Health Education, Minor (389)
Program Requirements (23 hours)
The minor in health education requires a minimum of 23 semester hours. This minor provides a basic foundation for students desiring preparation in health promotion and disease prevention. The minor in health education may be used in combination with many majors to enhance student’s career opportunities and as preparation for graduate study in a variety of health disciplines. Completion of the minor along with a teaching certifiable major leads to certification in health education.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 131 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| SFTY 171 | Safety and First Aid | 1 |
| PH 261 | Foundations of Public Health Education | 3 |
| PH 365 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PH 381 | Public and Community Health | 3 |
| PH 461 | Comprehensive School Health Program | 3 |
| PH 467 | Drug Abuse Education | 3 |
| Select one of the following (with approval of the academic advisor): | 3 | |
| Environmental Health | ||
| Independent Study in Health and Safety | ||
| Consumer Health | ||
| Health and Safety in the Elementary School | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Total Hours | 23 | |
Students utilizing the minor in health education for teacher certification must complete SEC 483, Teaching Health, as a required support course. All courses in the minor must be completed with a minimum grade of “C."