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Oct 23, 2024
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2024-2025 University Catalog
Community Health Education Promotion, B.A.
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The major in community health education promotion is designed to prepare the undergraduate student for competency in health coaching, promotion and disease prevention by helping individuals and small groups cultivate positive health behavior choices. An emphasis will be placed on program design and behavior modification to educate and support diverse groups of clients achieve health goals. These programs may be implemented in schools or in public and private agencies, at the worksite, or in specialized and clinical settings.
Minimum Credits Required: 42 (plus prerequisites where required)
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Required courses:
- ASW 201 - AHSW Leadership and Professional Mapping, 1 credit hour
- ASW 209 - Research Design & Statistics in Sport Sciences, 3 credit hours
- ASW 215 - Foundations of Health and Wellness Professionals, 3 credit hours
- ASW 218W - Consumer Issues, 2 credit hours
- ASW 222W - Community Health, 3 credit hours
- ASW 270 - Principles of Health Promotion, 3 credit hours
- ASW 312W - Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency, 3 credit hours
- ASW 330W - Human Sexuality Education, 3 credit hours
- ASW 335 - Health Behavior Management, 3 credit hours
- ASW 370 - Advocacy in Action, 3 credit hours
- ASW 497X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged (3 credit hours required)
Interdisciplinary Content Requirements:
Notes:
Students pursuing this major may consider a minor in either Psychology or Public Relations .
It is also highly recommended that students sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Exam during their last semester at BW.
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