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Nov 21, 2024
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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Health Science with a concentration in College Health Promotion and Prevention Services [HSC/CHPP]
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The concentration is intended to provide health students with the background and skills needed to function on college campuses as health promotion and prevention specialists. These individuals typically work in a variety of health education areas including sexuality, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, stress management, and health promotion. Responsibilities often involve conducting campuswide activities, developing peer education programs, and working with college offices in promoting the health of students. Colleges across the country have been establishing campus programs and services which have as their central focus the reduction of health threatening behaviors and the promotion of student health. The focus of this concentration is to prepare individuals with the background and skills needed to work in this rapidly growing field.
Career Potential
- College health promotion specialist
- College prevention specialist
- College health educator
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A. Required Courses: 21 credit hours
B. Internship: Six credit hour minimum
Students must fulfill an internship requirement through one of the following alternatives: 1. Internship
Complete a two-semester internship experience with six credit hours in the Student Development Center’s health education program. Preferably this would result in a fall and spring experience of three credits each semester. Health education majors typically choose this internship. 2. Field Experience
Complete at least a quarter of field experience of eight credit hours in a college health promotion/prevention program. Health science majors typically choose this internship. Health Science Program
Health Department Requirements: 13 credit hours Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124
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