| School of Health Professions |
| SHP 300 |
Applied Ethics in Health Care (3). This course examines health care practices from a moral point of view using philosophical argument techniques. |
| Health Sciences |
| HS 200 |
Health Principles (3). Physical, mental, and social health as it relates to the individual. |
| HS 300 |
Human Diseases (3). Overview of acute and chronic diseases, how these diseases affect the human body, and actions one might take to reduce the risk. Prerequisite: HS 200. |
| HS 301 |
Special Topics in Health: Mind-Body Health (3) |
| HS 303 |
Exercise Science for Health Promotion (4). Applies topics in anatomical kinesiology and exercise physiology to health-promotion settings, including schools and community. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in BIO 201 and 202 and an introductory nutrition course. |
| HS 305W |
Theories of Health Behaviors (3). Study of behavioral change theories and their applications to health-education intervention strategies and practices. This course fulfills NAU’s junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in HS 200. |
| HS 307 |
Health Promotion: Planning and Evaluation (3). Concepts of community health-promotion program planning, design, and evaluation. Prerequisite: HS 200. |
| HS 308 |
Health Promotion Practicum (3). Application of concepts and theories of health promotion; structured, supervised experience and continuing education in implementing and evaluating health promotion programs. Prerequisite: HS 307. |
| HS 333 |
Principles of Epidemiology (3). Concepts and methods for analyzing the spread and control of disease: trends in solving community health problems. Prerequisite: HS 200. |
| HS 350 |
Substance Abuse and Prevention (3). Examines scientific data on the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on the individual and society and focuses on effective prevention strategies. Prerequisites: BIO 201-202 Anatomy and Physiology, HS 200 Health Principles. Recommended: HS 305W Theories of Health Behaviors. |
| HS 408C |
Fieldwork Experience (1-12). Supervised fieldwork experience in a professional community health-promotion setting. Requires 45 hours for each credit earned. Pass-fail only. Prerequisite: application for fieldwork approved by the department at least three months before starting the fieldwork. |
| HS 410 |
Organization and Administration of Health Services (3). Studies the organization and administration of health services; roles of international, federal, state, and local health organizations; barriers to health services delivery. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in HS 200, or instructor’s consent. |
| HS 471 |
Health Issues of the Southwest (3). Provides an overview of health care issues in the Southwestern US, with a particular focus on primary care and public health services to vulnerable populations. Prerequisite: HS 200, senior status or instructor consent |
| HS 490 |
Current Health Problems (3). In-depth study of selected contemporary health problems; examines contributing social, psychological, physical, legal, and cultural factors. Prerequisite: HS 300. |
