2023-24 Academic Catalog
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Department of Nursing & Public Health

(College of Social and Behavioral Sciences)

The Department of Nursing & Public Health offers the following programs: 

Undergraduate Major (B.A.)

Minor

Program Certificates

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

Public Health Major

The Public Health major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. UNIFI/General Education courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics. 

Tracks include the following:

Community Health (41 credits)

Environmental Health Science (46 credits)

Public Health specialists seek to improve the health of the general public through education, behavior change and improvement of the environment. Students in the program develop the skills to plan, implement and evaluate programs in a variety of settings, which may include health departments, corporate wellness sites, hospitals/clinics, fitness facilities, nonprofit organizations, international relief organizations, nursing homes, colleges/universities, and private industry. 

The curriculum is tailored to meet national competencies and prepares students to sit for the National Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam or the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) exam. Students will take classes on environmental health science, epidemiology (how diseases are spread), nutrition, cultural competency, and how to address risky lifestyle behaviors (i.e., tobacco/alcohol/substance abuse, lack of physical activity, poor nutrition and unintentional injuries, high levels of stress, and unsafe sexual behaviors).

All students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor to discuss their career goals and aspirations and possible certificate options to gain expertise in specific public health areas. 

A student may declare more than one track within the Public Health major. The Environmental Health Science track requires 3 hours of PH 4180 Internship  and 3 hours of PH 4170 Senior Project ; the Community Health track requires 6 hours of PH 4180 Internship and 3 hours of PH 4170 Senior Project . If a student chooses the Environmental Health track and the Community Health track, those students will complete 3 hours of PH 4180 Internship in Environmental Health and 3 hours PH 4180 Internship in Community Health and 3 hours of PH 4170 Senior Project .  Students who complete a major in either Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry who double major in Public Health are waived from the requirements of PH 3170 Internship Seminar , PH 4170 Senior Project and PH 4180 Internship.  Students should speak with their advisor regarding these options in advance. 

Environmental Health Science (EHS) track and Community Health (CH) track
Required Core: 24 credits (EHS) or 27 credits (CH)
PH 1101Introduction to Public Health3
PH 1410Basic Nutrition3
PH 2130Epidemiology of Human Diseases3
PH 3170Internship Seminar3
or HRCS 4000 Professional Readiness Seminar
PH 3310/5310Cultural Competency for the Helping Professions3
PH 3710/5710Environmental Health Science3
PH 4170Senior Project3
PH 4180Internship (3 hrs. EHS or 6 hrs. CH )3 or 6
Environmental Health Science Core (EHS): 22 credits
Public Health:
PH 3720/5720Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations3
PH 3730/5730Toxins and Health3
Biology:
BIOL 1033Principles of Microbiology4
BIOL 2052General Biology: Cell Structure and Function4
Chemistry:
CHEM 1010Principles of Chemistry4
CHEM 2040Applied Organic and Biochemistry4
Total EHS: 24 credits (core) + 22 credits (track)46
(CHEM 1110 AND CHEM 1120 OR CHEM 1130 can be substituted for CHEM 1010. CHEM 2210 AND CHEM 2220 can be substituted for CHEM 2040. BIOL 3151 can be substituted for BIOL 1033.
Community Health Core (CH):
PH 3140/5140Planning and Evaluating Public Health Programs4
PH 3150/5150Implementation and Advocacy in Public Health Programs4
Community Health Electives (CH) choose 6 credits from the following:6
Exploring Careers in Public Health
Nutrition for Health Promotion
Food and Nutrition Practicum
Maternal and Infant Health
Introduction to Women's Health
Selected Topics in Women's Health
Stress and Coping
Aging and Health
Global Service Mission
Minority Health
International Health
Worksite Health Promotion
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health
Health Care and the Consumer
Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations
Toxins and Health
Environmental Health, Field Methods, Technology, and Laboratory Applications
Total CH: 27 credits (core) + 14 credits (track)41

Minor

Public Health Minor

Required:
Public Health:
PH 1101Introduction to Public Health3
PH 1410Basic Nutrition3
PH 2130Epidemiology of Human Diseases3
PH 3140/5140Planning and Evaluating Public Health Programs4
PH 3150/5150Implementation and Advocacy in Public Health Programs4
PH 3710/5710Environmental Health Science3
Total Hours20

Program Certificates

The University of Northern Iowa makes available, in addition to traditional programs, the opportunity for students to earn program certificates. Program certificates provide an alternative to programs leading to a degree, a major, or a minor; they certify that an individual has completed a program approved by the university. For information on the following program certificates, contact the Department of Nursing & Public Health or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Health Care Administration for Business Majors

The interdisciplinary Health Care Administration certificate for Business Majors includes courses which develop basic business skills for students desiring business careers in health care.  Both nonprofit and for-profit health institutions such as clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, medical offices, and long-term care facilities require employees with business skills. Business professionals manage employees, manage finances, raise funds, reduce and manage risk, work with or for insurance companies, and seek ways to provide effective and cost-efficient care. Requires completion of any business major.

Required:
Accounting:
ACCT 2120Principles of Financial Accounting3
Economics:
ECON 2140Health Economics3
Public Health and Education:
PH 1101Introduction to Public Health3
or CAP 3160 Community and Public Health
PH 3640/5640Worksite Health Promotion3
Electives (one of the following):3
Economics of Social Issues *
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Economics of Labor Markets
Economic and Business Forecasting
Current and Emerging Issues in Public Administration
Electives (two of the following):6
Anthropology:
Culture, Disease, and Healing **
Capstone courses:
Bio-Medical Ethics
Perspectives on Death and Dying
Criminology:
Drugs and Society **
Family Services:
Families, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias
Finance:
Risk Management and Insurance
Gerontology:
Families and End of Life Issues
Long Term Care Administration
Philosophy:
Perspectives on Death and Dying
Psychology:
Health Psychology **
Public Health and Education:
Aging and Health
Stress and Coping
Global Service Mission
Introduction to Women's Health
Minority Health
International Health
Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations
Sociology:
Social Gerontology **
Medical Sociology **
Total Hours21
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Course can be used to satisfy the Responsibility requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.

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The following courses have additional prerequisites:

ANTH 3102/5102 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002SOC 1000 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition - Domestic requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.  ANTH 1002 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition - Global requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.

CRIM 3369 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060CRIM 2025. SOC 1000 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.

PSYCH 3303/5303 has prerequisite of PSYCH 1001. PSYCH 1001 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.

SOC 3035/5035 and SOC 3086/5086 have prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060. SOC 1000 and SOC 1060 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.

Certificate in Health Care Administration for Non-Business Majors

The interdisciplinary Health Care Administration certificate for Non-Business majors includes courses which develop basic business skills for students desiring business careers in health care.  Both nonprofit and for-profit health institutions such as clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, medical offices, and long-term care facilities require employees with business skills. Business professionals manage employees, manage finances, raise funds, reduce and manage risk, work with or for insurance companies, and seek ways to provide effective and cost-efficient care.

Required:
Accounting:
ACCT 2120Principles of Financial Accounting3
Economics:
ECON 1031Introduction to Business Economics3
or ECON 1041 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2140Health Economics3
Public Health and Education:
PH 1101Introduction to Public Health3
or CAP 3160 Community and Public Health
PH 3640/5640Worksite Health Promotion3
Elective(s) from the following (select one if major or minor requires no economics; select two if major or minor requires economics):3-6
Anthropology:
Culture, Disease, and Healing *
Capstone courses:
Bio-Medical Ethics
Perspectives on Death and Dying
Criminology:
Drugs and Society *
Family Services:
Families, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias
Finance:
Risk Management and Insurance
Gerontology:
Families and End of Life Issues
Long Term Care Administration
Philosophy:
Perspectives on Death and Dying
Political Science:
Current and Emerging Issues in Public Administration
Psychology:
Health Psychology *
Public Health and Education:
Aging and Health
Stress and Coping
Global Service Mission
Introduction to Women's Health
Minority Health
International Health
Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations
Sociology:
Social Gerontology *
Medical Sociology *
Total Hours18-21
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The following courses have additional prerequisites:

ANTH 3102/5102 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002 can be used to satisfy UNIFI/General Education requirements.

CRIM 3369 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060CRIM 2025. SOC 1000 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.

PSYCH 3303/5303 has prerequisite of PSYCH 1001. PSYCH 1001 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.

SOC 3035/5035 and SOC 3086/5086 have prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060. SOC 1000 or SOC 1060 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.

Certificate in Community Nutrition

The Community Nutrition Certificate is offered by the Public Health and Education program within the Department of Nursing & Public Health. The Community Nutrition Certificate Program prepares students to address nutrition issues in the community setting.

Required:
Public Health:
PH 1101Introduction to Public Health3
PH 1410Basic Nutrition3
PH 2420Nutrition for Health Promotion3
PH 2430Food and Nutrition Practicum2
Psychology:
PSYCH 1001Introduction to Psychology *3
Electives: (choose one course from the following)3
Health Psychology
Motivation and Emotion
Total Hours17
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PSYCH 1001 satisfies the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement of the UNIFI/General Education program.

Certificate in Environmental Health

Required:
PH 1101Introduction to Public Health3
PH 2130Epidemiology of Human Diseases3
PH 3710/5710Environmental Health Science3
PH 3720/5720Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations3
PH 3730/5730Toxins and Health3
Total Hours15

Certificate in Global Health and Humanitarian Assistance

Required:
PH 1101Introduction to Public Health3
PH 3310/5310Cultural Competency for the Helping Professions3
PH 3320/5320Global Service Mission (3 hrs.)3
PH 3330/5330Minority Health3
PH 3340/5340International Health3
Total Hours15

Certificate in Health and Social Services

The purpose of this certificate is to provide an overview of issues and topics relevant to students who are interested in providing social services or health education to individuals in public health and healthcare settings.

This certificate is designed for undergraduate students who are preparing to work with persons of varied demographic backgrounds in health-related settings such as clinics, hospitals, and other organizations working to promote public health.

Examples of related majors include Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Spanish, Family Services, Psychology, Criminology, Anthropology, Communication Studies, Education, Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, and Political Science, Gerontology, Communication Sciences and Disorders. 

Required:
PH 1101Introduction to Public Health3
SW 1001Introduction to Social Work and Social Services3
One elective course from the following:3
Families and End of Life Issues
Families and Aging *
Maternal and Infant Health
Introduction to Women's Health
Aging and Health
Minority Health
Psychology of Aging
Sociology of Families *
Social Gerontology *
Medical Sociology *
Childhood Inequalities *
Social Services for Older Adults
One elective course from the following:3
Culture, Disease, and Healing *
Human Growth and Development
Nutrition for Health Promotion *
Stress and Coping
Cultural Competency for the Helping Professions
Toxins and Health
Human Diseases
Perspectives on Death and Dying
Bio-Medical Ethics
Health Psychology *
Society and Mental Illness *
American Racial and Minoritized Populations
Human Behavior and the Social Environment *
Addictions Treatment
Total Hours12
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The following courses have prerequisites:

PH 2420 has a prerequisite of PH 1410.

SOC 2030SOC 3035/5035SOC 3086/5086SOC 3087/5087, and SOC 4052/5052 have a prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060.

SW 4164 has a prerequisite of a Biology course (BIOL 1014 preferred).

FAM SERV 3150/5150 has a prerequisite of FAM SERV 1020 and FAM SERV 1055 or PSYCH 2202.

ANTH 3102/5102 has a prerequisite of SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002.

PSYCH 3303/5303 has a prerequisite of PSYCH 1001.

Certificate in Women's Health

The Women's Health Certificate is offered by the Public Health program within the Department of Nursing & Public Health. The Women's Health Certificate prepares students for work in organizations that address women's health needs. 

Required:
Applied Human Sciences, School of:
FAM SERV 1057Human Relationships and Sexuality3
Public Health:
PH 2520Maternal and Infant Health3
PH 2530Introduction to Women's Health3
Women's and Gender Studies:
WGS 1040Women's and Gender Studies: Introduction3
Electives (choose one from the following):3
Gender Issues in Communication
Aging and Health
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health
Psychology of Gender *
Women, Men, and Society
Total Hours15
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PSYCH 2201 has a prerequisite of PSYCH 1001.

Public Health: Community Health, B.A.

1. BA graduates shall display competence in oral, written and visual communication within the public health field at the staff level.

2. BA graduates shall demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate public health programs at the staff level.

3. BA graduates shall demonstrate effective critical thinking through the ability to evaluate, analyze, and integrate conceptual and theoretical information in an applied public health field setting.

Public Health: Environmental Health Science, B.A.

1: BA graduates shall display competence in oral, written and visual communication within the public health field at the staff level.

2: BA graduates shall demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate public health programs at the staff level.

3: BA graduates shall demonstrate effective critical thinking through the ability to evaluate, analyze, and integrate conceptual and theoretical information in an applied public health field setting.

 Public Health: Community Health, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
PH 1101 Introduction to Public Health 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
Public Health Major Elective 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Sophomore
Fall
PH 1410 Basic Nutrition 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 13
 Hours16
Spring
PH 2130 Epidemiology of Human Diseases 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 13
 Hours16
Junior
Fall
PH 3310/5310 Cultural Competency for the Helping Professions 3
PH 3150/5150 Implementation and Advocacy in Public Health Programs 4
Public Health Major Elective 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours16
Spring
PH 3710/5710 Environmental Health Science 3
PH 3140/5140 Planning and Evaluating Public Health Programs 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours16
Senior
Fall
PH 3170 Internship Seminar 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 11
 Hours14
Spring
PH 4170 Senior Project 3
PH 4180 Internship 6
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours120

Public Health: Environmental Health Science, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
PH 1101 Introduction to Public Health 3
BIOL 2052 General Biology: Cell Structure and Function 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours16
Spring
CHEM 1010 Principles of Chemistry 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours16
Sophomore
Fall
PH 1410 Basic Nutrition 3
BIOL 1033 Principles of Microbiology 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 8
 Hours15
Spring
PH 2130 Epidemiology of Human Diseases 3
CHEM 2040 Applied Organic and Biochemistry 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 8
 Hours15
Junior
Fall
PH 3310/5310 Cultural Competency for the Helping Professions 3
PH 3710/5710 Environmental Health Science 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Spring
PH 3720/5720 Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations 3
PH 3730/5730 Toxins and Health 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
PH 3170 Internship Seminar 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 13
 Hours16
Spring
PH 4170 Senior Project 3
PH 4180 Internship 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours12
 Total Hours120
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* Cumulative GPA of 2.5 required for an internship and graduation.

Courses

PH 1101. Introduction to Public Health — 3 hrs.

Introduction to the public health activities concerned with the protection and care of the community; survey of the major specialties and populations of interest in the public health field; and exploration of ethical issues related to public health. (Fall and Spring)

PH 1410. Basic Nutrition — 3 hrs.

This course introduces the basic concepts of nutrition. The content includes the functions of the major nutrients and food sources of each, the principles of healthy eating, dietary intake evaluation, energy balance, weight control, nutrition and fitness, food safety, and how food choices can enhance health, performance, and reduce the risk of chronic disease will also be covered. (Fall and Spring)

PH 1610. Exploring Careers in Public Health — 2 hrs.

Exploring Careers in Public Health is a class designed to give students a better understanding of the various career paths in the field of Public Health. The focus will be hands-on experiences obtained through field trips, site visits, tours, volunteering, shadowing, observation hours, informational and networking interviews, and guest speakers. (Variable)

PH 2130. Epidemiology of Human Diseases — 3 hrs.

Systemic approach to study of human diseases emphasizing common physical disorders afflicting humans and the methods of both descriptive and analytical epidemiology to measure their presence and impact on the human population. (Spring)

PH 2160. Medical Terminology, Short Course — 2 hrs.

Basic terminology and abbreviations used in the medical field; including terms related to procedures, diagnoses, instrumentation, and medical specialties. Students needing NCTRC certification must take PH 2180. PH 2160 cannot be taken after earning credit in PH 2180. (Variable)

PH 2180. Medical Terminology — 3 hrs.

Comprehensive coverage of terminology and abbreviations used in the medical field; including terms related to procedures, diagnoses, instrumentation, and medical specialties. Course Includes pronunciation of terms and identification of spoken terms. (Variable)

PH 2420. Nutrition for Health Promotion — 3 hrs.

Good nutrition is imperative for lifelong health. The focus of this course is building and applying nutritional knowledge to enhance skills, and abilities to educate, program, and promote individual and community level healthy eating. Prerequisite(s): PH 1410. (Odd Springs)

PH 2430. Food and Nutrition Practicum — 2 hrs.

Understanding and applying nutritional knowledge is imperative for lifelong health and wellbeing. This course is designed to provide applied knowledge in building nutrition education skills and focuses on exposure and experiences related to food, nutrition, and health in a variety of individual, community-based and institutional settings. Prerequisite(s): PH 1410. (Even Springs)

PH 2520. Maternal and Infant Health — 3 hrs.

Provides an overview of maternal and child health concepts, issues and trends. Topics covered include conception, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and public health, prevention, and epidemiological issues in maternal and infant health. (Fall)

PH 2530. Introduction to Women's Health — 3 hrs.

Survey of contemporary issues in women's health providing an understanding of women's personal health status, needs, and resources; awareness of women's health issues worldwide and the political, cultural, economic, and psychosocial factors which affect the health of women. (Fall)

PH 2540. Selected Topics in Women's Health — 3 hrs.

In-depth development and exploration of selected themes and topics in women's health. Focus on health issues that disproportionately affect women and examination of health issues, prevention programs, and strategies for health advocacy surrounding adolescent and adult unintended pregnancy, violence, substance abuse, and disordered eating through a feminist developmental perspective. (Variable)

PH 2620. Stress and Coping — 3 hrs.

Introduction to stress, the relationship between stress and disease, and strategies for coping with stress. Preference to Public Health majors. (Even Springs)

PH 2630. Aging and Health — 3 hrs.

Introduction to aging and health concerns of older individuals, and to broader issues of aging, health, and society. Study of aging demographics, biomedical aspects of aging, and selected issues of health and aging. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

PH 3030. Applied Food, Nutrition, and Health — 3 hrs.

Understanding and applying nutritional knowledge is imperative for lifelong health. This course involves critical and collaborative study of current and emerging issues in food and nutrition research as it impacts human health and disease. Evaluating, synthesizing, and interpreting nutrition research as it applies to public health through student collaboration is emphasized in the course. (Variable)

PH 3140/5140. Planning and Evaluating Public Health Programs — 4 hrs.

Investigation of the social, epidemiological, behavioral, educational, and administrative factors related to planning health programs and the procedures and methods for health program evaluation. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Spring)

PH 3150/5150. Implementation and Advocacy in Public Health Programs — 4 hrs.

Methods, techniques, and resources used in advocacy and implementing in public health programs. Requires field-based work. Prerequisite(s): PH 3140/5140; junior standing. (Fall)

PH 3160. Community and Public Health — 3 hrs.

Examination of the major public health issues facing the U.S. and world population. Investigation of major public health initiatives, public policy, and ethical issues related to public health. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Same as CAP 3160) (Variable)

PH 3170. Internship Seminar — 3 hrs.

The Public Health internship seminar course is a professional development oriented course which provides skills and abilities related to job-seeking, career, and field experiences. The focus is on development of professional tools including portfolios, resumes, interviewing skills, and relevant certifications. This course is a prerequisite to PH 4180 Internship. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Variable)

PH 3230. Drug Prevention Education for School Health Educators — 3 hrs.

The course is designed to provide school health educators with basic information, skills, and coursework relevant to drug prevention education. Coursework is relevant to the needs of a school health educator and can be implemented into the school health education classroom. (Spring)

PH 3240. Secondary School Health Education Methods — 2 hrs.

Examination of role of the teacher in planning, delivering, and evaluating middle and high school health education; introduction of instructional methods and materials and their use demonstrated and practiced. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): completion of Level II or corequisite (TEACHING 3128; EDPSYCH 3148). (Variable)

PH 3245. Secondary School Health Education Methods and Curriculum — 3 hrs.

Focus on the skills and knowledge needed to plan, organize, manage, implement, and evaluate appropriate health education instruction in the secondary classroom (grades 5-12). Field experiences in secondary school health education classrooms. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): completion of Level II Sequence or corequisite (TEACHING 3128; EDPSYCH 3148). (Fall)

PH 3250. Community and Public Health for School Health Educators — 3 hrs.

Methods of delivering instruction for Community and Public Health in the secondary classroom. Designed for in-service teachers seeking a health education endorsement. (Variable)

PH 3260. Substance Abuse Prevention for School Health Educators — 3 hrs.

The course is designed to provide school health educators with basic information, skills, and coursework relevant to drug prevention education in the school setting. Coursework is relevant to the needs of a school health educator and can be implemented into the school health education setting. (Variable)

PH 3270. Mental and Emotional Health for School Health Educators — 3 hrs.

Methods of delivering instruction for Mental and Emotional Health in the secondary classroom. Designed for in-service teachers seeking a health education endorsement. (Variable)

PH 3280. Sexuality Education for School Health Educators — 3 hrs.

Methods of delivering instruction for Sexuality Education in the secondary classroom. Designed for in-service teachers seeking a health education endorsement. (Variable)

PH 3290. Consumer Health for School Health Educators — 2 hrs.

Methods of delivering instruction for Consumer Health in the secondary classroom. Designed for in-service teachers seeking a health education endorsement. (Variable)

PH 3310/5310. Cultural Competency for the Helping Professions — 3 hrs.

Overview of the changing demographics in the United States, and discussion of how culturally competent health care can improve the wellbeing of underserved populations. Provides in-depth training in working in a culturally appropriate manner with multiple diverse populations in Iowa and the United States. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

PH 3320/5320. Global Service Mission — 3-6 hrs.

The Global Service Mission is a hybrid practicum that provides guided opportunities for students to conduct a short-term volunteer service project in their local community, around the United States, or internationally with underserved populations for academic credit. Offered credit/no credit basis only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

PH 3330/5330. Minority Health — 3 hrs.

Exploration of public health issues and problems faced by members of minority populations. Includes public health field trips and cultural competency development experiences. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

PH 3340/5340. International Health — 3 hrs.

Exploration of widely-different disease patterns found between developed and developing countries, and investigation of the complex factors that contribute to poor community health status. Discussion of wellness strategies for populations in developing countries, as well as for minorities, immigrants, low income persons, and other underserved groups within the United States. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

PH 3640/5640. Worksite Health Promotion — 3 hrs.

Models of delivery of health promotion, disease prevention, and occupational health/safety programs to employee populations. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Spring)

PH 3650. Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health — 3 hrs.

Introduction to the concepts, theoretical basis, evidence-based analysis, and challenges and issues in integrative health and complementary and alternative medical practices (CAM). Integrative, alternative, and complementary medicine covers a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies involving the use of holistic or culturally-specific health services and practices in the treatment of illness and disease and embraces an expanded concept of health and illness. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Same as CAP 3152) (Variable)

PH 3660/5660. Public Health Theory — 3 hrs.

Selected learning and behavior change theories and ethical principles that serve as the foundation for effective public health, health promotion, and health education practice; emphasis on the practical application of these theories and principles in public health program delivery. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

PH 3670. Health Care and the Consumer — 2 hrs.

Selection and use of health care products and services, alternative health care, health care insurance systems, consumer protection. (Variable)

PH 3686. Readings — 1-4 hrs.

Credit based on student's proposal; to be determined at time of registration. Written contract will determine appropriate work load under credit guidelines. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PH 3689. Seminar — 3 hrs.

Focus on issues in community health education and the transition from student role to health educator or health promotion specialist role. (Fall and Spring)

PH 3710/5710. Environmental Health Science — 3 hrs.

Comprehensive survey of the interaction between human health and the quality and state of the natural environment. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall)

PH 3720/5720. Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations — 3 hrs.

Overview of environmental and occupational safety laws applied to the practice of environmental science. Emphasis on application of the legislation with a focus on regulations. Includes major environmental laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Odd Springs)

PH 3730/5730. Toxins and Health — 3 hrs.

This course introduces the basic principles of human toxicology for the environmental health sciences, including exposure assessment concepts, biomolecular and human biosystems impacts of toxicants. Detailed case studies of key toxins are used to examine the full absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination (ADME) cycle including discussions of limiting exposures and cutting edge topics in toxicology. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

PH 3740/5740. Environmental Health, Field Methods, Technology, and Laboratory Applications — 3 hrs.

Strives to develop understanding and working knowledge of the basic tools of environmental health research and field methods. Students will develop skills and competencies related to basic laboratory methods and safety protocols, sampling, types of environmental epidemiology/health research study designs, and the types of mathematical tools employed by researchers practicing and working in this area. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

PH 4170. Senior Project — 3 hrs.

Senior Project compliments the internship requirement preparing students for future employment in public health organizations. Written report and oral presentation required after the completion of internship. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; consent of Internship Coordinator. Corequisite(s): PH 4180. (Spring and Summer)

PH 4180. Internship — 1-12 hrs.

1 - 12 hrs. Experience in area of student's career objectives. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): PH 3170 or HRCS 4000; senior standing; consent of Internship Coordinator. CPR, First Aid, OSHA and Mandatory Reporting certificates required. Corequisite(s): PH 4170. (Spring and Summer)

PH 4663/5663. Human Diseases — 3 hrs.

Systemic approach to study of human diseases emphasizing common physical disorders afflicting humans while contrasting normal physiology with the pathophysiology of the conditions. Current trends in diagnosis and treatment, along with preventive and wellness measures, are stressed. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

PH 6220. Health Determinants — 3 hrs.

Students will integrate current research, theory, and empirical evidence to develop a better understanding of the determinants of health. Examines social, environmental, and individual determinants of health, and explores the linkages and pathways through which these factors operate. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing in Health Education or Public Health, or consent of instructor. (Variable)

PH 6245. Internship in Health Education — 2-6 hrs.

Health program experience with agencies other than the college or university. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of Health Promotion and Education Graduate Coordinator. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PH 6285. Readings — 1-4 hrs.

May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PH 6289. Seminar — 1 hr.

May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. (Variable)

PH 6297. Practicum — 2-3 hrs.

May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PH 6390. Philosophy and Ethics of Public Health and Health Promotion — 3 hrs.

Analysis of philosophical foundations and ethical principles related to public health, health promotion, and health education practice. (Variable)