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Dec 06, 2024
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Sciences, Health Assessment and Promotion Concentration, B.S.
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This concentration prepares students for positions in wellness, hospital, and corporate-based health promotion and assessment programs. Students are trained to develop and implement comprehensive health promotion activities by combining health education, assessment techniques and physical activity concepts. Health assessment and promotion students master a variety of clinical assessments and can begin to develop health communication skills prior to graduation.
The concentration includes 12-15 hours of electives which can be used to complete any minor requirements or which pre-professional students can use to finish prerequisites for their selected professional program. Additionally, this broad-based program provides a strong foundation for related graduate studies. Upon completion, students are prepared to enroll in the Health Fitness Specialist and/or the Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist certifications sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine.
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Health Science Core
The B.S. degree with a major in health sciences consists of health science course requirements in addition to General Education requirements and B.S. requirements. For specialization in a professional area, concentrations are available in health assessment and promotion, health studies, and public health education.
All students pursing the B.S. in Health Science must complete the following core courses:
Health Sciences Core Courses
Select two of the following: 8 Credit Hours
Total: 32-37 Credit Hours
Concentration Requirements
Students must complete the General Education requirements, the B.S. degree requirements, the health sciences core and the health assessment and promotion core requirements.
Total: 79-84 Credit Hours
Recommended Schedule for Health Assessment and Promotion Concentration
Evidence of CPR/First-Aid certification must be presented for graduation.
Total: 28-30 Credit Hours
Footnotes
2 Offered only in spring semester.
3 Offered only in fall semester.
Total: 30-31 Credit Hours
Footnotes
2 Offered only in spring semester.
3 Offered only in fall semester.
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