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3.00 Credits
Death is a topic that is often avoided, yet it is a universal part of the human experience. In this course, students will examine historical and sociocultural forces that influence our understanding of death and dying and explore topics such as coping with dying, end-of-life decision-making, grief and mourning, funeral customs, understanding death across the lifespan, and legal and ethical issues related to death and dying. Students will also explore their own attitudes and reactions to death and dying. Through gaining a deeper understanding of dying and death, we can reduce our fear and be more empowered when facing these inevitable events. (Prerequisite(s): READ 0721 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of "C" or better, or appropriate assessment score) (MnTC: Goals 5 & 9) 3C/3/0/0
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
This course is designed to present additional or unique material and learning experiences within a specified discipline. The course will be based on student need, flexibility, and may be designed to meet various transfer and pre-major course requirements. Please see a current Course Schedule for complete course details. (MnTC: Goal 5) Variable credits 1-6
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4.00 Credits
Students use basic mathematical and computerized procedures to analyze data in the behavioral sciences. Statistical software is used to conduct descriptive and inferential data analyses. Students choose and apply statistical procedures to help answer psychological and behavioral scientific research questions. Students read, interpret, and write APA-style results sections for behavioral science research. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1710 and MATH 1740 with a grade of "C" or better, or MATH 1730 with a grade of "C" or better, or a higher MATH course with a grade of "C" or better) (MnTC Goals: 5) 4C/4/0/0
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on social psychological theories and research to analyze how an individual's thoughts, feelings, and actions influence other people, social settings, and institutions. Specific emphasis will be placed on the ways in which an individuals cognitive processes affect their emotions and behaviors as well as their interpretation of social interactions. Topics include perception, attribution, socialization, attitudes, conflict, altruism, groups, power, conformity, prejudice, collective behaviors, and social movements. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1710 or SOCI 1710.) (MnTC: Goal 5 & 7) 4C/4/0/0
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to look at health from a personal, community, and populations perspective. Students will explore the many dimensions of health practices, behaviors, and concerns by covering topics such as, mental/emotional health, dietary practices, physical fitness, disease prevention and management guidelines, and health promotion. 3C/3/0/0
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3.00 Credits
Students will explore the selection, evaluation, and understanding of health information, medical services, advertising of products, health quackery, and socio-cultural factors revolving around consumer health. Students will learn basic knowledge and skills to navigate through consumer health issues, services, and products. 3C/3/0/0
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
This course is designed to present additional or unique material and learning experiences within a specified discipline. The course will be based on student need, flexibility, and may be designed to meet various transfer and pre-major course requirements. Please see a current Course Schedule for complete course details. Variable credits 1-6
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3.00 Credits
A foundation course that introduces students to the concept, history and practice of public health. The course examines the environmental, social, political and behavioral determinants of health and disease from a population perspective. It also looks at options for intervening to maintain the public's health through the use of the health care, public health, environmental health, and safety systems as well as laws and taxation. 3C/3/0/0
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3.00 Credits
This is a foundations course in health education and promotion for health educators. Students will learn the theories and models of health education, promotion, behavior change, and health promotion within government, work sites, public health agencies, and community organizations. Students will also explore determinants of disease, health, prevention, and interventions. 3C/3/0/0
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces key principles and concepts of global health. Students will examine how culture, human rights, economics, policies, and health care systems contribute to the global burden of disease and health promotion. In addition to traditional methods of assessment, this course will emphasize oral presentations. 3C/3/0/0
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