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HEALTH PROMOTION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
204 - Personal & Community Health (3 S.H.)
Addresses individual and community health issues. Investigates the dimensions of personal wellness that influence health behavior. Course material covers content, self-assessments and journal entries in relationship to behavioral change. Alcohol, tobacco and/or other drugs with emphasis on prevention strategies are addressed as mandated by Minnesota state law 126.06. Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) have knowledge of basic health content areas; (2) understand journaling and the value of nutrition, exercise and weight management; and (3) know how family history is of value. Grade only. Offered each semester.
288 - Health Perspectives (3 S.H.)
An introduction to health education and health promotion. Analyzes the foundations of the discipline of health education including theories of health education. Explores the theories of behavior change. Investigates the career opportunities in all health education/promotion settings. Introduces professional organizations and certifications for the field of health education including worksite health promotion. Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) understand the many different theories of health, (2) know the history and philosophy of health education/health promotion, and (3) be exposed to several health working documents. Prerequisite: HERS 204. Grade only. Offered each semester.
311 - Comprehensive School Health Program (3 S.H.)
An introduction to the concepts and practice of school health promotion. This course provides students the opportunity to develop their understanding of the factors that influence the promotion of health in schools. The course is designed to help future community health educators and health teachers gain experience in the assessment of school health needs and understand the issues involved in advocating for comprehensive school health and planning school health promotion programs. Prerequisites: HERS 204 and HERS 288. Grade only. Offered each semester.
312 - Community Health (3 S.H.)
This course provides students with a foundation in the theory and practice of community health promotion. Students will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of the socio-cultural, political, and economic factors involved in community health. By the end of the course, students will have the theoretical and practical background necessary to enable them to play a coordinating and facilitating role in planning and implementing effective community health promotion initiatives. Prerequisites: HERS 204 and 288. Grade only. Offered each semester.
315 - Health Promotion Skills (3 S.H.)
This course gives students the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to design health messages and implement health education/promotion programs. These skills include understanding the needs of diverse communities, research methodology, health promotion material design, and health promotion resource management. Prerequisites: HERS 204, 288, and 312. Grade only. Offered yearly.
320 - Health Education in the Elementary Schools (3 S.H.)
Designing Pre-8 educational programs consistent with specified program objectives, includes development of logical scope and sequence plan for an elementary health education program. Applying individual or group learning process methods appropriate to given early childhood, elementary and middle school level learning situations. Proper techniques and skills needed to successfully meet the National Health Education Standards and the Minnesota State Graduation Standards. Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) know the Coordinated School Health Program, (2) apply methodology of Elementary Health Education, and (3) know and understand the process of writing lesson plans. Prerequisite: HERS 204. Grade only. Offered each semester.
321 - Health Education in the Middle & Secondary Schools (3 S.H.)
Future school health professionals will learn the best practices of health curriculum for middle school and secondary students. Students will learn to specify objectives, develop sequential learning activities, create challenging and motivating lessons, and develop a curriculum for middle and/or secondary schools. Students will learn to apply individual and group learning process methods appropriate for middle school and high school students. Students will also learn proper techniques and skills needed to successfully meet the National Health Education Standards and the Minnesota State Graduation Standards. Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) know the Coordinated School Health Program, (2) apply methodology of Middle/Secondary Health Education, and (3) know and understand the process of writing and implementing lesson plans. Prerequisites: HERS 204, 288, and 320. Grade only. Offered each semester.
326 - Educational Topics/Issues (2 S.H.)
In-depth study of current and emerging health topics in health education and promotion. Study of bio-psycho-social issues related to such topics as addiction, sexuality education and violence prevention. Students utilize computerized health information retrieval systems, access on-line and other database health information resources. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an educated position on the most important current public health issues. They will also be able to argue knowledgeably and coherently in support of their position and be able to give accurate information about the issues studied. Prerequisites: HERS 204 and 288. Grade only. Offered each semester.
328 - Behavioral Interventions (3 S.H.)
Application of theories of behavior change to program planning for the secondary student and adult population. Students utilize a wide range of techniques and strategies for community and secondary health education. Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) be able to create, develop and write teaching strategies, (2) learn proper presentation skills, and (3) become advocates for the field of health education/promotion. Prerequisites: HERS 204 and 288; teaching option majors: HERS 320. Grade only. Offered fall semester.
345 - Emergency Response for the Professional Rescuer (3 S.H.)
This course is designed to teach those emergency care skills and the accompanying knowledge which is needed by such emergency care givers as policemen, fire department members, park rangers and other first line care-givers. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be issued American Red Cross “Emergency Care” and “CPR for the professional rescuer” cards. This course will not prepare the student to become an Emergency Medical Technician. Prerequisite: PER 214 or First Aid and CPR certification. Offered yearly.
350 - Program Planning in Health Promotion (3 S.H.)
This is a practical course in which students are responsible for undertaking needs assessment research and developing a health promotion program in collaboration with a local business or agency. The course enables students to apply the knowledge and experience gained in lower level courses to real world problems and to further develop their health promotion/health communication skills. Prerequisites: HERS 204, 288; health promotion majors: HERS 311, 312. Grade only. Offered each semester.
395 - Practicum in Health Promotion (3 S.H.)
This course gives students practical experience of the implementation of health promotion programs. Students in the course will support the implementation and evaluation of a health promotion program in a community setting. Students may work on projects previously designed during their program planning class, or they may be involved in the implementation and evaluation of a health promotion program designed by another agency. Students are expected to clear their site choice with their onsite supervisor and the course instructor of HERS 350 (Program Planning in Health Promotion) before registering for HERS 395. Prerequisites: HERS 204, 288, 312, 321, 326, 328, 350. Grade only. Offered each semester.
403 - Epidemiology (3 S.H.)
An introduction to basic concepts of epidemiology. Students will study the ways in which disease is transmitted and distributed within populations and develop a working knowledge of basic biostatistics and epidemiological methodology. The course also provides students with an introduction to EPI Info statistical software. Prerequisites for Health Promotion majors: HERS 204, 288; BIOL 211, 212; STAT 110. Prerequisites for non-Health Promotion majors: HERS 204, STAT 110, or instructor's permission. Grade only. Offered each semester.
415 - Grant Writing (3 S.H.)
An examination of the skills required to locate funding opportunities and write and submit grant applications and reports for health promotion and education programs. This course is designed to help students to gain experience and practice in finding grant money and applying for grants to undertake community health projects. Prerequisites: Students must have senior standing. Grade only. Offered yearly.
425 - Organization and Administration of School Health (3 S.H.)
Organization and administrative aspects of an effective school health education/promotion program pertaining to budgets, personnel, facilities, legal responsibilities, home/school/community communications and the formulation of practical modes of collaboration among educational settings. The creation and the development of scope and sequence as it applies to the Minnesota State Graduation Standards and the National Health Standards. Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) understand the policy and procedures required to be an administrator in the area of health education; (2) become knowledgeable in regard to curriculum development; and (3) become both an advocate and a resource person for health education, and uphold state standards and recommendations. Prerequisites: HERS 204, 288, and 311. Grade Only. Offered yearly.
430 - Public Health (3 S.H.)
This course explores the foundations of public health practices, including health organization/agency structures and specific health concerns of target populations. The course places particular emphasis on the social influences on individual and community health. It examines the reasons for health disparities and explores the problems and the challenges faced by modern public health workers and health promoters. The main goal of the course is to increase students' understanding and knowledge of public health to inform their future practice as health promoters. Prerequisites: HERS 204, 288, 311, 312, 328, and 403. Grade only. Offered yearly.
431 - Health Issues Workshop (1-3 S.H.)
Explores recent and relevant issues, trends and programming developments in health education/promotion. Designed for teachers, school nurses, school administrators, undergraduates and/or graduate students. Junior or senior standing. May be repeated for credit. Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) create, develop, and oversee the workings of health conferences; (2) professionally represent Winona State University; and (3) be able to work through the evaluation process of conferences and conventions. Offered upon demand.
433 - Senior Health Seminar (1 S.H.)
In-depth school and community health analysis. Review of responsibilities and competencies for entry-level health educators, for Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credentials and ethical considerations and standards, as outlined by the Society of Public Health Educators. Completion of professional files: resume, the development of a letter of application, professional presentation for interviews, professional portfolios and skills needed to make one marketable. Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) complete all professional papers (resume, cover letter, references, etc.) that are required by the career and placement center on campus; (2) secure creditable references to have in their file; and (3) develop their working professional portfolio. Prerequisites: HERS 204, 288, 311, 410; BIOL 211 and 212. Recommended prerequisites: HERS 403 and STAT 110. Senior standing. Grade only. Offered yearly.
490 - Independent Study in Health (1-3 S.H.)
Opportunities for undergraduates to work on an advanced health issue, research or with technology/presentation methods. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, preparation of proposed outline, permission of the major advisor and Department chairperson. Grade only. Offered upon demand.
496- Internship in Community Health (10-12 S.H.)
A capstone experience in Community Health to foster the culmination of skills and abilities necessary for the entry level Community Health Educator in a Health agency or organization. Prerequisites: Senior standing, all major coursework must be completed and approved by the Health Promotion faculty, and instructor's permission. P/NC.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 14:34 by Jennifer Hoffman
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