1030. Interdisciplinary Approach to Obesity Prevention

Explores the biology of obesity including genetic predispositions and behaviors that increase obesity risk (dietary, physical activity, social, psychological), the obesigenic environment, including how communities are physically built, as well as the economic relationship to obesity risk, and policy and ethical implications for obesity prevention. Multi-level obesity prevention approaches that involve the individual, family, organization, community, and policy. CA 3.

3030. Fundamentals of Brain, Behavior, and Health

An interdisciplinary overview of the significant impact of brain and behavior conditions on health outcomes. Includes key concepts in brain biology, related mechanisms of behavior, risk factors to mental health, a survey of brain disorders and their impact on society, disparities in mental health care, and strategies to promote better outcomes.

3101. Health and Wellness for Life

Wellness, holistic health, mind-body connection, health and wellness models, mental wellness, positive self-concept, preventing heart disease and cancer, licit and illicit drugs, stress management, diet, nutrition, weight control, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, healthy lifestyle behaviors, application to life. All students are required to participate in at least one Community Based Outreach Engagement Program.

3133. Cancer and Your Health

Introduces cancer risk reduction education, causes, early detection methods, prevention, and public education.

3173. Psychology of Workplace Safety

Knowledge of the human factors and behaviors that have an impact upon the safety performance of employees in the workplace, and intervention strategies to improve individual and organizational safety performance.

3175E. Environmental Health

The environmental health consequences of exposure to toxic chemicals, food contaminants and radiation. Basic principles of toxicology and topics such as cancer, occupational hazards, radiation, genetic biomonitoring, risk assessment techniques, risk/benefit analysis, social/legal aspects of regulating toxic chemicals, and other related topics.

3231. Program Planning for Health Promotion

Presents meaningful and constructive tools, methods and techniques for Health Care practitioners to plan, develop and deliver community based (outreach) Health Promotion programs which would provide opportunities to improve the quality of life as well as the quantity.

3234. Fitness for Health

Emphasizes preventative health practices, which promote healthful lifestyles and reduce risk factors associated with disease. Designed to provide theory and concepts related to the development and maintenance of physical fitness, general health and performance.

3303. Disability Law, Policy, Ethics, and Advocacy

Aspects of public policy and social issues that affect the lives of persons with disabilities and their families, including federal legislation, discrimination in employment, the principles of self-determination, self-advocates' roles in planning and implementing policy, and bioethical issues surrounding life and death decisions.

4092. EMT Training

Instruction in basic life support skills, treatment of bleeding control and shock recognition, care for trauma victims, medical emergencies. Supervised practice experience and hands-on instruction of theory. Includes a 10 hour observation experience outside of classroom instruction. Meets the performance requirements of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam. Students must first register for Hartford Hospital's EMT training program (separate Hartford Hospital program costs apply).

4242. Counseling and Teaching for the Health Professional

Learning theory and counseling strategies; role of health professional as teacher and counselor; communicating with special groups, individuals and groups.

4243. Current Issues in Health

Individual, community and institutional health care needs and issues from a bio-medical and socio-cultural point of view. Health and its relationship to genetics, poverty, ethnicity, life-cycle events, ethics, etc.

4501. International Health

Global (medical, cultural and economic) health challenges. Children's and women's health. Communicable and non-communicable diseases.

4503. Poverty and Public Health

Social determinants of health and poverty. Health impact assessments. Improving the social determinants of health and poverty, including countries in conflict.

4530. Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health

Application of action frameworks targeting structural, social, and intermediary determinants of physical and mental health inequities with the goal of eliminating inequities in health.

3230. Community Nutrition

Role of community structure, agencies, and resources in community health relating to nutrition.

1100. Exercise and Wellness for Everyone

Overview of the five pillars of health (exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress and relationships); role of exercise in health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan; impacts of exercise in leisure time, culture, community, careers and the workplace.

2227. Exercise Prescription

Addresses the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type or FITT principle of exercise prescription for apparently healthy adults; healthy populations with special considerations such as children, older adults, and women who are pregnant; and special populations with chronic disease and health conditions such as overweight and obesity, and cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and musculoskeletal disease. CA 3.

3212. Experiences in Athletic Training, Health Care, and Sport

A course that allows students who are interested in a career in healthcare (physical therapy, athletic training or related field) and/or sport a chance to engage in observation opportunities within the various clinical settings of healthcare, sports medicine, and/or sport performance. This class will also allow for inter-professional discussion and dialog in the online environment.

3522. Biomechanics of Injury and Sport

Introduction to biomechanics related to injury and sport. Explores both the statics and dynamics of motion including kinetics and kinematics. Examines biomechanical issues of human movement related to exercise/sport and injury and the biomechanics of different body tissues. Uses examples from research and mass media to complement the teaching materials in the course.

4500. Exercise Physiology

An organ systems approach to optimal human performance including metabolism, energy transfer, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, endocrine control, and cardiopulmonary physiology.

1161. Husky Reads: Introducing Food and Nutrition to Children through Reading

Supervised field work and experiential learning in nutritional literacy for preschoolers and young children, geared to individual, dual, and team activities. Readings and reflections.

1165. Fundamentals of Nutrition

An introduction to the principles and concepts of nutrition with emphasis on the nature and function of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, and their application to the human organism. CA 3.

1167. Food, Culture and Society

Social, cultural, and economic factors affecting food intake and nutritional status. Includes contemporary topics such as world food problems, hunger in the United States, dieting and eating disorders, health foods and vegetarianism. CA 4-INT.

2200. Nutrition and Human Development

Nutritional needs and consequences of nutritional deficiencies throughout the life cycle: preconception, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging. Maternal and child public health issues.

3230. Community Nutrition

Role of community structure, agencies, and resources in community health relating to nutrition.

2100. Human Development: Infancy Through Adolescence

Individual development and behavior from prenatal period through adolescence; impact of peers, school, other social agencies, and especially the family.

2120. Introduction to Programs for Young Children

Overview of program models that support development and learning for young children and their families including early care and education (0-8 years old); early intervention; and home visiting. Intended for students pursuing professions working with infants, young children, and families. Supervised practicum within Child Development Lab classrooms or approved early childhood program. Formerly offered as HDFS 3120.

2300. Family Interaction Processes

Family interaction: communication processes, bonding behaviors, management of conflict and aggression, negotiation of family crisis.

3080. Supervised Field Experience

Supervised participation in settings where purposes and functions are related to the development and welfare of individuals and families.

3095. Special Topics

3095. Special Topics

3102. Early and Middle Childhood Development

Study of children ages 3-8 years from an integrated human development perspective that focuses on the interdependence of physical growth and cognitive, emotional, and social development.

3103. Adolescent Development

Theoretical approaches to adolescence; contextual research findings regarding adolescent development, with an emphasis on evaluating the match between these findings and the lived experience of adolescents; interventions designed to help adolescents meet the challenges of contemporary life.

3110. Social and Community Influence on Children in the United States

Based on an ecological/contextual perspective students investigate the impact on child development of community characteristics and social groups and organizations on the development of children in the United States. Possible topics include: family, peers, schools, media, economic status, health care, social services, and the legal system. For each topic, focus is on factors related to promoting resilience.

3127. Professional Development and Advocacy in Early Childhood

Historical, philosophical, psychological, and contemporary influences on the field. Comprehensive services, the workforce, quality, funding, and child outcomes. Focus on each student's professional development and on advocacy for change.

3141. Developmental Approaches to Intergroup Relations and Victimization

Developmental, social-ecological, and social psychological theories of the fundamental processes involved in intergroup relations; cognitive, affective, and social underpinnings of intergroup dynamics; critical issues of diversity and social justice in the lives of children and families; experiences of intergroup discrimination and victimization such as bullying and exclusion; theoretical approaches to improving intergroup relations and tolerance. CA 2. CA 4.

No courses found.

No courses found.

3310. Parent Child Relations in Cross-Cultural Perspective

Theory and research on major dimensions of parenting in the U.S.A. and cross-culturally, parental warmth, control and punishment.

3311. Parenthood and Parenting

Parent behavior and the dynamics of parenthood; interpersonal, familial, and societal roles of parents and variables influencing these roles across the lifespan. CA 2.

3319. Risk and Resilience in Individuals and Families

Challenges, stresses, and crises experienced by individuals and families; protective factors and resilience; coping strategies; prevention and intervention.

3340. Individual and Family Interventions

An introduction to individual, couple, family, and group intervention. Topics include counseling theories, developmentally appropriate interventions, and methods for addressing diversity. Intervention strategies used in a variety of human services settings are examined.

3420. Abuse and Violence in Families

Historical, psychological, sociological and legal issues relating to abuse and family violence across the lifespan, including child maltreatment and elder abuse. Introduction to methods for prevention and remediation.

3421. Low Income Families

Impact of poverty and related problems on development of the child in the context of the family. Family structure, childrearing patterns, early educational and community programs.

3425. Food and the American Family

Comprehensive and critical examination of how individual characteristics, family factors, community environments, food industry actions, and government food policies work together to influence what Americans eat throughout the lifespan.

3430. The Family-School Partnership

The role of families in the education process. The effective family-school-community partnership in educating children: Communications and the implications of culture, socio-economics, family form, family dynamics, family supports, and public policy.

3520. Legal Aspects of Family Life

Overview of historical roots and key aspects of family law. The case method is used to analyze the causes and effects of contemporary trends. Topics include: the regulation of marriage, separation, and divorce; procreation and abortion; adoption; child custody and support; and, end-of-life issues.

3530. Public Policy and the Family

Analysis of government programs and policies impacting the family: child care, aging, family law, mental health, family violence, income maintenance, and family impact analysis.

3530. Public Policy and the Family

Analysis of government programs and policies impacting the family: child care, aging, family law, mental health, family violence, income maintenance, and family impact analysis.

2400. Developmental Psychology

Social behavior, personality, perception, cognition, language, intelligence, learning, biobehavioral processes, and research methodology in developmental perspective.

2600. Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Applications of psychology in the workplace: Measurement, personnel decisions, performance appraisal, training, motivation, worker attitudes, leadership, ergonomics and job design, workplace health and safety.

3105. Health Psychology

The interface between psychology and health is examined using a biopsychosocial model. Topics include stress and coping, health promotion, adjustment to chronic illness, and the psychology of health behaviors

3300. Abnormal Child Psychology

Theory, research, treatment, and prevention in developmental psychopathology from infancy through adolescence.

4000. Understanding Your Community

Examination of an urban area or local community. Production of a detailed case study including historical perspective, analysis of issues and stakeholders, evaluation of internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external threats and opportunities. Proposal of strategies for addressing problems and advancing equity, growth, and development.

1251. Social Problems

An examination of how institutional and organizational features of societies generate contemporary social problems, public policies for their alleviation, and questions of ethics and social justice. Topics may include substance use and misuse, mental illness, crime, social inequality, racism, gender disparities, climate change, and human rights. CA 2. CA 4.

No courses found.

2651. Sociology of the Family

The American family, its changing forms and values, and the social conditions influencing it: mate selection, marital adjustment, the responsibilities and opportunities of parenthood, and resolving family crises. CA 4.

2655. Sociology of Carework

Organization of carework, both nurturing and social reproduction, including activities essential for daily living; meanings and complexity of carework in varied contexts, for diverse populations, and through different working conditions; alternative ways of organizing carework infrastructure.

2660. Sociology of Health

Social factors related to health, illness, and health-care systems. Formerly offered as SOCI 3451.

1150. Introduction to Communication Disorders

Introduction to normal communicative processes and to disorders of communication. CA 2. CA 4.

2204. Speech and Language Acquisition

How children learn their first language, the effects of language on their thinking and behavior.

No courses found.

4249. Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation

An introduction to the effects of hearing impairment on communication. Communication strategies for adults and children with impaired hearing are discussed.

4251. Introduction to Articulation, Voice, and Fluency Disorders

Communication problems resulting from disorders of speech, voice, and fluency. Assessment and management strategies in settings including public schools, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.

4254. Introduction to Language Disorders in Children

Development, measurement, and function of language in children. Emphasis on child language disorders and their causes. Assessment and management strategies in settings including public schools and private clinics.

1161. Husky Reads: Introducing Food and Nutrition to Children through Reading

Supervised field work and experiential learning in nutritional literacy for preschoolers and young children, geared to individual, dual, and team activities. Readings and reflections.

1162. Health and Education in Urban Communities

Historical and social forces that shape health and education in Connecticut's urban communities. Poverty, culture, and identity; their impacts on children's health, nutrition, schooling, and opportunities for success. Analysis of social policies, norms, and beliefs; their impact on issues of justice. Includes service learning.

2001. Contemporary Social Issues in Sport

Socio-cultural, economic, political, and other related issues in sport. Sport as a social institution, the impact of sport in American culture, and the impact of American culture on sport. Sport at the youth, intercollegiate, professional, and international levels; how sport at these levels is experienced differently by individuals, communities, organizations, and society. Issues in sport relative to gender, race (ethnicity), differing physical and intellectual ability, sexual identity, and gender identity. CA 4.

3300W. Sport in Society

Sport as an institution. Sociological issues involving gender, race, and intercollegiate, professional, and children's sports.

3547. Introduction to Sport Based Youth Development

Requires reading, written journals, class discussion, and significant time out of class for community involvement in Hartford. Transportation is available.

1100. Introduction to Special Education

Special education services in American education, including various exceptionalities and the roles of professionals. CA 4

1450W. Mind, Body, Health

The role of the mind and its effects on subjective well-being (e.g., happiness, stress, depression, anxiety) and the physical body. The past history and current literature supporting the mind-body connection, assessment, and intervention. Implications for understanding mind body health relative to quality of life. CA 2.

No courses found.

3010. Educational Psychology

The psychology of learning and teaching, and the study of the nature and development of children and adolescents.

3110. Seminar/Clinic: The Student in the School Context

Integration of concepts of social and community issues, and exceptionality with clinical experiences.

3120. Teaching and Learning in School Contexts

Integration of concepts of designing and planning instructional activities to support diverse student learning with clinical experiences.

1001. Introduction to Public Health

A basic foundation in public health principles and practices. Individual and group field assignments required. CA 2.

1130. Health Care Delivery System

An exploration of the U.S. health care system, including its history and evolution and the challenges associated with balancing the competing interests of different facets of health care quality, i.e., safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered.

3444. Theory and Nursing Practice for Child Health

Builds on students' understanding of microbiology, pharmacology, nutrition, genetics, and pathophysiology as these sciences relate to child health. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision-making skills related to nursing care of culturally diverse childrearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, intervention and health restoration. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to child health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care.

4250E. Public Health Nursing

Theories from nursing, public health, and environmental science within the context of aggregate/population-based care; interdependence of the health of the natural environment and human systems; consequences of historical social injustices and social and structural determinants of health on population and environmental health inequities. Using population-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches, primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies are used to promote the health of a selected population/community. Learners will gain knowledge, skills, and motivation for sociopolitical advocacy of public and environmental health.

4434. Theory and Nursing Practice for Child Health

Builds on students' understanding of microbiology, pharmacology, nutrition, genetics, and pathophysiology as these sciences relate to child health. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision-making skills related to nursing care of culturally diverse childrearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, intervention and health restoration. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to child health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care.

4544. Theory and Nursing Practice for Community Health

Builds on students' understanding of microbiology, pharmacology, nutrition, genetics, and pathophysiology as these sciences relate to community health. Principles of epidemiology will be introduced. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision-making skills related to nursing care of individuals, families, and populations living in the community. Attention will be given to the co-existence of diverse cultures and minority groups that reside in the community. Major concepts of wellness, prevention, and chronicity will be explored. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to community health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of culturally responsive interdisciplinary care.