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3.00 Credits
A survey of subject matter and concepts selected from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course Prerequisite: Placement test, or English 100 with a C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. (IAI code: S9 900) 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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A survey of subject matter and concepts selected from the disciplines of economics, geography, history, and political science. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test, or English 100 with a C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. (IAI code: S9 901) 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Critical study of selected current social problems such as labor relations, the welfare system, civil rights and automation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test, or English 100 with a C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
To prepare students for an increasingly interdependent world, this multidisciplinary core course cultivates an active conversation about the interconnected global context of our lives. The class examines shared and divergent histories, politics, aesthetics, communication practices, cultures, and economies, as well as human impacts on the environment by paying close attention to contradictions among ethnic and religious identities, strong national affiliations, and the fluidity of nation-state borders. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test, or English 100 with a C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
- This course is the first requirement of the HIV/STI Prevention Education Basic Certificate Program. It is designed to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of community health education for prevention, early detection, self care, and recovery, particularly with regard to substance abuse. The course surveys health education and outreach programs for diverse populations and communities. It looks at methods of evaluation to determine the effectiveness of various programs. It examines prevention strategies that attempt to motivate positive behavioral changes and the assessment, planning, and evaluation of interventions. It covers the teaching and application of important life skills. The course also provides an overview of managed health care systems. This course is designed for those working or interested in community health occupations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test or English 100 with a C or better or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
- This course is one of the requirements of the HIV/STI Prevention Education Basic Certificate Program. It is designed to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of HIV/STI peer prevention education. It surveys prevention education and related outreach programs geared to diverse populations and communities. It examines methods of assessment to determine the health needs of different communities as well as methods of evaluation as applied to health programs to determine their effectiveness. The course also covers the areas of HIV/AIDS, other STI's, safer sex, and harm reduction. It explores specific communities and neighborhoods to discover factors that have a positive or negative impact on both individual and community health, particularly those that foster sexual risk-taking behavior. This course is designed for those working or interested in community health fields. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Social Science 115. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
- This course is one of the requirements of the HIV/STI Prevention Education Certificate Program. It is designed as an introduction to the concerns and issues of HIV/STI and their effect on special populations. The course examines related needs and problems of those specific populations, which includes women and children, adolescents and young adults, minorities, men who have sex with men (MSM), the disabled, and those who are incarcerated. It explores the health needs of the different communities, particularly with regard to prevention, testing, treatment, substance abuse, and care efforts. This course is designed for those working or interested in community health occupations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Social Science 115. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
- This course is one of the requirements of the HIV/STI Prevention Education Certificate Program. It is designed to provide an overview of the more common sexually transmitted diseases (other than HIV) and the effect they have on different populations. This course covers the basic epidemiology of these diseases, their transmission, diagnosis and treatment options, and their various stages. It also explores the possibility of contagion and level of incidence, short and long term effects, as well as examines important issues and problems in harm reduction, prevention, and support. This course is designed for those working or interested in community health occupations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Social Science 116. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
- This course is one of the requirements of the HIV/STI Prevention Education Certificate Program. It is designed to provide an overview of the state of health for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender populations. It examines common behavior and trends of these populations as well as related needs and problems, such as accessing health and social services. It explores the health needs of the different communities, particularly in the areas of prevention, testing, treatment, and care. It also analyses the impact of HIV/AIDS, STIs, and other diseases on these communities. This course is designed for those working or interested in community health occupations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Social Science 118. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
- This course is one of the requirements of the HIV/STI Prevention Education Certificate Program. It is designed to provide advanced education and training in HIV/STI risk reduction. It prepares students to conduct peer education and risk reduction counseling in community-based outreach settings. It explores contemporary concerns, as well as recent findings regarding the transmission and risk reduction of STIs. The course analyzes issues relating to gender, sexual orientation, culture, and ethnicity in order to better prepare students to counsel multi-cultural groups. The course covers training in communication and offeres peer education practice in community settings. It also surveys careers in public health education. This course is designed for those working or interested in community health occupations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Social Science 116 or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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