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Minor in Health Studies

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Minor Requirements

Completion of the minor will be noted on a student’s transcript if the following requirements are met:

The minor requires 18 credit hours. At least six credits must be selected from each of the following groups:

Group 1

HEAL 1025Culture and Health3
HEAL 2045Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition3
HEAL 1200Women's Health3
HEAL 1300Substance Abuse3
HEAL 3150Alternative and Complementary Therapies3
HEAL 1931Topics in Health Care2-3
HEAL 6931Topics in Health Care1-4
HEAL 6845Case Management3

Group 2

HEAL 2100Primary Health Care Concepts3
HEAL 3100International Health3
SOCI 3500Culture, Health and Illness3
CMST 4500Health Communication3
or CMST 5500 Health Communication
JOUR 4330Health, Science nd Environmental Communication3
or JOUR 5330 Health, Science, and Environmental Communication
CLLS 2060Public Health3
BISC 2150Social Justice Issues in Health Science3

Students should indicate their intention to work toward a minor as early as possible in their academic studies. To do so, students must complete the course study card available from the College of Nursing, Clark Hall, (414) 288-3809.

Note: This minor is not open to Nursing students.

Courses

HEAL 1025. Culture and Health. 3 cr. hrs.

Cultural perspective of concepts of health and illness including the relationship of health care behaviors and beliefs to culture and social structure. Foster an appreciation for human diversity related to culture and health.

HEAL 1200. Women's Health. 3 cr. hrs.

A self-care approach to health maintenance, the physical and psychosocial changes during the life cycle, and the health care system as these pertain to women in our society.

HEAL 1300. Substance Abuse. 3 cr. hrs.

A comprehensive overview of substance abuse throughout the life span. Addresses the physiological, psychological, sociological and spiritual perspectives.

HEAL 1931. Topics in Health Care. 2-3 cr. hrs.

Various topics in health care as identified in the Schedule of Classes.

HEAL 2045. Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition. 3 cr. hrs.

Nutritional aspects of health promotion. Therapeutic dietary needs of clients with various health status deviations. Prereq: Soph. stndg. and BISC 1060 and BISC 2070 and BISC 1015; not open for credit to students who have completed BISC 3110.

HEAL 2100. Primary Health Care Concepts. 3 cr. hrs.

Exploration of primary health care principles and models. Focus is on multidisciplinary approaches to the examination of interacting factors contributing to the health of populations. Prereq: Soph. stndg.

HEAL 3100. International Health. 3 cr. hrs.

Overview of international health goals, issues, problems and programs. Includes factors influencing health, comparisons of health indicators and health systems, and global health interventions. Prereq: Jr. stndg.

HEAL 3150. Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 3 cr. hrs.

Exploration of alternative approaches to health beyond usual therapies of Western medicine. Emphasis on body-mind-spirit interconnections and multicultural perspectives. Prereq: Jr. stndg.

HEAL 4000. Epidemiology. 3 cr. hrs.

Analysis of occurrence and patterns of disease in populations including prevention and control strategies.

HEAL 4200. Natural Family Planning. 3 cr. hrs.

Physiological, behavioral, and spiritual aspects important to teaching and using natural family planning. Prereq: Jr. stndg.

HEAL 4201. Natural Family Planning Practicum. 3 cr. hrs.

Practical application of theory and skills for teaching natural family planning. Prereq: Jr. stndg.

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