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78 Graduate Course Descriptions HLED 552/ Health Science 3 cr. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current content of all aspects of health science education. Emphasis is on both theory and in-depth research of practical applications or advances in the areas of personal and community health programs in wellness by utilizing lectures, class discussions, readings, and investigations, and application of modern techniques of health science instruction for communities, teachers, administrators, or students. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HLED 553/ Drugs in Society 3 cr. Study of the trends and practices of drug abuse in contemporary society, including identification and evaluation of behavior patterns of use and abuse of drugs. The drug user will be viewed from biological, medical, and psychological points of view, and the roles of professionals in these areas will be investigated. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HLED 554/ Curriculum and Program Construction in Health and Safety Education 3 cr. The selection and adaptation of a comprehensive health and safety education program for children of various ages. An inquiry-oriented experience wherein the participant engages in the process of building a curriculum for K–12 grades and those in community health programs. Using research, New Jersey state standards, personal experiences, and inter action with others, the individual identifies desirable content for health and safety units emphasizing a conceptual approach to this discipline. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HLED 555/ Seminar on Aging, Death, and Dying 3 cr. An exploration of various aspects of aging and death in contemporary America will be undertaken. An examination of the diverse roles of gerontology and thanatology professionals will be addressed through current research. Formulation of realistic plans for effective living through education regarding aging and death will be a primary area of focus. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HLED 556/ The Challenge of HIV: Prevention through Education 3 cr. An in-depth study of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): the basics (transmission, prevention, education); coping (psychosocial issues); helping (volunteerism, health/social services); and caring (critical issues, research). Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HLED 653/ Problems and Issues in Health and Safety Education 3 cr. Prerequisites: HLED 552 and 544 The study of major trends and current problems/issues in wellness, health promotion, or safety education, both in the schools as well as within the community, including the aging population; health in the technological age; school-community cooperation in health programs; investigation of infectious and degenerative diseases; and all other specific topics germane to society's well-being. Identifies and compares the resources and clinics, hospitals, employment programs, and other referral agencies serving the health and safety of children or adults. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HLED 655/ Sex Education and Family Living 3 cr. Prerequisite: HLED 552 Individual study of personal and family living. Development of increased knowledge and competence in the use of such knowledge in teaching. Development of teaching materials, analysis of tests, and other resources. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HLED 700/ Comprehensive Examination: Health Education Every candidate for a graduate degree must take a comprehensive exami- nation that requires the candidate to synthesize and apply knowledge acquired throughout the program. See page 17 for comprehensive exam- i nation requirements. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 597/ Special Topics in Health, Physical Education, and Safety 1–6 cr. An advanced course devoted to an in-depth study of current or specialized topics selected by the faculty and approved by the department. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 600/ Investigative Designs in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety 3 cr. Prerequisite: EDFN 508 Study of research design, with opportunities for individual study. Areas include creativity and communication, understanding and using research, identifying professional needs and problems, orientation to laboratory procedures and application of inquiry, and investigation of future growth and development in the field. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 687/ Faculty-Student Research 3 cr. Prerequisite: Completion of 15 graduate credits This course provides the opportunity for a small group of students to work together with a faculty member on a collaborative project, or a series of related projects, that are part of a faculty member's ongoing research or scholarly program. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 697/ Independent Study in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety 1–3 cr. Prerequisites: EDFN 508 and HPED 600 Independent exploration of a specific topic or problem in depth under the individual supervision of a faculty member. This could include a unique area of the discipline, exploration of recent research on this topic, extensive reading in an area of interest, participation in medical clinics, grants, projects, or extensive forums with regular conferences during the semester with the faculty adviser. Open only to advanced students matriculated in graduate programs. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 698/ Departmental Project in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety 3 cr. Prerequisites: EDFN 508 and HPED 600 A critical independent investigation of an aspect of health, physical education, or safety of interest to the student is explored and developed under the guidance of faculty. Students are expected to purchase all necessary materials or equipment (laboratory time) required for the completion of the course. Open only to students matriculated in the health and physical education program or with permission of the faculty supervisor. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 699/ Thesis in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety 6 cr. Prerequisites: EDFN 508 and HPED 600 Extensive research under the guidance of a thesis committee. Open only to students matriculated in the health and physical education program. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPEM 554/ Curriculum and Program Construction in HPE 3 cr. The selection and health adaptation of a comprehensive health and safety education program as well as the process of developing physical education curriculum for children of various ages. An inquiry-oriented experience wherein the participant engages in the process of building a curriculum for K–12 grades, and those in community health programs. Using research, New Jersey state standards, personal experiences, and interaction with others, the individual identifies desirable content for health, physical education and safety units emphasizing a conceptual approach to this discipline. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPEM 590/ Methods of Elementary and Secondary HPE 3 cr. Corequisite: HPEM 694 Methodologies specific to elementary and secondary health and physical education. Primary emphasis on successful lesson planning with regard to the NASPE and NJCCC, management techniques, and teaching methodologies for health and physical education. 252943_001-092_r4.indd 78 8/1/18 9:46 PM

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