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Career Opportunities: |
Students majoring in Health Promotion are prepared to work in a variety of settings. Such settings may include:
Corporate or worksite health promotion
Clinical/ healthcare settings
College/ university health promotion
Community agencies
Governmental agencies/ Public health
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credentialing is available from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC).
We post job listings on our bulletin board as we receive them.
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Expectations
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Preparation for the major:
Advisement is needed to ensure appropriate course sequencing as some course sequencing is required. Please contact the departmental advisor for an appointment.
Expectations of Transfer Students
The following grade point average (GPA) will apply:
All external transfer students must have a minimum overall GPA of at least 2.7 for acceptance to the major of Health Promotion.
All transfers within the University must have a minimum overall GPA of at least 2.7 for acceptance to the major of Health Promotion.
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Special Requirements: |
CBIO 2200-2200L and 2210-2210L are prerequisites for EXRS 3700, 4310, 4630-4360L, and 4640-4640L.
A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses included in the Major Requirements and the Major Electives.
First Aid and CPR certification is required. May be satisfied with ARC or AHA cards.
Application for HPRB 5560 Field Experience must be completed by midterm of the semester preceding the field experience in order to be cleared to register. Field Experience application packets are available from the Field Experience Coordinator.
It is recommended that all HPRB students compile and maintain a portfolio documenting and exhibiting work or experiences gained throughout the undergraduate program, including the practicums and field experience.
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Scholarships: |
Three competitive awards are offered at the undergraduate level in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavior. These awards are the Bernard Ramsey Outstanding Senior Undergraduate Major Award ($300.00), the Undergraduate Recognition Award ($200.00 and $100.00 for up to 3 recipients), and the Service Award ($100.00). A minimum overall and major GPA is required for each award and a standardized application process has been established. The deadline for these awards is the end of February annually. For more information contact the Undergraduate Coordinator, the Undergraduate Advisor, or the Field Experience Coordinator through the Department Office, (706)-542-3313.
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Internships: |
Internships/field experiences are required. The site for the internship is investigated by each student from a list of potential sites maintained by the department. The student then applies for a site using the department internship proposal protocol.
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Service Learning: |
Opportunities through the department proposal protocol for practicum and internship.
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Other Learning Opportunities: |
Practicums and field experiences are arranged by the students in cooperation with the HPRB department Field Experience Coordinator. Paid field experiences are not to be expected.
Undergraduate research with a faculty member is possible in an area of student and faculty interest.
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Student Organizations: |
For information about all student organizations, go to http://www.publichealth.uga.edu/resources/activities.html.
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Available Graduate Programs: |
We prepare students for graduate work in:
Health Promotion
Public Health
Allied Health Professions
Medicine
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