Community Health and Prevention Sciences B.S.

Bachelor of Science - Health & Human Performance; Community Health & Prevent Sci Option

College of ED & Human Sciences

Catalog Year: 2015-2016

Degree Specific Credits: 106

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0


Lower Division Required Courses

Rule: All courses are required.

Note: Students should take ECP 120 and ECP 121 within two years of graduation in order to ensure current certification. Students may substitute outside Emergency Medical Responder Certification for these courses.

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Show Description ECP 120 - Emergency Medical Respondr Lec
Offered every term. Coreq., ECP 121. Development of knowledge of emergency care and CPR/AED techniques. In conjunction with HHP 289 provides certifications by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Heart Association upon successful completion.
2 Credits
Show Description ECP 121 - Emergency Medical Respondr Lab
Offered every term. Coreq., ECP 120. Development of knowledge of emergency care and CPR/AED techniques. In conjunction with HHP 288 provides certification by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Heart Association upon successful completion.
1 Credits
Show Description HTH 110 - Personal Health and Wellness
Offered autumn and spring. Focus on health principles and their relevance in contemporary society, the evaluation and application of scientific advances to hypothetical lifestyles, and on contemporary problems in life.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 201 - Basic Exercise Prescription
Offered every term. Theory, principles, and practice of exercise prescription for aerobic and resistance exercise programs for health, fitness and performance. Students must register for the lecture and a linked lab.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 205 - Foundations of HHP
Offered autumn and spring. An overview of the foundational principles comprising the field of HHP with special emphasis on the historical and philosophical foundations, and the evolution of the unity of mind/body concept. Includes an overview of program options, analysis of future directions, and career choices.
3 Credits
Show Description NUTR 221N - Basic Human Nutrition
Offered autumn and spring. The principles of science as applied to current concepts and controversies in the field of human nutrition.
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 15 Total Credits Required

Outside Major Lower Division Required Courses

Rule: All courses are required.

Note: It is strongly recommended that students take either BIOH 112 OR BIOH 113 OR BIOB 160 as an elective course prior to taking Anatomy and Physiology. Students may take any other Statistics course pre-approved by their adviser in place of STAT 216 (PSYX 222, SOCI 202, WILD 240 or EDU 421). Students may substitute WRIT 201 for WRIT 121. Note: BIOH 201N and 202N are co-requisites completed for a total of 4 credits and BIOH 211N and 212N are co-requisites completed for a total of 4 credits.

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Show Description BIOH 201N - Human Anat Phys I (equiv 301)
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., introductory science course or college-prep high school biology course recommended.  Comprehensive knowledge of human form and function necessary for students preparing for health-related professions. Emphasis on structure, function  and homeostatic regulation of body systems with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers tissues through nervous system. Required, integrated laboratory includes some dissection.
4 Credits
Show Description BIOH 202N - Human Anat and Phys I Lab
Offered autumn and spring. Coreq., BIOH 201. Basic knowledge necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers tissues through nervous system. A cadaver lab is included.
4 Credits
Show Description BIOH 211N - Human Anat Phys II (equiv 311)
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., and continuation of BIOH 201N. Comprehensive knowledge of human form and function necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis on structure function and homeostatic regulation of body systems with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers endocrine through reproductive systems. Required integrated laboratory includes frequent dissection.
4 Credits
Show Description BIOH 212N - Human Anat Phys II Lab
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOH 201N. Coreq., BIOH 211. Continuation of 201N. Basic knowledge necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers endocrine through reproductive systems. A cadaver lab is included.
4 Credits
Show Description BIOM 250N - Microbiology for Hlth Sciences
Offered spring.   Infectious diseases, including concepts of virulence, resistance, prevention and control of microbial diseases in the individual and in the community. If laboratory experience is desired, the student may enroll concurrently in BIOM 251. Credit not allowed toward a major in microbiology.
3 Credits
Show Description CHMY 121N - Intro to General Chemistry
Offered autumn and spring. First semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry.
3 Credits
Show Description COMX 111A - Intro to Public Speaking
Offered every term. Preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism. Credit not allowed for both COMM 111A and COM 160A.
3 Credits
Show Description ENST 225 - Community & Enviornment
Offered autumn.  Same as SOCI 225.  Exploration of the ways that communities address their environmental concerns.  Introduction of relevant social science concepts.
3 Credits
Show Description M 115 - Probability and Linear Math
Offered every term. Prereq. M 090 with a grade of B- or better, or M 095, or ALEKS placement >= 3, or ACT score of 22, or SAT score of 520. Systems of linear equations and matrix algebra. Introduction to probability with emphasis on models and probabilistic reasoning. Examples of applications of the material in many fields.
3 Credits
Show Description PSYX 100S - Intro to Psychology
Offered every term. Introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humans and other animals. Credit not allowed for both PSY 100S and PSYC 100S.
4 Credits
Show Description STAT 216 - Introduction to Statistics
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 115 (preferred), or one of M 121, 132, 151, 162 or 171, or ALEKS placement >= 4. Introduction to major ideas of statistical inference. Emphasis is on statistical reasoning and uses of statistics.
4 Credits
Show Description WGSS 263S - Women, Men, and Sexuality
Offered autumn. Broad overview of gender and women's issues from a social science perspective. Relevant topics related to the sociological and psychological aspects of gender across culture are explored, including masculinity, femininity, violence, reproductive health, cultural diversity in the expression of gender, issues in sexual orientation, and media contributions to these issues.
3 Credits
Show Description WRIT 101 - College Writing I
UM: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of passing score on writing diagnostic examination, referral by WRIT 095 instructor-SAT writing score at or above 440, MUSWA at or above 3.5, SAT/ACT essay score at or above 7, or ACT Combined English/Writing score at or above 18. Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Credit not allowed for both WRIT 101 and COM 101. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit). MC: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of appropriate SAT/ACT essay, English/Writing, writing section scores, appropriate MUSWA scores, or proof of passing scores on Writing Placement Exam). Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit).
3 Credits
Show Description WRIT 121 - Intro to Technical Writing
Offered every term. Introduction to technical writing situations that integrate text, design, and graphics. Emphasis is on evidence-based, informative writing that uses design and graphics to visually represent logic and organization. Course focuses on writing as a process and includes student self-assessment. Major assignments include a pure technical document, exploration of credibility, and public science writing. Students are expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage and to have basic computer literacy.
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 39 Total Credits Required

Upper Division Departmental Required Courses

Rule: All courses are required.

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Show Description CHTH 355 - Theory Pract Comm Hlth Ed
Offered autumn. Prereq., KIN 205. History, philosophy, and theory related to community health education and health promotion. Includes the application of program development principles and health promotion strategies to community health programs.
3 Credits
Show Description CHTH 445 - Prgrm Plan in Comm Health
Offered spring. Prereq., CHTH 355. Overview of the issues, approaches, and techniques community health educators and professionals utilize in planning and implementing programs to assist communities in improving health status and reducing risky behaviors and their determinants. This course co-convenes with HHP 541.
3 Credits
Show Description CHTH 485 - Theories of Hlth Behav and Cou
Offered spring. Exploration of the helping role as it relates to health behavior, health assessment, problem-solving and referral skills. Application of theories to facilitation of healthy behavior changes.
3 Credits
Show Description CHTH 498 - Internship
(R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. all HHP options minimum junior standing and ECP 120/121 (or equivalent).  Prereqs per option. Exercise Science Applied: KIN 320/321.  If internship is coaching or strength & conditioning must also have completed KIN 410 and COA 405.  Exercise Science Pre-Professional: KIN 320/321.  If internship is cardiac rehab must also have completed KIN 460/483/484. Community Health: CHTH 355.  Supervised field experiences with private businesses, public agencies, or institutions.  45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship 498 may count toward graduation. Students should not be registered for more than 14 credits their internship semester.
2 To 6 Credits
Show Description HTH 370 - Peer Health Education
Offered spring. Introduction to peer health education strategies and techniques. Instruction in the areas of wellness, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and sexual assault prevention. Students develop and implement a peer health program focused on prevention of major health problems among college students.
3 Credits
Show Description HTH 395 - Peer Health Practicum
(R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., HTH 370. Practical experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing health education activities for the campus community. Students address topics related to wellness, drug and alcohol prevention, or sexual assault awareness.
1 To 3 Credits
Show Description HTH 430 - Hlth and Mind/Body/Spirit
Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing. Overview of how the mind/body/spirit relationship affects health. Examination of current research exploring how thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and beliefs influence and mediate health outcome. Exploration of the theoretical applications of mind/body/spirit in health and healing used in contemporary society.
3 Credits
Show Description HTH 465 - Leading Hlth, Hmn Perform Orgs
Offered every term. Prereq., KIN 205 and junior standing. Leadership, management, organizational structure assertiveness, conflict management, public relations, decision-making, budget management, and a broad overview of human resource management, all as they relate to health and human performance settings.
3 Credits
Show Description HTH 475E - Leg Eth Issues Hlth Ex Pro
Prereq., upper-division or graduate status. Legal bases for litigation in the health and exercise professions, with emphasis on negligence, liability, and risk identification and risk management. Utilizing the Western ethical traditions, the ethics component examines moral/ethical development through the lifespan via analysis of specific human behaviors.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 447 - Analytical & Comm Techniques
Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 101, WRIT 121 or WRIT 201. Analysis and communicative critique of literature, cinema, and other forms of popular media that contain allegorical life themes. Substantial reading, speaking and writing component. Emphasis on improving and maintaining communication skills.
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 28-33 Total Credits Required

Outside Major Upper Division Required Courses

Rule: All courses are required.

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Show Description ANTY 426 - Culture, Health and Healing
Offered autumn. Cross-cultural comparisons of theories and concepts and health and illness. Examination of the impact of these concepts upon health practices and treatment of disease around the world.
3 Credits
Show Description S W 423 - Addiction Studies
Offered spring. Same as PSYX 441 and SOCI 433. Examination of chemical dependency and behavioral compulsions, including alcohol and other drugs, gambling, eating disorders, sexual addictions. Ecosystems perspective on etiology, treatment, prevention, family dynamics, community response, and societal contributors. Students engage in a service learning community project which is integrated into the classroom through initial training, regular reflection, and other activities.
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 6 Total Credits Required

Elective Courses

Rule: Elective courses require adviser pre-approval.

Note: Electives require adviser consent. Students should take an appropriate number of Upper Division Electives to achieve 39 Upper Division Credits, per UM graduation requirements.

Minimum Required Grade: C-
18-24 Total Credits Required