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Health Education and Promotion: Health Science Emphasis - BS


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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 and/or Physics 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  
HEP 1500 Global Health: Disparities, Determinants, Strategies and Outcomes (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   Main campus students: this course is only available on Brigham City campus in fall semester. 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     Depth Social Sciences (DSS)       
HEP 3800: Health Care Systems   3     HEP 4100: Foundations of Community Health   3   Fall-Online; Spring-Main campus only
HEP 3700 - Introduction to Epidemiology for Health Educators   3      HEP 4000 - Health Services Administration     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

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

HEP 5000 - Health Equity (CI)   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)  
     
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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 professional development 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 and/or physics courses or intending to go on to graduate school.

Health Science Emphasis Professional Core Requirements (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.

Physical Science and Mathematics (0-24 credits)


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


Only 9 of the 24 Professional Development credits can be selected from the Social Science and Supportive Courses group.

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