Examines the concepts of: health and wellness; the determinants of health and wellness; and the concept of self-responsibility for health and wellness. These health and wellness concepts shall be applied to the areas of: mental wellness, nutrition, fitness, human sexuality, and drugs. The lecture/discussion format provides for a sharing of views regarding the integrated concepts of health that emphasizes the physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental factors that influence an individual's health status.

Emphasizes the social and natural environmental influences that have a direct impact upon the health of the individual. Primary consideration is directed to an analysis of health as influenced by a person's interaction with his/her environment.

The course introduces students to a range of topics, issues, methods, approaches, and frameworks to help understand current public health issues, systems and areas of practice. This course explores the ways in which public health practice prevents harm and promotes and protects health and well-being of people, communities and their environments.

Prerequisite: Must be a Public Health major or minor

Introduction to behavioral and social factors which influence health and illness. Explores the causes of premature death, the relationships between personality and health, and the development of health problems. Includes an overview of psychological principles in behavioral medicine, physiological foundations of health psychology, the role of emotions in immune function, and topical theories of, techniques for, and research on how psychology can help people live longer, healthier lives.

Prerequisite: Must be a Public Health or Child Development major or minor

Various aspects of drug usage will be studied with emphasis on the role of health education in reducing abuse. This course is designed to explore contemporary issues related to alcohol and other drugs. The course will examine the physiological, psychological, social, and cultural impact of licit and illicit drugs.

This course is designed to explore gender and social issues associated with human sexuality. The course will examine the impact of physiological, psychological, social, and cultural differences and similarities on the sexual health of diverse groups. The course will explore issues related to age, ability/disability, sexual identity, sexual myths, misconceptions, gender and gender expression.

Provides teacher candidates, social workers, and nurses an understanding of the educational methods, processes, and content of the scope of health education as provided in the Framework for Health Instruction of the California State Department of Education. Offers an understanding of current problems related to personal, family and community health. General theories and organization for teaching health education will be discussed. Meets the requirement for teacher candidates under the SB2042.

Note: Not open to lower division students.

Prerequisite: CPR training; may be taken concurrently.

Introduction to methods and statistical practices used in the health sciences. Emphasis on the methods of collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of health data. Conceptual learning will be facilitated by sessions using computational software.

Prerequisite: STAT 1, Public Health major or instructor permission.

Designed to offer cognitive insights into community health epidemiology. Provides understanding of the study of the distribution and determinants of communicable, infectious and chronic disease, and of injuries in the human population.

Prerequisite: STAT 1 or instructor permission; Public Health or Biological Sciences major or minor.

This course presents an overview of the historical, structural, and operational aspects of the nation's healthcare systems. Students will examine the factors that shape public policy regarding the allocation of health care resources and will gain an understanding of the relationship between healthcare costs, quality of care, and the access to health services. The influence of professional associations, medical technology, and social values in health reform initiatives is discussed.

Prerequisite: Student must be admitted to the Public Health major or minor, or have instructor permission to enroll in this course.