Community health education concentration
The community health education curriculum prepares students for health-related careers in private, public, medical and corporate sectors. Students in this program track are prepared to assist in the development of healthy communities through the implementation of dynamic and ongoing health education/health promotion programs across the life span. Career opportunities include community health educator, public health specialist, health promotion specialist and health-related research. A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for entry into practicum and clinical experiences.
Program of study
| General education | Credits |
| BIOL 101 Biological Concepts | 4 |
| ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric Workshop I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 Writing and Rhetoric Workshop II | 3 |
| MATH 131 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics or equivalent | 3 |
| PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| STAT 210 Basic Practice of Statistics | 3 |
| American studies elective | 3 |
| Global studies elective | 3 |
| Oral communication elective | 3 |
| Psychology elective | 3 |
| Social sciences elective | 3 |
| Visual and performing arts elective(s) | 2 |
37 |
|
| Electives | |
| Select electives with adviser | 3 |
| Allied professional core | |
| BIOL 205 Basic Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL/PHIS 206 and BIOZ/PHIZ 206L Human Physiology and Laboratory | 4 |
8 |
|
| HPEX required core | |
| HPEX 200 Strength, Endurance and Flexibility Training | 3 |
| HPEX 240 Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
| HPEX 334 Measurement and Analysis in Teaching and Exercise Science | 3 |
| HPEX 350 Nutrition | 3 |
| HPEX 375 and HPEZ 375L Physiology of Exercise and Laboratory | 4 |
| HPEX 440 Chronic Disease and Exercise Management | 3 |
| HPEX 445 Organization and Administration for Health Professions | 3 |
22 |
|
| Community health education core | |
| HPEX 250 Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HPEX 291 Special Topic in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science | 1 |
| HPEX 353 Trends in Modern Diseases | 3 |
| HPEX 355 School and Community Health Resources | 3 |
| HPEX 356 Community Health Education and Promotion: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| HPEX 450 Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| PHIL 213 Ethics and Health Care | 3 |
| PSYC 412 Health Psychology | 3 |
| SOCY 445 Medical Sociology | 3 |
23 |
|
| Community health education selectives | |
| Select 18 hours within the following courses: | |
| HPEX 271 Safety, First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| HPEX 351 Issues in Sexuality | 3 |
| HPEX 352 Substance Abuse | 3 |
| HPEX 354 Coping and Adaptation | 3 |
| HPEX 357 Personal Health and Behavior Change | 3 |
| HPEX 371 Psychology of Physical Activity | 3 |
| HPEX 431 Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| HPEX 441 Assessment and Exercise Intervention in Health and Disease | 3 |
| (Selective or cognate with adviser’s approval) | |
18 |
|
| Clinical experiences | |
| HPEX 393 Field Practicum III | 3 |
| HPEX 495 Clinical Experience III | 6 |
| HPEX 496 Clinical Experience IV | 6 |
15 |
|
| Total credits | 126 |