Concentrations
The B.S. in Community Health and Wellness is a multidisciplinary degree program originating in the Health and Physical Education department. The community health education and health promotion industry is currently growing and evolving to support the health needs of ALL individuals and groups. Community health education, wellness and health promotion professionals possess the passion, interest and skills to help individuals and communities voluntarily adopt healthy behaviors and lifestyles. These specialists promote healthy lifestyles and wellness by:
- Educating individuals and groups about health enhancing behaviors.
- Assisting others to increase personal choices and skills that reduce health risks and enhance quality of life.
- Tailoring health education and health promotion programs to meet individual and community needs.
- Supporting and developing policy that supports community health education and health promotion efforts.
- Advocating for the health education and health promoting needs of others.
Informing, Educating and Empowering Individuals and Communities to Achieve Healthy Lifestyles that Improve Health Status and Quality of Life.
Course Requirements
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HED 102 | Personal Health | 3 |
| HED 221 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HED 233 | Social Perspectives of Health | 3 |
| HED 303 | Community Health | 3 |
| HED 406 | Advanced Issues and Concerns in Community and Public Health | 3 |
| HED 410 | Stress Management | 3 |
| PED 205 | Conditioning for Personal Fitness | 3 |
| BIOL 108 | Basic Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 231 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 335 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| PSYC 215 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| One course from | ||
| MKT 301 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| ENGL 230 | Writing for Professional Settings | 4 |
Choose concentration A, B, C, D, or E below:
- A. Community and
Public Health Ed - B. Health
and Aging - C. Recreation and
Leisure Studies - D. Wellness and
Movement Studies - E. Women's
Health
A. Community and Public Health Education
Prepares students to develop the knowledge base and skills necessary for careers in community and public health education settings. This concentration is designed to provide the background needed to plan, implement and evaluate health education and health promotion programs that support the health of the general public (birth to elderly).
Concentration Learning Goals:- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and related experiences to adminster health education and promotion programs in community andpublic health settings including nonprofit and government organizations.
- Serve as a resource person, linking individuals and communities to needed health services, advocating for diverse needs of the general public, and support health policy to guide and protect public health practice.
Careers: Graduates may pursure careers in a variety of settings:
Health Departments Governmental Health Organizations Hospitals YMCAs and YWCAs Community Health Centers Nonprofit Health Agencies Corporate Wellness Settings
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 208 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HED 101 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HED 202 | Principles of Health Education | 3 |
| HED 300 | Concepts of Teaching | 4 |
| HED 307 | Dynamics and Determinants of Disease | 3 |
| HED 419 | Practicum in Community Health | 3 |
| HED 426 | Community Health: Field Placement | 10 |
| HED 429 | Seminar in Community Health Field Placement | 2 |
| One Course from | ||
| GEND 200 | Gender in Society | 4 |
| SOC 200 | Society and Social Behavior | 4 |
| SOC 202 | The Family | 4 |
| One Course from | ||
| ANTH 309 | Medical Anthropology | 4 |
| NURS 201 | Introduction to Health Care Systems | 3 |
| PSYC 424 | Health Psychology | 4 |
| SOC 314 | The Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 |
| Two Courses from | ||
| COMM 351 | Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 358 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 230 | Writing for Professional Settings (*) | 4 |
| GEND 354 | Teenagers in/and the Media | 4 |
| GEND 356 | Class Matters | 4 |
| GRTL 314 | Health and Aging | 4 |
| or | ||
| NURS 314 | Health and Aging | 4 |
| HED 335 | Consumer Health | 3 |
| HED 431 | Drug Education | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Introduction to Marketing (*) | 3 |
| MKT 329 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 334 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| *Students cannot double-count this course if taken as a Core Course option | ||
Total Credit Hours | 84-88 | |
B. Health and Aging
Prepares students to develop the knowledge base and skills needed to address health needs and health promotion for persons 65 years and older. Students will advance their understanding of where older Americans stand today regarding health status and influencing factors. Students will be able to plan and implement a variety of community-based health promotion efforts to help the elderly maintain and improve their health, independence and quality of life. Students may go on to complete the minor in Gerentology (Sociology Department.)
Concentration Learning Goals:- Critically evaluate and interpret current research for senior populations, including the impact of chronic disease, financial constraints, and mental health issues; and apply findings to health education and promotion programs.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and related experiences to implement health education and promotion programs at senior centers, YMCAs, senior residential facilities, etc., while advocating for the needs of an aging population and their caregivers.
Careers: Graduates may pursure careers in a variety of settings:
Senior Centers Governmental Health Organizations serving Senior Populations Hospitals Area Agencies on Aging Community Health Centers Assisted Living Facilities Nursing homes
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 208 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HED 101 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HED 202 | Principles of Health Education | 3 |
| HED 300 | Concepts of Teaching | 4 |
| HED 307 | Dynamics and Determinants of Disease | 3 |
| HED 419 | Practicum in Community Health | 3 |
| HED 426 | Community Health: Field Placement | 10 |
| HED 429 | Seminar in Community Health Field Placement | 2 |
| SOC 217 | Aging and Society | 4 |
| One Course from | ||
| GRTL 314 | Health and Aging | 4 |
| NURS 312 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| NURS 314 | Health and Aging | 4 |
| Two Courses from | ||
| ANTH 308 | Culture, Aging, and the Life Course | 4 |
| PED 451 | Recreation for the Elderly | 3 |
| PSYC 339 | Psychology of Aging | 4 |
| SOC 314 | The Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 84-88 | |
C. Recreation and Leisure Studies
Prepares students to plan, implement and assess recreation programs and services that support wellness for the general public of all ages and specialized populations. Theoretical approaches to the study of recreation, sport and leisure as well as research methods for this field are studies. Students will master knowledge and skills necessary to develop and lead effective recreational programs aimed to promote well-being through physical activity from birth through elderly.
Concentration Learning Goals:- Demonstrate knowledge, planning, organizing, budgeting and promotion efforts in a variety of sport and recreation settings including YMCAs, YWCAs, after school programs, camp management, youth-at-risk programs and leadership programs in community and corporate settings.
- Provide leadership in recreational settings, serve as a resource person, and advocate for the diverse recreation and leisure needs for the general public and specialized populations.
Careers: Graduates may pursure careers in a variety of settings:
YMCAs, YWCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs Adventure Education Programs in Community and Corporate Settings After School Programs Youth-At-Risk Programs Camp Management Programs Recreation Programs and Centers
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PED 151 | Introduction to Recreation in Modern Society | 3 |
| PED 243 | Foundations of Movement | 3 |
| PED 251 | Recreation Delivery Systems | 3 |
| PED 253 | Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation | 3 |
| PED 301 | Principles of Teaching Activity | 3 |
| PED 323 | Teaching In Adventure Education | 3 |
| PED 351 | Leadership and Supervision of Recreation | 3 |
| PED 356 | Recreation Practicum | 4 |
| PED 427 | Internship in Movement Studies and Recreation | 10 |
| PED 429 | Seminar in Movement studies and Recreation | 2 |
| PED 451 | Recreation for the Elderly | 3 |
| Two Courses from | ||
| ANTH 308 | Culture, Aging, and the Life Course | 4 |
| HED 307 | Dynamics and Determinants of Disease | 3 |
| PED 252 | Camping and Recreational Leadership | 3 |
| PED 278 | Coaching Skills and Tactics | 3 |
| PED 412 | Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs: Prekindergarten through Grade Twelve | 3 |
| PSYC 339 | Psychology of Aging | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 78-81 | |
D. Wellness and Movement Studies
Prepares students to plan, implement and assess health promotion preventive and rehabilitative services, including exercise programs, in a variety of settings. Scientific foundations related to human physiology and physical activity, kinesiology, exercise physiology, analyzing motor functioning, and creating specialized programs that improve motor functions across the lifespan are key components of this concentration. This program will also prepare students for admission into dvanced degree programs in exercise science, sports management, physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Concentration Learning Goals:- Promote wellness through education, and implementation of specialized programs that improve motor functions for individuals and communities throughout the lifespan
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills and educational strategies to facilitate exercise and movement-based programs in worksites, health agencies, health/fitness centers, college/university and hospital settings while advocating for policies that support these programs.
Careers: Graduates may pursure careers in a variety of settings:
Worksite Health Promotion Programs Colleges and Universities Hospitals Health Care Facilities and Health Centers Fitness Centers and Fitness Clubs State and Government Health Organizations Wellness Centers
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PED 140 | Introduction to Movement Sciences | 3 |
| PED 201 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PED 206 | Fundamental Movement and Its Analysis | 3 |
| PED 243 | Foundations of Movement | 3 |
| PED 278 | Coaching Skills and Tactics | 3 |
| PED 301 | Principles of Teaching Activity | 3 |
| PED 411 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| PED 419 | Practicum in Movement Studies and Assessment | 3 |
| PED 420 | Physiological Aspects of Exercise | 3 |
| PED 427 | Internship in Movement Studies and Recreation | 10 |
| PED 429 | Seminar in Movement studies and Recreation | 2 |
| Two Courses from | ||
| HED 307 | Dynamics and Determinants of Disease | 3 |
| PED 151 | Introduction to Recreation in Modern Society | 3 |
| PED 247 | Rhythmic Movement | 2 |
| PED 308 | The Science of Coaching | 3 |
| PED 323 | Teaching In Adventure Education | 3 |
| PED 408 | Coaching Applications | 3 |
| PED 412 | Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs: Prekindergarten through Grade Twelve | 3 |
| PED 451 | Recreation for the Elderly | 3 |
| SOC 217 | Aging and Society | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 84-87 | |
E. Women's Health
This concentration is for students who have an interest in developing a greater knowledge base regarding variables that influence wellness, health promotion programs, illness, health outcomes, and implications for policy development for women. Focus of study includes gender and society, victimology, women and justice, women and helath, and psychology of women. Students may go on to complete the minor in Gender and Women's Studies (Dept.).
Concentration Learning Goals:- Investigate, analyze and apply current findings critical for women's health promotion (e.g. gender imbalance, impact of research findings on physical and mental health of girls and women, role of empowerment, and best practices etc.).
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and related experiences to administer and advocate for health education and promotion efforts in hospitals, health centers, shelters and other programs that service women.
Careers: Graduates may pursure careers in a variety of settings:
Women's Health Centers Family Planning Clinics Hospitals Health Centers and YWCAs Nonprofit Health Agencies State and Government Health Organizations
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 208 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GEND 200 | Gender in Society | 4 |
| HED 101 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HED 202 | Principles of Health Education | 3 |
| HED 300 | Concepts of Teaching | 4 |
| HED 307 | Dynamics and Determinants of Disease | 3 |
| HED 419 | Practicum in Community Health | 3 |
| HED 426 | Community Health: Field Placement | 10 |
| HED 429 | Seminar in Community Health Field Placement | 2 |
| SOC 342 | Women, Crime, and Justice | 4 |
| SOC 345 | Victimology | 4 |
| One Course from | ||
| COMM 332 | Gender and Communication | 3 |
| GEND 354 | Teenagers in/and the Media | 4 |
| GEND 357 | Gender and Sexuality | 4 |
| GEND 458 | Gender and Education | 4 |
| PSYC 356 | Psychology of Women | 4 |
| PED 323 | Teaching In Adventure Education | 3 |
| SOC 202 | The Family | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 86-88 | |