School Health Teacher Education, B.S.

Professor: Emily Vala-Haynes
Assistant professors: Daniel Dowhower, Nancy Vargas

Mission

To maximize individual and professional development in health and movement science and to promote healthy lifestyles and communities.

Learning Outcomes

Plan effective strategies, interventions and programs based on assessment of individual and community needs.
Implement and evaluate programs.
Coordinate, communicate and advocate for research-based practices.

Core Courses

BI 134 Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4
BI 135 Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4
HE 227 Community and Public Health Credits: 4
HE 285 Foundations of Health Education Credits: 4
HE 325 Nutrition Credits: 4
HE 330 Theory of Health Promotion Credits: 4
HE 346 Infectious Disease and Injury Prevention Credits: 4
HE 348 Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Credits: 4
HE 366 Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Credits: 4
HE 367 Human Sexuality Credits: 4
HE 375 Epidemiology Credits: 4
HE 445 Best Practice in ATOD and Sexuality Education Credits: 4
HE 448 Research Methods Credits: 4
HE 471 Program Planning Credits: 4
HE 487 Assessment and Program Evaluation Credits: 4
HE 496 School Health Programs: Methods and Materials Credits: 4
STAT 243Z Elementary Statistics I Credits: 4

Total Credits: 68

Note:

Students must earn a C- or better in all courses used to satisfy requirements of the major. HE 346 , HE 348 , HE 375 , HE 448 , HE 471 , HE 487 , and STAT 243Z all have prerequisites. See course descriptions for specific prerequisites.

This major does not lead to a school health education degree but may lead to an education degree following the completion of the professional education core in the College of Education. Requirements for admission into education programs can be obtained from the College of Education.