HLSA 3900 Health Promotion and Education
Introduction to the professional field of health education and the fundamental concepts of health education and health promotion. The subject matter is rooted in the broad field of public health, with an emphasis on the roles of health promotion and illness prevention. Stress is placed upon the relationship between health, the social and physical environment, health care delivery and personal health behavior. Emphasis will be given to the process and practice of health promotion and the application of related health behavioral theories as models.
Lecture Hours
3 hours