Allied Health Approved Electives
Last updated July 2017
The Program Approved Electives are an integral part of the Allied Health Curriculum. These are NOT open or general electives. Due to the special nature of the Allied Health upside-down 2+2 program, HS electives for the Allied Health program must come from this list and within the Health Sciences department.
The list below includes all “pre-approved” courses to meet the required program approved electives in the Health Sciences Allied Health Program.
Please Note:
- If a student has completed a similar class from the below list at another institution or at a lower level, they should choose a different course to fulfill their Program Approved Elective requirement.
- A few of the courses below may have prerequisites that must also be taken to be eligible for enrollment. Please review the course catalog for the most up-to-date information.
- Not all classes are offered every semester. Please review the course catalog or contact your enrollment advisor when planning your schedule.
Health Sciences
HS 301 – Special Topics in Health Promotion (NOT Mind-Body Health)
Studies selected health promotion-related issues that are of current interest in community and school health. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 9 units of credit with different content.
Note: Students may NOT take the Mind-Body Health section of HS 301 for elective credit. As of Spring 2016, HS 320: Mind-Body Health is a program requirement for the Allied Health degree and students may not use this also for credit toward their upper division electives.
HS 305 – Theories of Health Behaviors
Study of behavioral change theories and their applications to health-education intervention strategies and practices. Letter grade only.
HS 310 – Medical and Scientific Terminology
Introductions and analysis of basic Greek and Latin related words; terms used in the medical and biological sciences. Letter grade only.
HS 313 – Environmental Health
Studies environmental health issues and interventions to modify the environment to improve human health. Letter grade only.
HS 317 – Maternal, Child, And Sexual Health
Introduces major issues and trends that affect the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and adolescents in domestic and international settings. Examines healthy relationships, contraception, and STI prevention. Letter grade only.
HS 471 – Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities
Provides an overview of the racial and ethnic barriers to health equity and the specific disparities among these groups in the United States. Specific programs to address these issues will be explored and discussed. Letter grade only.
Fitness Wellness
FW 311 – Transformational Change Practices
A conceptual and experiential introduction to established practices found to be useful in the art and science of transformative life change. This course introduces students to basic concepts, current understandings, and new research regarding the use of transformational practices for optimal health. Letter grade only.
FW 343 – Facilitating Active Living
A client-centered approach to facilitating healthy lifestyles; this course offers opportunities to gain skills necessary for helping others include physical activity and nutrition into their daily lives. Additionally, students will gain knowledge and skill in motivational interviewing and other techniques for facilitating positive lifestyle change in others. Letter grade only.
Please note: Prerequisites for FW 343 include PSY 101, HS 200, and any nutrition course.