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2016-2017 University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Human Communication Studies

Courses are designated as HCOM in the class schedule.

  
  • HCOM 334 - Persuasive Speaking (3)


    Strategies and tactics appropriate to leading social policy persuasive campaigns. Analyze receiver variables, progressive use of persuasive materials, question and answer techniques, and the development of personal influence. Student presentations required.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 100  or HCOM 102 .
  
  • HCOM 335 - Advanced Argumentation (3)


    Argument as applied to advocacy; logic and evidence as related to analysis of significant issues.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 138 , HCOM 235 , HCOM 236  or HCOM 338 .
  
  • HCOM 337 - Communication in the Legal Arena (3)


    Review and evaluation of research into communication variables and legal practices, from interviewing to closing arguments. Courtroom observation required.

  
  • HCOM 338 - Intercollegiate Forensics (3)


    Directed activity in debate and other forensic events. Participation in intercollegiate speech competition is required for credit. May be repeated once for credit. (More than 6 hours of class work for each unit of credit.)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • HCOM 340 - Asian American Communication (3)


    Introduction to Asian American communication. Influences of Asian American cultural heritage, ethnic identity, generation and language fluency on communication. Similarities and differences in communication among the various Asian American ethnic groups. (HCOM 340 and ASAM 340 are the same course)

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and completion of G.E. Category D.1.
  
  • HCOM 342 - America Speaks (3)


    America’s story told through the speeches that moved her. Critical evaluation of significant messages and what it would have been like to be part of the American audience exposed to famous speeches and speakers.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 100 , HCOM 102  or POSC 100 ; HIST 110A  or HIST 110B .
  
  • HCOM 344 - The Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing (3)


    Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism. Processes of respiration, phonation, articulation-resonance and hearing.

  
  • HCOM 345 - Communication and Aging (3)


    Communicative changes found in older adults, including normal and pathologic changes in the physiological and behavioral aspects. Diagnosis, rehabilitative strategies, social implications and health care systems.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 100 .
  
  • HCOM 350 - Speech and Hearing Science (3)


    Physiology and acoustics of speech production, including voice, resonance and individual speech segments. Instrumentation for the acoustic and perceptual analysis of speech.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 ; HCOM 344 .
  
  • HCOM 352 - Child Language and Phonological Disorders (3)


    Language and phonological disorders in children. Speech/language profiles of special populations and contemporary approaches to assessment and intervention. Practice analyzing child speech/language samples.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 242 , HCOM 307 ; HCOM 241  or LING 351 .
  
  • HCOM 360 - Nonverbal Communication (3)


    Physical actions, gestures and changes in the physiognomy that occur together with language and paralanguage in human communication; substitutions for language and modifications of it in varying cultures. (HCOM 360 and LING 360 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: LING 106  or HCOM 100 .
  
  • HCOM 404 - Communication Development/Disorders in Children from Culturally/Linguistically/Diverse Backgrounds (3)


    Speech-language development in children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) dialect and language backgrounds, differentiating normal language and dialect differences from disorder, and current clinical procedures for assessing and treating speech and language disorders in CLD child populations.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 , HCOM 242 , HCOM 307 , HCOM 352 .
  
  • HCOM 413 - Communication in Interpersonal Relationships (3)


    Communication in the interpersonal relationship development setting with particular emphasis on current theoretical and methodological issues.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 200 , HCOM 220 , HCOM 313  or graduate standing.
  
  • HCOM 420 - Communication Theory (3)


    Various theories and perspectives on human communication. Understanding basic forms of theories and developing theoretical perspectives on human communication.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 200  or graduate standing.
  
  • HCOM 422 - Applications of Intercultural Communication (3)


    Nature and effects of intercultural communication within multicultural/multinational organizations. Intercultural leadership, negotiation, decision-making and communication competence. Analyze and practice a number of intercultural training approaches.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 320  or graduate standing.
  
  • HCOM 425 - Health Communication (3)


    Introduces theory and research on communication in health and illness contexts, focusing on how messages from interpersonal, organizational, and media sources affect health beliefs and behaviors.

    Prerequisite: Six units in Human Communication Studies.
  
  • HCOM 426 - Directing Forensics (3)


    Philosophies of forensics education, including coaching, judging and tournament administration. Strategies of implementation of these philosophies. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 138 HCOM 338 .
  
  • HCOM 430 - Classical Rhetoric (3)


    Significance of rhetoric and oratory in Greek and Roman intellectual life from the fourth century B.C. to 300 A.D. Contributors include Protagoras, Isocrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian and Augustine.

    Prerequisites: six units of upper-division coursework in Human Communication Studies including HCOM 300 .
  
  • HCOM 432 - Contemporary Rhetoric (3)


    Theories of how cultures and individuals manage meaning in public communication, including speeches, campaigns, print and electronic media. Applies classical, modern and contemporary critical frameworks of analysis.

    Prerequisites: six units of upper-division major courses.
  
  • HCOM 433 - Training and Development (3)


    Communication in a training and development environment with particular emphasis on learning principles, instructional design, implementation and evaluation of training and needs assessment.

    Prerequisites:HCOM 324 , HCOM 326  or graduate standing.
  
  • HCOM 435 - Communication in Community Building and Civic Engagement (3)


    Human dialogue and talk in the development of a democratic society. Barriers to community dialogue/building and civic engagement will be examined. Relevant communication procedures, methods and theories will be examined and applied.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 100  and junior standing.
  
  • HCOM 438 - Principles of Rhetorical Criticism (3)


    Explanation and evaluation of rhetorical experience. Historical modes of criticism, issues in rhetorical criticism, criticism in various contexts and experiences in criticism.

    Prerequisites: six units of upper-division communication theory and process courses to include HCOM 300 .
  
  • HCOM 440 - The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication (3)


    Social scientific literature regarding the dark side of communication, which includes aspects of communication that are poorly understood, understudied and/or classified as destruction, dysfunctional, evil, immoral, malicious, criminal or abusive.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 200 , HCOM 313  or graduate standing.
  
  • HCOM 445 - Leadership: Toxic and Intoxicating (3)


    Leadership from a communication theory perspective. Leadership dynamics to help gain insight into leadership and the influences.

    Prerequisite: completion of upper-division writing requirement in a major.
  
  • HCOM 456 - Intercultural Conflict: Theory and Practice (3)


    Relationship between intercultural conflict theory and practice. Key cultural patterns that impact conflict . Theoretical and applied perspectives on intercultural conflict across contexts will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 320 .
  
  • HCOM 458 - Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language Disorders in Children (3)


    Supervised experience in the assessment and treatment of children with speech and language disorders. Weekly individual and group conferences. Approximately 25-40 clinical clock hours. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Clinical Practicum Plan. Corequisites: HCOM 574 HCOM 577 .
  
  • HCOM 461 - Audiology and Audiometry (3)


    Characteristics of hearing disorders, including etiologies and risk factors. Methods and procedures used in assessing the auditory system including current topics of interest. Partially fulfills the requirements for state audiometrist certificate. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 242 , HCOM 344 .
  
  • HCOM 465 - Aural Rehabilitation (3)


    Effects of hearing loss on speech and language. Treatment of hearing disorders, including amplification and aural rehabilitation. Role of the audiologist and speech-language pathologist in the management of hearing disorders.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 461  or be a postbaccalaureate credential student.
  
  • HCOM 468 - Audiology Practicum (1)


    Procedures for otoscopic examination, hearing screening, and immittance audiometry screening, and interpretation of screening results for the purpose of reporting practices as required for clinical certification, licensure, and credentialing. Credit/No Credit onl

    Prerequisites: Approved Clinical Practicum Plan.
  
  • HCOM 472 - Voice and Craniofacial Disorders (3)


    Disorders of voice; disorders of articulation and resonance caused by orofacial pathology. Anatomical and physiological bases, assessment, diagnosis, management and interdisciplinary aspects.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 ; HCOM 242 , HCOM 344 .
  
  • HCOM 474 - Neurology and Neurogenic Communicative Disorders (3)


    Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system as they relate to speech, language, hearing and swallowing. Clinical characteristics of neurogenic language disorders, apraxia of speech and dysarthria. Contemporary approaches to assessment and treatment. Lecture, demonstration and clinical observations.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 ; HCOM 242 , HCOM 307 , HCOM 344 ; or postbaccalaureate credential student.
  
  • HCOM 475 - Fluency Disorders (3)


    Theories of development and remission of stuttering, constitutional and environmental risk factors. Clinical characteristics of stuttering. Contemporary approaches to assessment and treatment. Lecture, demonstration, clinical observations and exercises.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 ; HCOM 242 , HCOM 307 , HCOM 344 ; or postbaccalaureate credential student.
  
  • HCOM 476 - Clinical Methods and Procedures (3)


    General principles and procedures for assessment and treatment of individuals with communicative disorders. Lecture, demonstration, clinical observations and supervised clinical experience.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 ; HCOM 242 , HCOM 307 , HCOM 344 , HCOM 352 ; HCOM 472 , HCOM 474  or HCOM 475  or postbaccalaureate credential student.
  
  • HCOM 485 - Aural Rehabilitation Practicum (1)


    Supervised rehabilitation of hearing-impaired children and adults in on- and off-campus facilities. Provides 10-15 clinical clock hours in aural rehabilitation. Sign language background recommended. Credit/no credit only.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 458  or HCOM 558A ; approved Clinical Practicum Plan.
  
  • HCOM 489A - Public School Practicum in Communicative Disorders (4)


    Meets the directed teaching requirements for the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential. Approximately 100-150 clinical clock hours.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 458 , HCOM 543 , HCOM 558A , HCOM 571 , HCOM 573 , HCOM 574  and HCOM 577 ; admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Clinical Practicum Plan; passing score on CBEST; application approved prior to semester of practicum. Corequisite: HCOM 490 .
  
  • HCOM 490 - Seminar: Speech and Hearing Service in Schools (2)


    Problems and challenges unique to the student clinician in organizing and managing the speech and hearing program in the school. Clinician’s role; planning, scheduling, case finding, treatment program reporting and other responsibilities.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders. Corequisite: HCOM 489A .
  
  • HCOM 492T - Proseminar in Speech Communication (3)


    Current research topics in the concentration areas of persuasion and argumentation, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication and organizational communication will be presented. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 units.

    Prerequisite: appropriate theoretical coursework and consent of instructor.
  
  • HCOM 495 - Internship in Communication Studies (3)


    On-site involvement with communication frameworks as they function in ongoing organizational settings. Working in an organization and seminar activities. Application for internship must be submitted prior to enrollment.

    Prerequisites: 9 units of upper division coursework in the major.
  
  • HCOM 496 - Student-to-Student Tutorials (1-3)


    Consult “Student-to-Student Tutorials” in this Catalog for more complete course description. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

  
  • HCOM 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Open to upper-division students in speech communication only with signed consent form from department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • HCOM 500 - Research in Speech Communication (3)


    Research design and methods used in historical, descriptive and experimental research in speech communication.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 300 , HCOM 308 ; admission to M.A. program.
  
  • HCOM 501 - Seminar in Speech-Language Pathology (1)


    Introduction to requirements for the M.A. degree in communicative disorders, including requirement for demonstrating knowledge-based and skill-based competencies. Students start a portfolio for documentation of competencies and demonstrate a number of competencies within this course. Credit/no credit only. Course may be repeated three times for credit.

    Prerequisite: admission to the M.A. program in communicative disorders.
  
  • HCOM 509 - Qualitative Research Methods (3)


    Perspectives in qualitative research methodology in communication studies (ethnography, naturalistic inquiry, case study, phenomenological research, textual/content analysis, archival analysis). Interpretive design; application of standards; data analysis; reporting conclusions.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 300 .
  
  • HCOM 510 - Seminar in Interpersonal and Relational Communication (3)


    Theoretical and empirical examination of interpersonal and relational communication. Generation of theoretical frameworks and/or heuristic models of concepts and process under investigation.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 313 HCOM 324 , HCOM 420  or admission to the graduate program.
  
  • HCOM 520 - Seminar in Group Communication (3)


    Small group communication theory. Small group variables, methods and outcomes, and group process as a learning tool.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 324 .
  
  • HCOM 522 - Seminar in Intercultural Communication (3)


    Theory and methodology in intercultural communication research. Specific variables examined include attribution, values, communication competence and acculturation/adaptation. Practice in completing original research in intercultural communication.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 320 .
  
  • HCOM 525 - Seminar in Organizational Communication (3)


    Theoretical postulates concerning managerial and organizational communication. Research findings and case studies relating to communication determinants and organizational effectiveness. Communicative relationships among individuals, the work unit and the organization.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 324 , HCOM 326 , HCOM 420  or admission to the graduate program.
  
  • HCOM 530 - Seminar in Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3)


    Rhetorical theories and critical methods. Major figures and schools of thought from Classical to contemporary era.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 330 ,  HCOM 430 , HCOM 432  or HCOM 438 .
  
  • HCOM 535 - Seminar in Argumentation and Persuasion (3)


    Leading theories and empirical research on argumentation and persuasion. Strategies of effective advocacy and compliance-gaining. Laboratory research and applied settings. Ethical issues related to argumentation and persuasion.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 332 , HCOM 334  or admission to the graduate program.
  
  • HCOM 536 - Seminar in Communication and Rhetorical Theory (3)


    Analyze rhetorical and communication theories. Comparisons and contrasts of the epistemological bases of empirical and humanistic inquiry.

    Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program in Communication Studies.
  
  • HCOM 542 - Neurologic and Clinical Aspects of Speech, Language and Cognition (3)


    Neuroanatomy as it relates to speech, language and cognition; the neuropsychological bases of consciousness, attention, sensation, perception, higher mental functions, language and motor speech; emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and management of neurogenic communicative disorders.

    Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders.
  
  • HCOM 543 - Seminar in Dysphagia (3)


    Theory and clinical aspects of dysphagia. Physiology of normal swallow, etiologies of dysphagia, clinical and instrumental assessment, diagnosis and management.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 542 ; admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders.
  
  • HCOM 544 - Seminar in Neurogenic Speech, Language and Cognitive Disorders (3)


    Theory and clinical aspects of neurogenic speech, language and cognitive disorders. Standardized and informal assessment, differential diagnosis, prognosis and management, including evaluation of the validity of clinical practice guidelines through the analysis of published research.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 542 ; admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders.
  
  • HCOM 554 - Seminar in Multicultural Issues in Communicative Disorders (3)


    Critical analysis and review of evidence-based practice and clinical research involving the delivery of speech and language services to clients from culturally-linguistically diverse backgrounds. Case study review and applied clinical assessment, treatment and instruction activities.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders and approved Individual Student Schedule.
  
  • HCOM 558A - Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language Disorders in Adults (3)


    Supervised experience in assessing and treating adults with speech and language disorders. Weekly individual and group conferences. Approximately 25-40 clinical clock hours. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 542  and admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders and approved Clinical Practicum Plan.
  
  • HCOM 558C - Clinical Practicum: Communicative Disorders and Differences in Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds (3)


    Supervised experience in assessment and treatment of clients from culturally/linguistically diverse populations. Students will acquire and demonstrate clinical skills and competencies associated with the delivery of services to these populations. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 458 , HCOM 558A  and admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders and approved Clinical Practicum Plan.
  
  • HCOM 559A - Advanced Clinical Practicum: Communicative Disorders (3)


    Advanced clinical practice under supervision with children and/or adults. Off-campus program in hospitals, clinics and other rehabilitation facilities. Approximately 150 clinical clock hours.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 458 , HCOM 543 , HCOM 558A , HCOM 571 , HCOM 573 , HCOM 574 , HCOM 576 , HCOM 577 ; admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Clinical Practicum Plan.
  
  • HCOM 559B - Advanced Clinical Practicum: Communicative Disorders (1-3)


    Advanced clinical practice, under supervision with children and/or adults. Off-campus program in hospitals, clinics and other rehabilitation facilities. Approximately 50 clinical clock hours per unit. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 458 , HCOM 543 , HCOM 558A , HCOM 571 , HCOM 573 , HCOM 574 , HCOM 576 , HCOM 577 ; admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Clinical Practicum Plan.
  
  • HCOM 564 - Autism Spectrum Disorders in Speech-Language Pathology (3)


    Communication disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders (current theories, diagnostic process, co-occurring conditions, the role of speech-language pathologists in multi-disciplinary approaches to assessment and intervention planning, critical review of relevant research).

    Prerequisites: HCOM 577  and admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders.
  
  • HCOM 571 - Seminar in Fluency Disorders (3)


    Reading assignments, seminars, lectures and case reviews to enable students to develop a framework for understanding the etiology and maintenance of stuttering and to develop their own approaches to assessment and treatment.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Individual Student Schedule.
  
  • HCOM 573 - Seminar in Voice Disorders (3)


    Review classification of voice disorders (perceptually); examine instrumental assessment of such disorders (acoustically); and emphasize a comprehensive physiological, perceptual and acoustic work-up of individual cases.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Individual Student Schedule.
  
  • HCOM 574 - Seminar in Phonological Disorders (3)


    Develop critical thinking and analytical skills related to current issues in linguistic theories on the assessment and treatment of phonological disorders in children.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Individual Student Schedule.
  
  • HCOM 576 - Seminar in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)


    Historical service delivery approaches; symbol sets and systems; assessment and management strategies for persons with severe physical and speech impairments; advocacy approaches for the disabled.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders.
  
  • HCOM 577 - Seminar in Child Language Disorders (3)


    Principles of language assessment and intervention based upon psycho-linguistic theory and current research on language disordered children. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills related to the assessment and treatment of language disorders in children.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Individual Student Schedule.
  
  • HCOM 595 - Pedagogy in Communication Studies (3)


    Pedagogical research, theory and practice in communication studies. Practice using and evaluating instructional strategies. Topics covered are relevant to teach associations for HCOM 100  and HCOM 102 . May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: admission into master’s program in Communication Studies.
  
  • HCOM 597 - Directed Graduate Research (3)


    Individual research study, under the supervision of the chair of the student’s advisory committee.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 500 .
  
  • HCOM 598A - Thesis (2)


    The selection, investigation and written presentation of a selected problem in the field of speech.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 500 .
  
  • HCOM 598B - Thesis (2)


    The selection, investigation and written presentation of a selected problem in the field of speech.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 500 .
  
  • HCOM 598C - Thesis (2)


    The selection, investigation and written presentation of a selected problem in the field of speech.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 500 .
  
  • HCOM 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    Open to graduate students only with signed consent from department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.


Humanities

  
  • HUM 350 - Life and Culture Abroad (3)


    Interdisciplinary course providing a broad background to culture and civilization abroad. Social, historical and cultural approach to contemporary societies abroad. Examines traditions and institutions to help understand the 21st century way of life abroad. Related field trips. (Course only offered as part of CSUF Study Abroad Programs.) May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.2.
  
  • HUM 399 - Directed Study (1-3)


    Supervised individual study. May be repeated once for credit with different content. No more than three units may be taken in any one semester.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • HUM 495 - Humanities Internship (3-6)


    Supervised internship requiring course project and 120 hours (3 units) or 240 hours (6 units).

    Prerequisite: upper division standing.
  
  • HUM 496 - Social Sciences Internship (3-6)


    Supervised internship requiring course project and 120 hours (3 units) or 240 hours (6 units).

    Prerequisite: upper division standing.
  
  • HUM 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Independent research project in humanities or social sciences. May be repeated once for credit with different content. No more than three units may be taken in any one semester.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • HUM 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    May be repeated once for credit with different content. No more than three units may be taken in any one semester.

    Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of home department graduate advisor.

Health Science

Courses are designated as HESC in the class schedule.

  
  • HESC 101 - Personal Health (3)


    Basic concepts relating to health and well-being from a holistic perspective. Mental, emotional, physical and socio-environmental dimensions of health, sexuality and relationships; nutrition and physical fitness; use and abuse of drugs; health care services and current health problems.

  
  • HESC 102 - Prevention and First Aid (2)


    The hazards in environment. Care and prevention of accidents. Standard first aid certification by the American Red Cross granted upon successful completion of requirements.

  
  • HESC 115 - Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety (3)


    How environmental and safety hazards influence public health and sustainability. Multiple perspectives on water, air, and solid waste pollutions, sustainability and public safety issues.

  
  • HESC 133 - Introduction to Gerontology (3)


    Multidisciplinary overview of: characteristics, strengths and problems of older persons; diversity in aging process involving gender, race, ethnicity, subculture; services to older adults; gerontology as an academic discipline and a field of practice. (GERO 133 , SOCI 133 , HESC 133, HUSR 133  and PSYC 133  are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of the G.E. Category D.1.
  
  • HESC 203 - CPR, Automated External Defibrillator and First Aid (1)


    Provides knowledge and skills necessary to respond to injuries and sudden illnesses in the community. Successful completion provides American Red Cross certifications in infant, child and adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and standard first aid. Credit/No Credit only. (HESC 203 and KNES 203 are the same course)

  
  • HESC 220 - Concepts in Health Science (3)


    Theoretical and practical issues of Health Science as a profession. History, status, resources, roles in various settings, legal and ethical issues in health education.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category B.1, B.2 or B.5. Corequisite: HESC 494 .
  
  • HESC 300 - Integrative Health (3)


    Theoretical and philosophical foundations of integrative health. Differences between biomedical and integrative approaches to health promotion, prevention, and treatment, Eastern and Western therapies, and various global medical systems.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, or minor in Pre-Health Professions.
  
  • HESC 301 - Promotion of Optimal Health (3)


    Advanced health concepts and practices. Common health problems, causative factors and methods for prevention. Preventive and promotive health concepts and practices; integrating physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and environmental factors that inhibit or facilitate optimal health. Elective for nursing majors only. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; completion of G.E. Category B.1 or B.2.
  
  • HESC 303 - Professional Rescuer CPR, Automated External Defibrillator and First Aid (3)


    For students considering working in medical and health-related fields who must obtain Professional Rescuer (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certifications. Back injury prevention, stress management and cardiovascular function.

    Prerequisites: KNES 210 ; junior or senior standing.
  
  • HESC 321 - Drugs and Society (3)


    Habit-forming substances such as alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, hallucinogens, and related drugs, stimulants and depressants. Social, historical and legal aspects of the drug problem are considered.

    Prerequisite: completion of lower-division general education science requirement and junior or senior status.
  
  • HESC 325 - Consumer Health (3)


    Analyze and evaluate health information, products and services; medical quackery, fraudulent health practices, and laws and agencies protecting the consumer. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: HESC 101 ; junior or senior standing
  
  • HESC 338 - Barrios and Health (3)


    Links between urban environments and health. How community development and the grassroots help shape health in barrios. Requires service learning with non-profit organizations. (CHIC 338 and HESC 338 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
  
  • HESC 342 - Stress Management (3)


    Nature of stress and physiological and psychological effects of prolonged stress responses. Short- and long-term somatic and behavioral techniques (exercise, relaxation, meditation, nutrition, time management and goal setting) for management of stress. Health Science may not count this course for General Education. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (HESC 342 and KNES 342 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category E; at least sophomore standing.
  
  • HESC 349 - Measurement and Statistics in Health Science (3)


    Measurement theory and statistics used to evaluate health and human performance, focusing on analyzing and interpreting data in different environments. Lecture, discussion, cooperative learning and field observation. Active participation and experiential learning. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Categories B.4, D.1.
  
  • HESC 350 - Nutrition (3)


    Concepts of nutrition as they relate to nutritional needs, practices and problems throughout the life cycle. Nutritional counseling and education of individuals/groups toward health promotion and disease prevention. Open to non-nursing majors. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 111 ; junior or senior standing.
  
  • HESC 353 - Physical Activity and Lifelong Well-Being (3)


    Integrating physiological, psychological and sociological understandings of the human being in relationship to physical activity as a lifelong pursuit. Physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, socialization, and individual differences in human behavior. Health Science majors may count this course for the major or for G.E. Kinesiology majors may not count this course for G.E. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (HESC 353 and KNES 353 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.
  
  • HESC 356 - Health Educ Sec Teachers (3)


    Assists secondary teachers promote and protect the health and well-being of middle and high school students. Designed to satisfy the Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirement for health education, including nutrition, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

    Prerequisite: senior or postbaccalaureate standing.
  
  • HESC 357 - Health Educ Elem Teachers (3)


    Teacher’s role in the comprehensive school health system. Designed to satisfy the Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirement for health education, including nutrition, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

    Prerequisite: senior or postbaccalaureate standing.
  
  • HESC 358 - Contemporary Issues in Children’s Health (3)


    Overview of common causes of, interrelationships between, and prevention of morbidity and mortality among children and youth; preventive and promotive health concepts and practices; connections between health and learning are explored. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing.
  
  • HESC 400 - Program Design in Kinesiology and Health Promotion (3)


    Provides skills necessary for developing, implementing and evaluating human movement and/or health promotion programs for specific target populations. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: KNES 202  or HESC 220 .
  
  • HESC 401 - Epidemiology (3)


    Applying epidemiologic procedures to the understanding of the occurrence and control of infectious and chronic diseases, mental illness, environmental health hazards, accidents and geriatric problems. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220   and HESC 349  or KNES 349  or SOCI 303 .
  
  • HESC 405 - Worksite Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (3)


    How work style, equipment and environment contribute to worksite musculoskeletal injuries. Strategies that can minimize human error, injuries, discomfort and dissatisfaction through injury prevention and rehabilitation of the worker. (HESC 405 and KNES 405 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: KNES 202  or HESC 220 ; graduate or junior or senior standing.
  
  • HESC 410 - Community Health Education (3)


    Multiple settings for community health education practice and professional roles and skills that are required for health educators. Identification of community health education concepts with application to various segments of the nation’s health. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220 ; junior or senior standing.
  
  • HESC 411 - Promoting Health in Diverse Populations (3)


    Impact of cultural variables on health/illness. Current and potential strategies to improve health care delivery to underrepresented groups. Identifying cultural competence skills that are essential for health educators. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220 .
 

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