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  • HLSC 480R: Healthcare Administration Internship

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Provides field experience and enhanced knowledge in healthcare administration, under the preceptorship of an individual qualified by education and/or experience. May be repeated for 6 credits towards graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
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  • HLSC 4840: Healthcare Law WE

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Explores the impact of laws, regulations, and social policies on the management and delivery of healthcare. Includes provider liability, managed healthcare contracts, HIV-related concerns, assisted suicide, and other issues.
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  • HLTH 1100: Personal Health and Wellness TE

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Examines the challenges to individual and community health, and encourages students to become actively engaged in preserving, protecting, and promoting health at all levels. Develops a greater appreciation for bodies and understanding of requirements to maintain or achieve good physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Includes lecture, discussion groups, guest lecturers, media, and role-playing.. Canvas Course Mats $42/Pearson applies.
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    General Education Course

  • HLTH 2050: Public Mental Health

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Explores issues of mental health from a public health perspective. Examines the nature and history of mental illness in the United States, ethical and legal issues influencing the mental health system, and mental health across the lifespan. Examines societal factors such as poverty, discrimination, and homelessness and their effect on mental health. Applies public health theories to alleviate the mental health burden.
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  • HLTH 2510: Media and Computer Applications in Health

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces students to computer-based methods for accessing, analyzing, and communicating health-related information. Explores the relationship between mass media and health promotion and the key elements in the development of successful health communication campaigns.
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  • HLTH 3000: Health Concepts of Death and Dying

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines information and data pertaining to death in the United States. Discusses historical and cultural perspectives of death, causes of death, definitions of death, stages of dying, bereavement, the will to live, legal and ethical issues, euthanasia, and suicide. Focuses on attitudes and values of Americans concerning death. Studies ways to work with and relate to dying individuals and their families. Will also be offered summer of odd years.
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  • HLTH 3200: Principles of Community Health

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. For students in health and behavioral sciences who wish to work in community health settings. Presents the role and function of various community health services and agencies and how they interface. Examines health care models and agencies, health care reform, health objectives for the nation, and health planning and promotion. Explores life style risk reduction, environmental issues, ethical health issues, and other appropriate topics.
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  • HLTH 3220: Foundations of Health Education

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines the history and role of health education in today's society. Covers the philosophical principles and models utilized in the delivery of health education. Analyzes types of health information available in health journals and on the internet. Introduces the major health associations and describes the competencies necessary for certification as a Health Education Specialist.
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  • HLTH 3240: Womens Health Issues

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s):HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 and University Advanced Standing. For students in various health care professions. Reviews important dimensions of a woman's health and examines the contributing epidemiological, historical, psychosocial, cultural/ethnic, legal, political, and economic influences. Focuses on women throughout their lifespan and incorporates the many factors that affect health and well-being. Stresses prevention, health promotion, research, clinical intervention, and public policy that form the interlocking basis when considering the different diseases, disorders, and conditions that afflict women. Provides a practical approach to examining and understanding health issues that are unique to women--all ages, races, socioeconomic strata, and cultures. Will also be offered summers of even years.
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  • HLTH 3260: Health Behavior Theory and Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Introduces the contribution of various academic fields to the development of historical and contemporary health and behavior change theories and models. Discusses historical contributions of various behaviorists. Examines the role of behaviorist, cognitive, humanistic, and social psychology approaches to behavior change. Applies constructs from individual, social/environmental, and multilevel health theories. Contrasts attractions and critiques of various models and theories. Discusses anthropologic, social normative, political, and communication approaches to behavior change. Applies health behavior theory to assessment, intervention, and evaluation strategies for personal health behavior change.
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