HLTH 400 - Elements of Health

Discusses the scientific foundation of health and the role of behavior in advancing individual levels of health. Focus of the course will be on principles of disease prevention in understanding basic elements of accident prevention, substance abuse, nutrition, mental health, family, planning, infection control, chronic disease prevention, sexually transmitted diseases and organization of health services as they relate to the education of children and adolescents. Admission to Teacher Education required 2 credits