Sherry Maykrantz

Examination of health behavior theories and models of behavior change. Reviews the major theories of health behavior and strategies used to implement health interventions for individuals and organizations. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 30 credit hours. Three hours per week with enhancement.

Examination of the social, psychological, physical and emotional aspects of alcohol, tobacco, over-the-counter drug and illegal drug use and associated behaviors. Emphasis placed on information and concepts required as foundation knowledge for school health educators. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program. Minor/Non-Major Prerequisite: HLTH 110 with C or better or permission of instructor. Three hours per week with enhancement.

Explore the link between health-related literacy and health in the U.S. Comprehend the connection between health disparities and low levels of health literacy. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to create effective health communication campaigns that reach a variety of target audiences in the attempt to lessen gaps in health status. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program. Minor/Non-Major Prerequisite: HLTH 110 with C or better. Three hours per week with enhancement.

Independent study culminating in substantial original research, scholarly or creative work. Students may apply to Honors faculty administrators for permission to substitute another department's thesis or independent study course for HONR 495. The thesis must be completed with a B or better to fulfill the Honors program requirement. Prerequisite: HONR 490. Corequisite: HONR 496. Three to four hours per week.

Examination of health behavior theories and models of behavior change. Reviews the major theories of health behavior and strategies used to implement health interventions for individuals and organizations. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 30 credit hours. Three hours per week with enhancement.

Examination of the social, psychological, physical and emotional aspects of alcohol, tobacco, over-the-counter drug and illegal drug use and associated behaviors. Emphasis placed on information and concepts required as foundation knowledge for school health educators. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program. Minor/Non-Major Prerequisite: HLTH 110 with C or better or permission of instructor. Three hours per week with enhancement.

Explore the link between health-related literacy and health in the U.S. Comprehend the connection between health disparities and low levels of health literacy. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to create effective health communication campaigns that reach a variety of target audiences in the attempt to lessen gaps in health status. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program. Minor/Non-Major Prerequisite: HLTH 110 with C or better. Three hours per week with enhancement.

Explore the link between health-related literacy and health in the U.S. Comprehend the connection between health disparities and low levels of health literacy. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to create effective health communication campaigns that reach a variety of target audiences in the attempt to lessen gaps in health status. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program. Minor/Non-Major Prerequisite: HLTH 110 with C or better. Three hours per week with enhancement.