COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HEALTH
(HTH)
1001 Freshman Topics in Health
(1-1) 1 hour credit.
Required for entering freshmen in the College of Education and Human Development
with less than 15 hours of coursework and who are interested in majoring in
Health. Critical study of topics in health. Innovative classroom and learning
techniques are used to introduce students to these topics and to help strengthen
critical thinking, problem solving, and writing skills. A maximum of 3 semester
credit hours of freshman topics courses may apply to a bachelor's degree, although
this specific topic may be taken only once.
2133 Health and Environmental Safety
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course is designed to provide teacher certification students with developmentally
appropriate knowledge and skills in health and environmental safety. It will
address health-related issues in personal, interpersonal, and community settings.
It will also inform students about how to create a safe teaching environment.
2513 Personal Health Management
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Emphasizes the concept of mind, body, and spirit as necessary components of
total well-being; principles of preventive health; and self-responsibility for
personal health behaviors. (Formerly KAH 2513. Credit cannot be earned for both
HTH 2513 and KAH 2513.)
2523 First Aid and Safety
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study and practices of current first aid and safety skills. Emphasis on application
of skills in emergency situations. Opportunity to earn Texas Department of Health
Emergency Care Attendant Certificate. (Formerly KAH 4543. Credit cannot be earned
for both HTH 2523 and KAH 4543. [TCCN: PHED 1306.]
3503 Foundations of Health Theory
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Designed for the health education major to provide an overview of current trends,
research, literature, and health behavior models. (Formerly KAH 2503. Credit
cannot be earned for both HTH 3503 and KAH 2503.)
3513 Issues in Community Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: HTH 3503.
Study of community health problems and the function and organization of public,
private, and voluntary health agencies. (Formerly KAH 3513. Credit cannot be
earned for both HTH 3513 and KAH 3513.)
3523 Worksite Health Promotion
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: HTH 3503 or KIN 2303.
Organization, administration, and supervision of health programs in the community,
school, business, or industry setting. (Formerly KAH 3523. Credit cannot be
earned for both HTH 3523 and KAH 3523.)
3533 Drugs and Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of the use and abuse of drugs and other substances. Examines addiction,
dependence, tolerance, motivation for use, and effects of substance abuse on
health and society. (Formerly KAH 3533. Credit cannot be earned for both HTH
3533 and KAH 3533.)
3543 Growth and Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Physical, social, and psychological development throughout the life cycle. Emphasis
on changes in early adolescence and their implications for health professionals.
(Formerly KAH 3543. Credit cannot be earned for both HTH 3543 and KAH 3543.)
3553 Emotional Wellness
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Practical application of techniques for shaping healthier emotional behavior;
emphasis on personality, stress management, and fulfilling relationships.
4503 Survey of Human Disease
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An in-depth look at the etiology, prevention, and treatment of chronic and contagious
diseases afflicting humans.
4513 Consumer Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of the consumer's selection of health products and services, and the acquisition
of basic knowledge for making responsible decisions when selecting professional
health care services and products. (Formerly KAH 4513. Credit cannot be earned
for both HTH 4513 and KAH 4513.)
4523 Understanding Human Sexuality
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of the psychosocial and physical aspects of human sexuality and their
impact on our lives. (Formerly KAH 4523. Credit cannot be earned for both HTH
4523 and KAH 4523.)
4533 Nutrition and Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A practical approach to understanding the principles of nutrition and their
effect on health and fitness. (Formerly KAH 4533. Credit cannot be earned for
both HTH 4533 and KAH 4533.)
4543 Environmental Health and Safety
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Intensive coverage of the aspects of a human being's health and safety in a
changing environment. Considers applicable factors of ecology, including problems
related to water, waste, pesticides, foods, radiation, population, and other
aspect of the total ecosystem, as well as personal and occupational safety within
these parameters.
4911-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from
the instructor, the student's advisor, and the Department Chair and Dean of
the college in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction
of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester
credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a
bachelor's degree.
4936 Internship in Health
6 hours credit. Prerequisites: 18 semester credit hours of health coursework
and permission of the advisor.
The opportunity for work experience in a private or public health-related agency.
Opportunities are developed in consultation with faculty advisor and on-site
coordinator. No more than 6 semester credit hours of internship will apply to
a bachelor's degree. (Credit cannot be earned for both HTH 4936 and KAH 4956.)
4953 Special Studies in Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study in an area of
health not available as part of the regular course offerings. Special studies
may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit
hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.
4993 Honors Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to candidates
for honors in the Department of Health and Kinesiology during the last two semesters;
consent of the Honors College.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once
for credit with advisor's approval.