Summer 2023 Course Offerings
Consider these courses when building your schedule to further explore health and healthcare as a field of study and vocation.
Consult with your Academic Advisor when registering for courses to ensure your progress toward the completion of degree requirements.
BHLTH 197 – Selected Prep Topics in Health: Health Behavior & Goal Achievement (Grace Lasker)
- Description: This course investigates the relationship between health and behavior, with an equal emphasis on theory and application. Students will understand the social, cultural, and psychological determinants of health and illness. Students will develop a solid grounding in social/behavioral theory, and how they impact the formulation of health intervention programs. Students completing this course will acquire a new understanding of individual health behavior theories (such as the Health Belief Model) vs. more ecological models that are aimed at creating population–based interventions.
- SLN: 10338
- 5 credits; SSc
- 100% Online (asynchronous learning)
- No pre-requisites or previous experience in health-related coursework needed. BHLTH 197 cannot be repeated for credit.
BHLTH 297 – Intro Topics in Health: Path to Self-Awareness & Personal Growth (Tara Goode)
- Description: A journey to uncover the foundations of your personality and explore pathways to enhance wellness and happiness. What makes you, you? A deep dive into how you became who you are and how you can improve upon perceived weaknesses and leverage your strengths to better serve your personal and professional life. Learn the skills you need to make the changes you seek.
- SLN: 14298
- 5 credits; SSc
- 100% Online (asynchronous learning)
- No pre-requisites or previous experience in health-related coursework needed. BHLTH 297 can be repeated for up to 10 credits.
BHLTH 497, Section B – Special Topics in Health: Farmworkers & Health (Vicky Breckwich Vasquez)
- Description: In this course, students will learn about Farmworker Health in the U.S. Farmworkers, (campesinos or trabajadores de campo) are essential workers in our food supply system and live and work among us here in Washington state. You will explore the health of farmworkers by reading, watching, creating, analyzing, and reflecting on current events and policies that impact farmworkers' health.
- SLN: 10345
- 5 credits
- 100% Online (asynchronous learning)
No pre-requisites or previous experience in health-related coursework needed. BHLTH 497 can be repeated for up to 15 credits.
B LEAD 102 - Working in Teams
SLN 10352
B LEAD 102 Leading with Purpose: Working in Teams (2)
Develops team leader competencies needed to succeed in any leadership situation, including identifying personal strengths and challenges; connecting with other and building trust; and managing change and influencing others. Addresses current theory and research about group and team leadership and the application to teamwork.
B LEAD 104 - Presentation Skills
SLN 10353
B LEAD 104 Leading with Purpose: Presentation Skills (2)
Uses creativity and practical application to help students become stronger speakers and presenters. Utilizing theatre activities and public speaking skills, students learn to be confident speakers in a variety of contexts.
CELR Courses
Visit the Community Engaged Learning & Research website for information on these courses. You can also scan the QR Code in the flyer below for detailed course descriptions.
