Courses

Health

The Health program offers courses in personal health and public health. Personal health courses, such as HLTH 1 and HLTH 3, enhance a student's ability to improve his/her personal health. Public health courses, such as HLTH 7 and HLTH 11, empower students to improve the health of communities.

Degrees:

AS-T - Public Health Science

Health Courses

HEA 1 - Introduction to Personal Health

3 units

An exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health (physical, emotional, intellectual/mental, social, spiritual, and environmental). Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include psychological health, mental health, stress management, nutrition, exercise, weight management, chronic and infectious diseases, healthy relationships, sexual health, drug use and misuse, aging, and the health care system. 54 hours lecture. AA GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: E; C-ID# PHS 100. * HLTH 1 and 3 combined: maximum UC credit, one course.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: OP

HEA 3 - Women's Health

3 units

Physiological, psychological, social, cultural, and political influences on women’s health. Emphasis on diversity of women’s health experiences and factors involved with both population level health outcomes and individual decision-making. Focus on empowerment for primary prevention. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: D4, D7, E; IGETC: 4D. * HLTH 1 and 3 combined: maximum UC credit, one course.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: OP

HEA 7 - Introduction to Public Health

3 units

An introduction to the discipline of Public Health including basic concepts and terminologies of public health, as well as the history and accomplishments of public health professionals and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines will be covered. Topics include epidemiology of infectious and chronic diseases; prevention and control of diseases in the community; analysis of the social determinants of health; health disparities among various populations; strategies for disease reduction; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: D, IGETC: 4; C-ID# PHS 101.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: OP

HEA11 - Health and Social Justice

3 units

This course provides an introduction to the health inequities specifically within the United States that stem from the unequal distribution of power, wealth, education, and services. Students will explore the social determinants of health including socioeconomic status, poverty, racism, violence, and living conditions. Agency, advocacy, community organizing, and policy development will be included. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: D, IGETC: 4; C-ID# PHS 102.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: OP

HEA 29 - Independent Study, Health

0.5 - 2 units

For course information, see "Independent Studies". 27-108 hours laboratory.

Independent Study

0.5 - 2 units

Independent Study courses are open to all students and employ many combinations of media and educational techniques to create individualized, self-pacing education. Check with the Counseling Center, Building 1600, concerning transferability of Independent Study courses to four-year institutions. Independent Study is contracted through an instructor for research, field experience, or skill development. Independent Study is offered under many subject areas contained in the Catalog using the number 29. Transfer: CSU; UC credit may be granted only after review of course outline by specific UC campus after transfer. Independent Study courses have a grading option of "OP" unless otherwise indicated.

Degree Applicable, Credit