2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Health Education: Concentration in Wellness and Health Promotion [HEC_WELL]


The concentration in the Health Department  is intended to prepare health education specialists to work in a variety of private, public and worksite settings related to health promotion. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, designing health promotion programs, implementing/coordinating programs and evaluation of outcomes.

Career Potential

  • Wellness specialist in a business or corporation
  • Wellness manager in a private health promotion center
  • School-site or college wellness coordinator
  • Wellness coordinator in a community agency

Program Requirements


In addition to the requirements to fulfill the concentration in Wellness and Health Promotion listed below, students must fulfill all degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education in Health Education [HEC] .

B. Fieldwork: eight credit hours


Fieldwork required must be completed in an approved wellness setting.

Total Credit Hours Required for the concentration in Wellness and Health Promotion: 28


Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124


Example of Health Education: Concentration in Wellness and Health Promotion [HEC_WELL] over four years


Total credit hours for semester: 17


First Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Second Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Third Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Total credit hours for semester: 14