Director and Professor: McAleese
Professor: Rankin
Assistant Professors: Batacan, Olsen
Emeriti:
Kearns,
Kritsky, Morris
There is little doubt in today’s world that health
promotion/disease prevention strategies are on nearly every
national health care agenda. As a society, we have learned that a
fuller measure of health, a better quality of life, is within the grasp
of almost all people. The lifestyle choices a person makes today may
influence that individual’s health forever.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Health Education
The
undergraduate program in health education is designed
to prepare students to teach preventive health strategies. More
specifically,
they learn to facilitate the voluntary adoption of actions which are
conducive
to the health of individuals, groups, or communities.
Graduates with a baccalaureate degree in health education
are eligible to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
national
certification offered through NCHEC. According
to NCHEC, the benefits of the CHES designation include: establishes a
national
standard, attests to the individual's knowledge and skills, assist
employers in
identifying qualified health education practitioners, develops a sense
of pride
and accomplishment, and promotes continued professional development. The undergraduate school health emphasis is
accredited by The National Council for Accreditation of Teachers
(NCATE).
Students in the Health Education
Program may choose from
three emphasis or options: 1) school
health
emphasis. 2) community/worksite health emphasis,
or 3) addiction
studies option. Teaching and
non-teaching minors are
available. Graduate degrees
are offered through a Master of Health
Education (M.H.E.) and a Master of Public
Health (M.P.H.).
To learn more about these graduate programs,
please click on their respective links.
Health
Education Program Goals and Objectives
Coursework in the Idaho State University undergraduate
health education program prepares students to work with individuals,
groups,
and organizations and to be able to:
1. Assess
individual and community needs for health education
- Access
existing and collect health-related data
- Distinguish
between behaviors that foster and hinder well–being
- Determine
factors that influence learning
- Identify
factors that foster or hinder the process of health education
- Infer
needs
for health education from obtained data
2. Plan
health
education strategies, interventions, and programs
- Involve
people and organizations in program planning
- Incorporate
data analysis and principles of community organization
- Formulate
appropriate and measurable program objectives
- Develop a
logical scope and sequence plan for health education practice
- Design
strategies, interventions, and programs consistent with specified
objectives
- Select
appropriate strategies to meet objectives
- Assess
factors that affect implementation
3. Implement
health education strategies, interventions, and programs
- Initiate
a plan of action
- Demonstrate
a variety of skills in delivering strategies, interventions, and
programs
- Use a
variety of methods to implement strategies, interventions, and programs
- Conduct
training programs
4. Conduct
evaluation and research related to health education
- Develop
plans for evaluation and research
- Review
research and evaluation procedures
- Design
data collection instruments
- Carry out
evaluation and research plans
- Interpret
results from evaluation and research
- Infer
implications from findings for future health–related activities
5. Administer
health education strategies, interventions, and programs
- Exercise
organizational leadership
- Secure
fiscal resources
- Manage
human resources
- Obtain
acceptance and support for programs
6. Serve
as a health education resource person
- Use
health–related information resources
- Respond
to requests for health information
- Select resource materials for
dissemination
- Establish
Consultative Relationships
7. Communicate
and advocate for health and health education
- Analyze
and respond to current and future needs in health education
- Apply a
variety of communication methods and techniques
- Promote
the health education profession individually and collectively
- Influence
health policy to promote health
Admission to Health Education Program
Application for
admission to the Health Education program is required of all students
desiring
to progress toward this major. Students may apply for program admission
during
the first semester of their sophomore year. The Health Education
program has an
open admission policy.
The
following criteria must
be met for an applicant to be eligible for consideration for admission
to the
health education program:
1. A minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the
time of
application.
2. Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in the following courses with a “C” grade or better:
BIOL 1101, 1101L Biology I, and Lab 4 cr
(satisfies Goal 4)
CIS 1101, 1101L Introduction to Computer Systems, and Lab 3 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(satisfies Goal 2)
ENGL 1102 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
(satisfies Goal 1)
MATH 1153 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
(satisfies Goal 3)
HE 2200 Promoting Wellness 3 cr
HE 2221 Introduction to Health Education 3 cr
NTD 1139 Consumer Nutrition 3 cr
OR
NTD 2239 Nutrition 3 cr
3. Submission of a
health education
philosophy statement and a statement describing an occupational goal
that
includes the use of health education.
Transfer
students must have their
transcripts evaluated by the Office of Admissions prior to application
for
program admission. Transfer students who
have satisfied the Idaho State University general education
requirements, have
at least a 2.75 GPA, and have completed the equivalent of the courses
listed in
#2 above will be considered for admission.
NOTE: All students
accepted into the
health education program must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA during their
undergraduate studies.
Major in Health Education
Students choosing to major in health education must complete: all
University general education requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree,
all core health education requirements, and all courses from one of the
two emphasis areas
listed below. Students selecting the School Health Emphasis
should complete coursework toward a teaching minor or second teaching
major. In addition, students wishing to teach must complete all College
of Education course requirements.
Summary of Requirements for a
Bachelor of
Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education
3. Completion of the Health
Education Major Core Requirements (21 credits).
4. Completion of the courses from
one of the two emphasis areas listed
below. Students selecting the school
health emphasis should complete coursework toward a teaching minor or
second
teaching major. In addition, students wishing to teach must also
complete all College
of Education
course requirements.
5. Completion of elective courses. Elective courses should be selected according
to the student's interests
and career needs, in conjunction with a faculty advisor.
The total number of elective credit hours may
include course prerequisites for general education requirements and is
dependent on the health education major emphasis area selected.
In Addition:
Credits earned in a health education course with a grade of lower than
a “C” will not be counted toward graduation for a health
education major. The student must present a current first aid and CPR
card to her/his advisor.
Health Education Major Core
Requirements (21 cr):
HE 2200 Promoting Wellness 3 cr
HE 2221 Introduction to Health Education 3 cr
HE 3340, 3340L Fitness and Wellness Programs, and Lab 3 cr
HE 3342 Stress and Emotional Health 3 cr
HE 4410 Behavior Change Theory and Application 3 cr
HE 4420 Health Program Planning and Implementation 3 cr
HE 4435 Health Program Evaluation and Research 3 cr
Emphases
Community/Worksite Health
Emphasis (minimum of 36 credits*)
In addition to the Health Education Major Core, the following
courses are required in the Community/Worksite Health Emphasis:
HE 2210 Medical Terminology and Communication 2 cr
HE 3383 Epidemiology 3 cr
HE 4432 Community and Public Health 3 cr
HE 4442 Environmental Health and Health Education 3 cr
HE 4443 Substance Abuse and Health Education 3 cr
HE 4445 Human Sexuality and Health Education 3 cr
HE 4473 Healthcare Strategic Planning
and Marketing 3 cr
HE 4490 Practicum—Health Education 4 cr
HCA 3350 Organizational Behavior and Health Care 3 cr
OR
MGT 3312 Individual and Organizational Behavior 3 cr
HCA 3384 Human Resource Management
in Healthcare Organizations 3 cr
*Must also complete 6 credit hours of
HE courses
School Health Emphasis (12
cr)
In addition to the Health Education Major Core listed above, the
following courses are required in the School Health Emphasis:
HE 4430 Curriculum and Methods in Health Education 3 cr
HE 4442 Environmental Health and Health Education 3 cr
HE 4443 Substance Abuse and Health Education 3 cr
HE 4445 Human Sexuality and Health Education 3 cr
Students in the school health
emphasis must also complete the Professional Education Core (44
credits) from
the College
of Education (see
Secondary Teacher Education requirements) .
Addictions Studies Option (minimum of 36 credits*)
In addition to
the
Health Education Major Core, the following courses are required in the
Addictions Studies option
HE 2210 Medical Terminology and Communication 2 cr
HE 2232 Helping Theories 3 cr
HE 3311 Case Management of Substance Abuse 3 cr
HE 3312 Ethics for the Addictions Counselor 3 cr
HE 3383 Epidemiology 3 cr
HE 4432 Community and Public Health 3 cr
HE 4443 Substance Abuse and Health Education 3 cr
HCA/HE 4473 Healthcare Strategic Planning
and Marketing 3 cr
HE 4490 Practicum—Health Education 4 cr
HCA 3350 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare 3 cr
OR
MGT 3312 Individual and Organizational Behavior 3 cr
HCA 3384 Human Resource Management in
Healthcare Organizations 3 cr
*Must
also complete 6 credit
hours of HE courses
Health Education Teaching Minor (21 credits)
Prerequisites:
Admission to Teacher Education Program
Admission to Health Education Program
Required Courses:
HE 2200 Promoting Wellness 3 cr
HE 2221 Introduction to Health Education 3 cr
HE 3340,3340L Fitness and Wellness Programs, and Lab 3 cr
HE 3342 Stress and Emotional Health 3 cr
HE 4430 Curriculum and Methods in Health Education 3 cr
Two of the following three
courses:
HE 4442 Environmental Health and Health Education 3 cr
HE 4443 Substance Abuse and Health Education 3 cr
HE 4445 Human Sexuality and Health Education 3 cr
Health Education Nonteaching Minor
(21 credits)
HE 2200 Promoting Wellness 3 cr
HE 2221 Introduction to Health Education 3 cr
HE 3340, 3340L Fitness and Wellness Programs and Lab 3 cr
HE 3342 Stress and Emotional Health 3 cr
HE 4410 Behavior Change Theory and Application 3 cr
HE 4420 Health Program Planning and Implementation 3 cr
HE 4435 Health Program Evaluation and Research 3 cr
Addiction/Dependency Counselor Certification
Any Health Education majors who wish Idaho CADC certification must
complete the following coursework and pass the ISAS Level I exam. Two
courses are taught each semester and will be listed in the Class
Schedule; contact the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences to
learn which courses will be scheduled in the future.
HE 2230 Introduction to Addictions 3 cr
HE 2232 Helping Theories 3 cr
HE 2233 Harmful and Illicit Substances 3 cr
HE 2234 Blood Borne Illness 1 cr
HE 2235 Chemical Dependency and the Family 3 cr
HE 3311 Case Management of Substance Abuse 3 cr
HE 3312 Ethics for the Addictions Counselor 3 cr
HE 3310 Screening and Assessment
of Substance Abus 3 cr
HE 3313 Practicum for the Chemical
Dependency Counselor 3 cr
HE 3314 Group Skills for Addiction Counselors 3 cr
Health Education Courses
Semester codes are shown at the end of each course
description: F = Fall; S = Spring; Su = Summer;
D = "Demand"--which means that when a cohort of students reaches the
point in the degree curriculum when a course is required that is not
normally taught each semester, the department will teach the course.
HE
1160 Women's Rape Aggression Defense 1 credit. Realistic self-defense tactics and techniques
designed for women. Awareness, prevention, risk reduction,
risk
avoidance, and basic hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts
program. Equivalent to PE 1160 and WS 1160. PREREQ: Permission
of Public Safety office or sponsoring program. F, S
HE
1190 Alcohol and Drug Awareness I 1
credit. Essential elements of identification and recognition of
behaviors relating to substance abuse; discussion of laws pertaining to
illegal substance use; costs and programs that deal primarily with the
intervention and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse. F, S, Su
HE
2200 Promoting Wellness 3 credits. Survey
of the issues and topics that most
affect health and wellness, with emphasis on the intelligent
self-direction of health behaviors. Topics
address individual health assessments
and decision-making skills. F, S, Su
HE 2201 Selected Topics
in Health Education 1 credit. Topical courses emphasizing the
effects of individual lifestyle choices
on health. Topics include stress and emotional health, consumer health,
and trust and self-esteem. May be repeated for up to 3 credits. F, S
HE
2210 Medical Terminology and Communication
2 credits. Terminology and vocabulary basic to all areas of
medical science, hospital services, and allied health specialties.
Develops skills in correct written and oral usage of medical terms.
Equivalent to HCA 2210. F, S.
HE
2211 Health Education
Methods/Elementary 1 credit. A study of subject content of the
health education program with emphasis on methods and materials to be
used by the elementary classroom teacher. F, D
HE 2221
Introduction to Health Education 3
credits. Concepts
essential to understanding the
discipline: competencies, ethics, health education theories and
philosophies,
and career opportunities for professional health educators in school
and
community settings. F, S
HE
2230 Introduction to Addictions 3
credits. Four primary aspects of addiction: the physiology of
drugs of abuse and chemical addiction, the assessment and diagnosis of
chemical dependency, the treatment of addictive disorders, and topics
focused on special populations. D
HE
2232 Helping Theories 3 credits. Provides
an introduction to the essential components and techniques of addiction
counseling. Students will learn the basic facilitation model, group
techniques, counseling theories, issues faced by beginning counselors,
and characteristics of the effective counselor. D
HE
2233 Harmful and Illicit Substances 3
credits. This course is designed to introduce students to drug
classification systems and specific drugs within each classification.
The psychological and physical effects, signs and symptoms of use,
abuse, dependency, overdose, and withdrawal. D
HE
2234 Blood Borne Illness 1 credit. Provides
a basic understanding of blood borne pathogens/infectious diseases
within an addictions framework. Promotes competency and ethical
responsibility in assessing client needs in regard to blood borne
pathogens/infectious diseases. D
HE
2235 Chemical Dependency and the Family
3 credits. Provides an overview of functional and dysfunctional
families, the impact of chemical dependency on individual and family
systems; and treatment modalities and appropriate referral resources. D
HE
2270 Peer Education in Health 2
credits. Covers methods and techniques of presenting health
information to college students. Interview required with instructor
prior to enrolling. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. PREREQ:
Permission of instructor. F, S
HE 2287 Healthful
Cooking 2
credits. Nutritional components of food, food preparation
techniques, and
recipe selection and development, all from a health perspective.
Emphasis on
food products that are both healthful and flavorful.
PREREQ: NTD 1139 or NTD 2239. S
HE
2290 Alcohol and Drug Awareness II 1
credit. Case studies of active drug users and recovering addicts;
in-depth discussion of the family dynamics of drug/alcohol abusers;
medical aspects of chemical dependency. F, S, Su
HE
3310 Screening and Assessment of
Substance Abuse 3 credits. Provides a basic understanding of
appraisal techniques within an addictions framework. Promotes
competency and ethical responsibility in assessing clients. Enhances
the ability to assess client's needs based on clinical knowledge and
instrumentation. D
HE
3311 Case Management of Substance Abuse
3 credits. Provides a basic understanding of case management
philosophy and basic case management skills within an addictions
framework. Promotes competency and ethical responsibilities. D
HE
3312 Ethics for the Addictions
Counselor 3 credits. Provides information regarding ethical and
legal issues in the field of chemical dependency counseling. Topics
include values and helping relationships, client's rights and counselor
responsibilities. D
HE
3313 Practicum for the Chemical
Dependency Counselor 3 credits. Practical experience in a
field-based setting congruent with the core functions of a chemical
dependency counselor including: assessment, counseling, groups,
education, and professional responsibility. D
HE 3314 Group Skills
for Addiction Counselors 3
credits. Introduces students to group theory and practice as a
treatment
modality in counseling clients with chemical dependency issues. D
HE
3340 Fitness and Wellness Programs 3
credits. A study of the theory, development, and application of
components necessary for providing fitness and wellness programs in a
variety of settings. PREREQ: Admission to Program. COREQ:
HE 3340L. S, D
HE 3340L
Fitness and Wellness Programs Laboratory 0 credits. Assignments
to apply principles from HE 3340. COREQ: HE 3340. F
HE 3342
Stress and Emotional Health 3 credits.
Stress response, causes of stress, and stress management
techniques/strategies. Effect of the mind on the body relative to
various disease states. Includes the connection between spirituality
and health; and emotional health-related topics such as anger,
depression and stress, and sleep deprivation. F
HE
3383 Epidemiology 3 credits. The
study of the distribution, frequency and determinants of diseases and
injuries in human populations with the overall goal of implementing
prevention and control programs. PREREQ: MATH 1153 or MGT 2216. F
HE 4401
Issues in Health and Wellness 1-3
credits. Contemporary
health and wellness issues
emphasizing education interventions and application.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, death
and
dying, computer technology in
health, healthy aging, motivation, emergency preparedness, alternative
and
complementary medicine, international health. May
be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. F, S, Su
HE
4410 Health Behavior Change Theory and
Application 3 credits. Provides
a basic understanding of the social, emotional,
and lifestyle factors related to health behavior. Strategies designed
to
identify barriers to behavior and to enhance the health of selected
populations
are examined. PREREQ: Admission to Program.. F, D
HE
4420 Health Program Planning
and Implementation 3 credits. Provides both a
theoretical framework
for and skill development in organizing, planning, and implementing
community health
interventions. Key topics include: planning
models, assessing community needs, presentation strategies, and
budgeting. PREREQ OR COREQ: HE 4410. F, D
HE
4425 Patient Education Skills 2 credits. Foundations and
application
of organizational and communication skills
which promote a positive atmosphere for patient education in clinical
and
worksite settings. S, D
HE
4430 Curriculum and Methods in Health
Education 3 credits. Curriculum planning, implementation,
methodology, and evaluative procedures utilized in the school health
education setting. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of
content and practical experiences. PREREQ:
Admission to Program. S
HE
4432 Community and Public Health 3 credits.
Aspects of the community that relate to health; identification and
analysis of community and public health programs; organizational
pattern and functions of voluntary and governmental health agencies;
organizing the community for health action; and coordination of
community and public health programs. PREREQ OR COREQ: HE 4410. S, D
HE 4435 Health Program
Evaluation and Research 3 credits. The application of research
and evaluation
models for decision-making program and policy development of community
health
education interventions. Focus on the
individual, family, and social network levels of practice. PREREQ: HE 4420. S, D
HE
4442 Environmental Health and Health
Education 3 credits. Study
of a variety of issues related to protecting and preserving the
environment with an emphasis on school and community educational
programs. S, D
HE
4443 Substance Abuse and Health
Education 3 credits. Study
of the physical, psychological, sociological, and environmental factors
related to drug use with emphasis on school and community prevention
programs. F, D
HE
4445 Human Sexuality and Health
Education 3 credits. Study of the multifaceted nature of human
sexuality with an emphasis on school and community level educational
programs. S, D
HE
4473 Healthcare Strategic Planning and Marketing 3
credits. Current
marketing trends in the health care marketplace. Consumer orientation;
health care marketing plans, strategy development, basic public health
and free-enterprise marketing principles. Strategies to promote social
change and the importance of core human values of freedom, autonomy,
control, and fairness. Equivalent to HCA 4473. S, D
HE
4485 Independent Problems in Health
Education 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field
and/or library research on specific health education problems of
interest to majors and minors. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. May be
repeated for up to 6 credits. F, S, Su
HE
4490 Practicum - Health Education 4 credits. Practical experience
in a field-based setting,
congruent with student's employment goals. Required for
community/worksite health option students. PREREQ: Senior standing in
Health Education. PREREQ OR COREQ: HE
2200, HE 2221, and either NTD 1139 or NTD 2239. Graded S/U. F,
S, Su
HE
4491 Health Education Workshop 1-3
credits. A critical analysis of one or more areas of health
education. Limited enrollment. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S,
Su
HE 4498 Professional
Education
Development 1-3 credits. A course for the
practicing health
educator aimed at the development and improvement of educational
skills. Various sections will have different subtitles.. Graded S/U. D
