Health Sciences Department

College of Education and Professional Studies
Ellensburg
Health Sciences, room 205
Mail Stop 7571
509-963-1912
www.cwu.edu/health-science
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Faculty and Staff
Chair
Tishra Beeson, DrPH, MPH

Program Directors
Timothy R. Burnham, PhD, exercise science
Jared M. Dickenson, PhD, FACSM, clinical physiology
Melody Madlem, PhD, MSEd, public health
Douglas Presta, DPM, NR-Paramedic, emergency medical services paramedicine
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, CSSD, food and nutrition sciences, graduate program
Karen Roemer, PhD, integrative human physiology
Mitchell Russell, PM, SEIC, emergency medical services paramedicine
Nicole Stendell-Hollis, PhD, RDN, MS, food and nutrition sciences, undergraduate program
Katy Williams, MS, RDN, CD, CSSD, CDCES, food and nutrition sciences, dietetic internship

Medical Directors
Maika Dang, MD
Kenneth Lindsey, MD

Professors
Ethan A. Bergman, PhD, RDN, CD, FADA, FAND, nutrition and dietetics
Timothy R. Burnham, PhD, clinical physiology, sport physiology, human anatomy
Leonardo J. D’Acquisto, EdD, sport physiology, kinesiology, human anatomy
David L. Gee, PhD, nutrition and metabolism, nutrition and chronic diseases, nutritional epidemiology
Susan Hawk, PhD, RDN, dietetics, clinical nutrition
Melody Madlem, PhD, public health
Vincent M. Nethery, PhD, clinical physiology, sport physiology, environmental physiology, human anatomy
Rebecca Pearson, PhD, MPH, public health
Karen Roemer, PhD, biomechanics, clinical mechanics, kinematics and kinetics

Associate Professors
Tishra Beeson, DrPH, MPH, public health, maternal and child health, health policy
Jared M. Dickenson, PhD, FACSM, clinical physiology, muscle physiology
Eric Foch, PhD, biomechanics, clinical mechanics, kinematics and kinetics
Casey Mace-Firebaugh, PhD, MPH, public health, environmental health
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, sports nutrition
Robert Pritchett, PhD, sport physiology, environmental physiology
Nicole Stendell-Hollis, PhD, MS, RDN, obesity, nutrition and chronic disease

Assistant Professors
Tefere Belay, PhD, nutrition
Ana Paula Coelho F. Freire, PT, MSc, PhD, clinical physiology
Douglas Presta, DPM, NR-Paramedic, paramedicine

Senior Lecturers
Ryan Galindo, exercise science
Emily Shaw, nutrition and food science
Gretchen Taussig-Simpson, EMT, paramedicine

Lecturers
Katarina Mucha, PhD, MPH, public health
Colin Nash, Firefighter/PM, paramedicine
Blake Richards, FPC, PM, paramedicine
Katy Williams, MS, RDN, CD, CSSD, CDCES, nutrition
Amie Wojtyna, PhD, MPH, MSBS, public health

Staff
Natalie Baldwin, office assistant
Bryan Contreras, MS, instructional classroom support technician- clinical physiology and exercise science
Priscilla Froelich, instructional classroom support technician- food science
Garrett Sand, secretary supervisor

Department Information
The Department of Health Sciences prepares students in a variety of professions that focus on the physical and functional abilities of humans. Human functioning is the overriding theme of all curricula offerings. In addition to didactic aspects, many classes provide experiential learning through structured laboratories, practicums, and internships. All programs provide opportunities to interact with faculty and to participate in both undergraduate and graduate research.

Health Sciences offers the following undergraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Science: Clinical Physiology
Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science: FSN-Dietetics Specialization
Bachelor of Science: FSN-Foods and Nutrition Specialization
Bachelor of Science: Paramedicine
Public Health Major - Community Health Specialization
Public Health Major - Pre-nursing in Public Health Specialization
Public Health - Community Health Education Minor

Health Sciences offers the following supporting minors:
Exercise Science
Athletic Training
Nutrition
Food Service Management

Health Sciences offers the following certificate programs:
Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician
Dietetic Internship (Accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Health Sciences offers the following graduate degrees - (For details: See Graduate Studies and Research section)
Master of Science: Exercise Science
Master of Science: Nutrition

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to a major or minor, all students must:

• Meet with an advisor in the specific program of interest. Because of the variety of options and the pre-admission requirements of programs, it is advisable to meet with an advisor early to plan the program schedule and to facilitate timely graduation.
• Complete specific pre-admission requirements (see individual programs).
• Complete and file a major application with the department office, signed by the academic advisor and the program director. Application forms can be obtained from the advisor or the department office.
• Complete and file with the department office, a program of study that lists the required and elective courses necessary for program completion. Course of study forms can be obtained from the academic advisor.

Student Scholarly Activities:
The department is student oriented and all programs provide a wide range of laboratory and field experiences as part of specific degree requirements and degree options. Students who engage early in optional learning experiences gain a better understanding of their profession, are more competitive in the job market, and increase their chances for graduate school admission.

Student Organizations:
Exercise Science Club: All EXSC students are required to join the EXSC Club. This student-run organization meets regularly to discuss academic planning and career opportunities, performs service activities, and plans recreational outings.

Nutrition Science Club: The NSC provides opportunities for students to use their knowledge and skills in performing service activities, learn about career opportunities, discuss academic planning, and engage in recreational activities.

EMT Club: The EMT Club is a student organization that is purposed to provide basic life support services to on-campus activities as a means of first-line-response. The EMT Club is comprised of current students that are certified emergency medical technicians. The EMT Club is supervised by a faculty member of the Paramedic Program and is provided the necessary emergency medical equipment and continuing education to provide essential emergency medical services.

Fees:
Additional fees are assessed for many of the department’s laboratory and field experience courses. These fees are used to partially support materials purchased and transportation costs.

Graduation Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the university and of the specific degree program of study.
• Application for the bachelor’s degree must be filed by the second Friday of the quarter preceding the quarter in which the degree is to be received. Instructions and deadlines are available through the Office of the Registrar.

Course Offerings
Frequency of course offering information can be found at the department website: www.cwu.edu/health-science or by contacting the department directly.

Programs

• Clinical Physiology Major, BS
• EMS Paramedicine Major, BS
• Exercise Science Major, BS
• Food Science and Nutrition BS, Dietetics Specialization
• Food Science and Nutrition BS, Foods and Nutrition Specialization
• Public Health BS, Population Health Specialization
• Public Health BS, Pre-Nursing Specialization

• Maternal and Child Health Certificate

• Exercise Science Minor
• Food Service Management Minor
• Nutrition Minor
• Physical-Rehabilitation Therapy Minor
• Public Health Minor
• Strength and Conditioning Minor

Courses

• NUTR 298 - Special Topics
• NUTR 299 - Seminar
• NUTR 318 - The Politics of Food and Health
• NUTR 340 - Management of Food Resources
• NUTR 340LAB - Management of Food Resources Laboratory
• NUTR 342 - Quantity Food Production and Service
• NUTR 342LAB - Quantity Food Production and Service Laboratory
• NUTR 343 - Foods and Nutrition Professionalism
• NUTR 344 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I
• NUTR 345 - Nutrition and the Lifecycle
• NUTR 347 - Nutrition Education and Counseling
• NUTR 350 - Weight Management
• NUTR 396 - Individual Study
• NUTR 397 - Honors
• NUTR 398 - Special Topics
• NUTR 399 - Seminar
• NUTR 405 - Hospitality Catering
• NUTR 406 - Peer Nutrition Education Practicum
• NUTR 433 - Macronutrients
• NUTR 434 - Micronutrients
• NUTR 436 - Theory and Treatment of Eating Disorders
• NUTR 440 - Experimental Foods
• NUTR 440LAB - Experimental Foods Laboratory
• NUTR 442 - Nutrition Assessment Laboratory
• NUTR 443 - Nutrition and Metabolism
• NUTR 444 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II
• NUTR 445 - Experimental Food Research
• NUTR 445LAB - Experimental Food Research Laboratory
• NUTR 446 - Sports Nutrition
• NUTR 447 - Community Nutrition
• NUTR 448 - Food Service Systems Management
• NUTR 450 - Global Nutrition and Food Security
• NUTR 490 - Cooperative Education
• NUTR 491 - Workshop
• NUTR 492A - Dietetic Practicum
• NUTR 492B - Dietetic Practicum
• NUTR 492C - Dietetic Practicum
• NUTR 495 - Undergraduate Research
• NUTR 496 - Individual Study
• NUTR 497 - Honors
• NUTR 498 - Special Topics
• NUTR 499 - Seminar

• PUBH 209 - Consumer Health
• PUBH 230 - Foundations of Public and Community Health
• PUBH 240 - Writing in the Health Sciences
• PUBH 250 - Introduction to Health Policy and Systems
• PUBH 285 - Introduction to Maternal and Child Health Issues
• PUBH 298 - Special Topics
• PUBH 299 - Seminar
• PUBH 310 - Community Health
• PUBH 311 - Cross Cultural Practices for Health and Medicine
• PUBH 317 - Global Health Issues and Solutions
• PUBH 318 - The Politics of Food and Health
• PUBH 320 - Environmental Health
• PUBH 324 - Infectious and Non-infectious Disease
• PUBH 351 - Community Building Strategies for Public Health
• PUBH 370 - Contemporary Issues in Public Health
• PUBH 375 - Theories of Health Behavior
• PUBH 376 - Community Food Strategies: Campus Garden
• PUBH 380 - Epidemiology
• PUBH 396 - Individual Study
• PUBH 397 - Honors
• PUBH 398 - Special Topics
• PUBH 399 - Seminar
• PUBH 409 - Community Mental Health Issues and Strategies (Put on reserve 9/1/2020, will go inactive 8/24/23)
• PUBH 411 - Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Management
• PUBH 412 - Aging and Public Health (Put on Reserve 9/1/2020, will go inactive 8/24/23)
• PUBH 413 - Health Disparities in Rural and Frontier Communities
• PUBH 420 - Women’s Health Issues
• PUBH 421 - Maternal and Child Health
• PUBH 422 - Community Health Communication and Promotion
• PUBH 440 - Public Health Communication (Put on reserve 9/1/2020, will go inactive 8/24/23)
• PUBH 445 - Professionalism in Public Health
• PUBH 448 - Sexual Health
• PUBH 460 - Public Health Ethics
• PUBH 465 - Research Experience in Public Health
• PUBH 470 - Public Health Programming
• PUBH 471 - Program Planning
• PUBH 472 - Program Implementation and Evaluation
• PUBH 475 - Community Health Administration
• PUBH 479 - Senior Seminar in Public Health (Put on reserve 9/16/22, will go inactive 8/24/25)
• PUBH 480 - Grant Seeking and Administration in Public Health
• PUBH 485 - Applied Maternal and Child Health Research, Leadership, and Practice
• PUBH 488 - Culminating Experience in Public Health
• PUBH 489 - Academic Service Learning in Public Health
• PUBH 490 - Cooperative Education
• PUBH 496 - Individual Study
• PUBH 497 - Honors
• PUBH 498 - Special Topics
• PUBH 499 - Seminar