Nov 24, 2024

2021-2022 General Catalog

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Health Education and Promotion: Health Science - BS

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

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For more information about Health Education and Promotion, see the department webpage.
Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Minimum University Requirements
Total Credits	120	Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better	100	Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)	40
Total USU Credits	30	Upper-division USU Credits	20
USU Credits within the Major	10	Credits in Minor (if required)	12
Credits in Major	see below	Credits in American Institutions	3
General Education Requirements	see link	University Studies Depth Requirements	see link
NOTES: The highest Quantitative Literacy (MATH, QL) for this degree is STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL) or STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) or STAT 2000: Statistical Methods (QI) or AP STAT with passing grade. Please note: students who are planning to go on to graduate school or need certain Chemistry courses may also need MATH 1050 or higher. Consult with your advisor.

Admissions Requirements for this Program
New freshmen	Admitted to USU in Good Standing			Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU	2.75 GPA

First Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
NDFS 1600: Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals	2		ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)	3
HEP 2500: Health and Wellness	2		Breadth American Institutions (BAI)	3
NDFS 1020: Science and Application of Human Nutrition (BLS)	3		Breadth Creative Arts (BCA)	3
Quantitative Literacy (QL)	3-4	Be aware that a course in statistics is a prerequisite to HEP 3700.	Breadth Humanities (BHU)	3
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS)	3		Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS)	3
Elective Credit	2
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Second Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)	3		BIOL 1010: Biology and the Citizen (BLS)	3
HEP 3000: Drugs and Human Behavior	3		Quantitative Intensive (QI)	3
HEP 3600: Introduction to Community Health (CI)	3		Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)	3
BIOL 2320: Human Anatomy	4		Professional Development Course	6
Professional Development Course	3
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Third Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
BIOL 2420: Human Physiology	4		HEP 3700: Introduction to Epidemiology for Health Educators	3
HEP 3800: Health Care Systems	3		HEP 4100: Foundations of Community Health	3
Depth Social Sciences (DSS)	3		HEP 5000: Race, Culture, Class, and Gender Issues in Health (CI)	3
Professional Development Course(s)	3		Professional Development Course(s)	3
Elective Course	2		HEP 2000: First Aid and Emergency Care	2	Or First Aid and CPR with AED for adult, child and infant certification.
			Elective Course	1
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Fourth Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
HEP 4000: Health Services Administration	3		Electives	12-14
HEP 4800: Human Diseases	3		Professional Development Course	3
HEP 5400: Prevention Strategies for Obesity and Disordered Eating	3
Professional Development Course(s)	6

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Health Education and Promotion Core Requirements (34-36 credits)

A grade of C- or better is required in all HEP-prefix courses required for the major. A 2.75 overall GPA is required for admittance and graduation from the major. Major coursework may not be taken pass/fail, including electives. In addition to the core requirements, any course in statistics is a prerequisite for the program. Please note: MATH 1050 or higher may be necessary for students planning to take certain chemistry courses or intending to go on to graduate school.

HEP 2000 - First Aid and Emergency Care 2 (or certification) Certification must be First Aid and CPR with AED for adult, child and infant
HEP 2500 - Health and Wellness 2
HEP 3000 - Drugs and Human Behavior 3
HEP 3600 - Introduction to Community Health (CI) 3
HEP 3700 - Introduction to Epidemiology for Health Educators 3
HEP 4100 - Foundations of Community Health 3
HEP 4800 - Human Diseases 3
HEP 5000 - Race, Culture, Class, and Gender Issues in Health (CI) 3
HEP 5400 - Prevention Strategies for Obesity and Disordered Eating 3
BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 4
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 4
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition (BLS) 3

Health Science Emphasis Professional Core Courses (8 credits)

Professional Development Health Science (24 credits)

Choose 24 credits from the following three areas. Only 9 credits are allowed in the Social Sciences and Supportive Courses area.

Health Education and Promotion: Health Science - BS

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

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Minimum University Requirements

Admissions Requirements for this Program

First Year

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Fourth Year

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Health Education and Promotion Core Requirements (34-36 credits)

Health Science Emphasis Professional Core Courses (8 credits)

Professional Development Health Science (24 credits)

Biological Science (Choose 0-24 credits)

Physical Science and Mathematics (0-24 credits)

Social Science and Supportive Courses (choose 0-9 credits)