CIW507 Theories and Concepts of Health Education

This course focuses on recent developments in health education. The intent is first to examine health education as one of the core professions responsible for health promotion in a multitude of settings and second to look at health education as a movement toward multilevel intervention approaches targeting specific populations. The candidates will explore methods by which to expand the health knowledge of the individual/group and assist learners in making self-directed health-related decisions. Emphasis will be placed on life-long learning as well as raising awareness for responsible social action as it relates to health. Prerequisite(s): None. 3 semester hours