatment and recovery settings, including for those with co-occurring disorders. A family systems approach will be employed to understand how the Criminal Justice System, the Mental Health System, and the larger community relate. Legal and regulatory restrictions, ethical codes, and legal sanctions also are discussed.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 210Women's Health Issues
Overview of women's health issues: women in the health marketplace, a woman's right to control her body, media images and illness, eating disorders, therapy, alcohol, aging and the women's health movement.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 220Mental Health Education
Examination of mental health as a variable: its creation and the obstacles to good mental health and positive self-concept.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 225Advanced Nutrition: The Prevention and Treatment of Obesity
This course examines the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of a major public health issue: obesity. The course builds on basic nutrition principles and their application to weight management and eating behaviors. Emphasis will be on the consequences of obesity on cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. Body weight regulation concepts will include, but are not limited to, body weight assessment, energy metabolism, regulation of eating behavior, energy nutrients, and the role of diet/physical activity in weight management.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 230Human Sexuality and Sex Education
Focus on the need for and understanding of sex education, along with the process of implementing sexuality education, with emphasis upon teacher preparation.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 240Writing and Learning From Experience I
Prepares students to write analytically about their experience and to apply their learning to courses and competencies in the major.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 242Writing and Learning From Experience II
Integrating experiential essays inot longer narratives, developing themes and conceptual frameworks; applying experiential learning to courses, competencies in the major.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 260First Aid: Advanced Theory and Skill
Common emergencies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, auto extraction, and emergency childbirth. Opportunity for instructor rating.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 270Psychopharmacology
This course will explore the effects of psychotropic drugs on the brain and subsequent effects on behavior.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 275Fitness for Life
Knowledge of health-related fitness components and their effect on total wellness; emphasis on developing personalized fitness program, namely cardiovascular endurance.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 280Individual Stress Management and Relaxation
Strategies and techniques for increasing stress resistance based on psychophysiological research.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 285Drugs and Society
Drug use and abuse, and implications for the individual and society.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 325Sports Nutrition
The course is designed to examine the role of nutrition in exercise metabolism and to explore the link between basics of exercise physiology concepts and nutrition. This course includes the application of nutrition principles to maintain optimum health and to enhance athletic performance from a healthy, adequate, and personalized diet. Sports nutrition concepts include, but are not limited to, body composition, nutritional supplements, energy balance, and nutritional needs for physically active people and athletes.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 330Health Communication
This course focuses on the growing field of health communication and examines theories of interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication relevant to the professional communicator in the health field. Reviews strategies of persuasion, the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, and behavior, as well as the changing nature of health and health delivery. Students will explore current health issues in varied communication contexts, such as interpersonal, group, and organizational and be introduced to Social Marketing, Social Media, Public Speaking, and Communication Toolkits.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 340Health Counseling
A study of the counseling implications involved in health. Awareness of the counseling process and referral.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 350Community Health Education
Opportunity for exploration of on-going community health education programs, and their impact upon that community. Prerequisite: Advanced standing
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 354Addictions Counseling of Individuals and Families
This course provides students with an applied understanding of counseling skills, techniques, and strategies in addiction treatment. The psychology of addictions and various treatment modalities are discussed. Engagement, assessment, treatment planning, brief and ongoing treatment, continuing care, and work with special populations are considered. Dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness practice techniques, and motivational interviewing concepts are introduced, and students apply them in role-playing scenarios. Boundaries, ethics, and counselor self-awareness are also covered.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 390Environmental Health
Examination of the issues affecting the environment and their impact on our health.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 400Special Topics
Current issues in Health.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 406The 12 Core Functions of Addictions Counseling
This culminating course prepares students to enter the field of substance use disorders and/or addictions counseling through an intensive review of the 12 Core Functions of Addictions Counseling. Students further develop the skill sets from prior coursework to serve as a foundation for gaining practical experience in addictions counseling.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 407Pre-Practicum Seminar in Addictions Counseling
The course is designed for students who wish to complete the course Practicum in Addictions Counseling in pursuit of CADC licensure. Students are prepared for fieldwork through practice of counseling techniques, reviews of case studies, and study of counseling theories. All core functions of addictions counseling are reviewed and reinforced, with particular emphasis on assessment, counseling, and case management. Students practice in role play using a variety of modalities while considering the needs of special populations and the opportunities and constraints of various treatment settings. Ethical and legal considerations for addictions counselors are also explored.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 408Directed Study: Health3
Directed study offers students, who because of unusual circumstances may be unable to register for a course when offered, the opportunity to complete an existing course with an established syllabus under the direction and with agreement from a faculty member.
- Subject
- HE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 409Practicum in Addictions Counseling
Field experience in which students complete 150 hours of direct care experience in a substance use disorders counseling setting. To qualify for CADC licensure, the practicum must be repeated for a total of 300 hours and 6 credits. Course may be repeated.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- may be repeated.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 440Practicum in Health
A field experience option required of all Health Studies majors. Prerequisite: Advanced standing
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
HE 450Independent Study in Health
Creative, independent learning experiences designed and initiated by the health majors.
- Subject
- HE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
Source: Worcester State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61