Public Health Education, B.S.

Contact: Dr. Jane Petrillo, PHE Program Coordinator
Bachelor of Science Degree
WellStar College of Health and Human Services,
Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education
(470) 578-6216
http://wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/hpe/

The B.S. in Public Health Education degree program allows students significant flexibility to select coursework from within the HPE Department, as well as related coursework across campus that relate to their personal interests in the public health education field. All students who complete the B.S. in Public Health Education will be eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

See Listing of Requirements.

Lower-Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)

PHE 2100:Introduction to Public Health Education
HPE 2250:Functional Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Physical Education
HS 2300:Cultural Competence in the Human Services
PHE 2400:Behavior Theory and Applications
CSH 2500:Principles of Nutrition for the Professional
ES 2300:Medical Terminology
One additional hour from General Education Area D.

Program Requirements (60 Credit Hours)

I. Public Health Education (30 Credit Hours)

II. Public Health Education Capstone (12 Credit Hours)

PHE 4750:Public Health Education Seminar and Internship

III. Required Public Health Education Content Courses (12 Credit Hours) *

Select 4 of the following courses:

IV. Related Public Health Education Skill Courses (6 Credit Hours) *

Select 2 of the following courses:

* Other 3000-4000 Level Course(s) with Approval of PHE Program Coordinator and/or HPE Department Chair

Program Total: (120 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Degree Requirements

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