8 courses with the subject PHE, 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.
PHE 220Introduction to Public Health Education3
This course will introduce the student to principles of public health education. Education theories and processes will be examined. The student will participate in a field experience to explore areas of public health education to gain a better understanding of the role of the public health educator. A grade of C- or better is required for progression in the PHE major.
This course provides students an overview of the principles and practice of public health in a global context. Principles of public health, individual and population- based health improvement strategies, and core functions of public health will be explored. Interdisciplinary approaches to public health will be discussed.
BIO 261 or BIO 361 ; MAT 231 ; and PHE 220 ; or permission of instructor Offered: Spring
PHE 302Environmental Health Issues3
This course covers environmental health topics of importance to the health promotion practitioner. Environment is approached as one of the determinants of health for individuals and human populations. Students will gain an understanding of the interaction of individuals and communities with the environment, the potential impact on health of environmental agents, and specific applications of concepts of environmental health.
BIO 111 /BIO 114/ BIO 115 and BIO 112 / BIO 116 , or permission of the instructor Offered: Fall
PHE 340Principles of Nutrition3
This course will introduce the student to nutrition as it relates to health, disease, energy and weight. The basics of nutrition will be explored throughout the lifespan including pregnancy and lactation. Nutritional supplements will be explored from a consumer and legal standpoint.
This course will introduce students to various aspects of human sexuality. Students will understand key terms and dimensions of human sexuality and will evaluate major theories and issues in this area.
This course will provide advanced study related to health education and health literacy. Emphasis will be placed on education principles and theory, communication, and teaching/learning styles. This course will include a 1 credit hour field experience. A grade of C- or better is required for progression in the PHE major.
PHE 220 with a grade of C- or better Offered: Fall
PHE 404Health Communication & Social Marketing4
This course is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the effects of the media-mass, social, and participatory-in promoting and impeding the achievement of public health goals. Emphasis will be placed on learning how to design, communicate and evaluate effective health promotion messages. Students will design a digital media-based health communication campaign.
This course provides students the opportunity to integrate and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their course work in an original comprehensive paper, and to explore the major field areas of public health education through an immersive field experience. A grade of C- or better is required for progression in the PHE major. Three credit hours clinical, one credit hour seminar.
