HEA 320 - School Health Education: Substance Abuse and Diseases

3 Credits
ARR

This course provides instruction and learning experiences relative to comprehensive school health education. The course investigates substance abuse, communicable, non-communicable, and chronic diseases. Special consideration is given to issues concerning drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other chemical use as well as HIV infection, AIDS, sexually-transmitted diseases and pregnancy prevention. This course is designed to provide professional preparation in comprehensive school health related issues. The course will include information on health related topics such as tobacco, alcohol and drug use, HIV infection, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Department.