HEALTH COURSEWORK

Health coursework is also an integral part of studying Spanish and International Health, and through my courses I gained a deeper understanding of the United States and foreign healthcare systems, global health perspective as well as being able to communicate in both Spanish and English in a healthcare setting with future patients. Listed below are some of the health classes I have taken throughout my college career that has helped better my understanding and passion for global and public health.

HLTH 2020

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH

Examination of the forces that have influenced current health delivery systems, health practices, and trends. General systems theory is introduced.

HTLH 2030

OVERVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

Introduction to the health care delivery system including public health and health care components. Examines and discusses individual and public expectations of need and demand for health care and delivery of public health and health care services.

HLTH 2400

DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR

Analysis of health behaviors based on psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors. Introduces health behavior theories.

HLTH 2980

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Study of good health practices emphasizing lifestyles and measures of health. Health majors are given enrollment priority.

HLTH 3800

EPIDEMIOLOGY

Introduces epidemiological principles and methods used in the study of the origin, distribution, and control of disease.

HTLTH 3980

HEALTH APRAISAL SKILLS

Utilizes laboratory experiences to measure health risk, interpret laboratory health data, and design personal health programs

HTLH 4000

FOUNDATIONS IN RURAL HEALTH

This course introduces students to rural health and the unique social, economic, and cultural influences on the health of those in rural communities. It provides an examination of how those in rural communities experience health disparities and ways to achieve rural health equity. There is a focus on unique subgroups within rural communities and how specific social, environment, economic, and behavior determinants influence health.

HTLH 4700

GLOBAL HEALTH

Deepens students’ knowledge of global health and how public health work is conducted internationally. Introduction to assessment of international health needs and designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating public health programs in international settings.

HTLH 4900

RESEARCH AND EVALUATION STRATEGIES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

Discussion of research in health. Focuses on analysis of reported research. Ethical, moral, and legal issues are discussed.