Foundations in Health Education

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This course will teach historical development, professional standards, philosophy and program planning, including current best practices in the development, implementation and evaluation of health education programs. It will focus on developing personal and social health skills, including decision making, interpersonal communication, goal setting and self-management skills. Also, this course will integrate teaching students media literacy, personal advocacy, and how to access valid health information, products and services and how to teach this to prospective students. 2 Field experience hours. 3 Lecture hours. Prerequisite: HHPR 101. Offered: Fall