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Dec 17, 2024
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2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Community Health Promotion, B.A.
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The major in community health 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: 53
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Required courses:
- HPE 201 - Orientation to HPE, 1 credit hour
- HPE 207W - Nutrition for Daily Living, 3 credit hours
- HPE 209 - Research Design & Statistics in Sport Sciences, 3 credit hours
- HPE 215 - Foundations of Health Education, 3 credit hours
- HPE 218W - Consumer Issues, 2 credit hours
- HPE 222W - Community Health, 3 credit hours
- HPE 235 - Fitness & Health Promotion Program Management & Leadership, 3 credit hours
- HPE 270 - Principles of Health Promotion, 3 credit hours
- HPE 312W - Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency, 3 credit hours
- HPE 330W - Human Sexuality Education, 3 credit hours
- HPE 470X - 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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