Health Science See also Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance
Sharon Hunt
Head, Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance
306 HPER Building
479-575-2857
Dean Gorman
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
308W HPER Building
479-575-2890
E-mail: dgorman@uark.edu
Web: http://www.uark.edu/depts/coehp/HKRD.htm/
Degrees Conferred:
M.S., Ph.D. (HLSC)
Areas of Concentration: Community health; patient education; corporate health promotion; health counseling; and school health.
Prerequisites to Degree Program: For acceptance to the master’s degree programs, the program area requires in addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, an undergraduate degree in Health Science or in a related field and the following admission standards: an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (or if the overall undergraduate GPA is between 2.70 and 2.99, the student must have a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work, excluding student teaching, or a GRE score of 1000 on the combined verbal and quantitative parts of the general test).
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree: Candidates for the Master of Science degree in Health Science must complete 27 semester hours of graduate work and a thesis or 33 semester hours without a thesis. The corporate health promotion concentration requires 39 semester hours of graduate work and a thesis or 45 semester hours without a thesis. Students selecting the non-thesis option are required to complete three hours of HLSC 589V Independent Research. In addition to the program requirements listed below, all degree candidates must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination. A graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher is required for graduation.
Community Health Course Concentration: (33 hours)
Required Research Component (6)
EDFD 5393 Statistics in Education & Health Professions, or
EDFD 6403 Educational Statistics and Data Processing
HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD
Required Courses (15)
HLSC 5563 Public Health, or
HLSC 5633 Health Service Admin.
HLSC 5573 Principles of Health Education
HLSC 5613 Principles of Epidemiology
HLSC 5623 Health Planning
HLSC 6333 Health Behavior Research, or
HLSC 5353 Health Counseling, or
HLSC 699V (3) Seminar
Required Internship (3)
HLSC 574V Internship
Required Project or Thesis (3-6)
HLSC 589V Independent Research (master’s degree project), or
HLSC 600V Master’s Thesis
Approved Electives (3-6)
Patient Education Course Concentration: (33 hours)
Required Research Component (6)
EDFD 5393 Statistics in Education and Health Professions, or
EDFD 6403 Educational Statistics and Data Processing
HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD
Required Courses (15)
HLSC 5353 Health Counseling
HLSC 5563 Public Health, or
HLSC 5613 Principles of Epidemiology
HLSC 5573 Principles of Health Education
HLSC 5623 Health Planning, or
HLSC 5633 Health Service Admin.
HLSC 6333 Health Behavior Research, or
HLSC 699V (3) Seminar
Required Internship (3)
HLSC 574V Internship
Required Project or Thesis (3-6)
HLSC 589V Independent Research (master’s degree project), or
HLSC 600V (Master’s Thesis)
Approved Electives (3-6)
Corporate Health Promotion Course Concentration: (45 hours)
Required Research Component (6)
EDFD 5393 Statistics in Education and Health Professions, or
EDFD 6403 Educational Statistics and Data Processing
HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD
Required Courses (12)
HKRD 5983 Health Promotion at the Workplace
HLSC 5353 Health Counseling
HLSC 5573 Prin of Health Education
HLSC 5623 Health Planning
Business Administration/Communication Component (9)
Selected from the following with approval of adviser:
RECR 5883 Recreation Services Promotion
MKTG 5433 Consumer and Market Research
HKRD 5893 Public and Private Finance in HKRD
RECR 6533 Legal and Political Aspects
HKRD 5873 Leadership in HKRD Services
COMM 5403 Organizational Communication Theory
JOUR 5063 Issues in Advertising and Public Relations
Behavioral Sciences Component (6)
Selected from the following with approval of adviser:
EDFD 5393 Statistics in Education and Health Professions
PSYC 4133 Behavior Modification
PSYC 5163 Personality: Theory & Disorder
PSYC 4073 Psychology of Learning
SOCI 5153 Sociological Perspectives on Social Psychology
Required Project or Thesis (3-6)
HLSC 589V Independent Research (master’s degree project), or
HLSC 600V Master’s Thesis
Approved Electives (6-9)
Health Counseling Course Concentration: (52 hours)
Required Research Component (6)
EDFD 5393 Statistics in Education and Health Professions, or
EDFD 6403 Educational Statistics and Data Processing
HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD
Required Counseling Courses (28)
CNED 5203 Foundations of the Counseling Profession
CNED 5213 Lifestyle & Career Development
CNED 5303 Individual Appraisal
CNED 5323 Counseling Theory
CNED 5333 Basic Counseling Techniques
CNED 5343 Counseling Practicum
HLSC 5353 Health Counseling
CNED 5363 Dynamics of Group Counseling
CNED 5373 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
CNED 599V Seminar
Program Core Courses (3)
HLSC 5573 Principles of Health Education
Internship (6)
CNED 574V Counseling Internship
Required Project or Thesis (3-8)
HLSC 589V Independent Research (master’s degree project), or
HLSC 600V Master’s Thesis
Approved Electives (0-6)
School Health Course Concentration: (33 hours)
Required Research Component (6)
EDFD 5393 Statistics in Education and Health Professions, or
EDFD 6403 Educational Statistics and Data Processing
HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD
Remaining Education Core (6)
CNED 5203 Foundations of the Counseling Profession
ETEC 5213 Introduction to Ed. Media
EDFD 5373 Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning
EDFD 5303 Historical Found. of Modern Ed., or
EDFD 5353 Philosophy of Education
Required Courses (9)
HLSC 5553 School Health Program
HLSC 5573 Prin of Health Education
HKRD 5373 Problems in HKRD
Required Project or Thesis (3-6)
HLSC 589V Independent Research (master’s degree project), or
HLSC 600V Master’s Thesis
Approved Electives (6-9)
Prerequisites to the Ph.D. Degree Program: The applicant must have completed a master’s degree or its equivalent in health science or a closely related field and meet general admission requirements of the Graduate School. An application should include identification of applicant’s objectives, supportive background information including three letters of recommendation supporting the applicant’s ability to successfully pursue a Ph.D. in health science; a GPA of at least 3.00 on all graduate course work; and an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Additional prerequisites may be prescribed after review of application materials.
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: A minimum of 96 graduate hours beyond the bachelor’s degree is required. A doctoral advisory committee will be established by the student in consultation with the Coordinator of Graduate Study during the first semester of enrollment subsequent to acceptance into the degree program. The student, in conjunction with the advisory committee, will define the program of study. The degree program requires successful completion of candidacy examinations, an acceptable dissertation, and an oral defense of the dissertation. These last requirements are described elsewhere in this catalog on page 41. Further requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy degree in health science include the following:
Departmental Core Requirements
Required Prerequisites: (12)
HLSC 5573 Principles of Health Education
HLSC 5563 Public Health
HLSC 5613 Principles of Epidemiology I
HLSC 5623 Health Planning
Required Courses: (15)
HLSC 6333 Health Behavior Research
HLSC 6553 Environmental Health
HLSC 6733 Health and the Aging Process
HLSC 6833 Principles of Epidemiology II
HLSC 699V (3) Seminar
Research and Statistical Requirements
Required Prerequisites: (6)
HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD
EDFD 5393 Statistics in Education and Health Professions, or
EDFD 6403 Educational Statistics/Data Processing
(or equivalent)
Required Courses: (6)
EDFD 6413 Experimental Design in Education
EDFD 6423 Multiple Regression Techniques for Education
Additional Courses (9)
Selected from the following with the approval of adviser:
EDFD 6533 Qualitative Research
EDFD 6453 Applied Multivariate Statistics
EDFD 6623 Techniques of Research in Education
EDFD 6653 Measurement and Evaluation
EDFD 699V (3) Seminar
HKRD 699V (3) Seminar
*Other adviser approved 5000- or 6000-level research and/or
statistics courses.
Field of Study (9)
Students, in consultation with their doctoral advisory committee, will identify further course work comprising a field of study in health science, consistent with the goals and objectives of the students and institution. Course work may be selected from several related disciplines or a single discipline.
Through an agreement with the Academic Common Market, residents of certain Southern states may qualify for graduate enrollment in the doctoral program in health science. See page 216 for additional information.
HLSC4603 Application of Health Behavior Theories in Health Education (SU) Understanding the reasons for health behavior is vital for the health education professional. It is necessary to assist in the development of services and programs that are likely to move an individual from an unhealthy behavior to one that is more appropriate for a healthy lifestyle. This course surveys the major health behavior theories used in health education and applications of the theories will be used in the class.
HLSC4623 Human Diseases (FA, Odd years) (Formerly HLSC 3623) An examination of the variety, behavior, distribution, and management of both infectious and noninfectious diseases in human populations. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1004 (or BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L).
HLSC5353 Health Counseling (SP) A review of the role and function of the health counselor including a focus on problem solving approaches for coping with daily problems of living, decision making, and life style planning. (Same as CNED 5353)
HLSC5543 Contemporary Issues in Human Sexuality (FA) Indepth analysis of the social, biological, and behavioral factors associated with the development of one’s sexuality.
HLSC5553 School Health Programs (FA) Study of program content, program organization, and administrative details in planning and conducting a school program which includes healthful school living, health services, and health instruction.
HLSC5563 Public Health (FA) Acquaints the student with the structure, functions, and major problems in public health and with the role of education in public health.
HLSC5573 Principles of Health Education (FA, SP, SU) Current trends, basic issues, controversial issues, and fundamental principles of health education.
HLSC560V Workshop (1-6) (IR)
HLSC5613 Principles of Epidemiology (FA, SP, SU) Distribution and patterns of disease or physiological conditions within populations; an examination of the nature of epidemiological research.
HLSC5623 Health Planning (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis is on examination of health planning processes, principles, and concepts. Methods for health planning agencies, issues in comprehensive health planning, and analysis of decision making steps for program implementation will be addressed.
HLSC5633 Health Services Administration (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis is on an examination of administrative factors related to health services. Administrative and professional authority, boards, consumers, delivery of services, federal role, and cost containment will also be addressed.
HLSC574V Internship (1-6) (IR)
HLSC589V Independent Research (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Development, implementation, and completion of graduate research project. Prerequisite: M.S. degree in health science and HPER 5353 and EDFD 5393.
HLSC599V Seminar (1-3) (IR) May be repeated for 18 hours.
HLSC600V Master’s Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
HLSC605V Independent Study (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of education problems.
HLSC6333 Health Behavior Research (FA) A review of human behavior and its relationship to health and well being. Focuses on contemporary health behavior research and instrumentation.
HLSC6443 Health & Health Care in Cross-Cultural Settings (FA, SP, SU) The relationship of socio-political and cultural factors to primary health care and public health in developed and developing countries is emphasized. Epidemiological factors influencing health status in various countries are reviewed.
HLSC6553 Environmental Health (FA, SP, SU) An analysis and evaluation of the various environmental factors that influence our health. Causes of problem factors are identified and solutions proposed for improving environmental conditions.
HLSC6733 Health and the Aging Process (FA, SP, SU) An overview of the health-related issues facing elderly populations with indepth study of the biological and behavioral changes associated with aging.
HLSC674V Internship (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Provide Ph.D. students with an individualized college teaching experience in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Enrollment concurrent with residency. Prerequisite: admission to the Ph.D. in Health Science degree program.
HLSC6833 Principles of Epidemiology II (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to design, conduct, and interpret observational epidemiological concepts, sources of data, prospective cohort studies, retrospective cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional studies, methods of sampling, estimating sample size, questionnaire design, and effects of measurement error. Prerequisite: EDFD 5393 or EDFD 6403.
HLSC699V Seminar (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Discussion of selected topics and review of current literature in the health sciences. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing. |
