Health Education (HED)

HED 010     Introduction to Public Health     3 Units

Students will be given an overview of the disciplines of community and public health. Topics include the basic concepts and terminologies of public health; an overview of various public health professions and organizations; the study, prevention and control of diseases in the community; the analysis of the social determinants of health; strategies for eliminating disease, illness, and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; school health promotion; environmental health and safety; and an overview of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the development of knowledge and preliminary skills to serve as an effective advocate for community and public health. (C-ID PHS 101)


Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: 4

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

For General Education (GE) information, please refer to assist.org or consult a counselor.

HED 011     Dynamic Health Concepts     3 Units

Students will explore current issues in public health and wellness with an emphasis on making lifelong healthy choices. This course will examine the following Health Education areas: nutrition, physical activity/exercise/fitness, weight control, eating disorders and body image, media influences, mental health, stress, violence, substance use/abuse, sexuality and sexual orientation, sexually transmitted infections, reproductive choices/contraception, relationships, disease prevention, environment, health care, and aging. The primary emphasis is directed towards the six dimensions of wellness (physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to implement lifestyle behaviors that can improve their health and well-being. (C-ID PHS 100)


Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

For General Education (GE) information, please refer to assist.org or consult a counselor.

HED 113     Social Determinants of Health, Disparities, and Equities     3 Units

Students will examine personal and social determinants of health through the examination of the role individuals play in their own health and well-being, along with the impact of environmental, social, structural, and cultural factors that play a role both in individual and community and public health.?Health disparities and inequities in sexually diverse, gender, racial, and minority populations will be explored, and culturally competent ideas to bridge the health equity gap and improve population health will be developed.


Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

For General Education (GE) information, please refer to assist.org or consult a counselor.