2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog

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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Health Education: Concentration in Wellness Health Promotion [HEC/WELL]

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The concentration 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

A. Health Education Program

Health Department Requirements: 16 credit hours

BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 303 - Microbiology and Human Disease (4 cr. hr.)
CAP 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications (3 cr. hr.)
COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)

B. Required courses: 20 credit hours

EXS 397 - Exercise Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 120 - Responding to Emergencies (2 cr. hr.)
HLH 210 - Wellness and Health Promotion (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 232 - Nutrition (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 301 - Stress Management (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 314 - Mental Health and Counseling (3 cr. hr.)
MGT 250 - Principles of Management (3 cr. hr.)

C. Fieldwork

Field work required must be completed in an approved wellness setting.

HLH 499 - Fieldwork in Health (8 cr. hr.)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 128

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