17 courses with the subject CHHS, 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.
CHHS 205Introduction to Health and Human Services3
Explores career opportunities in health and human services. Studies the health and human service system in the United States and locally as it has been affected by history, changing values, and changes in the economic and political environment.
Serves as a developmental guide for pre-health students in the exploration of pathways leading to medical and allied health graduate programs and related healthcare careers. This course covers: identifying appropriate undergraduate majors, prerequisite coursework, admissions requirements, participation in pre-health engagement opportunities, and additional elements necessary for competitive admission into medical and allied health graduate programs. Students create an individualized semester graduate program preparation plan as a course component.
An introduction to the study of topics related to happiness and its impact on quality of life. Students will learn principles and theoretical models targeted at increasing and/or sustaining happiness. The course will focus on big-picture issues and real-world applications.
CHHS 215Military Transitions: Successful Reintegration to Civilian and Academic Life3
This course will help future, active-duty, and veteran military personnel understand and effectively address the challenges United States veteran military personnel and their family members face when reintegrating to civilian and academic life. Students will learn about the differences between US military and civilian/academic life, and the challenges associated with making a successful transition. Students will assess their current wellbeing and apply strategies to pursue a fulfilling life. The course emphasizes the application of lifestyle choices and behavioral change across the dimensions of wellness for improved civilian and academic life quality.
CHHS 250Special Topics in Health & Human Services1
Study of a selected topic in Health and Human Services not covered in sufficient breadth or depth in existing courses. May be repeated under a separate course title.
CHHS 325Foundations in Health and Wellness Coaching3
This course provides foundational knowledge and skills to prepare students to be health and wellness coaches. Students will be introduced to the structure of health and wellness coaching, the coaching process, ethical and legal issues, and general knowledge about healthy living. The course will include theories of behavior change and evidence-based techniques used in health and wellness coaching. Curriculum is drawn from the core competencies of the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching Certification Exam Content.
This course is a 3-credit hour course designed to provide skills necessary for wilderness travel and outdoor adventure. It will emphasize effective leadership for adventure programming, knowledge of backpacking skills, wilderness and remote first aid, proper physical conditioning, route finding, equipment selection, and an understanding and respect for the environment. This course incorporates lecture sessions followed by an adventure trip, where students can apply course principals and skills. Specifically, we will meet face-to-face for 3 hours weekly over the final 10 weeks of school, experience a 4-day adventure trip over (add specific dates each semester here), and then reflect on the adventure experience upon our return (via online assignment).
CHHS 411Research & Evaluation Methods in Human Services3
This course introduces research design and analysis necessary to examine, apply, and utilize science in interdisciplinary human service settings. Course content includes an overview of current issues in knowledge development including the process of research utilization and evidence based practice. The student will conduct analytic critiques of the research literature for scientific merit, synthesize these critiques for application to practice, and develop strategies for providing leadership to make evidence based practice a reality in current and future work settings.
CHHS 425Applications in Health and Wellness Coaching3
In this course, students will learn and apply mindfulness, relationship and communication health and wellness coaching skills. This course will introduce students to evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing and solution focused coaching to build capacity for lasting behavioral change. Coaching session and program structure and ethical and legal issues will be explored. The curriculum is aligned with the standards published by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching.
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop practical skills to become a capable, competent health and wellness coach. Students will engage in didactic learning with peers to practice health and wellness coaching skills. The course utilizes the standards published by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching to assess practical skills.
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn and apply motivational interviewing knowledge and skills. Students will engage in didactic learning with facilitated practice, observe and provide feedback their skills.
CHHS 450Special Topics in Health & Human Services1
Study of a selected topic in Health and Human Services not covered in sufficient breadth or depth in existing courses. May be repeated under a separate course title.
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Focuses on applications for health management and well being for older adults and their families. Uses technological advances of ipads and smart phones to better prepare allied health professionals. Particular attention paid to fitness safety, disease management, nutrition, end of life care, and caregiving. Students will use their knowledge to educate older adults currently living in the community.
