Health Sciences (HLSC)
*PROFESSOR YOUNG
*ADJUNCT PROFESSOR GUYTON
*ASSISTANT PROFESSORS JONES (C.), TURNER
*ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GAGLIARDI
*VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSORS JONES (L.), MINK, WILLIAMS (D.), WILLIAMS
(T.) *INSTRUCTOR MORGAN
*VISITING INSTRUCTOR DOWDEN
The program in health science is designed to prepare candidates for a variety of career options in the vast field of health education and health promotion. Career opportunities may include, planning, developing and delivery of health programs in various settings. These settings may include schools, hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, community organizations, corporations, and other places of occupation. Graduates of this program should be well prepared to enter the workforce at an entry level position in community health or graduate programs of study in such areas as teaching school health, health education and health promotion, corporate health, public health, health care administration, and other allied health professional schools.
The candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in health science must select one of two concentrations:
1. School Health or
2. Community Health.
Because of the implementation of a newly approved Arkansas teacher licensure system effective January 1, 2002, the School Health program is under revision. For more information on the new Arkansas licensure requirements, students should contact their advisers.
All students must complete the University Core Requirements as listed on pg. 60 and the College of Education and Health Professions Requirements as listed on pg. 398. In addition, all students must take the Required General Studies for the Health Science Major and the Health Science Core Requirements listed below. As part of the University Core Requirements and College of Education and Health Professions Requirements, specific social science and science courses are required within the health science major and concentrations. Current students preparing to teach in the public schools must select the School Health concentration, complete pre-M.A.T. requirements as listed on pg. 399, have a cumulative GPA of 2.70, and be admitted to Graduate School to be eligible to apply for initial teacher certification. Students planning on applying for other post-baccalaureate programs should inquire as to prerequisite requirements. A minimum of 124 semester hours are required for graduation in the major of health science. The total hours may vary slightly depending on the concentration of study.
Curriculum for a Major in Health Science
Required General Studies for the Health Science Major (29 hrs)
BIOL 1543/1541L, Principles of Biology
CHEM 1103/1101L/1100D, University Chemistry I
MBIO 2013/2010L, General Microbiology
ZOOL 2213/2211L, Human Physiology
ZOOL 2443/2441L Human Anatomy
SOCI 2013, General Sociology
PSYC 3093, Childhood and Adolescence
3 hours of PSYC elective
Health Science Core (26 hrs)
HLSC 1203, Prevention of Drug Abuse
HESC 1213, Nutrition in Health
HLSC 1303, Introduction to Human Sexuality
HLSC 2653, Introduction to Community Health
HLSC 2662, Terminology/Health Professions
HLSC 3623, Human Diseases
HLSC 3633, First Responder-First Aid
HLSC 3663, Principles of Mental Health
HLSC 3683, Health Care Consumerism
Students must select a concentration in either School Health or Community Health
School Health Concentration (33 hrs)
CIED 1002, Introduction to Education
CIED 1011, Introduction to Education Practicum
HLSC 2613, Foundations in Health Education
CIED 3023, Survey of Exceptionalities
HLSC 3613, Methods/Materials in Health and Safety
CIED 3033, Classroom Learning Theory
BOTY 1613/1611L, Plant Biology and Lab
8 hours of science electives
6 hours of health science electives from:
HLSC 2101, HLSC 310V, HLSC 3643
*NOTE: Students completing the B.S.E. with an emphasis in school health education will complete the secondary science education M.A.T. program. (Refer to the Graduate School Catalog for specific requirements.)
Community Health Concentration (36 hrs)
JOUR 1023, Intro to Mass Communications
ZOOL 1613/1611L, General Zoology and Lab or BOTY 1613/1611L, Plant Biology/Lab
HLSC 2613, Foundations in Health Education
HLSC 3643, Community Health Plan/Promotion
HLSC 4003, Practicum in Community Health
HLSC 404V, Community Health Preceptorship (6 hours)
SCWK 3163, On Death and Dying
PSYC 4023, Adulthood and Aging or SCWK 3183, The Elderly Citizen
PSYC 4133, Behavior Modification
5 hours of health science electives from:
HLSC 2101, HLSC 310V, HLSC 3643
HEALTH SCIENCES (HLSC)
HLSC1002 Wellness Concepts (FA, SP, SU) Interrelationship of mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of functioning to optimal health and wellness; implications for education about wellness in the schools and for adult living are provided.
HLSC1103 Personal Health and Safety (FA, SP, SU) Health and safety problems with emphasis on the promotion of individual health and safety.
HLSC1203 Prevention of Drug Abuse (FA, SP, SU) Provides an overview of drugs of use and abuse in society. Also assists the student in evaluating drug abuse prevention approaches for public, private, or community settings.
HLSC1303 Introduction to Human Sexuality (FA) An examination of human sexuality with a critical analysis of male and female attitudes and values affection self- understanding and gender identity.
HLSC2101 Special Topics (FA, SP, SU) Examination and application of health promotion concepts based on individualized health hazard appraisal. (Not to replace content courses leading to teacher certification in health education). May be repeated for 4 hours.
HLSC2613 Foundations in Health Education (FA, SP, SU) History and philosophy of health education discipline; organization and administration of health education programs; curriculum development and evaluation of educational efforts; and student observation in school and non-school settings.
HLSC2653 Introduction to Community Health (FA) An exploration of technological approaches for maintaining, protecting, and improving the health of the people through organized community efforts.
HLSC2662 Terminology for the Health Professions (FA, SP) Emphasis is on word roots and combined forms of words describing various facets of health and disease. Descriptive definitions with application of practical significance included for the health professional.
HLSC310V Readings in Health Science (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Synthesis and critical analysis of current literature in the health sciences.
HLSC3613 Methods and Materials in Health Education and Safety (FA, SP, SU) Methods and materials; planning and organizing instruction; preparation of teaching units. Prerequisite: junior standing.
HLSC3623 Human Diseases (SP, Odd years) An examination of the variety, behavior, distribution, and management of both infectious and noninfectious diseases in human populations. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1004 (or BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L).
HLSC3633 First Responder-First Aid (FA, SP, SU) Prepares persons to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency aid to victims of serious bleeding, poisoning, shock, fracture, and other forms of injury until emergency medical services personnel arrive at the scene.
HLSC3643 Community Health Planning and Promotion (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis on community analysis; defining and verifying community health problems; establishing program goals; defining and assessing health behaviors; formulating educational goals, objectives, methods, and activities; promoting programs; and designing program evaluation.
HLSC3663 Principles and Practice of Mental Health Promotion (FA) Understanding and practicing the principles of sound mental health are key elements in achieving high level wellness. This course encourages students exploration of the mental dimensions of holistic health and presents strategies to achieve a more healthful balance in life.
HLSC3673 Teacher Drug Education (FA) Specifically for educators; provides an overview of drugs of use, misuse, and abuse in society, and assists the educator in developing a sequential drug education program in public, private, or community educational settings.
HLSC3683 Health Care Consumerism (SP) Study of products and services provided by the health care delivery system; an analysis of those components lacking scientific credibility, yet promoted for the maintenance or restoration of health status.
HLSC4003 Practicum in Community Health (SP) Supervised short term work experiences in various community health programs; designed to provide students with comprehensive overview of the community health field.
HLSC4013 Emergency Medical Care I (FA) Initial phase of training that emphasizes the development of student skill in recognition of symptoms of illness, injuries, and proper procedures of emergency care presently considered with the responsibilities of the emergency medical technician. Corequisite: HLSC 4011L.
HLSC4011L Emergency Medical Care I Laboratory (FA) A required laboratory component for students enrolled in Emergency Medical Care I. Emphasis is on the development of specific hands-on competencies in the assessment and treatment of the trauma and/or medical patient utilizing appropriate adjunctive equipment. Corequisite: HLSC 4013.
HLSC4023 Emergency Medical Care II (SP) Final phase of training that emphasizes life threatening emergencies, childbirth and problems of child patients, environmental emergencies, extrication from automobiles and all operational aspects of the emergency vehicle. Also included will be 15 hours of hospital emergency room and ambulance experience. Corequisite: HLSC 4021L.
HLSC4021L Emergency Medical Care II Laboratory (SP) A required laboratory component for students enrolled in Emergency Medical Care II. Emphasis is on the development of specific hands-on competencies in the assessment and treatment of the trauma and/or medical patient utilizing appropriate adjunctive equipment. Corequisite: HLSC 4023.
HLSC404V Community Health Preceptorship (6-12) (FA, SP, SU) Designed to provide the student with an extended work experience in a selected community health program. The student works under college supervision with a professional in the health care delivery field. Prerequisite: senior standing.
HLSC475V Student Teaching (5-10) (FA, SP, SU) Involves time and an off-campus school where student teacher will have an opportunity under supervision to observe, to teach and participate in other activities involving the school and the community.
Graduate standing is prerequisite to the
following courses:
HLSC5353 Health Counseling (SP) A review of the role and function of the health counselor including a focus on problem solving approaches for coping with daily problems of living, decision making, and life style planning. (Same as CNED 5353)
HLSC5543 Contemporary Issues in Human Sexuality (FA) Indepth analysis of the social, biological, and behavioral factors associated with the development of one's sexuality.
HLSC5553 School Health Programs (FA) Study of program content, program organization, and administrative details in planning and conducting a school program which includes healthful school living, health services, and health instruction.
HLSC5563 Public Health (FA) Acquaints the student with the structure, functions, and major problems in public health and with the role of education in public health.
HLSC5573 Principles of Health Education (FA, SP, SU) Current trends, basic issues, controversial issues, and fundamental principles of health education.
HLSC5583 Voluntary Health Agencies (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to a variety of voluntary health agencies in the community. Opportunities to visit these agencies will be provided. Purpose, objectives, functions, and programs will be presented by representatives of selected agencies.
HLSC560V Workshop (1-6) (IR)
HLSC5613 Principles of Epidemiology (FA, SP, SU) Distribution and patterns of disease or physiological conditions within populations; an examination of the nature of epidemiological research.
HLSC5623 Health Planning (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis is on examination of health planning processes, principles, and concepts. Methods for health planning agencies, issues in comprehensive health planning, and analysis of decision making steps for program implementation will be addressed.
HLSC5633 Health Services Administration (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis is on an examination of administrative factors related to health services. Administrative and professional authority, boards, consumers, delivery of services, federal role, and cost containment will also be addressed.
HLSC574V Internship (1-6) (IR)
HLSC589V Independent Research (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Development, implementation, and completion of graduate research project. Prerequisite: M.S. degree in health science and HPER 5353 and EDFD 5393.
HLSC599V Seminar (1-3) (IR)
HLSC600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
HLSC605V Independent Study (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of education problems.
HLSC6333 Health Behavior Research (FA) A review of human behavior and its relationship to health and well being. Focuses on contemporary health behavior research and instrumentation.
HLSC6443 Health & Health Care in Cross-Cultural Settings (FA, SP, SU) The relationship of socio-political and cultural factors to primary health care and public health in developed and developing countries is emphasized. Epidemiological factors influencing health status in various countries are reviewed.
HLSC6553 Environmental Health (FA, SP, SU) An analysis and evaluation of the various environmental factors that influence our health. Causes of problem factors are identified and solutions proposed for improving environmental conditions.
HLSC6733 Health and the Aging Process (FA, SP, SU) An overview of the health-related issues facing elderly populations with indepth study of the biological and behavioral changes associated with aging.
HLSC674V Internship (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Provide Ph.D. students with an individualized college teaching experience in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Enrollment concurrent with residency. Prerequisite: admission to the Ph.D. in Health Science degree program.
HLSC6833 Principles of Epidemiology II (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to design, conduct, and interpret observational epidemiological concepts, sources of data, prospective cohort studies, retrospective cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional studies, methods of sampling, estimating sample size, questionnaire design, and effects of measurement error. Prerequisite: EDFD 5393 or EDFD 6403.
HLSC699V Seminar (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Discussion of selected topics and review of current literature in the health sciences. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.