Academic

program intervention planning. Emphasis is placed on the use and
application of the Precede/Proceed Model for health program
planning and evaluation. It includes the study of personnel
functions, operation analysis, job analysis, job evaluation, training
and development, performance appraisal, the validation of selection
tools and instruments used to collect data relative to both
program implementation and evaluation. Each student is required
to submit and present a grant proposal at the end of the semester.
Prerequisite: PBH 202, 302 or 303.
PBH 402 - Internship I - 3 cr.
Field experiences in various delivery systems with the
responsibility to develop, implement, evaluate, and document a
public health program to meet the needs of the agency and this
course. Prerequisites: PBH 305.
PBH 403 - Internship II - 3 cr.
A continuation of PBH 402. Prerequisite: PBH 305.
PBH 404 - Current and Consumer Health Issues - 3 cr.
This course is designed to enable students to make wise decisions
about consumer health-related issues and understanding
consumers’ rights. Students examine an array of current public
health issues including health insurance, alternative health
therapies, and agencies and organizations which protect consumer
rights. State and federal health legislation are also examined.
Oral, written, computer, and research skills are strengthened.
Prerequisites: PBH 202, PBH 303.
PBH 405 - Leadership Theory and Practice - 3 cr.
This multidisciplinary course focuses on leadership theories in
management and case studies. It introduces the student to the
whole concept of leadership and various leadership styles are
explored. The role of leadership as it relates to communication,
assessment, planning, and policy and decision making are studied.
Open to senior level business and nursing majors. Prerequisite:
PBH 401.
PBH 406 - Public Health Law - 3 cr.
Focuses on federal, state and local legislation governing public
health and medical practices, as well as the history of public health
law. Prerequisite: Senior status.
PBH 409 - Public Health Research I - 3 cr.
Dry Laboratory research under direction of faculty member.
Designed for the student who is seriously interested in
investigating a problem in public health. Students present periodic
reports. Prerequisite: Consent of Program coordinator and faculty
research supervisor.
PBH 499C - Senior Comprehensive Examination - 0 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
PE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE 101 - Basketball - 2 cr.
Course is designed for students who want to improve their
fundamental skills in the sport of basketball and/or want to improve
their fitness by playing basketball in a competitive environment. All
skill levels are welcome.
PE 102 - Volleyball - 2 cr.
Course provides an opportunity for students to acquire
knowledge, enjoy participation, and improve their basic skills for
recreational volleyball. Class will cover skills, drills, offensive and
defensive strategies, rules, lots of game play.
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PE 103 - Personal Health and Community Hygiene - 3 cr.
Course is designed to develop knowledge, attitudes and practices
which contribute to positive health, life-styles and decision making,
resulting in healthier lives and communities.
PE 104 - Tennis - 2 cr.
Course emphasizes the acquisition of beginning level skills in the
execution of forehand strokes, backhand strokes, the serve, and
the volley. Rules, strategies of the singles and doubles games,
etiquette, safety and competitive activities are included.
PE 106 - Swimming - 2 cr.
Course is designed to help the non-swimmer learn basic water
skills including floating, treading water, holding breath underwater,
basic crawl stroke, basic elementary backstroke, and the flutter
kick.
PE 107 - Golf - 2 cr.
Course emphasizes the basic skills involved in club selection, golf
course analysis, shot selection and execution of the golf swing.
Rule, scoring, handicapping, and etiquette are included.
PE 108 - Bowling - 2 cr.
Students learn basic bowling techniques, rules, and strategies; to
keep score, earn a team handicap, and enjoy the sport.
PE 109 - Softball - 2 cr.
Course teaches the fundamentals of softball: history, rules, strategy,
basic skills of fielding, throwing, batting, pitching, base running, and
team offensive and defensive philosophies.
PE 110 - Beginning Weight Training - 2 cr.
Student will gain an understanding and demonstrate the principles
of strength training through the use of weight machines, free
weights, and other training equipment. Each student will increase
muscular strength and endurance, and acquire the knowledge to
continue his/her own individualized muscular strength program
in the future. The students in this course will explore and
demonstrate how weight training affects and changes the body by
building, toning and strengthening muscles.
PE 112 - Multicultural Performance and History of Dance
Around the World - 2 cr.
The course provides students with the socio-cultural and historical
principles of dance in a variety of cultures in the United States and
around the world.
PE 113 - Dance - 2 cr.
A high energy, calorie burning Cardio Dance Experience! Cardio
class that incorporates hip hop, jazz, Latin and other dance formats,
plus all your favorite dance music.
PE 114 - Human Sexuality - 3 cr.
Provides the student with a holistic viewpoint of human sexuality
as a means of promoting healthy sexual behavior. Includes physical,
moral, and ethical issues for consideration in the process of sexual
decision-making.
PE 123 - Individual Sports - 2 cr.
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn
individual and dual sports and techniques used for obtaining
optimal physical fitness. Students will participate in comprehensive
individual and dual sports and cardio-respiratory endurance
activities, while learning the basic to intermediate fundamentals
and overall fitness training and conditioning.