Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion

Program Overview

Degree Requirements

University Requirements

• 6 credit hour College Writing requirement
• 3 credit hour University Mathematics requirement

General Education Requirements

• A total of 10 courses, consisting of one foundation course and one second-level course in an approved sequence from each of the five curricular areas.
• No more than 6 credit hours may be taken in the same discipline.

Major Requirements

59 credit hours with grade "C" or better

Required Core Courses:

• BIO 200 (G): Structure and Function of the Human Body (5:2)
• CHEM 100 (G): The Molecular World (5:1)
• CHEM 506: Human Physiological Chemistry
• HFIT 200: Lifetime Health and Fitness
• HFIT 205 (G): Current Concepts in Nutrition (5:2)
• HFIT 240: Introduction to Health Promotion
• HFIT 245 (G): Gender, Culture, and Health (4:2)
• HFIT 250: Strategies in Stress Reduction
• HFIT 325: Exercise Physiology
• HFIT 335: Health Promotion Program Planning
• HFIT 410: Health Promotion Evaluation
• HFIT 488: Senior Seminar
• HFIT 491: Internship
• HFIT 540: Health Communication
• MGMT 353: Principles of Organizational Theory, Behavior, and Management
• PSYC 105 (G): Psychology: Understanding Human Behavior (4:1)
• PSYC 333: Health Psychology
• STAT 202: Basic Statistics

(G) = Fulfills General Education Requirement

Possible Electives:

• HFIT 265: Wellness Advocates
• HFIT 270: First Aid, CPR, and Medical Emergencies
• HFIT 323: Issues in Women's Health
• PSYC 450: Psychology of Well-Being

For detailed descriptions of these courses and when they are offered, please visit the Registrar

Planning Resources:

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Other Program Offerings:

Minor in Health Promotion

Combined B.S./M.S. Degree