College of Health
Lifelong health and well-being for every person, every family, every community.
Office of the Dean
123 Women’s Building
Corvallis, OR 97331-6802
Phone: 541-737-3220
Website: https://health.oregonstate.edu/
Student Services
Office of Student Success
105 Women's Building
Corvallis, OR 97331-5109
Phone: 541-737-8900
Email: collegeofhealth.peer@oregonstate.edu
Website: https://health.oregonstate.edu/success/
Rick Settersten, Interim Dean, 541-737-3256, richard.settersten@oregonstate.edu
Doris Cancel-Tirado, Associate Dean for Student Success, 541-737-6800, doris.canceltirado@oregonstate.edu
Marie Harvey, Associate Dean for Research, 541-737-3824, marie.harvey@oregonstate.edu
Laurel Kincl, Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs, 541-737-9493, laurel.kincl@oregonstate.edu
Allison Myers, Associate Dean for Extension and Engagement, 541-737-8712, allison.myers@oregonstate.edu
Marc Norcross, Associate Dean for Strategy and Administration, 541-737-6788, marc.norcross@oregonstate.edu
College of Health
Welcome to the College of Health at Oregon State University. As part of Oregon’s preeminent research institution, established in 1889, we passionately believe that health is for all people. Our world-leading faculty, inspired staff, and committed students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that improve lives and help everyone, from children to seniors, thrive.
Within our college, we offer four primary degree programs: Human Development and Family Sciences, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Public Health. Our programs are offered in Corvallis, with some offered at OSU-Cascades and through Ecampus. Our vibrant community fosters collaboration across disciplines, embraces diversity, and cultivates the next generation of high-demand health professionals.
For students aspiring to careers in the health professions, including athletic training, nutrition and dietetics, medicine, nursing, public health, physical and occupational therapy, counseling, health administration, and policy, we provide unparalleled opportunities. Beyond the health professions, we also prepare students for roles in early childhood education, physical education, and social services. Join us in shaping the future of health and well-being for individuals and communities alike.
Degree Programs
Our College of Health offers a diverse range of degree programs across three campus locations: Bend, Corvallis, and Online. At the undergraduate level, students can pursue Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Public Health, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Human Development and Family Sciences. For those seeking advanced studies, we offer several graduate options, including the Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS), Master of Athletic Training (MATRN), Master of Adapted Physical Education (MAPE), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The MS and PhD degrees are administered within various units of the college. Additionally, select academic programs participate in the Master of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) graduate degree program. In addition to the degrees, COH offers several minors, certificates and online microcredentials for prospective students and students interested in cross and interdisciplinary topics.
Advising
The Office of Student Success serves as the cornerstone of support for undergraduate students within the College of Health at Oregon State University. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and timely guidance on degree requirements, academic advancement, career prospects, and campus engagement opportunities.
Dedicated professional advisors are readily available to all undergraduate students, ensuring they receive accurate and thorough information tailored to their academic journey. Additionally, our esteemed faculty members play a crucial role in mentoring and advising undergraduate students, offering invaluable insights into professional and career pathways.
For graduate students, faculty members assume the role of advisors, offering specialized guidance and support as they navigate advanced academic pursuits. Beyond academic advisement, faculty members actively engage students in research and professional endeavors, fostering leadership skills, personal development, and a spirit of discovery.
We are committed to empowering students to achieve their academic and professional goals, while nurturing a supportive and enriching learning environment within the College of Health.
Internships and Practicums
In support of career readiness and student success, numerous degree programs within the College of Health at Oregon State University incorporate internships and/or practicum experiences into their curriculum. These hands-on opportunities offer students invaluable real-world experience within their chosen field and often serve as a pathway to postgraduate employment. Faculty members actively facilitate placements and contribute to the design of these experiences. For further details, please visit the internship website.
Double Degrees
Undergraduate students within the College of Health at Oregon State University have the opportunity to pursue a dual degree alongside their primary major. Secondary degrees are available in fields such as Innovation Management, International Studies, and Sustainability, allowing students to broaden their academic horizons and deepen their expertise in complementary areas.
Scholarships
The College of Health at Oregon State University proudly provides a range of scholarships to support deserving students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships cater to students within specific majors as well as incoming first-year students and graduate students. Detailed information regarding available scholarships and application procedures can be accessed through the college website.
For further scholarship opportunities and resources, students are encouraged to explore the offerings provided by the OSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Undergraduate Programs
A grade of C– or higher is required for all courses in a student’s undergraduate program of study. This policy applies to all courses and associated prerequisite courses for a major, minor, option or certificate as listed in the Catalog.
Some programs have additional grade, GPA and/or other criteria, which must be met in addition to this policy.
Baccalaureate Core courses are not subject to this policy unless they serve as courses required in, or prerequisites for, a student's major, minor, option or certificate.
Courses with a grade of S will not be applied to major requirements. It is the student's responsibility is to retake the courses for which they earned an S or U grade and subsequently earn the required letter grade (C– or higher).
Graduate Programs
Students are subject to the Graduate School policies and degree requirements as listed in the Catalog.
Undergraduate Programs
Majors
- Nutrition
Options:
- Public Health
Options:
Minors
- Early Childhood Development and Education
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Exercise Physiology
- Global Health
- Nutrition
- Health Management and Policy
- Human Development and Family Sciences
- Public Health
Certificate
Graduate Programs
Majors
- Adapted Physical Education
- Athletic Training
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Kinesiology
Option: - Nutrition
- Public Health
Options:
Minors
- Aging Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Ergonomics
- Gerontology
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Kinesiology
- Nutrition
- Public Health
Certificates
Professional Programs
Major
Athletic Training (AT)
AT 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
AT 509, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 35 credits.
AT 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 35 credits.
AT 511, INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING, 4 Credits
Practice domains include injury and illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organizational and professional health and well-being.
Equivalent to: KIN 511
AT 513, CLINICAL ANATOMY, 4 Credits
Explores clinical anatomy in athletic training focusing on structure and function. Emphasizes the clinical assessment of human anatomy, movement, and its relationship to injury and dysfunction.
AT 530, ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT I, 4 Credits
Explores prevention, assessment and management of lower extremity injuries and conditions commonly encountered by the athletic trainer.
Prerequisite: AT 513 with C or better
Equivalent to: AT 521, KIN 521
AT 531, ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT II, 4 Credits
Explores prevention, assessment and management of upper extremity injuries and conditions commonly encountered by the athletic trainer.
Prerequisite: AT 530 with C or better or AT 521 with C or better or KIN 521 with C or better
Equivalent to: AT 520, KIN 520
AT 532, ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT III, 4 Credits
Explores prevention, assessment and management of neck, spine and pelvis injuries and conditions commonly encountered by the athletic trainer.
Prerequisite: AT 531 with C or better or AT 520 with C or better or KIN 520 with C or better
Equivalent to: AT 522, KIN 522
AT 541, INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN ATHLETIC TRAINING, 3 Credits
Explores integrated behavioral health in athletic training focusing on patient-centered care. Emphasizes the multidisciplinary approach in the individualized care of behavioral health conditions including suicidal ideation, depression, eating disorders and the associated necessary referrals to additional clinical personnel.
Prerequisite: AT 530 with C or better or AT 521 with C or better or KIN 521 with C or better
Equivalent to: KIN 541
AT 565, MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENT CONDITIONS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING, 3 Credits
Examines the knowledge and skills required to care for emergent conditions encountered by the athletic trainer. Includes the management of a patient experiencing shock, cardiovascular emergency, respiratory emergency, head injury, spinal injury, fracture, dislocation, and conditions related to environmental factors.
Prerequisite: AT 566 with C or better or KIN 566 with C or better
Equivalent to: KIN 565
AT 566, GENERAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT, 4 Credits
Prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of general medical conditions commonly encountered by the athletic trainer.
Prerequisite: AT 565 with C or better or KIN 565 with C or better
Equivalent to: KIN 566
AT 568, ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING, 3 Credits
Examines administrative aspects of athletic training program management. Including principles of risk management, strategic and operational planning, medical-legal aspects of athletic healthcare, confidentiality and documentation of patient health information, insurance and third-party reimbursement, personnel issues, and current professional issues.
Prerequisite: AT 569 with C or better or KIN 569 with C or better
Equivalent to: KIN 568
AT 569, RESEARCH INFORMED PRACTICE, 3 Credits
Examine the principles and skills underlying the utilization of evidence to enhance clinical practice decision-making. Includes the development of clinical questions, review and appraisal of relevant literature, and utilization of patient-centered outcome measures.
Prerequisite: AT 531 with C or better or AT 520 with C or better or KIN 520 with C or better
Equivalent to: KIN 569
AT 583, CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Examines concussions and other traumatic brain injuries encountered by the athletic trainer. Includes the prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and management of concussions.
Prerequisite: AT 565 with C or better or KIN 565 with C or better
Equivalent to: KIN 583
AT 584, PHYSIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES, 3 Credits
Mechanics of musculoskeletal tissue injuries; physiologic response and repair processes of various tissues; and effects of physical agents commonly used by athletic trainers in the care and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
Prerequisite: AT 511 with C or better or KIN 511 with C or better
Equivalent to: KIN 584
AT 585, REHABILITATION I, 4 Credits
Explores the theoretical foundation and techniques of rehabilitation management in the physically active patient. Emphasizes therapeutic exercise of injuries and conditions of the lower extremity, lumbar spine, pelvis and ribs with a focus on program design, implementation and interpretation of patient’s physical status.
Prerequisite: AT 532 with C or better or AT 522 with C or better or KIN 522 with C or better
Equivalent to: KIN 586
AT 586, REHABILITATION II, 4 Credits
Explores the theoretical foundation and techniques of rehabilitation management in the physically active patient. Emphasizes therapeutic exercise of injuries and conditions of the upper extremity, cervical and thoracic spine using techniques of program design learned in AT 585. Examine theory and apply manual therapy interventions.
Prerequisite: AT 585 with C or better or KIN 585 with C or better
Equivalent to: KIN 586
AT 587, NUTRITION FOR INJURY AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE, 3 Credits
Examines and incorporates evidenced based recommendations for nutrition to support active individuals. Applies nutrition strategies to decrease risk of injury, support rehabilitation and tissue healing, and optimize athletic performance specific to the skill set of an athletic trainer.
Prerequisite: AT 530 with C or better or AT 521 with C or better or KIN 521 with C or better
Equivalent to: KIN 587
Health and Human Sciences (HHS)
HHS 002, LEADERSHIP, 0 Credits
Provides basic personal and interpersonal leadership skills that can be used within and outside of a work setting. Through practice, the leadership experience helps explore motivation, decision-making, time management, power, team building, conflict, ethics, dealing with change, communication skills, and diversity issues.
HHS 003, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, 0 Credits
Engage in research activities appropriate to the discipline; and through the research experience, acquire skills, techniques, and knowledge relevant to the field of study. In consultation with a faculty mentor, engage in research activity, and make and execute a plan for a project.
HHS 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HHS 206, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HHS 222, MY CAREER MATTERS, 3 Credits
Explores development in academic and career preparation techniques. Develops skills in career assessment, practical life-skills, critical thinking tools, and career development techniques to improve success in the working world. Applies related assessments to identify potential career pathways.
Equivalent to: HHS 222X
Available via Ecampus
HHS 222X, MY CAREER MATTERS, 3 Credits
Highlights academic and career preparation techniques for CPHHS students. Begins with career assessment, then adds practical life-skills, critical thinking tools, and career development techniques to improve success in the working world. Geared towards first- and second-year students, but open to all students.
Equivalent to: HHS 222
Available via Ecampus
HHS 231, *LIFETIME FITNESS FOR HEALTH, 2 Credits
Provides up-to-date and relevant health and wellness information; practical strategies to implement positive behavior change in physical activity, nutrition, and stress management throughout college and the lifespan.
Attributes: CSFT – Bacc Core, Skills, Fitness
Equivalent to: HHS 231H
Available via Ecampus
HHS 231H, *LIFETIME FITNESS FOR HEALTH, 2 Credits
Provides up-to-date and relevant health and wellness information; practical strategies to implement positive behavior change in physical activity, nutrition, and stress management throughout college and the lifespan.
Attributes: CSFT – Bacc Core, Skills, Fitness; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: HHS 231
HHS 241, *LIFETIME FITNESS, 1 Credit
Assessment, evaluation and practice of physical fitness and health behaviors leading to the development of a personal fitness program. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CSFT – Bacc Core, Skills, Fitness
Available via Ecampus
HHS 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
HHS 420, APPLICATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA, 3 Credits
Introduces how to conduct descriptive analyses, interpret and visualize/present data using Microsoft Excel software. Focuses on data and analysis methods and data interpretation and presentation relevant to public health and human health.
Prerequisite: H 220 with C- or better or ST 201 with C- or better or ST 243Z with C- or better
HHS 421, ^REPORTING OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA, 4 Credits
Introduces how to summarize and report descriptive data in the field of public health and how to communicate the data report to varied audiences in order to advance health equity.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
HHS 440, GLOBAL NUTRITION, 3 Credits
Examines causes and consequences of nutritional problems including malnutrition, both under- and overnutrition, that impact health, developmental capacity, and economic well-being of populations in developing societies. Explores policies, practices, and cultural approaches to improving nutritional status at the household, local and international levels.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 513, INTEGRATED APPROACH TO PUBLIC HEALTH I, 6 Credits
An integrated approach to introduce students to the core knowledge and methods used in public health, including evidence-based approaches to public health, public health and health care systems, planning and management to promote health, and policy in public health. This course is the first of a two-part course sequence.
HHS 514, INTEGRATED APPROACH TO PUBLIC HEALTH II, 6 Credits
An integrated approach to introduce students to the core knowledge and methods used in public health, including: evidence-based approaches to public health; public health and health care systems; planning and management to promote health; and policy in public health. This course is the second of a two part course sequence.
Prerequisite: HHS 513 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 517, CASE STUDIES IN PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE, 3 Credits
Case-based learning to illustrate the complexity of public health issues and to demonstrate the need for integrated approaches for developing and implementing successful strategies in public health practice. Students will apply a wide range of knowledge and skills essential to public health practice that relate to outbreak investigation, policy analysis, regulatory decision-making, ethics, program development, program evaluation, research synthesis, screening programs, working with stakeholders, health risk communication, and disaster preparedness.
Prerequisite: H 513 with B- or better or HHS 514 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 520, APPLICATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA, 3 Credits
Introduces how to conduct descriptive analyses, interpret and visualize/present data using Microsoft Excel software. Focuses on data and analysis methods and data interpretation and presentation relevant to public health and human health.
Prerequisite: H 513 with C or better or HHS 513 with C or better or H 524 with C or better or ST 511 with C or better
HHS 521, REPORTING OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA, 4 Credits
Introduces how to summarize and report descriptive data in the field of public health and how to communicate the data report to varied audiences in order to advance health equity.
Prerequisite: HHS 520 with B- or better and (H 513 [B-] or HHS 513 [B-] or H 523 [B-])
HHS 523, PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT, 4 Credits
Apply foundational knowledge and methods to critically appraise current and emerging public health issues through both disciplinary and integrated lenses. Identify and address structural inequities that impact public health. Link determinants and outcomes to actions for public health priorities. Inspire vital action to address pressing public health challenges.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 524, PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS, 3 Credits
Focuses on in-depth examination of current public health challenges and potential solutions. Provides an immersive project and team-based experience exploring diverse approaches for addressing complex problems. Emphasizes evidence-based practices; stakeholder analysis; appraisal of the social, economic and political landscape; advanced systems thinking approaches; and engagement of interdisciplinary partners.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 526, LINEAR REGRESSION IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 2 Credits
Biostatistical tools for scientific applications in public health using linear regression analysis. Confounding, effect modification, variable selection, assessing model fit, observational studies, and exploratory data analysis. Emphasis on the use of statistical packages for analyzing public health data.
Prerequisite: H 524 with B- or better
This course is repeatable for 4 credits.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 527, LOGISTIC REGRESSION IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 2 Credits
Biostatistical tools for scientific applications in public health using logistic regression analysis. Confounding, effect modification, variable selection, assessing model fit, exploratory data analysis, and observational studies. Emphasis on the use of statistical packages for analyzing public health data.
Prerequisite: H 524 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 533, COMPUTING FOR POPULATION HEALTH DATA, 2 Credits
Applies a statistical computing package for importing, cleaning, managing, describing, and analyzing population health data. Emphasizes generation and interpretation of numerical summaries and graphical visualizations appropriate for the measurement scale of the data. Illustrates best practices for coding.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 534, QUALITATIVE METHODS FOR HEALTH EQUITY, 3 Credits
Explore foundational approaches, such as grounded theory, extended case method and community-based participatory research. Develop culturally informed research questions to uncover the effects of systemic oppression and advance health equity. Practice data collection and analysis techniques.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 537, EVIDENCE-BASED LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 3 Credits
Examines how collaboration differs from working together, and offer opportunities to develop skills for successful and effective group functioning. Students will be challenged to examine personal strengths (and the strengths of others) as they relate to leadership and followership. Explores evidence-based management – identifying and using organizational and scientific data in decision making.
Prerequisite: H 536 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 540, GLOBAL NUTRITION, 3 Credits
Examines causes and consequences of nutritional problems including malnutrition, both under- and overnutrition, that impact health, developmental capacity, and economic well-being of populations in developing societies. Explores policies, practices, and cultural approaches to improving nutritional status at the household, local and international levels.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 541, PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE ON GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY, 3 Credits
Explore food insecurity and hunger in the U.S. and global contexts, including examination of the causes, correlates, and consequences of hunger and community, national, and international food safety nets.
HHS 550, COMMUNICATING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY IMPACT, 3 Credits
Successful public health professionals communicate clearly and in compelling ways with non-scientific audiences. In this hands-on course, the theory and practice of effective public health communication will be explored, with a focus on advancing a public health policy. Through a selected public health policy topic, students will develop and enhance skills in planning and implementing impactful public health communications, including message development, data visualization, media interviewing, engaging through social media and presenting to policymakers. Professionals in the field, including those in legislative and media roles, will share examples of effective communication and provide constructive feedback on students’ work.
HHS 578, EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC HEALTH I, 3 Credits
Examine evidence-based public health and the process of integrating science-based interventions with community preferences to improve the health of populations. Identify and evaluate evidence-based research including programs, surveillance and policies. Develop skills to select, implement, and adapt evidence-based public health programming integrating input from the community. Align program fit with public health issue and community needs.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 579, EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC HEALTH II, 3 Credits
Explores evidence-based public health as the process of integrating science-based interventions with community preferences to improve the health of populations. Applies science and adaptation frameworks to planning and evaluating health promotion programs. Synthesizes learning through the development of a grant proposal for an adapted public-health program plus evaluation plan.
Prerequisite: HHS 578 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 580, GRANT WRITING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTITIONERS, 4 Credits
Provides an introduction to principles of grant writing, with an emphasis on grants seeking funding from national, regional, or local entities (e.g., CDC, foundations) that support research and program that aim to improve community health through health promotion. There will be a focus on grants that MPH-level practitioners seek to conduct research, enhance practice, and/or support delivery of programs within communities. Students will have the opportunity to integrate skills developed through prior courses in the context of writing a grant proposal.
Prerequisite: H 515 with C- or better and H 575 [C-] and H 576 [C-]
HHS 584, SURVEILLANCE AND FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, 3 Credits
Review public health surveillance systems, and the continuum of communicable disease surveillance and field epidemiology. Evaluate a public health surveillance system and their contribution to the prevention and control of adverse health-related events. Describe ethical considerations of and cultural bias in public health surveillance.
Prerequisite: H 524 with B- or better or H 525 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 590, PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, 2 Credits
Explore the use of law and policy tools to promote access to health and healthy living conditions. Examines the legal powers and duties of government at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure the conditions required for people to be healthy. Discuss individual rights as limitations on the power of the government to act in furtherance of public health goals.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 597, GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, 3 Credits
Explores key components of global health systems, using case studies of institutions, processes, and health outcomes.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HHS 620, DOCTORAL GRANT WRITING SEMINAR, 4 Credits
Guides graduate students in any discipline through the process of developing a successful grant proposal for funding to perform research for any agency, including government agencies and non-profits. Examines how grant proposals are evaluated and guides students how to provide comprehensive peer review and proposal evaluation. Applies learning to create a grant proposal and evaluate proposals.
HHS 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS)
HDFS 101, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 111, IMPERFECT & THRIVING, 2 Credits
Explores information and opportunities consistent with a positive transition to OSU in general, and the College of Health in particular. Emphasizes principles of health and wellness, enhancing a sense of belonging and engagement, resources that contribute to student success, as well as personal growth and development. CROSSLISTED as H 111/HDFS 111/KIN 111/NUTR 111.
HDFS 199, SPECIAL PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 201, *CONTEMPORARY FAMILIES IN THE U.S., 3 Credits
An introduction to families with application to personal life. Focuses on diversity in family structure, social class, race, gender, work and other social institutions.
Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 209, HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICUM, 4 Credits
Field experience to learn, primarily through observation, how to apply human service strategies and skills to helping individuals and families served by professional agencies. Supervision by agency and instructor. Requires 90 hours of work on-site. Seminar introduces basic theories and skills through readings, discussion and reflective exercises.
Prerequisite: HDFS 107 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
HDFS 233, +INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD, 3 Credits
Examines current issues in working with children and families in the early childhood profession. Explores developmentally appropriate practice, legal and ethical issues, diversity, professionalism, and advocacy in early childhood care and education.
Attributes: CSC1 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Preparation; CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 240, *HUMAN SEXUALITY, 3 Credits
Physiological, psychological, social, and historical influences on sexuality; emphasis on developmental and relationship aspects. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CPSI – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Social Processes & Institutions
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 260, *LIFE HACKS FOR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND WELL-BEING, 4 Credits
Explores how emotional intelligence develops across the lifespan and within family and societal contexts. Emphasizes theory, research, and practice associated with the development of emotional intelligence across socio-cultural and historical contexts while critically examining strengths and challenges associated with each.
Attributes: CPSI – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Social Processes & Institutions
HDFS 262, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES, 3 Credits
An exploration of the human services profession. Emphasis on prevention and early intervention concepts and programs. Development of internship search skills, including an introduction to a wide range of human services organizations.
Equivalent to: HDFS 107
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 310, HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICUM, 4 Credits
Field experience to learn, primarily through observation, how to apply human service intervention strategies and skills to helping individuals and families served by professional agencies and organizations. Supervision by agency and instructor. Requires 90 hours of work on-site. Supplementary bi-weekly seminar, readings, and reports.
Prerequisite: HDFS 262 with C- or better
Equivalent to: HDFS 209
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 311, INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Research and theory on development from infancy through middle childhood. Discussion of biological, familial, and sociocultural influences. Development of skills in observing children's behavior.
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 312, PARENTING RESEARCH AND APPLICATION, 4 Credits
Research and theory regarding parenting and parent education, including parenting styles and practices, discipline, parent-child interactions, attachment, and the family context with an emphasis on professional implications for promoting child health and well-being.
Equivalent to: HDFS 312X
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 313, ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Advanced theories and research on physical, social and psychological development during adolescence; emphasizes influences of family, peers, schools and community.
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 314, ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING, 4 Credits
Advanced theories and research related to developmental changes and stability in early, middle, and late adulthood. Gender issues, personality, cognition, and adaptation.
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 330, ENGAGING WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-8, 4 Credits
Develops skills in applying theoretical approaches to observing, recording, and interpreting the behavior of young children in order to design interactions that support learning in group settings.
Prerequisite: HDFS 311 with C- or better
HDFS 331, PRACTICUM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 3 Credits
Practices engaging in an educational program designed for young children through placement in a child development program (e.g., infant/toddler, preschool, early elementary school, early intervention or other). Focuses on interaction techniques, classroom management, and implementation of curricula, based on developmental observation, research, and theory.
Prerequisite: (HDFS 311 with C- or better or HDFS 211 with C- or better) and HDFS 330 [C-]
HDFS 341, FAMILY STUDIES, 4 Credits
Study of family forms, family formation, and family change over the human life course is sociohistorical, economic, political, and cultural context.
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 360, CRITICAL THINKING IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCES, 4 Credits
Explores foundations of critical thinking, especially methods for sustaining open-minded inquiry and evaluating evidence and arguments. Current controversies in human development and family policy are targets of debate.
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 361, APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS, 4 Credits
Basic research methods as they are applied in human development and family studies.
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 401, RESEARCH, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 402, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 406, PROJECTS, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 410, HUMAN SERVICES INTERNSHIP, 6-12 Credits
Field experience to apply theory and evidence-based practices to individual, family, and community problems in professional settings. Supervision by agency and instructor. Requires 300 hours of work on-site. Seminar includes reflection and constructive criticism processes. Can be taken across 2 consecutive terms (150 hours each) within the same agency.
Prerequisite: HDFS 107 with C- or better and HDFS 209 [P] and HDFS 462 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
HDFS 430, CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INTERNSHIP, 12 Credits
Participate in an internship in a research-based model early childhood program focused on early childhood education, program development and evaluation, parent education and administration.
Prerequisite: HDFS 330 with C- or better
HDFS 431, FAMILY, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, 3 Credits
Focus on family, school, community environments and interactions for children from infancy to adolescence. Resources and skills for enhancing child development across these settings are emphasized.
Prerequisite: HDFS 311 with C- or better or HDFS 313 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 432, CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, 3 Credits
Developmental, educational, and family issues related to children and youth with disabilities. Highlights a broad range of human exceptionality, including giftedness.
Recommended: 6 credits of HDFS, SOC or PSY.
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 433, EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERNSHIP, 10 Credits
Students will complete an internship in a Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten or First Grade classroom and will focus on curriculum development, implementation and evaluation, individualizing for diverse student needs and communication with students.
Prerequisite: HDFS 311 with C- or better and HDFS 330 [C-] and HDFS 331 [C-]
Recommended: HDFS 261
HDFS 444, FAMILY VIOLENCE AND NEGLECT, 4 Credits
Examination of the causes and consequences of family abuse and neglect, including child abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse.
Recommended: 6 credits of HDFS, SOC or PSY.
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 447, *FAMILIES AND POVERTY, 4 Credits
Examines families in poverty focusing on causes and consequences of family poverty, including global economic factors, migration patterns, discrimination, and policies and programs for families. Community service required. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues
Equivalent to: HDFS 447H
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 447H, *FAMILIES AND POVERTY, 4 Credits
Examines families in poverty focusing on causes and consequences of family poverty, including global economic factors, migration patterns, discrimination, and policies and programs for families. Community service required. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: HDFS 447
HDFS 460, FAMILY POLICY, 4 Credits
Explores the relationships between family policies and family functioning using state, federal, and international policy examples. Reviews theoretical frameworks for conceptualizing family policy to assess the consequences policies may have for family well-being.
HDFS 461, ^PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSAL WRITING, 4 Credits
Principles of program development and evaluation applied to the development of a proposal for a human services program; analysis of needs and resources, identification of empirically-based strategies, and assessment.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: HDFS 360 with C- or better and HDFS 361 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 462, PROFESSIONAL HELPING SKILLS, 4 Credits
Explores collaborative, strengths-based methods to resolve individual, family, and community problems. Applies ethical standards to case study, with emphasis on the values of human dignity and social justice. Develops basic helping skills within an empowerment framework.
Prerequisite: HDFS 262 with C- or better and HDFS 310 (may be taken concurrently) [P]
Available via Ecampus
HDFS 469, HUMAN SERVICES INTERNSHIP, 6,12 Credits
Emphasizes field experience to apply theory and evidence-based practices to individual, family, and community problems in professional settings. Supervision by agency and instructor. Includes reflection and constructive criticism processes.
Prerequisite: HDFS 262 with C- or better and HDFS 310 [P] and HDFS 462 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
HDFS 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: HDFS 499H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 499H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: HDFS 499
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 501, RESEARCH, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 502, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
HDFS 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 506, SPECIAL PROBLEMS/SPECIAL PROJECTS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 509, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 510, INTERNSHIP, 3-15 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 511, THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Critical examination of significant theories of human development. Emphasizes evolution of theories and impact on current human development research.
HDFS 516, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Study of theories, concepts, and issues related to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in infants and children. Covers family contexts, risk and resilience, nature/nurture issues, critical/sensitive periods, the importance of early experience, and the relationship between basic and applied research.
Recommended: 15 quarter credits of social and behavioral sciences.
HDFS 517, ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Study of theories, concepts, and issues related to biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development in adolescents. Covers identity formation, family contexts, adolescent sexuality, societal contexts for adolescent development, and risk and resilience processes.
Recommended: 15 quarter credits of behavioral and social sciences.
HDFS 518, ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING, 4 Credits
Study of theories, concepts, and issues related to biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout adulthood. Covers life transitions, stress-related growth, optimal aging, wisdom, and developmental methods.
Recommended: 15 quarter credits of behavioral and social sciences.
HDFS 519, THE LIFE COURSE, 4 Credits
Introduces students to key concepts, principles, and controversies in life-course studies. Emphasizes how the nature and rhythm of the life course is structured by time and place. Examines how the lives of individuals and groups are shaped by history, demography, social institutions, states and policies, and culture.
HDFS 529, INTRODUCTORY DATA ANALYSIS WITH SAS, 1 Credit
Introduction to basic statistical concepts and the use of the SAS software for data analysis.
HDFS 531, APPLIED QUANTITATIVE METHODS I: ANOVA, 4 Credits
Principles and application of general linear models for categorical predictors and repeated measures designs (e.g., ANOVA).
Prerequisite: HDFS 529 with B- or better
HDFS 532, APPLIED QUANTITATIVE METHODS II: LINEAR REGRESSION, 4 Credits
Principles and application of general linear models for continuous predictors (e.g., multiple regression).
Prerequisite: HDFS 531 with B- or better
Equivalent to: HDFS 632
HDFS 533, SOCIAL POLICY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Probes how policies and governments affect human development over the life course. Examines experiences in family, education, work, and health. Families are a central lens for examining effects. Offered alternate years.
Equivalent to: HOEC 533
HDFS 534, SOCIAL PROGRAM AND POLICY EVALUATION, 4 Credits
Models of evaluation and application of applied research methods to social programs and policies.
Prerequisite: HDFS 531 with C or better
Equivalent to: HOEC 534
HDFS 538, QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS I, 4 Credits
Critical survey of qualitative approaches in social science research. Examines historical roots, epistemological perspectives, and ethical issues. Includes ethnographic and observational methods, interview, grounded theory, case study, and participatory approaches.
Recommended: 15 quarter credits of behavioral and social sciences.
HDFS 539, QUALITATIVE METHODS II, 4 Credits
Critical survey of qualitative approaches in social science research. Examines historical roots, epistemological perspectives, and ethical issues. Includes ethnographic and observational methods, interview, grounded theory, case study, and participatory approaches. Application of qualitative methods through completion of a qualitative research project.
Prerequisite: HDFS 538 with C or better
HDFS 541, FAMILY STUDIES, 4 Credits
Critical survey of current research in family studies with a focus on diverse family structures and processes.
Recommended: 15 quarter credits of behavioral and social sciences.
HDFS 546, THEORIES OF FAMILY STUDIES, 4 Credits
An overview of the major theoretical perspectives used in the study of families. Issues of theory construction and evaluation are also covered. Course goal is to enable the student to apply conceptual frameworks to a particular area of interest.
Equivalent to: HDFS 547
HDFS 547, FAMILIES AND POVERTY, 3 Credits
Examines families in poverty focusing on causes and consequences of family poverty, including global economic factors, migration patterns, discrimination, and policies and programs for families.
Equivalent to: HDFS 546
HDFS 560, FAMILY POLICY, 4 Credits
Explores the relationships between family policies and family functioning using state, federal, and international policy examples. Reviews theoretical frameworks for conceptualizing family policy to assess the consequences policies may have for family well-being.
HDFS 587, SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY, 3 Credits
An introduction to aging research targeted toward understanding demographics of aging societies, lifespan theories, methods of aging research, psychosocial aging processes, family and caregiving issues, housing and long-term care, and current social policies.
HDFS 601, RESEARCH, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 602, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 603, DISSERTATION, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
HDFS 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 606, SPECIAL PROJECTS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 608, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 610, PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP, 3-15 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HDFS 630, QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT, 3 Credits
Advanced quantitative techniques in human development and family studies. Includes longitudinal designs, structural equation modes. Content varies with each offering.
Prerequisite: HDFS 532 with B- or better
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
HDFS 639, COMMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH, 4 Credits
Focuses on initiating and conducting research in partnership with communities. Includes in-depth examination of community-based participatory research (CBPR) elements, principles, theories, and approaches; how researchers can successfully partner with communities; and research with minority and/or underprivileged communities; with examples from environmental health, gerontology, and health promotions.
Recommended: 9 credits of public health or HDFS graduate coursework
HDFS 665, TEACHING IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCES, 1 Credit
Principles and practices of pedagogy in human development and family sciences related to both on-campus and Ecampus instruction. Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
HDFS 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
HDFS 808, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
PREREQ: Application to Early Childhood Leadership Directions.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Kinesiology (KIN)
KIN 111, IMPERFECT & THRIVING, 2 Credits
Explores information and opportunities consistent with a positive transition to OSU in general, and the College of Health in particular. Emphasizes principles of health and wellness, enhancing a sense of belonging and engagement, resources that contribute to student success, as well as personal growth and development. CROSSLISTED as H 111/HDFS 111/KIN 111/NUTR 111.
KIN 131, INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY, 1 Credit
Overview of the field; career opportunities in exercise and sport science and other professions dealing with the discipline of human movement; orientation to support services.
Equivalent to: EXSS 131
Available via Ecampus
KIN 132, INTRODUCTION TO THE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 1 Credit
Overview of allied health professions including physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant, nursing, athletic training and others. Discuss job responsibilities, employment opportunities and educational requirements.
Equivalent to: EXSS 132
KIN 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 199
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 201, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 206, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
KIN 230, INTRODUCTION TO ADVENTURE PROGRAMS, 3 Credits
Foundation course for leadership opportunities in the Adventure Leadership Institute (ALI). Provides overview of history, theoretical foundations, and utilization of adventure programs in education, recreation, and therapy.
KIN 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-3 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 299
This course is repeatable for 24 credits.
KIN 301, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 301
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 305, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 305
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 306, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 306
This course is repeatable for 36 credits.
KIN 307, SEMINAR, 1-3 Credits
Section 2: Seminar Pre-Internship (1 credit).
Equivalent to: EXSS 307
This course is repeatable for 36 credits.
KIN 311, MOTOR BEHAVIOR, 4 Credits
Underlying mechanisms and factors affecting movement function, skill acquisition, and changes in movement behavior across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: BI 232 with C- or better or BI 332 with C- or better
Equivalent to: EXSS 311
Available via Ecampus
KIN 312, *SOCIOCULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 4 Credits
Physical activity in contemporary society. Relationships with the social processes; interrelationships between physical activity and cultural institutions. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CPSI – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Social Processes & Institutions
Equivalent to: EXSS 312
Recommended: Social processes course
Available via Ecampus
KIN 314, INTRODUCTION TO ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 3 Credits
Overview of cognitive, neuromuscular, sensory and orthopedic disabilities; understanding accessible physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities.
Equivalent to: EXSS 314
Available via Ecampus
KIN 321, BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT, 4 Credits
Integration of the physical laws and anatomical structures governing human movement; qualitative analytical processes emphasized.
Prerequisite: ((BI 231 with C- or better and BI 241 [C-]) or (BI 331 [C-] and BI 341 [C-])) and (MTH 112 [C-] or MTH 112Z [C-] or MTH 251 [C-] or MTH 251H [C-])
Available via Ecampus
KIN 324, EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Physiological effects of acute and chronic exercise; factors affecting human performance; exercise training principles.
Prerequisite: (BI 233 with C- or better or BI 333 with C- or better) and (BI 231 [C-] or BI 331 [C-]) and (CH 121 [C-] or CH 231 [C-] or CH 231H [C-]) and (CH 122 [C-] or CH 232 [C-] or CH 232H [C-]) and (CH 123 [C-] or CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-] or CH 130 [C-])
Equivalent to: EXSS 324
Available via Ecampus
KIN 325, FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION, 3 Credits
Introduction to physical fitness assessments and the skills needed to design safe and effective exercise programs for apparently healthy adults.
Prerequisite: KIN 324 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
KIN 341, NUTRITION FOR EXERCISE, 4 Credits
Review of the interrelationship between nutrition and exercise, including macronutrient, micronutrient and fluid needs for active individuals. CROSSLISTED as KIN 341/NUTR 341.
Prerequisite: KIN 324 with C- or better and NUTR 240 [C-]
Equivalent to: NUTR 341
Available via Ecampus
KIN 343, PRE-THERAPY/ALLIED HEALTH SEMINAR, 1 Credit
Provides knowledge in professional school preparation and current issues related to the allied health professions.
Prerequisite: (KIN 132 with C or better or BI 109 with C or better) and BI 231 [C] and BI 232 [C] and BI 233 [C] and BI 241 [C] and BI 242 [C] and BI 243 [C]
Equivalent to: EXSS 343
Recommended: Overall GPA of 3.0
KIN 344, PRE-THERAPY/ALLIED HEALTH PRACTICUM, 1 Credit
Clinical field experiences under the supervision of a licensed professional in the allied health or related setting enhanced with classroom discussion.
Prerequisite: KIN 132 with C or better and BI 231 [C] and BI 232 [C] and BI 233 [C] and BI 241 [C] and BI 242 [C] and BI 243 [C]
Corequisites: KIN 343
Equivalent to: EXSS 344
This course is repeatable for 2 credits.
Recommended: Overall GPA of 3.0
KIN 345, ALLIED HEALTH PRACTICUM, 1-2 Credits
Field experience under professional supervision in an allied health or related setting. Includes arranged consultations with the instructor to discuss current issues related to the allied health professions.
Equivalent to: EXSS 345
This course is repeatable for 2 credits.
Recommended: Overall GPA 2.75
KIN 360, INJURY MANAGEMENT FOR THE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, 3 Credits
Introduction to management of physical activity-related injury for the non-healthcare provider (e.g., coaches, physical educators and fitness professionals) and pre-professional.
Available via Ecampus
KIN 370, PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 3 Credits
Interaction between psychological variables and human motor performance.
Equivalent to: KIN 370H
Available via Ecampus
KIN 370H, PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 3 Credits
Interaction between psychological variables and human motor performance.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: KIN 370
KIN 380, THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES, 4 Credits
Indications, contraindication, techniques, and effects of various physical agents used in the care and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
Equivalent to: EXSS 380
KIN 385, THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE, 4 Credits
Principles and techniques of therapeutic exercise; rehabilitative activities and programs for musculoskeletal injuries, conditions, and diseases. Lec/lab.
Prerequisite: KIN 321 with C- or better or EXSS 321 with C- or better
Equivalent to: EXSS 385
KIN 394, PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM DESIGN, 3 Credits
Presents the conceptual basis for optimizing resistance training program designs, exercise routines for all ages and fitness levels, correct exercise technique.
Prerequisite: KIN 324 with C- or better and KIN 325 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
KIN 395, PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: GROUP FITNESS, 3 Credits
Application of biomechanical, physiological, psychological and safety principles for the development of group exercise classes in a variety of modes and settings. Lec/lab.
Prerequisite: (KIN 324 with C- or better or EXSS 324 with C- or better) and (KIN 325 [C-] or EXSS 325 [C-])
Equivalent to: EXSS 395
KIN 396, PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: AQUATICS, 3 Credits
Aquatic overview; emphasis on underlying hydrodynamic principles; includes safety, survival, stroke mechanics, aquatic exercise, training, games. Lec/lab/activity.
Equivalent to: EXSS 396
Recommended: PAC 250
KIN 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-3 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 399, KIN 399H
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
KIN 399H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-3 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: KIN 399
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
KIN 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 401
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 403
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 405
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 406
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 407
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 408
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 409, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
KIN 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-15 Credits
Planned experiences at selected cooperating agencies, companies or institutions; supervised by university and - program personnel; supplementary conference, reports and appraisal required.
Equivalent to: EXSS 410
This course is repeatable for 20 credits.
Recommended: Completion of required courses, cumulative Kinesiology program GPA of 2.25, KIN overall GPA of 2.50 and completion of 165 credits
Available via Ecampus
KIN 411, NEUROMUSCULAR CONTROL OF HUMAN MOVEMENT, 3 Credits
Exploration and understanding of the neurological basis of human movement with emphasis on models of motor function and dysfunction.
Prerequisite: KIN 311 with C- or better
KIN 422, FACILITATING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, 3 Credits
Students learn skills for facilitating physical activity programs for children and youth in a variety of settings, including information on the benefits of physical activity, program design, implementation and management techniques.
Prerequisite: KIN 311 with C- or better or EXSS 311 with C- or better
Equivalent to: EXSS 422
KIN 423, QUALITATIVE MOVEMENT ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Develop observational skills to perform systematic qualitative analyses of selected physical activity performances and other human movements.
Prerequisite: (KIN 311 with C- or better or EXSS 311 with C- or better) and (KIN 321 [C-] or EXSS 321 [C-])
Equivalent to: EXSS 423
KIN 425, ANATOMICAL KINESIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Anatomical aspects of human movement; actions of bones and muscles in motor activities. Application of physical principles to factors governing anatomical function in health and injury.
Prerequisite: KIN 321 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
KIN 432, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT, 3 Credits
Assessment of physical activity using subjective and objective measurement methods with focus on applications for individuals, communities, and special populations.
Available via Ecampus
KIN 434, APPLIED MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Skeletal muscle structure, function, and metabolism; applications to muscle fatigue, exercise training, inactivity, and aging.
Prerequisite: KIN 324 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
KIN 435, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROMOTION, 3 Credits
Application of behavioral science and public health research to the promotion of physical activity in individuals, groups and communities.
Prerequisite: KIN 370 with C- or better or KIN 370H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
KIN 437, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AGING, AND CHRONIC DISEASE, 4 Credits
Addresses the consequences of primary and secondary aging from an individual and public health perspective. Physiological changes associated with aging and chronic disease, functional assessment of older adults, and exercise prescription for older adults with and without chronic exercise will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: KIN 324 with C- or better and KIN 325 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
KIN 444, ADVANCED ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 3 Credits
Discuss various disability models and perspectives; reinforce determinants of physical activity; design and implement different physical activity programs and curricula for individuals with disabilities.
Prerequisite: KIN 314 with C- or better
KIN 462, BEHAVIORAL DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 4 Credits
Adopting and maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle is difficult. This course explores "why" this might be the case and "how" to improve upon the situation.
Prerequisite: KIN 312 with C- or better and (KIN 370 [C-] or KIN 370H [C-])
KIN 474, EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB METHODS, 3 Credits
Practical experience and projects in exercise physiology lab methods, including measurement of submaximal and maximal oxygen consumption body composition, anaerobic power, and electrocardiography.
Prerequisite: (KIN 324 with C- or better or EXSS 324 with C- or better) and (KIN 325 [C-] or EXSS 325 [C-])
Equivalent to: EXSS 474
KIN 475, *POWER AND PRIVILEGE IN SPORT, 3 Credits
Issues of power and privilege in sport including race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and aggression and the consequences of long held society norms and stereotypes.
Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination
Prerequisite: KIN 312 with C- or better
Recommended: 6 credits of social science
Available via Ecampus
KIN 481, ^ANALYSIS OF CRITICAL ISSUES IN KINESIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Reading and interpreting current research, and using writing as a tool for learning on a critical issue in kinesiology.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Available via Ecampus
KIN 483, TISSUE INJURY AND REPAIR, 3 Credits
Mechanics of tissue injury and the body's response and repair following injury of bone, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage and nervous system tissue.
Prerequisite: (BI 231 with C- or better or BI 331 with C- or better) and (BI 241 [C-] or BI 341 [C-]) and (BI 232 [C-] or BI 332 [C-]) and (BI 242 [C-] or BI 342 [C-]) and (BI 233 [C-] or BI 333 [C-]) and (BI 243 [C-] or BI 343 [C-]) or ((Z 331 [C-] and Z 332 [C-] and Z 333 [C-] and Z 341 [C-] and Z 342 [C-] and Z 343 [C-]))
Available via Ecampus
KIN 490, SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY IN KINESIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Principles and techniques of organization, administration, interpretation and evaluation of exercise science-related data. Includes human subjects training and certification, research design, and statistical analysis using SPSS and Excel including central tendency, correlation and regression, probability, and inferential statistics (t-tests and ANOVA).
Prerequisite: KIN 325 with C- or better and (MTH 112 [C-] or MTH 112Z [C-])
KIN 499, SELECTED TOPICS, 1-5 Credits
Equivalent to: KIN 499H
This course is repeatable for 24 credits.
KIN 499H, SELECTED TOPICS, 1-5 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: KIN 499
This course is repeatable for 24 credits.
KIN 501, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 501
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 503
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
KIN 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 505
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 506
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Section 1: Seminar (1). Graduate research seminar that emphasizes student oral presentations of current research topics in exercise and sport science. One credit required for all graduate students. Section 2: Current Developments (1). Discussion of contemporary issues in the exercise and sport science literature. Topics vary by term. Two credits required of all doctoral students. Section 9: International Aspects (1). Discussion of international aspects of study in exercise and sport science. Required of all doctoral students.
Equivalent to: EXSS 507
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 508
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 509, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 35 credits.
KIN 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Planned experiences at selected cooperating agencies, companies or institutions; supervised by university and program personnel; supplementary conference, reports and appraisal required.
Equivalent to: EXSS 510
This course is repeatable for 26 credits.
KIN 512, APPLIED MOTOR LEARNING, 3 Credits
Application of research and theory to the teaching of motor skills with emphasis on development of instructional strategies related to modeling, knowledge of results, practice, and motivational aspects of learning.
Equivalent to: EXSS 512
Recommended: KIN 311
KIN 513, MOTOR DEVELOPMENT: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH, 3 Credits
Addresses the social, cultural, biological and psychological processes and health-related factors (e.g., physical activity) that jointly influence lifespan motor development (emphasis on the early years).
KIN 515, MOTOR CONTROL AND MOVEMENT DYSFUNCTION, 3 Credits
Contemporary motor control theories and their application to the development of instructional and training programs for individuals with movement disorders caused by neurological disease and/or trauma.
Equivalent to: EXSS 515
KIN 523, BIOMECHANICS OF MOTOR ACTIVITIES, 3 Credits
Kinematic and kinetic analysis of volitional human movement with emphasis on analytical techniques and quantitative problem solving.
Equivalent to: EXSS 523
Recommended: KIN 323 or PH 201
KIN 525, BIOMECHANICS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY, 3 Credits
Mechanical causes and effects of forces applied to the musculoskeletal system, material properties of human tissues, pathomechanics of injury, and degenerative changes across the lifespan. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: EXSS 525
KIN 531, PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND INACTIVITY, 3 Credits
Physiologic responses to acute and chronic physical activity and inactivity with emphasis on underlying mechanisms and health outcomes.
KIN 532, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT, 3 Credits
Assessment of physical activity using subjective and objective measurement methods with focus on applications for individuals, communities, and special populations.
Available via Ecampus
KIN 533, ENERGETICS AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF EXERCISE, 3 Credits
Metabolic and energetic responses to acute and chronic physical activity; emphasis on recent research.
Equivalent to: EXSS 533
Recommended: Undergraduate course in biochemistry or exercise physiology.
KIN 535, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROMOTION, 3 Credits
Application of behavioral science and public health research to the promotion of physical activity in individuals, groups and communities.
Recommended: KIN 370
Available via Ecampus
KIN 536, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN DIVERSE POPULATIONS, 3 Credits
Addresses the social, cultural, political, and environmental determinants of physical activity and health among diverse populations. Includes examination of intersecting issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, geography, income status, and other societal factors across the lifespan for promoting physical activity through public health strategies.
KIN 544, ADVANCED ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 3 Credits
Discuss various disability models and perspectives; reinforce determinants of physical activity; design and implement different physical activity programs and curricula for individuals with disabilities.
Recommended: KIN 314
KIN 547, INCLUSION IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 3 Credits
Effectiveness of physical activity programs provided in inclusive settings. This will include a lifespan/non-categorical approach to program development.
Equivalent to: EXSS 547
KIN 548, ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAMMING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS, 3 Credits
Use of appropriate assessment procedures for developing effective psychomotor programs for the disabled.
Equivalent to: EXSS 548
KIN 549, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR PERSONS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES, 3 Credits
Plan, develop and implement appropriate physical activity programs, functional program design, assistive technology, instructional strategies, behavior management practices, and data analysis systems that address the needs for psychomotor performance of persons with low incidence disabilities.
Equivalent to: EXSS 549
KIN 550, HEALTH PROMOTION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, 3 Credits
Discussion will focus on disability and health, theory driving health promotion program development, guidelines for developing a program for individuals with disabilities, and program evaluation.
Equivalent to: EXSS 550
KIN 551, CURRENT TRENDS AND ISSUES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 4 Credits
Current trends and issues in physical education, including curriculum development, professional ethics, instructional practices, and physical activity for the school community.
Equivalent to: EXSS 551
KIN 553, INSTRUCTIONAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES I, 3 Credits
Introduction to techniques of instructional analysis. Provides in-depth information and training in systematic observation techniques, raw data conversion and inter/intraobserver reliability.
Equivalent to: EXSS 553
KIN 554, INSTRUCTIONAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES II, 3 Credits
Laboratory/seminar experience to accompany student teaching winter and spring terms. Provides continued application of systematic observation techniques throughout the elementary student teaching experience.
Equivalent to: EXSS 554
KIN 555, SKILL ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT IN K-12, 3 Credits
Develop proficiency in assessing movement skills, execution of sport techniques, and game play performance. Assessment trends and practices utilized in physical education programs are included.
Equivalent to: EXSS 555
KIN 556, INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS I, 3 Credits
Skills of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs of instruction in physical education, grades K-12.
Equivalent to: EXSS 556
KIN 557, INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS II, 2 Credits
Applying and refining skills of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs of instruction in physical education, grades K-12.
Equivalent to: EXSS 557
KIN 558, PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM DESIGN AND ORGANIZATION, 3 Credits
Curricular programs and variations from kindergarten through grade 12, administrative policies and practices.
Equivalent to: EXSS 558
KIN 559, THE PHYSICAL EDUCATOR AS A PROFESSIONAL, 1 Credit
Transitioning to teaching, developing a portfolio, certification, obtaining a position, teacher burnout, professionalism, problems of first-year teachers, developing patterns of behavior that lead to a successful career.
Equivalent to: EXSS 559
KIN 560, MOTIVATION IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 3 Credits
A social psychological approach to understanding the role of self-perceptions and cognitions in explaining motivated behavior in sport and exercise settings.
Equivalent to: EXSS 560
Recommended: KIN 370
KIN 561, PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 3 Credits
A social psychological approach to understanding the role of social interactions and contextual factors in explaining human behavior in sport and exercise settings.
Equivalent to: EXSS 561
Recommended: KIN 560
KIN 562, LIFESPAN SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, 3 Credits
Social-psychological issues across the lifespan in the context of sport and exercise.
Equivalent to: EXSS 562
Recommended: KIN 561
KIN 564, PROGRAM CAPSTONE AND SYNTHESIS, 3 Credits
Capstone course in which teacher candidates will review and update their teaching philosophy; showcase their Physical Education master’s portfolio; and develop a plan for professional development.
Prerequisite: KIN 510 with C- or better
KIN 573, MEASUREMENT IN HUMAN MOVEMENT, 3 Credits
Measurement theory applied to the study of human movement. Principles and methods for assessing validity and reliability of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests in the motor domain.
Equivalent to: EXSS 573
Recommended: ST 511
KIN 575, RESEARCH IN HUMAN MOVEMENT, 3 Credits
Investigation and evaluation of research methods applicable to human movement study and professional physical education
Equivalent to: EXSS 575
Recommended: ST 511
KIN 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
Available via Ecampus
KIN 601, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 601
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 603
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
KIN 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 605
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 606, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: EXSS 606
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Section 1: Graduate Research (1). Seminar emphasizes student oral presentations of current research topics in exercise and sport science. One credit required of all graduate students. Section 3: Current Developments (1). Discussion of contemporary issues in the exercise and sport science literature. Topics vary by term. Two credits required of all doctoral students. Section 9: International Aspects (1). Discussion of international aspects of study in exercise and sport science. Required of all doctoral students.
Equivalent to: EXSS 607
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
KIN 610, PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 1-15 Credits
Field experience in which the term will integrate academic study with classroom teaching experience to learn specific competencies relating to functioning well in the context of the classroom and the school, and demonstrate this competency through the assessment of work by supervisors and by evidence collected and presented in work samples.
Equivalent to: EXSS 610
This course is repeatable for 25 credits.
KIN 647, CURRENT TOPICS AND RESEARCH IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 3 Credits
Current trends and critical research issues in adapted physical activity; focus on international and national trends. Topic will be variable.
KIN 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Current issues, trends, and topics in KIN research. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
Equivalent to: EXSS 699
This course is repeatable for 25 credits.
Nursing (NUR)
NUR 411, INFORMATICS IN NURSING, 1 Credit
Provides an overview of nursing informatics as a means to improve information management in healthcare. Consideration of healthcare technologies with ethical and financial criteria in relation to the quality of their outcomes.
NUR 412, TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING, 3 Credits
Provides an overview of the nursing metaparadigm: client, nurse, health/illness and environment. Nursing theoretical perspectives will be discussed as a foundation for professional nursing practice as care provider and manager of care. Special emphasis will be on the practice of the baccalaureate nurse.
NUR 413, ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT, 3 Credits
Builds on previous health assessment knowledge and skills, focusing on comprehensive health assessment skills. Using a lifespan approach, students examine the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual and nutritional variables through the use of health history and health assessment.
NUR 414, NURSING EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Presents the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology applied to population focused health care and nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the use of epidemiologic reasoning in deriving inferences about the etiology of health outcomes from population data and in guiding the design of health service programs.
Prerequisite: ST 201 with D- or better or ST 243Z with D- or better
NUR 415, *NURSING PRACTICE IN A MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 3 Credits
Provides an overview of the influence of culture on health care practices and the delivery of nursing care for individuals, groups, and communities. Emphasis is on increasing awareness of culturally diverse nursing care and the impact of cultural beliefs, values, and practices upon health and health care delivery.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity
NUR 416, POPULATION-FOCUSED AND COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING PRACTICE I, 4 Credits
Introduces the concepts and principles of community health and the practice of evidence-based community health nursing. The nursing process is applied to the care of individuals, families, and groups within the community. Emphasis on health promotion and illness prevention. Consideration of cultural competence in nursing care. Application of community health nursing principles occurs in the 54-hour independent clinical practicum under the supervision of the faculty.
Prerequisite: NUR 413 with C- or better
Recommended: Completion of at least 12 credits in the RN to BSN program
NUR 417, POPULATION-FOCUSED AND COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING PRACTICE II, 5 Credits
Builds on NUR 416 through the application of the theories and principles of population-focused nursing in a community setting. Emphasis will be on community health measures which promote and maintain the health of the community. Application of community health nursing principles occurs in the 54-hour independent clinical practicum under the supervision of the faculty.
Prerequisite: NUR 416 with C- or better
NUR 418, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ISSUES IN NURSING PRACTICE, 3 Credits
Consideration of the current and emerging forces that will affect health care delivery across the health care continuum. Issues related to health-care relevant policy, finance, and regulation, with special attention to the impacts on nursing care will be included.
NUR 419, HEALTH CARE QUALITY IN NURSING PRACTICE, 2 Credits
Explores strategies that contribute to building a culture of safe, quality nursing practice. The focus is on incorporating quality assessment and improvement strategies as evidence based practice in an interdisciplinary environment.
NUR 420, ^NURSING RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE, 4 Credits
Overview of the research process and utilization in professional nursing practice. Discussion of evidence-based practice as the foundation for safe, quality care. Reading and interpreting current research, and using writing as a tool for learning on a critical issue in nursing will be the focus of this course.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: NUR 414 with D- or better
Recommended: WR II requirement
NUR 421, AGING AND END OF LIFE ISSUES IN NURSING, 3 Credits
Overview of the impact of the aging population on health care. Common ethical dilemmas encountered in health care will be explored. Application of ethical principles to the complicated situations encountered by inter-professional teams, with special consideration of those related to end-of-life care for the professional nurse.
NUR 422, HEALTH PROMOTION IN NURSING PRACTICE, 3 Credits
Builds on prior learning and focuses on preventative health care and health promotion for individuals, families, and communities. Consideration is given to the influence of culture and lifespan development. Using biophysical, environmental, spiritual, sociocultural and economic determinants of health, the focus is on the role of nurses in improving health outcomes with individuals, families, and communities.
Prerequisite: NUR 413 with C- or better
NUR 423, NURSING LEADERSHIP, 4 Credits
Explores the role of the nurse leader, integrating prior learning with an understanding of the nature of leadership as well as leadership and management theories. An introduction to the principles of project management with application to a clinical leadership project is included. Consideration of individual student growth, particularly related to the student outcomes of the program and personal goals for future growth will be a focus. Application of the content will occur in the 54-hour independent clinical practicum, under the direction of the faculty, to develop and implement a clinical leadership project.
Nutrition (NUTR)
NUTR 104, ORIENTATION TO THE NUTRITION MAJOR, 1 Credit
Discuss and explore the academic and professional requirements for successful entry into professional careers in dietetics, foodservice systems management, and human nutrition sciences majors. Identify professional resources, career opportunities, markets and trends in these OSU Nutrition major options.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 111, IMPERFECT & THRIVING, 2 Credits
Explores information and opportunities consistent with a positive transition to OSU in general, and the College of Health in particular. Emphasizes principles of health and wellness, enhancing a sense of belonging and engagement, resources that contribute to student success, as well as personal growth and development. CROSSLISTED as H 111/HDFS 111/KIN 111/NUTR 111.
NUTR 150, FOOD FOR ALL: YOU, US, AND THE PLANET, 3 Credits
Explores popular nutrition topics and relevant, compelling new findings, across the expanding field of nutritional science. Identifies evidence-based tools, resources and critical thinking strategies to support sound food choices for best health. Explores topics such as eating well on a budget; eating sustainably; and eating for optimal health, well-being, disease prevention and sports performance for you and greater communities.
NUTR 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 201, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 216, *FOOD AND CULTURE, 3 Credits
Explores how history has shaped cultural food patterns around the world. Identifies cultural determinants influencing humans’ food habits and the interrelationship between eating patterns, sociocultural, ecological, psychological and economic factors in cross-cultural settings.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 225, GENERAL HUMAN NUTRITION, 3 Credits
The relationship of food, its nutrients and other components to the promotion of health and fitness with emphasis on the young adult. Current health concerns on a national and international level. This course is for non-majors; NES majors and those in the health sciences should take NUTR 240.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 230, PLANNING & PREPARING HEALTHY MEALS, 3 Credits
Applies food knowledge, preparation principles, and dietary guidelines to the planning and preparation of a healthy diet reflecting the importance of dietary variety, moderation, balance, and energy/nutrient density. Develops practical healthy meal planning skills through extensive experiential learning strategies. Explores nutrition misinformation and psychosocial and environmental determinants of eating behaviors.
Prerequisite: (HHS 231 with C- or better or HHS 231H with C- or better) and NUTR 240 [C-] and NUTR 241 [C-]
NUTR 235, SCIENCE OF FOODS, 5 Credits
Composition, functional properties, and structure of foods, including modified ingredients. Principles underlying preparation of food products of standard quality.
Prerequisite: CH 123 with C- or better or CH 223 with C- or better or ((CH 263 with C- or better or CH 263H with C- or better or CH 273 with C- or better) and (CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]))
NUTR 240, HUMAN NUTRITION, 3 Credits
An introductory nutrition course for exercise science, nutrition, dietetics, food science, and health science majors who have taken general chemistry. Concepts of nutrient metabolism and utilization, nutrient deficiencies and toxicities and their relationship to disease prevention and treatment.
Prerequisite: CH 121 with C- or better or CH 231 with C- or better or CH 231H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 241, APPLIED FOOD AND NUTRITION, 1 Credit
Applies nutrition theory from NUTR 240 using a dietary project and hands-on activities. Assesses individual's diet and activity pattern. Investigates lifestyle-related chronic diseases and identifies key cultural, diet and activity-related risk factors. Applies basic nutrition knowledge to the selection or planning of an adequate whole foods diet and to the evaluation of consumer concerns related to nutrition and food: food labeling; current food and diet fads, food claims and consumer-level information.
Prerequisite: NUTR 240 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better and CH 121 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 307, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 311, FOODSERVICE PRODUCTION AND PURCHASING, 4 Credits
Food production, purchasing, facility and materials management in foodservice operations. Quantity production styles, safety and sanitation, service methods and equipment.
Prerequisite: NUTR 235 with C- or better
NUTR 319, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL MARKETING, 3 Credits
Emphasizes strategies in promoting products, services or ideas; negotiating, advertising, public policy, consumer service, social marketing, market research, trends and strategies.
NUTR 325, NUTRITION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, 3 Credits
Identify the nutritional needs and concerns in pregnancy/lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and the later years. Explain how the degree or direction of physiological change influences nutrient needs compared to other stages of life.
Prerequisite: NUTR 240 with C- or better or NUTR 225 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 341, NUTRITION FOR EXERCISE, 4 Credits
Review of the interrelationship between nutrition and exercise, including macronutrient, micronutrient and fluid needs for active individuals. CROSSLISTED as KIN 341/NUTR 341.
Prerequisite: KIN 324 with C- or better and NUTR 240 [C-]
Equivalent to: KIN 341
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 406, SPECIAL PROBLEMS; PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 409, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 410, FIELD EXPERIENCE, 1-15 Credits
Supervised work experience with professional-level responsibilities in community agency or business firm. Supplementary conferences, readings, reports. Supervised by agency/firm and instructor. For advanced students. Applications made and approved term preceding enrollment.
This course is repeatable for 50 credits.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 416, ^CULTURAL ASPECTS OF FOODS, 3 Credits
Regional, ethnic, and religious influences on food patterns; worldwide trends in food practices. Laboratory experience with foods from several cultures.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: NUTR 235 with C- or better
NUTR 417, HUMAN NUTRITION SCIENCE, 4 Credits
Examines macronutrient biochemistry and nutritional physiology. Reviews the digestion, absorption, transport, storage, metabolism, excretion and functions of carbohydrates, protein, lipids, water and ethanol in humans.
Prerequisite: BB 350 with C- or better or (BB 450 with C- or better and BB 451 [C-])
Recommended: One physiology course
NUTR 418, HUMAN NUTRITION SCIENCE, 4 Credits
Examines the nutritional role of vitamins and minerals in human biochemistry and physiology. Explores digestion, absorption, transport, storage, excretion, functional role and dietary needs of key micronutrients.
Prerequisite: BB 350 with C- or better or (BB 450 with C- or better and BB 451 [C-]) or BB 492 [C-]
Recommended: Biochemistry and physiology
NUTR 423, COMMUNITY NUTRITION, 4 Credits
Meeting nutritional needs in community settings; nutritional status of individuals and groups; programs of public and private agencies and industry; intervention techniques. Roles of community nutritionist.
Prerequisite: NUTR 325 with C- or better
NUTR 430, MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I, 4 Credits
Principles and practices related to implementation and documentation of the nutrition care process in dietetics. Diet-related conditions are addressed during the three-course sequence using lecture, case studies and assessment recitation sessions.
Prerequisite: (BB 350 with C- or better or (BB 450 with C- or better and BB 451 [C-])) and (BI 233 [C-] or BI 332 [C-]) and (BI 242 [C-] or BI 342 [C-]) and (BI 233 [C-] or BI 333 [C-]) and (BI 243 [C-] or BI 343 [C-]) and NUTR 417 (may be taken concurrently) [C-] and NUTR 439 [C-]
NUTR 431, MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY 2, 4 Credits
Principles and practices related to implementation and documentation of the nutrition care process in dietetics. Diet-related conditions are addressed during the three-course sequence using lecture, case studies and assessment recitation sessions.
Prerequisite: NUTR 430 with C- or better
NUTR 432, MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY 3, 3 Credits
Principles and practices related to implementation and documentation of the nutrition care process in dietetics. Diet-related conditions are addressed during the three-course sequence using lecture, case studies and assessment recitation sessions.
Prerequisite: NUTR 431 with C- or better
NUTR 439, ^COMMUNICATIONS IN DIETETICS, 3 Credits
Theory and practice in food and nutrition communications in dietetics. Experience in nutritional counseling and interviewing, employee training and nutritional education materials development, public speaking, and media presentation strategies.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: NUTR 325 with C- or better
NUTR 446, MANAGING FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES, 4 Credits
Overview of organizational structure, functions of managers in food and nutrition service organizations: human and financial resources, regulatory influences, health care organizations, current issues in operations.
Prerequisite: NUTR 311 with C- or better
NUTR 447, MANAGEMENT OF FOOD SYSTEMS LABORATORY, 3 Credits
Application of theory in managing a university food service as part of a student team: planning, production, projecting resource needs, evaluation of outcomes and financial goals.
Recommended: NUTR 446
NUTR 499, SPECIAL TOPICS IN DIETETICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 502, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
NUTR 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 506, SPECIAL PROBLEMS; PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 509, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 510, FIELD EXPERIENCE: INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Supervised work experience with professional-level responsibilities in community agency or business firm. Supplementary conferences, readings, reports. Supervised by agency/firm and instructor. Limited to students admitted to degree program. Application made and approved in the term preceding enrollment. No more than 6 credits may be applied to a master's degree program.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 517, HUMAN NUTRITION SCIENCE, 4 Credits
Examines macronutrient biochemistry and nutritional physiology. Reviews the digestion, absorption, transport, storage, metabolism, excretion and functions of carbohydrates, protein, lipids, water and ethanol in humans.
Recommended: (BB 350 or (BB 450 and BB 451)) and one physiology course
NUTR 518, HUMAN NUTRITION SCIENCE, 4 Credits
Examines the nutritional role of vitamins and minerals in human biochemistry and physiology. Explores digestion, absorption, transport, storage, excretion, functional role and dietary needs of key micronutrients.
Recommended: Biochemistry and physiology
NUTR 523, COMMUNITY NUTRITION, 4 Credits
Meeting nutritional needs in community settings; nutritional status of individuals and groups; programs of public and private agencies and industry; intervention techniques. Roles of community nutritionist.
Recommended: NUTR 325
NUTR 525, ORGANIC FOOD AND HEALTH: EVIDENCE AND CONSUMER PERCEPTIONS, 3 Credits
Overview of organic food including an understanding of the definition, certifications and labeling; basic production comparisons with conventional foods, evidence for comparisons between organic and conventionally produced foods; consumer attitudes and perceptions regarding organic foods.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 530, MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I, 4 Credits
Principles and practices related to implementation and documentation of the nutrition care process in dietetics. Diet-related conditions are addressed during the three-course sequence using lecture, case studies and assessment recitation sessions.
Recommended: (BB 350 or (BB 450 and BB 451)) and (BI 232 or BI 332) and (BI 242 or BI 342) and (BI 233 or BI 333) and (BI 243 or BI 343) and NUTR 439 and completion or concurrent enrollment in NUTR 417
NUTR 531, MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY 2, 4 Credits
Principles and practices related to implementation and documentation of the nutrition care process in dietetics. Diet-related conditions are addressed during the three-course sequence using lecture, case studies and assessment recitation sessions.
Recommended: NUTR 430
NUTR 532, MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY 3, 3 Credits
Principles and practices related to implementation and documentation of the nutrition care process in dietetics. Diet-related conditions addressed during the three-course sequence using lecture, case studies and assessment recitation sessions.
Recommended: NUTR 431
NUTR 539, COMMUNICATIONS IN DIETETICS, 3 Credits
Theory and practice of food and nutrition communications in dietetics. Experience in nutritional counseling and interviewing, employee training and nutritional education materials development, public speaking, and media presentation strategies.
Recommended: NUTR 325
NUTR 547, RESEARCH IN NUTRITION & DIETETICS, 3 Credits
Examines research designs and methods including definition of research problems, development of research questions or objectives, critical evaluation of quantitative and qualitative research, and ethical considerations. Emphasizes research in nutrition and dietetics practice. Facilitates development of a capstone research project question or objective to support advancement of the capstone project proposal.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 548, CAPSTONE LITERATURE REVIEW, 1 Credit
Explores and examines research literature related to nutrition and dietetics practice. Facilitates development of the literature review to support advancement of the capstone research project proposal.
Prerequisite: NUTR 547 with C or better
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 549, CAPSTONE PROPOSAL, 1 Credit
Explores methods for the capstone research project. Focuses on development and presentation of the capstone research project proposal.
Prerequisite: NUTR 548 with C or better
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 551, ADVANCED MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY, 4 Credits
This advanced course includes evidence-based practices and standards of care available to address complex scenarios for which medical nutrition therapy is an integral part of patient care. students will build on prior assessment, nutritional diagnostic, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and documentation skills relevant to dietetics practice. Lecture, readings, case studies including professional documentation and expert guests will be used to illustrate medical nutrition therapy addressing topics such as as domestic malnutrition, nutrition support, pediatric nutrition, eating disorders, diabetes and geriatric nutrition.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 552, FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION, 4 Credits
Introduction to the evaluation of outcomes and impacts of food/nutrition-related systems, performance, interventions, programs and/or policies. Application of methods used to appraise problems or activities, as well to conceptualize, create, implement and administer evaluations in order to make decisions regarding their outcomes, impacts, efficiency and cost effectiveness. A case study approach across a range of food and nutrition-related public, government and private organizations will introduce the breadth of approaches in such evaluations.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 553, DIETARY BEHAVIOR AND COUNSELING, 4 Credits
Strategies for navigating dietary behavior using collaborative, patient centered, goal-oriented approaches. Introduces the theoretical framework around dietary behavior and motivational interviewing with methods regarding the language of change and creating client/patient interest in change. Guided practice and focus on development of skills.
Available via Ecampus
NUTR 599, SPECIAL TOPICS IN NUTRITION, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 602, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
NUTR 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 609, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 610, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
NUTR 617, ADVANCED MACRONUTRIENT METABOLISM, 3 Credits
Focuses on human macronutrient metabolism. Macronutrient topics include water, carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid/protein, lipid and carbohydrate and energy metabolism. Emphasis is placed on the integration of metabolism at the molecular, biochemical and physiological level. Examines contemporary issues relevant to macronutrient metabolism and human disease.
NUTR 618, ADVANCED MICRONUTRIENT METABOLISM, 3 Credits
Focus is on human micronutrient metabolism. Topics include micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), phytochemicals and mammalian metabolism. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of micronutrient/phytochemical metabolism at the molecular, biochemical and physiological level. Moreover, the class examines contemporary issues relevant to micronutrient/phytochemical metabolism and human disease.
Recommended: NUTR 418 or NUTR 518 and basic knowledge of biochemistry and physiology
NUTR 675, PERSONALIZED NUTRITION FOR DISEASE MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Explores personalized nutrition options for prevention and management of various diseases, including kidney, diabetes, liver, bone, oncology and more. Examines recent literature findings relevant to these organ systems. Provides opportunities for choosing topics of a particular interest for a deeper dive. CROSSLISTED as NUTR 675/VMB 675.
Equivalent to: VMB 675
NUTR 699, SPECIAL TOPICS IN NUTRITION RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Physical Activity Courses (PAC)
PAC 100, INTRODUCTION TO MOVEMENT, 1 Credit
Identifies individual fitness and rehabilitative goals in an Inclusive fitness environment. Emphasizes on the development of movement patterns, addressing individual needs. Focus may include: beginner, therapeutic, or adaptive movements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 102, AQUA AEROBICS, 1 Credit
Fitness class using a variety of movements in shallow and deep water, mostly in a vertical position. Do not need swimming skills.
Equivalent to: PAC 101
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 103, DEEP WATER FITNESS, 1 Credit
Fitness class using a variety of movements in a deep water pool, mostly in a vertical position. Should be comfortable in deep water.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 104, ARCHERY, 1 Credit
Basic mechanics and introduction to archery. Exposure to varying archery techniques and equipment, including recurve and compound bow shooting.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 105, CPR/FIRST AID, 1 Credit
Introduces cardiac and first aid emergency response procedures. Emphasizes safe response, chain of survival, quality CPR (adults, children, infants), use of an AED, medical emergencies, injury emergencies and environmental emergencies. Students successfully completing the American Red Cross course will receive certifications in basic CPR/AED and First Aid.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 108, STEP AEROBICS, 1 Credit
Low-impact, high intensity workout adjustable to all fitness levels utilizing adjustable height benches. Strengthening and flexibility exercises included.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 110, INTRODUCTION TO WHITE WATER KAYAKING, 2 Credits
Students will learn fundamentals of white water kayaking in sheltered water based on the internationally recognized British Canoe (BC) teaching and skills certification system. Emphasis is on activity and basic skills. See class schedule for the location, website, and class schedule specific to the course. This course runs for six class sessions of 3 hours (Fridays), and one mandatory Saturday (5-hour) session. The entire class lasts for six weeks.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 111, INTRODUCTION TO CANOEING, 2 Credits
Students will learn fundamentals of canoeing in sheltered water based on the internationally recognized British Canoe (BC) teaching and skills certification system. Emphasis is on activity and basic skills. See class schedule for the location, website, and class schedule specific to the course. This course runs for six class sessions of 3 hours (Fridays), and one mandatory Saturday (5-hour) session. The entire class lasts for six weeks.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 112, LEARNING KAYAK ROLLING BASICS, 2 Credits
Students learn fundamentals of rolling a kayak in an indoor pool-based environment. Emphasis is on activity and basic skills. See class schedule for the location, website, and class schedule specific to the course.
This course is repeatable for 10 credits.
PAC 113, BADMINTON I, 1 Credit
Singles and doubles skills, practice, rules, strategies and play.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 114, BADMINTON II, 1 Credit
Intermediate skill development in badminton.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Fundamental skills, rules and strategy of singles and doubles play.
PAC 115, OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS, 2 Credits
Educates and introduces students on how to travel safely in the backcountry through proper preparation, risk awareness, Leave No Trace ethics, terrain recognition, navigation, and camp craft. Classroom and field (lab) experience. Includes one mandatory weekend overnight outing. CROSSLISTED as PAC 115/TRAL 115.
Equivalent to: TRAL 115
This course is repeatable for 4 credits.
PAC 116, BASKETBALL I (MEN/WOMEN), 1 Credit
Fundamental basketball skills, drills, rules, strategies, and practice. Game play appropriate for the skill level.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 117, BASKETBALL COMPETITIVE, 1 Credit
Team play, individual and team skills developed and refined, competitive round robin tournaments.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Prior competitive experience.
PAC 118, LABORATORY FOR OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS, 1 Credit
Practical field application of concepts learned in PAC 115/TRAL 115, Outdoor Living Skills. Field (lab) experience includes one mandatory weekend overnight. Introduces how to travel safely in the backcountry through proper preparation, risk awareness, Leave No Trace ethics, terrain recognition, navigation, and camp craft. CROSSLISTED as PAC 118/TRAL 118.
Corequisites: PAC 115
Equivalent to: TRAL 118
This course is repeatable for 2 credits.
PAC 121, BILLIARDS, 1 Credit
Skills, technique, strategy, game knowledge as introduction to billiards (pool), a 'cue' sport; rules and gaming for variations of pocket billiards; practice and class tournament play.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 122, GROUP STRENGTH, 1 Credit
Fitness workout that focuses on building muscular endurance and strength using dumbbells, resistance tubing, suspension trainers, and aerobic steps.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 123, BOWLING I, 1 Credit
Fundamentals of the game including etiquette, spot bowling, natural hook and straight ball delivery, scoring, handicap computation, spare pickup, and error correction. Additional fee; equipment supplied.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 124, BOWLING II, 1 Credit
Review and refinement of basic fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis on spot bowling, adjusting for lane conditions, choices in equipment, league play, and mental training.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Bowling I or the ability to bowl above a 110 average
PAC 126, CARDIO KICKBOXING I, 1 Credit
High intensity group workout set to motivational music and combining skills and techniques from boxing, kickboxing, and other martial arts.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 127, FITNESS BOXING AND CONDITIONING, 1 Credit
Introduces fundamental kickboxing strikes and movements in combination with pad work used for a highly aerobic group and partner workout.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 129, CARDIO INTERVALS, 1 Credit
Covers fitness workout utilizing the fundamentals of cardiovascular interval training.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 130, CONDITIONING, 1 Credit
Total body approach to fitness, cardiorespiratory conditioning, muscular strength and endurance; flexibility emphasized. May follow a specific training format, e.g., ROTC section follows Army conditioning format.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 133, DANCE: TAP I, 1 Credit
Individual and group dance with specialized shoes; basic step technique and vocabulary; warm up exercises progressing into rhythmic combinations performed to music; culminates in full routine to music.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 136, ARTISTIC DANCE: BALLET I, 1 Credit
Introduces basic ballet technique and aesthetics, terminology, alignment, stretch and strength exercises. No previous dance experience needed.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 137, DANCE: BALLET II, 1 Credit
Review and practice of beginning ballet technique, introduction of more advanced stretches, steps, and combinations. Additional fee for accompanist.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Ballet I or previous ballet experience.
PAC 138, DANCE: BALLET III, 1 Credit
Intermediate and advanced ballet technique, comprehensive exploration of the discipline. Additional fee for accompanist.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Ballet II, previous comparable experience
PAC 139, HIP HOP DANCE, 1 Credit
Aerobic/energetic experience consisting of a warm-up/conditioning and choreographic combinations.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 140, DANCE: JAZZ I, 1 Credit
Introduction to jazz dance, technique, isolations, and combinations. Different jazz styles are explored. No previous dance experience is necessary.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 141, DANCE: JAZZ II, 1 Credit
Intermediate jazz technique, isolations and combinations.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Jazz I or comparable experience.
PAC 145, DANCE: MODERN I, 1 Credit
Introduction to modern dance movement fundamentals. Technique, stretch, strength, and alignment are included, as well as an appreciation for movement expression. No previous dance experience needed. Additional fee for accompanist.
Equivalent to: PAC 145H
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 145H, DANCE: MODERN I, 1 Credit
Introduction to modern dance movement fundamentals. Technique, stretch, strength, and alignment are included, as well as an appreciation for movement expression. No previous dance experience needed. Additional fee for accompanist.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: PAC 145
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 146, DANCE: MODERN II, 1 Credit
An intermediate level of modern dance technique and movement expression. Additional fee for accompanist.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Modern Dance I or comparable experience.
PAC 148, DANCE: CUBAN SALSA I (LEAD/FOLLOW), 1 Credit
Foundations of Cuban Salsa (Casino) as well as Rueda de Casino with focus on musical development and fundamentals of leading and following in partner dance.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 149, DANCE: CUBAN SALSA II, 1 Credit
Higher concepts of Cuban Salsa (Casino) as well as Rueda de Casino, with focus on musical development and fundamentals of leading and following in partner dance.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Cuban Salsa I or comparable experience.
PAC 150, SOCIAL DANCE/LINE II, 1 Credit
Emphasizes learning line dances at the intermediate level with a focus on terminology, syncopation, tags, restarts, and overall pacing. Review of line dances learned in PAC 151. Focuses on choreographing original line dances as well as reading and writing line dance step sheets at the intermediate level.
Prerequisite: PAC 151 with C or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 151, COUNTRY LINE DANCE, 1 Credit
Non-partner dance routines in country western style; musical interpretation, footwork, and sequencing of 20 different routines.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 152, DANCE: SALSA I, 1 Credit
Steps and rhythmic accent of Salsa and Merengue style; fundamentals of leading and following; basic moves and combinations. No prior experience needed.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 154, PARTNER DANCE/COUNTRY WESTERN I, 1 Credit
Focuses on Country Western partner dance styles, including swing, two-step, waltz, and popular pattern/circle dances. Emphasizes fundamentals of leading and following for social dance. No prior experience or partner needed.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 155, DANCE: COUNTRY WESTERN II (LEAD/FOLLOW), 1 Credit
Build on CW I with advanced waltz, two-step, and cha-cha patterns; introduces schottishe and East Coast swing.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Country Western I or comparable experience
PAC 156, DANCE: COUNTRY WESTERN III (LEAD/FOLLOW), 1 Credit
Advanced two-step patterns and styling with a focus on musical interpretation; development of leading and following.
Prerequisite: PAC 155 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 158, DANCE: BEGINNING SWING (LEAD/FOLLOW), 1 Credit
Introduction to single time, double time, and triple time (jitterbug) swing; variations for each style, covering most swing music rhythms. Emphasizes fundamentals of leading and following.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 159, DANCE: BALLROOM I (LEAD/FOLLOW), 1 Credit
Posture and alignment, fundamentals of leading and following, basic steps and variations for waltz, foxtrot, swing, tango, and cha-cha.
Equivalent to: PAC 134
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 160, DANCE: BALLROOM II (LEAD/FOLLOW), 1 Credit
Additional steps and patterns of popular ballroom dances.
Prerequisite: PAC 159 with C- or better
Equivalent to: PAC 135
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 161, DANCE: BALLROOM III (LEAD/FOLLOW), 1 Credit
Styling; additional dances: rhumba, silver fox trot, and Viennese waltz; advanced dance figures for tango and cha-cha.
Prerequisite: PAC 160 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 163, DANCE: LATIN I, 1 Credit
Latin dances including cha-cha, mambo, salsa, rhumba, merengue, bolero, salsa, and paso doble. Emphasis on proper styling and technical execution of each dance; effective leading and following techniques.
Prerequisite: PAC 159 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 165, PARTNER DANCE: WEST COAST SWING I, 1 Credit
Focus on style, technique and many different step patterns of the west coast swing dance style.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 166, PARTNER DANCE: TWO-STEP & BEYOND, 1 Credit
Focuses on foundational through intermediate patterns for country-western two-step, waltz, and polka, with an emphasis on techniques for leading and following. Includes foundational figures for nightclub two step, Arizona two-step, one-step, and other progressive styles.
Prerequisite: PAC 154 with C- or better or PAC 155 with C- or better or PAC 159 with C- or better or PAC 160 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 167, SOCIAL DANCE: LINDY HOP SWING, 1 Credit
Focus on styling and technique of Lindy Hop Swing, a Ballroom dance style based on the original eight count swing dance style evolved in Harlem ballrooms during the late 1920s.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 168, DANCE: LINDY HOP II (LEAD/FOLLOW), 1 Credit
Intermediate patterns, syncopations, play techniques, and styling with a focus on musical interpretation in the Lindy Hop style; development of leading and following.
Prerequisite: PAC 167 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 170, DANCE: WEST COAST SWING II (LEAD/FOLLOW), 1 Credit
Intermediate patterns, syncopations, play techniques, and styling with a focus on musical interpretation; development of leading and following.
Prerequisite: PAC 165 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 173, INTERMEDIATE ROCK CLIMBING, 2 Credits
Introduces a variety of basic skills, gear and systems that will allow students to safely participate in a single pitch rock climbing environment based on internationally recognized teaching and skills certification systems. Explores various technical skills that will serve as a foundation for future land-based outdoor disciplines. Introduces gear, such as software (ropes, webbing, harnesses) and hardware (carabiners, friction devices); skills, such as knots, belaying, rappelling, lead climbing; and systems such as anchors and basic rescue techniques. CROSSLISTED as PAC 173/TRAL 173.
Equivalent to: TRAL 173
This course is repeatable for 10 credits.
PAC 174, FLAG FOOTBALL, 1 Credit
Skill instruction and practice; drills; strategies, game play of America football; emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship in a competitive but non-threatening or stressful environment.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 175, ROLLER SKATE & DERBY SKILLS, 1 Credit
Develops roller-skating skills including footwork, gliding, weaving and jumping. Develops roller derby knowledge and sport skills. Introduces safety and basic equipment and maintenance.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 178, FLY FISHING I, 1 Credit
Casting and fishing techniques, lure making, equipment selection, terminology, and regulation for fishing in Oregon's marine environment.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 179, FLY FISHING II, 1 Credit
Advanced fly casting and fly fishing techniques for trout, fly-tying, equipment selection, basic aquatic organism identification, terminology, and regulations for fishing in Oregon's freshwater environment.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 180, STEELHEAD FISHING, 1 Credit
Casting and fishing techniques, lure making, equipment selection, terminology, and regulations for fishing in Oregon's marine environment for steelhead.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 182, DISC GOLF I, 1 Credit
Techniques for throwing discs; equipment, knowledge, etiquette, and rules associated with playing a disc golf course; experience playing practice and official disc golf courses.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 184, GOLF I, 1 Credit
Basic fundamental principles in all phases of golf; rules, terminology, etiquette, safety and scoring. Equipment provided.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 185, GOLF II, 1 Credit
Individual practice and course play; skill refinement as continuation of Golf I. Equipment available. Course play expected, additional fee.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Golf I
PAC 186, GOLF III, 1 Credit
Advanced skills, knowledge involved in competitive play. Course play expected, additional fee.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Handicap below 15 or Golf II; competitive play.
PAC 188, GYMNASTICS, 1 Credit
Fundamental techniques on vault, bars, beam, and floor.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 189, GYMNASTICS II, 1 Credit
Build upon previous gymnastics experiences or classes; floor exercise, uneven parallel bars, vault, mini-trampoline and beam apparatus are available.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Gymnastics I or competitive experience.
PAC 190, KARATE, 1 Credit
Instruction in traditional Japanese karate basic striking and blocking techniques, kata (forms), philosophy, conditioning, and etiquette. Self-defense applications are also emphasized.
Equivalent to: PAC 183
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 191, BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU, 1 Credit
Basic level grappling self-defense techniques and applying them in sparring sessions along with understanding the core principles which make this martial arts system effective. An introduction to the history of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu along with proper gym etiquette, vocabulary, and culture.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 192, JUDO I, 1 Credit
Skill instruction in landing, throwing and grappling for this style of martial arts; etiquette for practice and competition; basic knowledge of vocabulary, rules and scoring.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 193, JUDO II, 1 Credit
Intermediate skill instruction in landing, throwing, pins, chokes in Kodokan Judo style; principles of Seiryoku-Zenyou and Jita-Kyouei designed to help individuals become better members of society through training body and mind; instruction for competition knowledge and skills. Judo etiquette for practice and competition expected.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Judo I or comparable experience
PAC 194, PILATES, 1 Credit
Non-impact, invigorating approach to physical conditioning and mind/body awareness; helps develop core body strength, improve posture and balance, and increase muscle endurance, tone, flexibility.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 195, PILATES II, 1 Credit
Progression of Joseph Pilates mat exercises; emphasis on intermediate and advanced levels; application of Pilates' principles to new exercises; use of props; application of principles to daily living.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: PAC 194, Pilates.
PAC 197, PICKLEBALL, 1 Credit
Fast-paced, self-officiated net game with similarities to tennis, badminton, table tennis, and racquetball. Course covers rules, strategies, technique, preparation for play, and includes extensive active practice and play; played with two, three, or four people.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-3 Credits
Equivalent to: PAC 199H
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 199H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-3 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: PAC 199
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 201, RELAXATION, 1 Credit
Introduction to techniques that promote relaxation of the nervous system. These may include, but are not limited to: meditation, imagery, yoga postures, and self-massage. Students will be encouraged to reflect on how life choices influence their nervous system.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 202, MEDITATION, 1 Credit
Examine the application of building simple awareness, how to manage thoughts in productive and compassionate ways, and how to transfer these skills into healthy relationships. Explore strategies for managing mental and physical difficulties including anxiety, pain, and overall stress through experiential learning and personal sharing of experiences.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 203, OBSERVATION & ASSISTANT INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE IN PHYS ACT, 1 Credit
Observe and begin physical activity instruction within dance, yoga, sports, fitness, aquatics, martial arts, or cross-disciplinary physical activities.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 204, LEAD INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 1 Credit
Lead physical activity curriculum within dance, yoga, fitness, aquatics, sports, martial arts, or cross-disciplinary physical activities. Gain experience implementing already designed lesson plans, assessment, and leading peers through basic exercise, while supervised by university and program personnel.
Prerequisite: PAC 203 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 205, ROWING, CREW I (MEN/WOMEN), 1 Credit
Introduction to the sport of rowing; designed for the novice (beginner). Includes basic technique and terminology, related water safety, and development of strength, endurance, and flexibility.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Swim Test (1).
PAC 208, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
PAC 211, TRAIL RUNNING, 1 Credit
Recreational running in the outdoors which takes place on unpaved surface. Introduces trail running at local trail systems. Open to all levels, including run/hikers.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 212, RUNNING, JOGGING, 1 Credit
Cardiorespiratory fitness with scenic running routes; training, nutrition, and physiology. Beginning and intermediate level.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 213, RUNNING: 10K TRAINING, 1 Credit
Intermediate to advanced conditioning and training program for road racing.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Prior training in running.
PAC 214, HALF MARATHON TRAINING, 2 Credits
Progressive training combining walking, running, core strengthening, interval techniques in preparation for a 13.1 mile (1/2 marathon) event. Open to all levels; may choose to walk, walk/run, or run.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 215, RUGBY, TOUCH, 1 Credit
Basic skills of open field rugby; emphasis on ball handling and attacking strategy; rules and history; game play.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 217, SELF DEFENSE, 1 Credit
Nonviolent self-defense. Develop self-confidence and skills for assault situations. Conditioning and practical skills. Men and women, all levels.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 224, TELEMARK SKIING, 1 Credit
Winter sport that is a cross between cross country and downhill skiing. Requires telemark equipment where the heel is unattached. Class accommodates all levels and practices on the downhill slopes. Additional fee covers bus transportation, lessons, and lift ticket. Rental of equipment is not included.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 225, DOWNHILL SKIING, 1 Credit
Travel to area facilities, 1-1/2 hour lesson followed by open practice, students grouped according to skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced, racer. Special fee covers bus transportation, lessons, and lifts. Additional fee for rentals.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 227, SNOWBOARDING, 1 Credit
Travel to area facilities, 1 1/2 hour lesson followed by open practice, students grouped according to skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced. Special fee covers bus transportation, lessons, and lifts. Additional fee for rentals.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 229, SOCCER I, 1 Credit
Basic skills of controlling the ball; conditioning; lead-up games; team play.
Equivalent to: PAC 211
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 230, SOCCER II, 1 Credit
Review of basic skills of offense and defense in controlled game play; concepts of team position and play, pressure and attack.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Previous soccer experience.
PAC 231, SOCCER III, 1 Credit
High level soccer skills; team play and transition concepts; set plays and alignments for both offense and defense.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Soccer II or competitive playing experience.
PAC 233, SOCCER: INDOOR, 1 Credit
Skill instruction and development; strategies and rules for indoor play; game play in indoor gymnasium.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 236, SOFTBALL, WHIFFLEBALL, 1 Credit
Skills, rules, strategies, practice, and game play of the popular outdoor slow pitch game. Modified softball with whiffleball when play is indoors.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 242, SCUBA: OPEN WATER, 2 Credits
Explores fundamental SCUBA diving physiology, water environment, equipment, and techniques in lecture. Practice techniques, skills, and equipment usage in sessions held in pool and open water. Successful completion of this course can lead to PADI certification.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: 200-yard swim, 10-minute survival skills and good health
PAC 243, SCUBA: ADVANCED OPEN WATER, 1 Credit
Classroom lecture and laboratory in hypothermics, natural navigation, dive physiology, compass navigation, night and limited visibility procedures, boat diving, search and salvage techniques, deep diving procedures, health for diving, and an introduction to dive rescue. Successful completion of this course can lead to PADI certification. Additional fee.
Equivalent to: PAC 228
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: PAC 242 or PADI Open Water Certification
PAC 244, SCUBA: RESCUE DIVER, 1 Credit
Techniques, skills, knowledge, and practice in self-rescue and rescue of others in underwater emergencies; may lead to PADI certification; lecture and pool laboratory; open water dive required. Additional fee.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: PAC 243 or PADI Advanced Open Water Certification
PAC 245, SCUBA SPECIAL TOPICS, 1 Credit
Specialized courses requiring previous certification in SCUBA. Check the current schedule of classes for more information and prerequisites. Possible classes: altitude diver, night diver, search and recovery, deep diver, underwater navigation, equipment specialist. Additional fee.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: PAC 242 or PADI Open Water Certification
PAC 247, SURFING, 1 Credit
Knowledge and fundamental skills of this aquatic sport including history, terminology, safety precautions, the ocean environment, and equipment. Additional fee.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 248, SWIM: NON-SWIMMER, 1 Credit
Skills for self-rescue; fundamental skills in swimming and safety. Designed for people with a fear of water. Recommended S/U grading.
Equivalent to: PAC 219
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 249, LIFEGUARD TRAINING, 1 Credit
Trains participants in the skills required to become a lifeguard. Emphasizes professional behavior, water rescues, safe response, quality CPR (adults, children, infants, and team responses), use of an AED and first aid. Students successfully completing the American Red Cross certification requirements will be issued a lifeguarding certification at the end of the course.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Basic swimming skills
PAC 250, SWIM I, 1 Credit
Swimming concepts, survival and breathing techniques, front crawl and elementary backstroke as minimum instruction.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Basic swimming skills: float, tread water, bobbing
PAC 252, SWIM II, 1 Credit
Fitness swimming, swimming strokes and skills.
Equivalent to: PAC 221
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Swim I or the ability to front crawl continously for 75yards
PAC 253, SWIM TRAINING WORKOUT, 1 Credit
Competitive skills and strokes; emphasis on training.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Ability to do interval training.
PAC 254, COMPETITIVE SWIMMING, 1 Credit
Prepares students for competitive swimming and emphasizes lifetime aquatic fitness; interval swim workouts designed for speed and endurance; instruction on legal techniques of strokes and turns; culminates in intra-class swim meet; 2,000-3,000 yards/day.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Swim II or previous interval training experience up to 400 yard distances
PAC 256, TAIJI, TAI CHI I, 1 Credit
Introduction to ancient Chinese 'internal martial art' based upon concepts of Yin and Yang; detailed slow and relaxed form movements provide benefits to body, mind, and spirit.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 257, TAIJI, TAI CHI II, 1 Credit
Continuation of study of the Yang-style Taiji form; more in-depth exploration of underlying principles and push-hands exercises.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 260, TENNIS I, 1 Credit
Introduction to fundamental strokes, singles and doubles play, scoring, and basic concepts in tennis.
Equivalent to: PAC 234
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 261, TENNIS II, 1 Credit
Review and refinement of fundamental strokes; volley, lob, return of serve; introduction to singles and doubles strategy.
Equivalent to: PAC 235
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Tennis I or competive tennis experience
PAC 265, TUMBLING I, 1 Credit
Technical instruction, progressions, and practice in basic, intermediate, and advanced tumbling skills; emphasis on safety and fitness concepts; floor and mini-trampoline skills; no apparatus instruction.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 266, TUMBLING II, 1 Credit
Technical instruction, progressions, safety, and practice building upon skills taught in PAC 265, Tumbling I.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Tumbling I or prior experience.
PAC 268, TRIATHLON TRAINING, 2 Credits
Training in swimming, running, and bicycling to prepare for triathlon participation. Strategies, transitioning technique, and weight training information; training plan formation; event planning; culminates in class or community event.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Experience in at least one of the three activities.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 271, ULTIMATE FRISBEE, 1 Credit
Fundamentals for the beginning and intermediate player; individual skill development, rules, game play, and strategy.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 273, VOLLEYBALL I, 1 Credit
Fundamental volleyball skills, drills, rules, strategies, and practice. Game play appropriate for skill level.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 274, VOLLEYBALL II, 1 Credit
Fundamental skills and knowledge refined; intermediate skills developed, competitive play.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Volleyball I and good fundamental skills.
PAC 275, VOLLEYBALL III, 1 Credit
Skill refinement and development; intense, highly competitive drills and game situations, doubles through sixes play.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Volleyball II or varsity-level experience
PAC 278, FITNESS WALKING, 1 Credit
Establishment of personal fitness programs through walking with emphasis on technique and aerobic components.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 284, METCON50, 2 Credits
Total body fitness program that uses differing work to rest ratios to increase metabolic efficiency. Introduces functional and compound strength training exercises, and cardio interval training formats. Open to all fitness levels.
This course is repeatable for 10 credits.
PAC 285, METCON30, 1 Credit
Utilizes differing work to rest ratios to increase metabolic efficiency in a total body fitness program. Applies the functional and compound strength training exercises and cardio interval training formats introduced in prerequisite courses. Open to all fitness levels.
Prerequisite: PAC 284 with C- or better or PAC 287 with C- or better or PAC 288 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 286, WEIGHT TRAINING: CIRCUITS, 1 Credit
Fast-paced fitness class using stations of resistance training exercises. Designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance more than strength.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 287, WEIGHT TRAINING I, 1 Credit
Exercise techniques in both free and fixed resistance training equipment; safety procedures, terminology, and principles of exercise.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 288, WEIGHT TRAINING II, 1 Credit
Intermediate level of weight training in free and fixed weights.
Prerequisite: PAC 287 with C+ or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 289, FITNESS & WELLNESS LEADERSHIP I, 1 Credit
Provides the foundation for Fitness and Wellness Leadership Training. Examines principles of fitness and wellness, intrinsic and extrinsic barriers to physical activity, and identifies behaviors that support activity. Develops skills in individual and group fitness instruction, open-ended inquiry, demonstrating active listening, motivational interviewing and supporting goal-setting.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: A previous group fitness class
PAC 290, FITNESS & WELLNESS LEADERSHIP II, 1 Credit
Builds on PAC 289 by developing skills in programming cardiorespiratory and resistance training fitness program design for groups and individuals. Builds competency in designing, delivering and assessing group fitness classes and variable training formats. Applies active listening skills taught in PAC 289 to enhance the ability to use motivational interviewing in wellness coaching and other dynamic situations.
Prerequisite: PAC 289 with C or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 292, WRESTLING, 1 Credit
Collegiate wrestling fall and winter terms; freestyle and Greco wrestling spring term. All levels.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 294, YOGA I, 1 Credit
Principles and practice of basic yoga postures, techniques of posture alignment, yogi breathing styles and their impact on the body and mind. Students will be exposed to a variety of forms of yoga, as well as basic yoga philosophy.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 295, YOGA II, 1 Credit
Building off Yoga I, this is an intermediate level course meant to develop a deeper understanding of yoga practice.
Equivalent to: PAC 256
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Yoga I or previous yoga experience.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 296, VINYASA YOGA, 1 Credit
Dynamic flow that connects movement and breath encouraging meditation in motion. May include sustained yoga postures.
Equivalent to: PAC 257
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Yoga I or previous yoga experience
PAC 298, GENTLE AND RESTORATIVE YOGA, 1 Credit
Emphasizes gentle movement, supported postures, and longer holds. Experiments with a variety of contemplative practices with the purpose of encouraging personal inquiry and awareness.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-3 Credits
Advanced information, skills, practice, and application; experimental and new classes. May have additional fee.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Intermediate to advanced skills in an activity area
PAC 300, ALI: HIKING LOCAL TRAILS, 1 Credit
Covers the fundamentals of hiking as a recreational activity and an outdoor travel skill. Content will cover local trails, place history, hiking techniques, clothing and equipment selection, elemental first aid and safety concerns, leave-no-trace principles, and map basics. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Available via Ecampus
PAC 301, ALI: CHALLENGE COURSE EXPERIENCE, 1 Credit
Emphasis on gaining practical experience and understanding of various components that occur in challenge course activities/programs; group dynamic mental and physical challenges; cooperative games and initiatives that promote communication, problem solving skills and leadership; Low and High challenge course activities that promote self-confidence and agility. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 303, ALI: CAMP CRAFT, 1 Credit
Provides basic front-country camping skills such as packing, trip planning, how to dress for different climates/weather, storm-proofing, knife and axe techniques and safety, stove and kitchen operations, and fire building. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 304, ALI: BACKPACKING, 1 Credit
Hiking and camping while carrying all gear; tent set-up, camp site selection, operation of single-burner stoves, loading a backpack, water infiltration, navigation, proper hiking technique, energy conservation; leave-no-trace principles in every aspect of the trip and class; includes classroom instruction and required overnight trip. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 305, ALI: MOUNTAIN BIKING, 1 Credit
Provides basic wilderness living techniques, knowledge and skills needed for a student to be ethical, efficient and have Growth mindset and skill-based mountain bike instruction set on Corvallis area trails; riding techniques, safety, trail etiquette, land manager relations, trail maintenance and environmental concerns. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
Equivalent to: PAC 120
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 307, ALI: RAFTING, 1 Credit
An introduction to white water rafting. Students will learn the fundamentals of safe rafting, trip planning and become familiar with the gear associated with rafting. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 308, ALI: CANOEING, 1 Credit
Designed as an introduction to canoeing. Students learn the fundamentals of safe canoeing, trip planning and become familiar with the gear associated with rafting. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 309, ALI: KAYAKING I, 1 Credit
Focuses on developing technical kayaking skills in flat water and moving water up to Class I. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 311, ALI: STAND UP PADDLEBOARD, 1 Credit
Covers the curriculum for level 1 and 2 American Canoe Association standup paddle board skill courses. Skills include equipment, environmental factors, techniques, preparation and planning, emergency management, and environmental ethics. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 313, ALI: CANYONEERING, 1 Credit
Students will learn the fundamentals of canyoneering, including efficient hiking techniques, safe anchoring, belaying and rappelling techniques, and environmental mitigation skills. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 314, ALI: BOULDERING, 1 Credit
Introduction to the sport of bouldering, a subset of rock climbing using an indoor climbing facility; emphasis on safety, spotting, climbing movement, training techniques and improvement; provides activities that promote muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 315, ALI: ROCK CLIMBING I, 1 Credit
Physical conditioning for, and instruction in, the skills and techniques of rock climbing; environmental impact issues; held at on-campus indoor climbing center. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 316, ALI: ROCK CLIMBING II, 1 Credit
Focuses on developing technical climbing skills related to lead climbing and anchor construction. Includes a one-day outdoor experience. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
Prerequisite: PAC 315 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 317, ALI: ROCK CLIMBING III, 1 Credit
Focuses on developing technical climbing skills in an outdoor setting. Includes a weekend long outdoor experience and cover skills ranging from building anchors using natural protection, to advanced outdoor movement skills. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
Prerequisite: PAC 315 with C- or better and PAC 316 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Recommended: Intermediate to advanced skills in an activity area
PAC 319, ALI: TECHNICAL RAPPELLING, 1 Credit
Students will learn, practice and hone their skills in the art of technical rappelling. Introduces many different styles, techniques and equipment used for rappelling in a variety of situations. Throughout the course, students will be provided with simple to advanced challenges to overcome. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 320, ALI: MOUNTAINEERING I, 1 Credit
Develop snow climbing techniques and snow camping/living skills; practice anchoring, belaying and rappelling techniques; and apply wilderness ethics. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
Prerequisite: PAC 330 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 321, ALI: MOUNTAINEERING II, 1 Credit
Building on skills learned in Mountaineering I; rope team/glacier travel experience, fundamentals of crevasse rescue, advanced snow climbing techniques, safe anchoring, belaying and rappelling techniques, snow camping/living skills, and wilderness ethics. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
Prerequisite: PAC 320 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 322, ALI: ICE CLIMBING, 1 Credit
Students will learn the fundamentals of ice climbing, including efficient ice climbing techniques, safe anchoring, belaying and rappelling techniques and wilderness ethics. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 323, ALI: MOUNTAIN RESCUE BASICS, 1 Credit
Focuses on developing technical skills in a mountain rescue system. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
Prerequisite: PAC 320 with D- or better
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 324, ALI: WHITE WATER RESCUE, 1 Credit
Provides an introduction to white water rescue; students learn the fundamentals of white water rescue, scene management, and the necessary gear to perform rescues. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 325, ALI: WILDERNESS FIRST AID, 1 Credit
Fundamentals of emergency care in a non-urban environment including anatomy, physiology, injury assessment, short-term care, small-group rescues; backcountry emphasis with long-term care and evacuation complications. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
Equivalent to: PAC 325H
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 325H, ALI: WILDERNESS FIRST AID, 1 Credit
Fundamentals of emergency care in a non-urban environment including anatomy, physiology, injury assessment, short-term care, small-group rescues; backcountry emphasis with long-term care and evacuation complications. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: PAC 325
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 326, ALI: BUSH CRAFT, 1 Credit
Basic wilderness living techniques, knowledge and skills needed for a student to be ethical and efficient, and have the ability to survive in the outdoors. Special emphasis is placed on building shelters, water purification, navigation, awareness, fire, self-sufficiency and caring for groups in the wilderness. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 328, ALI: RAFT GUIDE SCHOOL, 1 Credit
Provides students the skills and guided practice time needed to become competent paddle raft guides. It is a nine-day course that focuses on the development of water reading, raft maneuvering, risk management, and whitewater rescue skills needed by raft guides. Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion from the American Canoe Association (ACA). PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 329, ALI: WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER, 2 Credits
Fundamentals of emergency care in a non-urban environment, including physiology, injury assessment, short-term care, anatomy, and small-group rescues. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 330, ALI: SNOW TRAVEL AND CAMPING, 1 Credit
An introduction to traveling in the backcountry in adverse weather conditions that often accompany winter. Topics covered include cross country touring, snow shoeing, winter camping techniques, and winter safety considerations including introducing avalanche safety. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 331, ALI: CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, 1 Credit
Introduces the fundamentals of cross-country skiing as a leisure activity, a source of personal fitness, an outdoor travel skill, and a subset of winter backpacking. Discusses equipment, techniques, travel basics, navigation elements, safety concerns, environmental awareness, and stewardship/Leave No Trace principles (LNT). PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 332, ALI: AVALANCHE AWARENESS, 1 Credit
Focuses on what causes avalanches, how to safely travel in avalanche terrain, and resources to pursue in understanding the avalanche risk where you are traveling. PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
PAC 333, ALI: SNOWSHOEING, 1 Credit
Explores fundamentals of snowshoeing as a leisure activity, a source of personal fitness, an outdoor travel skill, and a subset of winter backpacking. Includes how to choose proper equipment; establish proper techniques, travel basics, navigation elements; addresses safety concerns, environmental awareness, and stewardship / leave-no-trace principles (LNT). PAC courses may not be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
This course is repeatable for 11 credits.
Physical Therapy/Therapist (PT)
PT 723, PROFESSIONALISM AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE, 3 Credits
Introduce and discuss issues and skills related to professionalism, psychosocial factors, and sociocultural factors that inform physical therapist practice. Explore professional behaviors, ethical decision making, and cultural competence/inclusion in depth.
PT 724, BASICS OF PATIENT MANAGEMENT, 5 Credits
Explores the theory and principles of patient care skills, emphasizing techniques often used to mobilize individuals in inpatient settings. Models and develops patient management, basic mobility skills (e.g., bed mobility, transfers, assisted locomotion) and long-term positioning programs for individuals with various impairments. Teaches body mechanics and ergonomic principles and incorporates consistent practice during labs. Techniques for stress reduction management are introduced. Presents equipment used in the acute care environment (“lines and tubes”) and infection control procedures. Emphasizes peer collaboration and skill practice.
PT 725, FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS, 4 Credits
Examines multiple aspects of the patient assessment conducted by a physical therapist that includes bony palpation, goniometric range of motion testing, and strength testing. Examines in-depth manual muscle testing with an additional emphasis on alternate methods of strength testing.
PT 726, THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE I FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 4 Credits
Explores basic principles of therapeutic exercise and exercise progression for a general patient population. Examines patient safety and handling, proper and safe body mechanics for the therapist and patient, patient rapport building, education and communication. Explores patient-centered goal setting, use of the biopsychosocial model, integration of functional tasks and introduction to manual therapy.
PT 727, THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE II FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 4 Credits
Explores basic principles of therapeutic exercise and exercise progression for a general patient population. Examines patient safety and handling, proper and safe body mechanics for the therapist and patient, along with patient education and communication. Explores patient-centered goal setting, integration of functional tasks and introduction to therapeutic exercise interventions for the upper extremity. Examines exercise parameters for injury to soft tissues and surgical cases.
PT 728, THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE III FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 4 Credits
Explores basic principles of therapeutic exercise and exercise progression for a general patient population. Examines patient safety and handling, proper and safe body mechanics for the therapist and patient, along with patient education and communication. Explores patient-centered goal setting, integration of functional tasks and introduction to therapeutic exercise interventions for the spine and lower extremity. Examines group presentations and guest lecture that address interventions for specific disease processes and special patient groups.
PT 729, BIOPHYSICAL AGENTS, 2 Credits
Explores thermal, electrical and mechanical biophysical agents used by physical therapists in their comprehensive treatment intervention based on clinical research. Examines principles and application of common biophysical agents utilized by the physical therapist and will provide in-depth evidence-based criteria for selection, prescription, and implementation of these biophysical agents.
PT 732, MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY I FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 7 Credits
Examines musculoskeletal anatomy, innervation, blood supply, and function. Explores the upper and lower extremities using a regional approach.
PT 733, MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY II FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 6 Credits
Examines musculoskeletal anatomy, innervation, blood supply, and function. Explores the upper extremity, head, neck, and trunk using a regional approach.
PT 734, NEUROANATOMY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 5 Credits
Examines the structures in the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous systems. Demonstrates clinical assessments of these neurologic pathways and relate abnormal findings to functional impairment to introduce clinical thinking strategies when working with patients with neurologic dysfunction.
PT 735, CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS I, 5 Credits
Builds on current anatomical knowledge to examine the musculoskeletal system from a biomechanical perspective. Includes a detailed kinesiologic analysis of the extremities and trunk, emphasizing joint structure and function, arthrokinematics, and muscle activation during joint movement. Discusses the effect of injury, strength deficits, and mobility impairments on quality of joint movement.
PT 736, CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS II, 3 Credits
Builds on knowledge of joint structure and function from Clinical Biomechanics I to evaluate functional movement from a biomechanical perspective, with an emphasis on walking and running gait. Includes a detailed discussion of the principles of movement analysis and current technology in the field, as well as a critical appraisal of current biomechanical literature.
PT 737, PRINCIPLES OF DISEASE, 3 Credits
Explores terms used in disease and epidemiology. Introduces general causes of disease. Explores the physiology of inflammation and repair along with interventions that disrupt healing. Examines the incidence/prevalence, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and treatment of common immune and infectious conditions. Presents treatment options for each disorder, including pharmacological, surgical, allied health, and self-care interventions. Emphasizes physical therapy interventions such as patient education, therapeutic exercise, functional training, and community resources, when appropriate. Explores differential screening and recognition of medical complications that require precautions or represent contraindications to physical therapy treatment.
PT 738, NEUROSCIENCE FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 3 Credits
Analyzes neurophysiologic mechanisms underlying normal and abnormal motor and sensory function. Emphasis on pain processing, neuroplasticity and brain behavior relationships.
PT 739, PATHOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 5 Credits
Emphasizes pathological conditions within the metabolic and endocrine, renal, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and lymphatic systems. Explores the incidence/prevalence, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment interventions (pharmacological, surgical, physical therapy) for common disorders related to each system. Explores chronic wound management, burn rehabilitation, and cancer rehabilitation. Interactively explores direct interventions for lymphedema. Emphasizes differential screening and recognition of medical complications that require precautions or represent contraindications to physical therapy interventions.
PT 742, CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 3 Credits
Examines foundational bioenergetics, including the metabolic transformation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy and the use of metabolic by-products for gluconeogenesis. Explores the hormonal regulation of metabolism at rest and during exercise. Considers the definition, regulation, common uses, and effects of dietary supplements. Reviews other physiology systems including endocrine, renal, muscle, and integumentary. Examines common pathological conditions for select systems.
PT 744, MOTOR CONTROL & LEARNING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, 3 Credits
Examines motor control, motor learning, and recovery of function theories and their clinical application across the lifespan. Discusses normal and abnormal postural control, mobility, reach, grasp and object manipulation with an emphasis on synthesizing these theories into evidence-based clinical practice.
PT 747, MOTOR DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 3 Credits
Examines the processes and products of motor development covering the entire life span, including biological, affective, cognitive, and behavioral aspects.
PT 749, GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY, 3 Credits
Explores the physical and psycho-behavioral aspects of aging in adulthood with an emphasis on normal and pathological aging, clinical problems, and implications for therapeutic interventions delivered by the physical therapist. Examines modifiable disease risk factors impacting older adults’ lifespan in order to promote optimal care, functional outcomes, and wellness in older adults.
PT 751, PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY, 3 Credits
Explores the physical therapist’s examination, evaluation, diagnostic labeling, prognostication, intervention and outcome determination for the pediatric population (infants, children, and adolescents) using common pediatric medical diagnoses.
PT 753, MANGEMENT OF CARDIOPULMONARY DYSFUNCTION, 6 Credits
Explores normal physiology of pulmonary and cardiovascular systems as well as pathogenesis and clinical presentation of common pathologies. Examines evaluation and interventions to optimize cardiovascular and pulmonary function in healthy individuals and those with impairments. Considers common medical (surgical and pharmacological) and physical therapy (education, exercise, functional training, community integration) interventions. Introduces pharmacology principles and factors affecting pharmacokinetics and emphasizes pharmacodynamics of primary drug classes and their effects on rehabilitation. Develops differential screening and recognition of complications that require precautions or represent contraindications to physical therapy interventions. Presents physical exams and direct interventions in laboratory sessions.
PT 754, ORTHOPEDICS I, 6 Credits
Explores examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions for orthopedic conditions of the upper extremities. Demonstrates integration of the information learned in year one as well as the experiential knowledge gained during clinical affiliations. Reviews lecture, guest lecturers, case studies, videos, volunteers and laboratory sessions for the practice and learning of orthopedic assessment and intervention techniques.
PT 755, ORTHOPEDICS II, 6 Credits
Explores examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions for orthopedic conditions of the lower extremities. Examines the integration of the information learned in year one as well as the experiential knowledge gained during clinical affiliations. Reviews lecture, guest lecturers, case studies, videos, volunteers and laboratory sessions for the practice and learning of orthopedic assessment and intervention techniques.
PT 756, ORTHOPEDICS III, 6 Credits
Explores the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions for orthopedic conditions of the spine and the inter-relationships between axial and appendicular structures. Develops clinical competence in joint assessment and treatment techniques from a neuromusculoskeletal perspective, with emphasis on manual therapy techniques for the spine.
PT 757, SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY, 3 Credits
Examine excellence in sports physical therapy with an emphasis on promoting and advancing specific areas of sports physical therapy across the profession.
PT 758, MANGEMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION I, 5 Credits
Prepares students to be able to demonstrate an examination and evaluation, develop a diagnosis and prognosis, and select and demonstrate interventions for adults with neurological dysfunction, with an emphasis on spinal cord injury. Reviews and applies principles of neuroanatomy, neuroscience, motor learning and motor control. Interprets examination and evaluation findings to create a patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with patient, family and interdisciplinary team members that considers the patient’s resources, environment, and capacity for recovery.
PT 759, MANGEMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION II, 6 Credits
Prepares students to be able to demonstrate an examination and evaluation, develop a diagnosis and prognosis, and select and demonstrate interventions for adults with neurological dysfunction, with an emphasis on stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussion, brain tumor and demyelinating neurologic diseases. Reviews and applies principles of neuroanatomy, neuroscience, motor learning and motor control. Interprets examination and evaluation findings to create a patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with patient, family and interdisciplinary team members that considers the patient’s resources, environment, and capacity for recovery.
PT 762, MANGEMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION III, 4 Credits
Prepares students to be able to demonstrate an examination and evaluation, develop a diagnosis and prognosis, and select and demonstrate interventions for adults with neurological dysfunction, with an emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases, vestibular pathologies, and balance and falls. Reviews and applies principles of neuroanatomy, neuroscience, motor learning and motor control. Interprets examination and evaluation findings to create a patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with patient, family and interdisciplinary team members that considers the patient’s resources, environment, and capacity for recovery.
PT 763, PAIN SCIENCE AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES, 3 Credits
Explores the multidimensional nature of pain, the biopsychosocial model as related to pain/ability/disability, assessment and measurement of pain, management of pain, clinical pain conditions, sociocultural influences on pain perception, concepts and tools to mitigate the psychological contribution to pain and disability, and the role and responsibility of the health care provider in mitigating pain without causing additional harm.
PT 764, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 2 Credits
Explores the skills necessary to perform a medical screening and differential diagnosis. Examines systems review, viscogenic and systemic origins of neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, integration of diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing in physical therapy diagnosis and referral management. Explores palpation and observation directed towards referral management strategies.
PT 766, HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 3 Credits
Explore the physical therapist’s role in promoting health and wellness at the individual and community levels, with emphasis on the rural health environment and underserved communities. Define population health, recognize how multiple determinants of health interact to influence health, identify key health indicators used to monitor population health, access sources of population health data to guide prevention and health promotion efforts, and learn to advocate for the health needs of society.
PT 767, PHYSICAL THERAPY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, 2 Credits
Discover and explore the unique needs of physical therapy and the health services environment in rural communities. Builds on content introduced in PT 766. Provides students with an understanding of the unique aspects of the health services delivery system and other associated public and private systems that impact rehabilitation, health, and wellness in the rural United States. Emphasizes the diverse populations and needs of the Northwest and Mountain West regions of the United States.
PT 768, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, 3 Credits
Explores various aspects of physical therapy practice management. Examines the law, finance, operations, marketing, billing and coding and employment.
PT 769, PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, 3 Credits
Examines prosthetics and orthotics and people with amputations. Examines surgical procedures for lower extremity (LE) and upper extremity (UE) amputations, components of LE and UE orthoses and prostheses as well as spinal orthoses. Explores physical therapy evaluation and treatment of individuals with amputations including interventions for gait abnormalities.
Equivalent to: PT 769X
PT 770, LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, 2 Credits
Explores leadership and professional development as part of the art of being an effective physical therapist. Builds on students’ existing strengths to enhance and expand intrapersonal, interpersonal, professional and leadership skills. Introduces leadership theory and how leadership differs from management; development of a professional portfolio and personal development plan; leadership, teamwork, and followership in clinical and non-clinical settings; ethics and integrity in leadership; and the leader’s role in mentoring and developing future leaders.
PT 771, PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTIES, 3 Credits
Provides the physical therapy student with an overview of physical therapy specializations in a variety of areas.
PT 772, IMAGING FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, 1 Credit
Explores medical imaging for the physical therapist and covers principles and application of various medical imaging techniques, including X-ray and MRI.
Equivalent to: PT 772X
PT 773, EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND RESEARCH METHODS I, 1 Credit
Explores evidence-based practice, with a focus on the skills and knowledge needed during the first year in the DPT program. Emphasizes developing a clinical question, searching the literature for the best evidence, and critically appraising the evidence, with considerable time spent on navigating scholarly databases.
PT 774, EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND RESEARCH METHODS II, 3 Credits
Expands on concepts learned in PT 773, with a focus on conducting clinical research, including study planning, design, and execution. Emphasizes research ethics, IRB, levels of evidence, statistical tests and measures, and the peer review/publication process.
PT 775, EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE & RESEARCH METHODS III, 3 Credits
Expands on concepts learned in PT 773 and PT 774. Examines methods to prepare DPT graduates to communicate, implement and sustain evidence-based practices for the physical therapist at the individual and organizational level. Applies theories of implementation science, knowledge translation and dissemination science to prepare students to create an implementation plan of an evidenced-based physical therapy practice. Concludes with a culminating project to summarize and defend an action plan to ensure students are prepared to enter the profession with the tools needed to close the gap in implementation of evidence-based practices.
Equivalent to: PT 775X
PT 776, PREPARATION FOR DPT CAPSTONE RESEARCH, 1 Credit
Builds on skills learned in the evidence-based practice sequence to prepare students to complete a group research project under the direction of a faculty mentor, including developing a thorough literature search, refining a clinical question and hypothesis, and identifying the necessary background knowledge and skills for their project.
PT 781, DPT CAPSTONE RESEARCH I, 2 Credits
Provides an opportunity for students to complete a group research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor over the span of three quarters. Applies skills learned in the research and evidence-based practice courses, with an emphasis on initiating data collection for the project.
Equivalent to: PT 781X
PT 782, DPT CAPSTONE RESEARCH II, 2 Credits
Provides an opportunity for students to complete a group research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor over the span of three quarters. Continues the project initiated during PT 781, with an emphasis on finishing data collection and initiating data analysis for the project.
PT 783, DPT CAPSTONE RESEARCH III, 2 Credits
Provides an opportunity for students to complete a group research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor over the span of three quarters. Completes the project initiated during PT 781 and continued during PT 782, with an emphasis on finishing data analysis, writing a scientific manuscript, and giving a final research presentation.
PT 792, CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I, 1 Credit
Practice professional behaviors, communication skills, and examination and intervention techniques in a clinical setting. Work in pairs with clinical instructor(s) at an assigned clinical facility to practice skills and behaviors learned in past classes and integrate new skills learned concurrently in other courses. Identify and practice new examination and intervention techniques. Provide clinical instruction at a local or out of town facility by qualified, experienced physical therapists.
Equivalent to: PT 792X
PT 793, CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II, 1 Credit
Practice professional behaviors, communication skills, and examination and intervention techniques in a clinical setting. Work in pairs with clinical instructor(s) at an assigned clinical facility to practice skills and behaviors learned in past classes and integrate new skills learned concurrently in other courses. Identify and practice new examination and intervention techniques. Provides clinical instruction at a local or out of town facility by qualified, experienced physical therapists.
Equivalent to: PT 793X
PT 794, CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III, 3 Credits
Provides students with their first opportunity to practice professional behaviors, communication skills, and examination and intervention techniques in a full-time clinical schedule. Work in pairs with clinical instructor(s) at an assigned clinical facility to practice and integrate skills and behaviors learned in past classes. Identify and practice new examination and intervention techniques. Provides clinical instruction a local or out of town facility by qualified, experienced physical therapists.
Equivalent to: PT 794X
PT 795, CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IV, 4 Credits
Provides students with their second opportunity to practice professional behaviors, communication skills, examination, evaluation, planning and intervention techniques in a full-time clinical experience. Work with clinical instructor(s) at an assigned clinical facility to practice skills and behaviors learned in past classes and integrate new skills learned concurrently in other courses. Identify and practice new examination and intervention techniques. Provides clinical instruction at a local or out of town facility by qualified, experienced physical therapists.
PT 796, CLINICAL EXPERIENCE V, 14 Credits
Provides students with their first ten-week terminal clinical experience following completion of their didactic coursework. Work with clinical instructor(s) at an assigned clinical facility to practice and apply skills and behaviors learned in past classes and demonstrate increasing levels of independence in practice. Identify and practice new examination and intervention techniques, at the facility clinical instructor’s discretion. Provides clinical instruction at a local or out of town facility by qualified, experienced physical therapists.
PT 797, CLINICAL EXPERIENCE VI, 14 Credits
Provides students with their second ten-week terminal clinical experience following completion of their didactic coursework. Works with clinical instructor(s) at an assigned clinical facility to practice and apply skills and behaviors learned in past classes and demonstrate increasing levels of independence in practice. Identifies and practices new examination and intervention techniques, at the clinical instructor’s discretion. Provides clinical instruction at a local or out of town facility by qualified, experienced physical therapists.
PT 798, CLINICAL EXPERIENCE VII, 14 Credits
Provides students with their third and final ten-week terminal clinical experience following completion of their didactic coursework. Work with clinical instructor(s) at an assigned clinical facility to practice and apply skills and behaviors learned in past classes and demonstrate increasing levels of independence in practice. Identify and practice new examination and intervention techniques, at the CI’s discretion. Provides clinical instruction at a local or out of town facility by qualified, experienced physical therapists.
Public Health (H)
H 002, LEADERSHIP, 0 Credits
Provides students with basic personal and interpersonal leadership skills that can be used within and outside of a work setting. Through practice, the leadership experience help students explore motivation, decision-making, time management, power, team building, conflict, ethics, dealing with change, communication skills, and diversity issues.
H 100, INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH, 4 Credits
A basic overview of public health. Uses a mix of lectures, guest speakers, classroom activities and homework to help students understand the role of public health in eliminating health disparities, understanding epidemics, and setting policy.
Equivalent to: H 100H
Available via Ecampus
H 100H, INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH, 4 Credits
A basic overview of public health. Uses a mix of lectures, guest speakers, classroom activities and homework to help students understand the role of public health in eliminating health disparities, understanding epidemics, and setting policy.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: H 100
H 111, IMPERFECT & THRIVING, 2 Credits
Explores information and opportunities consistent with a positive transition to OSU in general, and the College of Health in particular. Emphasizes principles of health and wellness, enhancing a sense of belonging and engagement, resources that contribute to student success, as well as personal growth and development. CROSSLISTED as H 111/HDFS 111/KIN 111/NUTR 111.
H 199, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 201, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 206, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 210, *INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, 3 Credits
Provides tools to understand and critically assess the health care delivery system, its components, and the challenges created by its structure. The health care system will be considered from the perspective of several main players [e.g., patients, hospitals, doctors, health plans]. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CPSI – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Social Processes & Institutions
Available via Ecampus
H 220, INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH DATA ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Introduction to the application of biostatistics and probability to the health sciences. Topics include quantitative analysis and inference, statistical methods in the biosciences, and quantitative study to evaluate and control health problems.
Recommended: MTH 105Z or MTH 111Z or higher mathematics
Available via Ecampus
H 225, +*SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, 4 Credits
Explores how social conditions, factors, institutions, and systems where we are born, grow, work, live, and age influence health. Explores historical and contemporary examples of health determinants to examine why different risks of poor health and premature mortality persist. Applies selected models to demonstrate the complex interplay between individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and societal factors.
Attributes: CFDP – Core Ed - Difference, Power & Oppression; CPSI – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Social Processes & Institutions
Available via Ecampus
H 230, RACISM AND HEALTH EQUITY, 3 Credits
Explores how racism and systemic oppression drive health disparities and are engrained in public health and human sciences institutions. Analyzes racism in theory and practice drawing on examples related to public health and human health. Explores how BIPOC scholars have advanced the field.
H 250, INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Participants will learn key principles, practices and personalities of health care management. The content is broadly applicable to health care enterprises of every kind: public health organizations, physician practices and clinics, hospitals and health systems, agencies and service organizations, for-profit firms, not-for-profit enterprises, etc.
Prerequisite: H 210 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
H 310, HEALTH FIELD EXPERIENCES, 3-6 Credits
Introductory field experience in a health or health-related worksite.
Prerequisite: H 210 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 312, *HIV/AIDS AND STIS IN MODERN SOCIETY, 3 Credits
Fundamental principles relating to etiology, nature, prevention, and control of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases in contemporary society; emphasis on social, psychological, legal, economic, and ethical issues surrounding these diseases.
Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues
Available via Ecampus
H 319, INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH POLICY, 3 Credits
Describe the policy development process, including problem conceptualization, agenda setting, role of interest groups and public opinion, analysis of alternatives and selection of policy alternative.
Prerequisite: H 210 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
H 320, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DISEASE, 3 Credits
Fundamental principles relating to etiology, nature, prevention, and control of communicable and noncommunicable diseases in human populations. Special emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion in the high risk diseases of modern, industrialized society.
Available via Ecampus
H 332, *CLIMATE AND HEALTH, 3 Credits
Examines how social and environmental determinants of population health are impacted by anthropogenic climate change both spatially and temporally. Introduces theoretical approaches and methods from human-environment geography and public health to construct a cross-disciplinary framework for considering risk, vulnerability, and social justice in relationship to climate change and human health outcomes. Evaluates the influence of political and economic processes on health disparities and inequity. Central focus on the United States, while relying on international perspectives for contextual and comparative purposes. CROSSLISTED as GEOG 332/H 332.
Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination
Equivalent to: GEOG 332
H 333, *GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH, 3 Credits
Introduction to the field of global health, its history, methods, and key principle; understanding global health inequities through case studies; overview of major global health prevention programs.
Attributes: CPSI – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Social Processes & Institutions
Equivalent to: H 333H
Available via Ecampus
H 333H, *GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH, 3 Credits
Introduction to the field of global health, its history, methods, and key principle; understanding global health inequities through case studies; overview of major global health prevention programs.
Attributes: CPSI – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Social Processes & Institutions; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: H 333
H 344, *FOUNDATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, 3 Credits
Identifies environmentally-linked disease, population growth, and health concerns associated with toxic substances, food quality, air pollution, water pollution, noise, solid and hazardous waste, and pesticide use. Explores scientific topics related to environmental health in a global context that impact our collective environment. Compares and contrasts select environmental problems in the US to those that occur in the global community.
Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues
Available via Ecampus
H 364, DRUGS, SOCIETY, AND BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Explores historical trends, prevalence of use and policies to control legal (e.g. alcohol, tobacco, prescription) and illegal drugs (e.g. cocaine, heroin, psychedelics). Examines health effects, theories of addiction, and the role of social determinants of health and racial inequalities on differential drug penalties and access to treatment services. Reviews public health evidence-based programming and policies for the prevention and treatment of drug use.
Equivalent to: H 364H
Available via Ecampus
H 364H, DRUGS, SOCIETY, AND BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Explores historical trends, prevalence of use and policies to control legal (e.g. alcohol, tobacco, prescription) and illegal drugs (e.g. cocaine, heroin, psychedelics). Examines health effects, theories of addiction, and the role of social determinants of health and racial inequalities on differential drug penalties and access to treatment services. Reviews public health evidence-based programming and policies for the prevention and treatment of drug use.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: H 364
H 376, EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH PROMOTION, 3 Credits
Future health professionals will learn what makes a successful health promotion program. Students will lean about research-tested programs that are effective for promoting health in community, clinical, and educational settings. Students will begin to develop the skills needed to critically examine evidence in the field and select programs to address current public health issues.
Prerequisite: (H 100 with C- or better or H 100H with C- or better) and H 225 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
H 385, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS AND LAWS, 3 Credits
Emphasis on the Occupational Safety and Health Act; study includes the scope and duties under the act, enforcement, and adjudication procedures and OSHA litigation; components of Oregon-OSHA.
Available via Ecampus
H 388, *GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, 3 Credits
An overview of global environmental issues, including climate change, air pollution, water, e-waste, and metals, and their impacts on human health.
Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues
Available via Ecampus
H 399H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: H 399
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 402, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Seminar to prepare students for their internship in public health. Focus is on professionalism, leadership skills, identifying strengths, and transitioning from college to graduate school or the working world.
Equivalent to: H 407H
This course is repeatable for 25 credits.
Recommended: H 480 for students in EOH (Environmental and Occupational Health) minors. H 250 for students in the HMP (Health Management and Policy) option. H 225 and H 320 for students in the HPHB (Health Promotion and Health Behavior) option
Available via Ecampus
H 407H, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Seminar to prepare students for their internship in public health. Focus is on professionalism, leadership skills, identifying strengths, and transitioning from college to graduate school or the working world.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: H 407
This course is repeatable for 25 credits.
Recommended: H 480 for students in EOH (Environmental and Occupational Health) minors. H 250 for students in the HMP (Health Management and Policy) option. H 225 and H 320 for students in the HPHB (Health Promotion and Health Behavior) option
H 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 409, PRACTICUM, 1-6 Credits
Supervised work experience in a public health or health care administration setting. Open to majors in public health.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
Directed field experience with participation in a community, worksite, or health agency program. Experience is individually arranged to meet student needs.
Prerequisite: H 407 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 24 credits.
Recommended: H 436 (for HMP students). H 225 and H 320 and H 476 (for HPHB students)
Available via Ecampus
H 414, BE THE CHANGE FOR GLOBAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION, 3 Credits
Learn how stigma and discrimination create differences in access to resources and lead to health injustice and disparities. Draw on social justice and community mobilization frameworks to explore health-related social movements and social change necessary to improve public health throughout the world. Contextualize local work to eliminate health disparities in the United States within a global context and as part of global processes. Learn how community mobilization can lead to the transformation of structures, systems, and ideologies that drive discrimination and health disparities.
Prerequisite: H 100 with C- or better or H 100H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
H 415, PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: MIGRATION AND GLOBAL HEALTH, 3 Credits
Overview of migration as an issue of global health importance; social determinants of migrant health and disparities; migrant health and sustainable development.
Prerequisite: H 100 with C- or better or H 100H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
H 416, GLOBAL POVERTY AND HEALTH DISPARITIES, 3 Credits
Learn why poverty remains a primary factor in poor health outcomes around the world, driving limited access to clean water and sanitation, healthful food, education, safety, basic rights, and health care. Examine global poverty, including the causes and consequences of global poverty and the ways in which social structures, identities, and policies shape wealth and health. Discuss global distribution of wealth, the wealth-health gradient and social determinants of health in a global context, causes and consequences of global poverty, and policy and programmatic intervention strategies aimed at reducing material hardship and global inequality.
Prerequisite: H 100 with C- or better or H 100H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
H 419, PRE-INTERNSHIP SEMINAR, 2 Credits
Prepares public health students for their internship and career. Provides a focus on leadership skills, professional development, internship site requirements and identification, and career and graduate school exploration.
Available via Ecampus
H 421, MENTAL HEALTH: A PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE, 3 Credits
Explores mental health from a public health perspective, from diagnosis to treatment and prevention. Examines a variety of topics including prevalence of mental illness, past and current mental health policy, mental illness and the legal/criminal justice systems, stigma surrounding mental illness and treatment, social determinants of mental health, mental health inequities, and evidence-based interventions and policies to promote mental health.
Prerequisite: H 225 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
H 425, FOUNDATIONS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Explores and facilitates student practice of foundational concepts in epidemiology, including measures of disease frequency; surveillance; measures of association; causal theory; sources of inaccuracy; experimental and observational study designs.
Recommended: Analytical, problem solving, and reasoning skills
Available via Ecampus
H 432, ECONOMIC ISSUES IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE, 3 Credits
Application of economic principles to the health care field: the demand for medical care and insurance, health care suppliers, health care markets.
Prerequisite: (ECON 201 with C- or better or ECON 201H with C- or better) and H 210 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
H 434, ^HEALTH CARE LAW AND REGULATION, 3 Credits
Legal aspects of health care delivery; tort law and its applications; professional liability and liability insurance; laws relative to health care institutions, cost controls, antitrust and access.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: H 210 with C or better and H 250 [C-] and (WR 222 [C-] or WR 222H [C-] or WR 323 [C-] or WR 323H [C-])
Available via Ecampus
H 436, ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Covers how health services are governed and organized; how health care organizations assess and adapt to change; constraints/opportunities in shaping organizational performance; leadership; strategic decision-making and the use of evidence-based management in health care.
Prerequisite: H 210 with C- or better and H 250 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
H 439, GENERAL PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP, 6,12 Credits
Provides an opportunity for public health students to gain a field experience under the guidance of the preceptor at a public health-related organization and apply health equity lens. Allows students to choose an internship in local, domestic and global settings in order to their needs and specific interests.
Prerequisite: H 419 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 445, *OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, 3 Credits
Current and historical topics in the area of occupational health, with particular emphasis on the types of materials that produce human health effects; clinical and epidemiologic data used to assess the public health importance of occupational pollutants and to evaluate control strategies.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Available via Ecampus
H 448, PUBLIC HEALTH TOXICOLOGY, 3 Credits
Introduction to the concepts and principles of toxicology as they apply to environmental and occupational health.
Prerequisite: H 344 with C- or better
Recommended: One term of basic chemistry
Available via Ecampus
H 449, MEDIA, COMMUNICATION, AND HEALTH, 4 Credits
Examines the effects of media on population health from the impact of advertising to the impact of public health campaigns. Explores the theory and practice of public health communication through the examination of commercial and social advertising, program and editorial content, media advocacy, and social marketing. Develops skills through the development of communication campaigns for behavior change.
Prerequisite: H 225 with C- or better
H 457, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS, 3 Credits
Utilization of standard financial tools needed to manage the capital resources of health care organizations. Includes funding capital projects, product costing, budgeting methods, capital formation and investment strategies.
Prerequisite: H 210 with C- or better and H 250 [C-] and BA 315 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
H 458, REIMBURSEMENT MECHANISMS, 3 Credits
Introduces and analyzes the different types of healthcare reimbursement methodologies used in the U.S. health care system.
Prerequisite: H 210 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
H 459, HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND POLICY INTERNSHIP, 6,12 Credits
Emphasizes directed field experience with a focus on health management and policy projects and activities that are completed with a public health related organization including health departments, hospitals, schools, shelters, and other community organizations. Provides individually arranged experience to meet student needs and specific health management and policy interests.
Prerequisite: H 419 with C- or better and H 436 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 462, INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Describes the broad trends in national and global burden of infectious diseases. Explores epidemiologic methods specific to investigation and control of infectious diseases. Introduces data sources and analysis methods for infectious disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, and epidemiologic research. Discusses individual- and population-level risk factors for infection and role of infectious disease epidemiologists on public health response teams.
Prerequisite: H 425 with B- or better
H 469, HEALTH PROMOTION AND HEALTH BEHAVIOR INTERNSHIP, 6,12 Credits
Emphasizes directed field experience with a focus on health promotion and health behavior projects and activities that are completed with a public health related organization including health departments, hospitals, schools, shelters, and other community organizations. Provides individually arranged experience to meet student needs and specific health promotion and health behavior interests.
Prerequisite: H 419 with C- or better and H 476 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 470, +PUBLIC HEALTH EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE U.S., 4 Credits
Examines promising practices for addressing health inequities in the US by analyzing theories, interventions, activist movements, and research initiatives that might interrupt manifestations of racialization and social stratification. Emphasizes reflection, active learning, and inclusive activities and strategies that support skill development related to health justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Attributes: CSDP – Core Ed - Advanced Difference, Power & Oppression
Prerequisite: H 225 with D- or better
H 476, ^PLANNING AND EVALUATING HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMS, 4 Credits
A systematic approach to planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs in a variety of health related settings. Write a series of drafts to effectively develop a health promotion program plan.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: H 225 with C- or better and H 320 [C-] and H 376 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
H 480, UNDERGRADUATE EOH SEMINAR, 1 Credit
Explores current topics in environmental health and safety. EOH faculty will discuss their current research interests; EOH graduate student speakers will share their environmental health and safety internship experiences. Documentaries will be viewed to introduce topics of discussion. Features will be discussions relating directly to ongoing, current environmental/occupational health crises, both in the United States and around the world.
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 489, EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Study of preparedness, response, recovery and business resumption strategies, activities and applications needed to effectively deal with emergency and disaster incidents.
Available via Ecampus
H 493, REPRODUCTIVE EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Explores the epidemiology of human fertility and pregnancy. Assesses and critiques current research, controversial issues, and methodological challenges encountered when studying reproductive health from a population perspective. Discusses the role of epidemiologists in addressing bias and inequities in maternity care.
Prerequisite: H 425 with B- or better
H 494, APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 3 Credits
Principles of occupational ergonomics for managing optimal worker performance and well-being.
Available via Ecampus
H 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 501, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
H 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 509, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits
Supervised work experience in a public health or health care administration setting. Open to majors in public health.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Directed field experience with participation in a community, worksite, or health agency program. Experience is individually arranged to meet student needs.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 511, COMMUNITY, CULTURE, AND GLOBAL HEALTH, 3 Credits
Overview of health issues across cultures, ethnic groups, and regional/national boundaries from a critical and interdisciplinary perspective. Special emphasis on understanding social and behavioral factors that influence health in underserved communities/groups, especially ethnic/racial minorities, women, children, and migrants.
H 512, INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCES, 3 Credits
Introduction to environmental and occupational health. Hazards affecting human health are examined in the context of current social, political and regulatory pressures.
Available via Ecampus
H 513, INTEGRATED APPROACH TO PUBLIC HEALTH, 12 Credits
An integrated approach to introduce students to the core knowledge and methods used in public health, including evidence-based approaches to public health, public health and health care systems, planning and management to promote health, and policy in public health.
H 514, ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH SEMINAR, 1 Credit
One-credit graduate seminar on current topics of interest and importance to the environmental health and occupational safety field. Critical reading of research publications, discussion of controversial issues facing ESH professionals, and/or presentation of current ESH research.
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
H 515, RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SCIENCES, 4 Credits
Introduces quantitative research methods and design. Topics include definition of research problems and questions, hypothesis generation, research design, sampling, variable definition and measurement, data collection, and evaluating the research literature.
H 516, RESEARCH METHODS IN GLOBAL HEALTH, 3 Credits
Overview of research methods used to understand health, illness, health care, and health-seeking behavior in international settings. Special emphasis on the use of qualitative and mixed methods in international health research.
H 517, PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 2 Credits
Develop and practice leadership, project management, and partnership skills that are required by public health professionals. Develop and manage a project using best practices in project management.
H 518, PUBLIC HEALTH ETHICS AND ISSUES, 3 Credits
Explores key ethical issues in the context of public health practice; codes and guidelines for ethical conduct of public health practice; issues related to social accountability, vulnerable populations, and ethical framework for community engagement.
Available via Ecampus
H 519, DISPLACEMENT, MIGRATION, AND GLOBAL HEALTH, 3 Credits
Critical examination of health of displaced/migrant populations with an emphasis on health disparities and social determinants. Understanding intersections of humanitarianism, migration, vulnerability, and displacement from a global health perspective.
H 520, HEALTH DISPARITIES, 3 Credits
Health disparities based on race/ethnicity, culture, social class, and rural/urban residence, among others; strategies to reduce disparities, promote health, and prevent disease in diverse populations.
Available via Ecampus
H 521, MENTAL HEALTH: A PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE, 3 Credits
Explores mental health from a public health perspective, from diagnosis to treatment and prevention. Examines a variety of topics including prevalence of mental illness, past and current mental health policy, mental illness and the legal/criminal justice systems, stigma surrounding mental illness and treatment, social determinants of mental health, mental health inequities, and evidence-based interventions and policies to promote mental health.
H 523, FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 4 Credits
Fundamental principles, concepts and tools used in public health to promote the health of populations. Using a combination of case study method, lecture and discussion, students will develop a broad understanding of public health and recognition of how discipline-specializations address the social, behavioral and environmental determinants of public health.
Available via Ecampus
H 524, INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS, 4 Credits
Quantitative analysis and interpretation of health data including probability distributions, estimation of effects, and hypothesis-tests such as Chi-square, one-way ANOVA, and simple linear regression.
Available via Ecampus
H 525, EPIDEMIOLOGIC METHODS I, 3 Credits
Examines fundamental concepts and methods in epidemiology including measures of disease occurrence in populations, measures of validity and reliability for screening tests, and measures for expressing prognosis. Differentiates various epidemiologic study designs and examines issues of interpretation including bias, confounding, interaction and causation.
Available via Ecampus
H 526, EPIDEMIOLOGIC METHODS II, 3 Credits
Concepts and methods of epidemiological analysis; standardization; stratified analysis; confounding and its control; planning and conducting epidemiologic research; role of multivariate analysis in epidemiologic research.
H 527, CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, 3 Credits
Introduces the critical evaluation framework of assessing international health development programs, based on self-determination and community ownership principles. The framework of assessment method includes three levels: upstream evaluation, midstream evaluation, and downstream evaluation.
H 528, GLOBAL HEALTH ISSUES, 3 Credits
Examines major issues in health developments of global significance, their causes and impacts on international health, and methods and strategies to address them.
H 529, INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, 3 Credits
Overview of the epidemiological, economic, political, sociological, and cultural factors that impact on international health. Special emphasis on the methods of prevention/intervention utilized in coping with health problems on an international level.
H 530, HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS AND POLITICS, 3 Credits
Examines current health policy issues affecting health care programs, services, and organization as well as the role of politics in public health and health policy. Explores processes by which health policy proposals are generated, promoted, defeated, modified and implemented.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
H 532, ECONOMIC ISSUES IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE, 3 Credits
Application of economics principles to the health care field: the demand for medical care and insurance, health care suppliers, health care markets.
Recommended: ECON 201
H 533, HEALTH SYSTEMS ORGANIZATION, 3 Credits
Examines the nature of health and health care services and reviews the role of government and the free market on health services. Alternative ways of organizing, financing, and delivery of health care services are explored.
Available via Ecampus
H 534, HEALTH CARE LAW AND REGULATION, 3 Credits
Legal aspects of health care delivery; tort law and its applications; professional liability and liability insurance; laws relative to health care institutions, cost controls, antitrust and access.
Available via Ecampus
H 535, INTERPRETING EPIDEMIOLOGIC EVIDENCE, 3 Credits
Intended for students in the human sciences and allied health fields. Introduces basic epidemiology concepts. Topics will include measures of disease frequency, assessing population health, causal logic, quantifying associations between exposures and health outcomes, epidemiologic study design, and threats to study validity (random error, bias, confounding). Examples focus on application of epidemiological methods to a variety of health-related fields.
H 536, HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP THEORY AND BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Explores organization theory and behavior in health care organizations. Emphasizes developing and analyzing the factors and forces that influence the structures, behaviors, and operations of health care delivery organizations. Examines and evaluates the emphasis through consideration of organizations, their environments, and the roles of individuals working in management.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
H 537, INJURY EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Reviews the distribution and determinants of injuries at the individual and community level. Applies basic epidemiologic methods to issues specific to injury epidemiology, and integrates epidemiologic skills into the analysis of injury data. Compares different approaches to epidemiologic investigation required for the full range of injury exposures and outcomes. Applies epidemiologic findings to the development and evaluation of injury control efforts. Integrates issues of ethics and equity into the study of injury and the development of injury control measures.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better or H 525 with B- or better
Recommended: Graduate epidemiology training
H 538, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE, 3 Credits
Introduction to the principles and practices of public or social and commercial health insurance, and their financial reimbursement mechanisms.
H 539, MPH INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Synthesizes coursework through an applied practice experience that is tailored to meet individual student needs. Develops at least two products for a community, worksite, or health agency.
Prerequisite: H 517 with B- or better
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
H 540, WATER AND HUMAN HEALTH, 3 Credits
Critically examine the complex relationship between water quality, human activities, and population health.
H 541, AIR QUALITY AND HUMAN HEALTH, 3 Credits
Examination of the major sources of air pollution, its impact on ecosystems and climate change, and population health. Will also discuss technologies and introduce regulations that are used to control air pollutants.
H 542, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT, 3 Credits
Understand concepts, principles and practices in modern environmental and occupational risk analysis and how they are utilized to make evidence-based decisions by regulatory agencies.
H 543, EXPOSURE SCIENCE I, 4 Credits
Overview of the concepts, principles and practices in modern environmental and occupational exposure assessment. Exposure Science I provides a broad introduction to environmental and occupational exposure assessment methods, while Exposure Science II focuses on sampling and measurement methods.
H 544, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Examines exposure assessment methodology and epidemiological study designs that are commonly used in environmental and occupational health science in order to characterize the impact of environmental and occupational exposures on population health.
Prerequisite: H 525 with C or better
Recommended: Graduate level statistics course
H 546, PHYSICAL AGENTS AND HUMAN HEALTH, 3 Credits
Focus on physical agents (heat, noise, vibration, radiation) and health risks associated with these agents. It covers the range and sources of exposure to physical agents, methods of characterizing these exposures, effects on human health, and the regulations/standards that set limits for physical agents. Lec/lab.
H 547, GIS AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 4 Credits
Applications of geographic information systems (GIS) to public health are reviewed, including mapping, spatial analysis methods, estimating access, and exposure assessment. This course is geared toward individuals involved in public health who have no (or introductory level) knowledge of GIS. Lec/lab.
H 548, PUBLIC HEALTH TOXICOLOGY, 3 Credits
Introduction to the concepts and principles of toxicology as they apply to environmental and occupational health.
Recommended: H 344 with a grade of C- or better and one term of basic chemistry.
Available via Ecampus
H 549, MEDIA, COMMUNICATION, AND HEALTH, 4 Credits
Examines the effects of media on population health from the impact of advertising to the impact of public health campaigns. Explores the theory and practice of public health communication through the examination of commercial and social advertising, program and editorial content, media advocacy, and social marketing. Develops skills through the development of communication campaigns for behavior change.
Recommended: H 571
H 551, APPLIED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF SECONDARY DATA, 3 Credits
Practical experience performing a hypothesis-driven epidemiological analysis utilizing secondary surveillance or other appropriate data set, writing an analytical plan, appropriate programming for the analysis (using STATA or SAS), understanding the analysis output, preparing tables, and interpreting results.
Prerequisite: H 526 with B- or better and H 560 [B-] and H 580 [B-]
H 552, DISASTER EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Describes the impact of natural and manmade disasters on human health. Examines epidemiologic methods specific to disasters. Applies fundamental epidemiologic methods to identify and characterize the morbidity and mortality associated with disasters including surveillance, rapid health/needs assessments, tracking and registries, and descriptive and analytic epidemiologic studies.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better or H 525 with B- or better
H 556, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, 3 Credits
Theories and methodologies of long-range planning and strategic management in health care organizations.
H 557, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS, 3 Credits
Utilization of standard financial tools needed to manage the capital resources of health care organizations. Includes funding capital projects, product costing, budgeting methods, capital formation and investment strategies.
H 558, REIMBURSEMENT MECHANISMS, 3 Credits
Introduces and analyzes the different types of healthcare reimbursement methodologies used in the U.S. health care system.
H 560, PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE, 3 Credits
An introduction to public health surveillance systems (national and international) for chronic and infectious diseases. Utility of existing surveillance systems for secondary epidemiological data analysis.
H 562, INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Describes the broad trends in national and global burden of infectious diseases. Explores epidemiologic methods specific to investigation and control of infectious diseases. Introduces data sources and analysis methods for infectious disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, and epidemiologic research. Discusses individual- and population-level risk factors for infection and role of infectious disease epidemiologists on public health response teams.
Prerequisite: H 525 with B- or better or HHS 523 with B- or better
H 563, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Explores the epidemiology of physical activity, exercise, and health in human populations. Assesses and critiques current research, controversial issues, and methodological problems encountered when studying physical activity in humans, including an extensive exploration of measurement methods and unique study designs.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better or H 525 with B- or better
H 564, COMPUTING TOOLS AND HEALTH DATA ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Develops programming and data analysis skills in statistical computing software R and SAS. Emphasizes data input, data manipulation, data management, inferential statistics, and data visualization as relevant to public health research. Analyzes real public health data and interprets the statistical results from R and SAS output.
Prerequisite: H 524 (may be taken concurrently) with B- or better
H 571, BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE THEORY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, 4 Credits
Examines how behavioral and social science theories are used to understand health behavior and population health. Applies knowledge of theories and theoretical constructs toward development of health promotion interventions. Emphasizes use of an ecological framework and application to public health practice, including use of theories, models, and frameworks to develop, adapt, and sustain health promotion interventions.
H 572, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION, 3 Credits
History, theory, and practice of community organizing for health advocacy; focus on group processes, use of media, leadership, coalitions, grass roots methods and social change.
H 573, INTRODUCTION TO MULTILEVEL/HIERARCHICAL MODELS, 3 Credits
Introduction to the theory and application of hierarchical models to problems in epidemiology and public health. Hierarchical models will be dealt with using both frequentist and Bayesian frameworks.
Recommended: H 581
H 575, EVALUATION OF HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMS, 4 Credits
Provides theoretical and practical bases for program evaluation. Develops basic skills in a variety of approaches to evaluation, including techniques that are suitable for evaluating health promotion, community health improvement, public health programs, and related health and social services programs. Synthesizes course learning through designing a program plan including an evaluation framework, methodology, stakeholder and cross-sector partners identification, measurement and assessment tools, and analytical plan for a relevant program. Discusses and reflects on data justice to ensure equity-focused data prioritization, collection, interpretation, and ownership.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better or H 515 (may be taken concurrently) with B- or better or HHS 533 (may be taken concurrently) with B- or better or HHS 534 (may be taken concurrently) with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
H 576, PROGRAM PLANNING FOR HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES, 4 Credits
Design program plans for health impact with a focus on evidence-based public health and human service practices. Identify, adapt, implement, and evaluate a behavior change program that will improve targeted risk behavior and/or health.
H 580, LINEAR REGRESSION AND ANALYSIS OF TIME TO EVENT DATA, 4 Credits
Multiple linear regression analysis for measurement data and survival analysis methods for time to event health data, including modes of inference, diagnostics, model selection, and reporting conclusions. Lec/lab.
Prerequisite: (H 524 with C or better or HDFS 530 with C or better)
H 581, GENERALIZED LINEAR MODELS AND CATEGORICAL DATA ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Biostatistical methods focusing on binary and count data will provide a foundation for understanding and implementing generalized linear regression and categorical data models that are commonly used to analyze epidemiological and public health data from cohort, case-control, and clinical trial study designs.
Recommended: H 580
H 582, ANALYSIS OF CORRELATED HEALTH DATA, 3 Credits
Biostatistical methods for clustered, repeated measures, and longitudinal correlated health data, with an introduction to applications of linear and generalized linear mixed models and generalized estimating equations.
Prerequisite: H 581 with C or better
H 583, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Studies the design and management principles and practices in the environment, safety and health field.
H 585, ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY AND LAW, 3 Credits
Survey of the environment, safety and health policy and law in the United States. Furnishes the basic knowledge and general understanding about policy and law-related issues important to all environmental health and safety professionals.
Recommended: H 385
H 586, BAYESIAN BIOSTATISTICS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 3 Credits
An examination of methods for designing and implementing Bayesian analysis to address scientific questions through hands-on experience with health data. This survey course also covers proper interpretation and communication of results from practical Bayesian methods for biostatistics data analysis, with illustrations of the utility of Bayesian ideas in public health.
Prerequisite: H 581 with C or better
H 587, TIME TO EVENT ANALYSIS OF HEALTH DATA, 3 Credits
Biostatistical models and methods for survival analysis of time to event data that are routinely encountered in biomedical and health research.
Prerequisite: H 524 with C or better or HDFS 530 with C or better
H 588, APPLIED OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, 3 Credits
The management and technical aspects of a workplace safety and health program are identified and assessed. Students completing the course receive a 30-hour OSHA General Industry card.
H 589, EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Study of preparedness, response, recovery and business resumption strategies, activities and applications needed to effectively deal with emergency and disaster incidents.
Available via Ecampus
H 590, OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS AND BIOMECHANICS, 3 Credits
Examines the advanced theories, applications, and contemporary topics of occupational ergonomics and biomechanics. Topics include muscle physiology, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, assessing biomechanical exposure in the workplace, various material handling assessment tools, 3-Dimensional Static Strength Prediction Program, human vibrations, and implementing ergonomic interventions.
H 593, REPRODUCTIVE EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Explores the epidemiology of human fertility and pregnancy. Assesses and critiques current research, controversial issues, and methodological challenges encountered when studying reproductive health from a population perspective. Discusses the role of epidemiologists in addressing bias and inequities in maternity care.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better or H 525 with B- or better
Recommended: H 524
H 594, APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 3 Credits
Principles of occupational ergonomics for managing optimal worker performance and well-being.
Available via Ecampus
H 596, HEALTHCARE EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Explores healthcare from an epidemiologic perspective, including current research, controversial issues, and methodological problems. Covers a variety of healthcare-related topics such as evidence-based medicine, institutional infection control, medical errors, screening and diagnostic testing, cost-effectiveness, randomized controlled trials and the FDA approval process, and others related to the delivery and assessment of healthcare. Focuses on the US healthcare system specifically, including how biases and inequities currently inherent in that system affect outcomes and care received.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better
Recommended: H 524
Available via Ecampus
H 597, EPIDEMIOLOGIC METHODS IN FOODBORNE DISEASE OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION, 3 Credits
Explores the practical basis for developing and implementing methods for foodborne disease outbreak detection, investigation and control. Discusses biological characteristics of major foodborne disease pathogens, clinical features of the illnesses they cause and epidemiologic presentations of foodborne outbreaks. Discusses the implications of these characteristics and strategies to promote timely decision-making during an effective outbreak investigation.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better or H 525 with B- or better
H 598, HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS METHODS, 3 Credits
Develops skills for evaluating and synthesizing health policy research literature, selecting health policy data sources, designing and performing quantitative empirical analyses, and presenting findings.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better and HHS 533 [B-]
Recommended: H 533
H 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 24 credits.
H 601, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
H 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 606, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 608, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 610, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
H 611, INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEWS, 3 Credits
Students will learn how to apply systematic review methodology to a research question of their choice and understand how literature reviews inform evidence-based decision-making. Examples will focus on applying literature reviews to public health, clinical science, and biomedical research.
H 612, DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN PUBLIC HEALTH: RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, 1 Credit
Contemporary research and professional issues specific to the discipline of public health. Includes responsible conduct of research, writing for publication, professional development and leadership, and faculty research in public health.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
H 613, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT, 1-9 Credits
Independent research project for PhD students, including research design, execution or research, and the formal presentation of findings in written form. Student will develop an original research topic based on knowledge and review of the literature in a public health-relevant area of inquiry.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
H 614, RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT, 4 Credits
PhD students write a manuscript to submit to a peer-reviewed journal as part of the course requirements.
H 615, ADVANCED EVALUATION AND RESEARCH DESIGN, 3 Credits
Provides an in-depth examination of advanced research designs and methods for establishing causal statements about the efficacy, effectiveness and generalizability of public health and social service interventions designed to alter public health and social risk or protective factors.
H 620, ADVANCED TOPICS IN GLOBAL HEALTH INTERVENTION AND PRACTICE, 3 Credits
Examines the processes and tools involved in planning and evaluating culturally competent health and human service prevention and intervention programs in the global context. Special considerations in program decision-making in the global context (community engagement, cultural competence, sustainability, feasibility, political/ethical issues) will be explored. Provides a key forum for doctoral students to share ongoing developments in their research and practice drawing from fieldwork as well as attended conferences and meetings.
H 622, GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, POLICY AND POLITICS, 3 Credits
Focuses on learning to identify key stakeholders in the politics of global health, and to be able to describe political and policy processes involved in negotiating global health decisions. Employment of theories and evidence from both the global North and South to explain political processes affecting public health practice and programs.
H 626, GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEM FINANCE AND STRENGTHENING, 3 Credits
Introduces an analytical framework of health system finance strengthening for global health, from local community to national level and international level. Develops the analytical skill and knowledge for examining the source and mechanism of financing health systems and identify, mobilize, organize, and manage domestic and global health resources. Provides training to examine equity and efficiency of financial burden in a health system, and the strategies to strengthen it.
H 630, QUANTITATIVE HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH METHODS I, 4 Credits
Contemporary doctoral-level quantitative health policy/services research methods emphasizing linear regression models, data sources for health policy research, and health policy research literature.
Prerequisite: H 524 with B- or better
H 635, COST EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE, 3 Credits
The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to cost-effectiveness studies in health and medical care. Covers the core concepts of CEA, quality adjusted life years, cost calculations, and decision rules.
H 638, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE, 3 Credits
Introduction to the principles and practices of public or social and commercial health insurance, their finance mechanisms, and theoretical foundation behind the selection of certain system of health insurance and finance method.
Prerequisite: H 533 with C or better
H 639, COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH, 4 Credits
Focuses on initiating and conducting research in partnership with communities. Includes in-depth examination of community-based participatory research (CBPR) elements, principles, theories, and approaches; how researchers can successfully partner with communities; and research with minority and/or underprivileged communities; with examples from environmental health, gerontology, and health promotion.
Recommended: 9 credits of public health or HDFS graduate coursework
H 650, REPORTING RESULTS: WRITING FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Applied experience writing a scientific paper to disseminate results, including deciding on authorship, preparing a lay summary, revising and responding to peer review, and serving as a reviewer.
Prerequisite: H 526 with B- or better and H 551 [B-] and H 580 [B-]
H 651, ADVANCED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL METHODS, 4 Credits
Covers advanced topics in epidemiology. Course expands on many of the same topics as H 526, and explores them in greater breadth and depth. Topics include causal theory, measures of disease and association, confounding, selection bias, predictive models, directed acyclic graphs, effect modification, mediation, indirect and direct effects, study design, and other contemporary topics.
H 659, QUANTITATIVE HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH METHODS II, 4 Credits
Advanced doctoral-level quantitative health policy/services research methods emphasizing health care utilization, expenditures, and outcomes data.
Prerequisite: H 630 with B- or better
H 671, ADVANCED THEORIES OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Provides an in-depth examination of major theories of health behavior (both health compromising and health enhancing).
Recommended: H 571
H 672, ADVANCED QUALITATIVE METHODS IN HEALTH BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Provides an in-depth examination of the use of qualitative methods in health behavior research and practice.
H 673, MEASUREMENT OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR CONCEPTS, 4 Credits
Provides in-depth study and field work for graduate students in public health and related fields of the methods used in the conceptualization, development, and evaluation of quantitative measures of health behavior and related concepts.
Recommended: H 524, H 515, and 3 credits in other quantitative research methods or social behavioral methods (eg. sociology or psychology or health promotion or education programs)
H 675, DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS, 3 Credits
Examines the application of social/behavioral theories in health promotion interventions and in conducting intervention research in diverse populations. The course will focus on program development, on implementation strategies, and on translation into practice.
H 676, ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND HEALTH BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Examines topics of relevance to health promotion and health behavior. Specific topics include current issues and emerging research findings, with a focus on social and behavior science perspectives, analysis of public health problems, and application of principles and practices of health promotion and health behavior.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
H 699, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.