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Community Health Education

In the College of Health and Human Services

Office: Hardy Tower 119
Telephone: (619) 594-6317

Faculty

Emeritus: Barnes, Burgess, Harper, Kessler, Kitzinger, McTaggart, Sorochan

Professor: Senn

Associate Professors: Boskin, Noto

Offered by the Graduate School of Public Health

Major in health science with the B.S. degree in applied arts and sciences.

Emphasis in community health education.

Minor in health science.

The Major

Health education is becoming increasingly accepted as the most humane and economical means to good health. Despite the vast array of preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative facilities developed by medical science, human health continues to depend largely on translating knowledge into individual behaviors and lifestyles. Education designed to encourage appropriate health behaviors can effectively prevent much suffering and disability. The major purpose of the health science profession is to initiate educational programs which will develop health-positive behaviors in individuals and families.

The health science major is designed to contribute to the personal health and growth of students and to prepare them for entry level positions in health agencies. An emphasis in community health education is available. Preparatory coursework for this interdisciplinary major includes courses in community health education, communication, nutrition, psychology, sociology, zoology, chemistry, microbiology, and mathematics. The upper division curriculum requires 48 units from community health education, biology, educational technology, and social work.

Although career opportunities in community health education are variable from year to year and place to place, the long-range predictions of demand for health education professionals are favorable. Types of positions available to community health education graduates include positions in governmental agencies, voluntary health agencies, hospitals, and schools.

Health professionals in any of these settings might be involved in such projects as educating the community about current health issues and the latest advances in the medical field.

International health work opportunities are available in the Peace Corps, Project Concern, and other humanitarian organizations.

Positions might also be available with various health related organizations as public information officers.

Career opportunities in the health science profession are particularly good for minority, bilingual, and bicultural persons.

Declaration of the Health Science Major is only accepted from November 1 to November 30 each year for admission the following Fall semester. NO applications are accepted for Spring semester. Change of major applications are also only accepted from November 1 to November 30 each year.

Health Science Major

With the B.S. Degree in Applied Arts and Sciences
(Major Code: 12011)

All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements."

A minor is not required with this major.

Emphasis in Community Health Education

Preparation for the Major. Community Health Education 101, 290, 292; Biology 150, 210*; Chemistry 100 (or Chemistry 130 for students with previous work in chemistry); Communication 103; Nutrition 107; Psychology 101, 270; Sociology 101. (36 units)

Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or Rhetoric and Writing Studies 305W or 503W with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Major. A minimum of 39 upper division units to include Community Health Education 401, 402, 406, 490, 497 (six units), 560; Biology 336; Educational Technology 532; and twelve units of electives in community health education (Social Work 350 may be substituted for one of the electives).

* Prerequisites waived for students in this major.

Health Science Minor

The minor in health science consists of a minimum of 15 selected from Community Health Education 101, 290, 401*, 470, 561.

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

* Additional prerequisites required.

Courses

LOWER DIVISION COURSES

101. Health and Life Style (3) I, II

Major variables in human health experience with attention to personal health assessment and application of health knowledge to health behavior. Not open to students with credit in Community Health Education 301. (Formerly numbered Health Science 101.)

290. Health Education as a Profession (3) I

Prerequisite: Community Health Education 101 or 301.

Health education and its role in the health system. For students with professional interests in health education. (Formerly numbered Health Science 290.)

292. Community Health (3) I

Community health problems; role of the citizen, the public, and community health agencies in promoting and protecting the health of the community. (Formerly numbered Health Science 292.)

296. Experimental Topics (1-4)

Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.

UPPER DIVISION COURSES
(Intended for Undergraduates)

301. Concepts of Health Education (3) II

Development and application of concepts in individual, family, community health and behavior change. Not open to students with credit in Community Health Education 101. (Formerly numbered Health Science 301.)

320. Health Education for Teachers (3) II
(Offered only in Extension)

Required for professional multiple or single subject clear credential teaching applicants. Covers all topics designated in California framework including nutrition, substance abuse, CPR, and child abuse. (Formerly numbered Health Science 320.)

331. Crisis Management (3) II

Physical and psychological crisis situations, various procedures and techniques in immediate management and follow-up referrals. (Formerly numbered Health Science 331.)

345. Safety and Accident Prevention (3)

Prerequisite: Community Health Education 292.

Causes and incidence of accidents with emphasis on role of education, prevention, and injury control. (Formerly numbered Health Science 345.)

350. Environmental Health Education (3)

Environmental hazards of living and working in this modern technological world, including air, noise, land, food, and water pollution. (Formerly numbered Health Science 350.)

353. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (3) I

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.B., Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Evolution and occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases worldwide, focusing on biological, medical, psychological, sociocultural, and political factors. (Formerly numbered Health Science 353.)

362. International Health (3) I, II

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.B., Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Population dynamics, vital statistics, global disease patterns, and analysis of variations among nations and cultures with respect to health problems and health care services. (Formerly numbered Health Science 362.)

401. Change Process in the Community (3) I

Prerequisites: Community Health Education 290, Psychology 101, Sociology 101, and declared health science majors or minors. Grade of B or better in Community Health Education 290 and 292.

Attitude formation, behavior change, decision making, perception, motivation, group behavior, etc., and their relationship to the practice of health and human services. (Formerly numbered Health Science 401.)

402. Communications in Health Education (3) I,II

Prerequisites: Community Health Education 290 and Communication 103.

Development and production of health presentations for group and individual levels; including written, oral, and graphic methods. (Formerly numbered Health Science 402.)

406. Health Education Methodology (3) II

Prerequisite: Community Health Education 401.

Strategies, techniques, and materials for planning and conducting health education. Applications of learning theory in the development and use of educational methodologies in health education. (Formerly numbered Health Science 406.)

470. Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases (3) I, II

Causes, prevention and control of communicable, degenerative and chronic health disorders. (Formerly numbered Health Science 470.)

475. Human Sexuality (3) II

Examination of the development of sexual values, attitudes, and behavior from infancy to old age. (Formerly numbered Health Science 475.)

490. Measurement and Evaluation in Health Education (3) II

Prerequisites: Psychology 270; satisfactory completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics requirement and the SDSU Mathematics Competency requirement. Proof of completion of prerequisites required: Copy of ELM or placement scores or verification of exemption; proof of Cr in General Mathematics Studies 90A or 90B or notification from General Mathematics Studies; copy of transcript.

Measurement in health education; data gathering techniques; organization; presentation and interpretation of data; computer utilization; basic principles of health education programs. (Formerly numbered Health Science 490.)

496. Experimental Topics (1-4)

Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.

497. Supervised Field Experience (1-6) Cr/NC I, II

Prerequisites: Senior standing in Community Health Education emphasis; Community Health Education 401, 402, and 406.

Supervised practical experience in local health agencies and/or schools. Maximum credit six units. (Formerly numbered Health Science 497.)

499. Special Study (1-3) I, II, S

Prerequisite: Consent of special study adviser.

Individual study. Maximum credit six units.