HED X78D HED 378D Topics in Peer Health Leadership I 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
Literature and discussion of current and specific issues in health. One conference hour and eight hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the University Health Services program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 1: Healthyhorns Peer Educator Training. Training in the foundations of public health, with the opportunity to provide interactive and educational outreach activities such as presenting workshops to student groups and develop and staff initiatives that positively impact students' health. Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Healthyhorns Peer Educator program.
Topic 2: Mental Health Promotion. Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Mental Health Promotion program.
Topic 3: Clinic Volunteer Program. Analysis of literature and weekly discussion of current and specific issues relating to health. Focus on teamwork and leadership skills through a group capstone presentation at the end of the semester. Restrictions: Restricted to students in the University Health Services Clinical Volunteer Program.