HLTH 361 - Mental Health

This course meets the ‘selectives requirements’ for the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science. The course explores the role that positive mental health plays in the achievement of optimal health and wellness; the role of the health educator, health education models/theories, and Healthy People 2020 in mental health. What the health educator needs to know and be able to do in the community mental health setting, programming skills, and other skills sets for the community health educator are presented and applied.

Prerequisites: (Grade of C or better in HLTH 290 - Principles of Health Education and Health Science or ES 190 - Introduction to Exercise Science) and Health Science or Exercise Science: Physical Education/Health/Coaching major.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.