Health Education (HEAL)

Related Catalog Entry: Graduate School of Education / Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources

Related Mason Website: Graduate School of Education (http://gse.gmu.edu/), Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources (http://www.gmu.edu/departments/hfrr/)

110 Personal Health (3:3:0). Focuses on individual and family well-being through the integration of such topics as fitness, nutrition, human sexuality, consumer health, drug education, and mental health.

205 Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention (4:3:0). Investigates safety-related problems; emphasizes on fire, home, occupational, and vehicle safety; and covers violent and property crime prevention.

220 Dimensions of Mental Health (3:3:0). Studies integration of behavioral and sociocultural factors in the study of mental health.

305 Teaching Methods in Health Education (K-12) (3:3:0). Studies content, methodology, and resource materials in teaching health education for physical education teaching majors.

310 Drugs and Health (3:3:0). Analyzes drug use, with emphasis on its positive aspects, and presents alternatives to drug misuse and abuse.

312 Health and Wellness Choices (3:3:0). May be taken by nonmajors. Actively involves students in becoming managers of their personal health and well being throughout the life span. Consistent with Healthy People 2000 goals for the nation. Emphasizes lifestyle activity and fitness, behavioral change, and maintenance.

323 Program Leadership and Evaluation (3:3:0). Leadership and evaluation of health education, fitness, and recreation resources programs. Utilization of computer technology while studying the evaluative aspects of program planning and administration.

325 Health Aspects of Human Sexuality (3:3:0). Covers biological, behavioral, and sociocultural factors in human sexual behavior, apparently related to sexual problems.

330 Nutrition (3:3:0). Assesses dietary habits and patterns in relation to nutrient requirements. Emphasizes weight control, diet and fitness, and current nutritional controversies.

350 Interventions for Populations and Communities At Risk (3:3:0). Identifies culturally, physically, emotionally, mentally, and demographically diverse populations and communities at risk; covers implications for development of innovative programs and the role of HFRR interventions.

370 Health Determinants and Status (3:3:0). Focuses on determination of a person's health status and health behavior change strategies. Covers skills acquisition in health risk appraisal, screening, and related instruction.

372 Health Communication (3:3:0). Applies research-based models and theories of health assessment and health promotion at the individual, organizational, agency, and community levels. Uses communication approaches and skills within the context of behavior change strategies, including policy and program development.

430 Seminar on Contemporary Health Problems (3:3:0). Provides overview of contemporary and often controversial health issues with analysis of selected problems of current concern to society.

450 Epidemiology (3:3:0). Studies the incidence, distribution, and causes of diseases and injuries in human populations. Emphases are on essential diagnostics and planning for community health problem solving.

470 Community Health Systems (3:3:0). Examines the complexities of community health and community health system infrastructure. Focuses on planning and navigating the multi-system agency environment, which includes a focus on population and sub-population health.

480 Special Topics (1-3:3:0). Presents selected health issues and/or problems. Application of information to education programs receives special attention.

490 Internship (12:0:0). Provides directed experience to observe and participate in health promotion and exercise science activities at community agencies, health care centers, and private sector organizations. Graded Pass/Fail.

499 Independent Study in Health Education (1-3:0:0). Prerequisites: 90 credits and permission of department. Provides study of a problem area in health education research, theory, or practice under faculty direction. May be repeated, but no more than three total credits may be earned.