General Information for B.S.H.P. in Health Promotion

Department
Health Promotion and Behavior
College of Public Health

Description of the Program

Students are prepared to work in health promotion and wellness positions in public, community, health care, and worksite settings.

Entrance Requirements

Standards for admission to the College of Public Health are the same as those for those admitted to the University.

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 and Behavior.
• All transfers within the University must have a minimum overall GPA of at least 2.7 for acceptance to the major of Health Promotion and Behavior.

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

Special Requirements

1. An overall 2.5 GPA is required before enrolling in HPRB 4400 and 5560.
2. CBIO 2200-2200L and 2210-2210L are prerequisites for EXRS 3700, 4310, 4630-4360L, and 4640-4640L.
3. A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses included in the Major Requirements and the Major Electives.
4. First Aid and CPR certification is required. May be satisfied with ARC or AHA cards.
5. 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.
6. 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.

Field Experiences

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.

Advisement

Advisement is needed to ensure appropriate course sequencing as some course sequencing is required. Please contact the departmental advisor for an appointment.

Awards

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, 542-3313.