Wilkes University College of Health and Education 13 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion prepares students to promote health, prevent disease, and improve wellness through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate programs that support healthy behaviors and enhance individual and community well-being. Areas of study include nutrition, physical activity, stress management, health communication across different populations, and navigation of healthcare and community resources. Health promotion professionals work with individuals and communities across diverse populations in healthcare, public health, educational, corporate, and community settings. The program combines expertise from nursing, pharmacy, and education and provides hands-on learning opportunities through partnerships with healthcare organizations, community agencies, and experiential learning sites. The flexible curriculum allows students to tailor the program to their interests and career goals and provides opportunities to pursue an additional major or minor. The program also serves as an excellent foundation for students planning to pursue graduate or professional education in fields such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, optometry, physician assistant studies, and other health professions. Students pursuing pre-health pathways should work closely with the Pre-Health Advisor, in addition to their program advisor, to ensure completion of prerequisite...
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
First Year, First semester
Suggested curricular pathway Also required: Written Communication Gen Ed- ENG 101 Composition (4 credits); Communication and HP Requirement COM 101 (3 credits); Social Science Gen Ed, PSY 101 (recommended) (3 credits); Medical Terminology elective (1 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FYF 101 | First-Year Foundations | 3 |
| Total First Year, First semester | 13-14 credits | |
Second year, First Semester
Also required: Science course with lab, Gen ed and program requirement (4 credits); Global Awareness Gen Ed (3 credits); Diversity, Power, and Priviledge Gen Ed (3 credits); Elective course to support minor or pre-health prereq (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 115 | Computers and Applications | 3 |
| Total Second year, First Semester | 16 credits | |
Junior Year First Semester
Students will start with the three foundational courses: 201-203. Elective offerings approved by the HP program will complete the remaining credits. Also required: Elective course to support minor or pre-health prereq (3-6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HP 203 | Integrative and Holistic Medicine Practices | 3 |
| HP 301 | Research and Diversity Fundamentals | 3 |
| HP 363 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| Total Junior Year First Semester | 12-15 credits | |
Junior Year Second Semester
Students must take HP 301, 321 (cross listed as NSG 321) and 363 (cross listed as PHA 563). Students opt in to take HP 204 (cross listed with NSG 200) OR HP 232 (cross listed with PHA 532). HP 232 will be a three credit course, vs the cross list PHA 532 which is 2. Students will take one additional HP approved elective course. Also required: Elective course to support minor or pre-health prereq (3-6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HP 201 | Foundations of Health Promotion | 3 |
| HP 202 | Health Promotion and Wellness | 3 |
| HP 390 | Communication in Education | 3 |
| Total Junior Year Second Semester | 12-15 credits | |
Senior Year First Semester
Students take HP 310 and 390, and three HP approved electives. Also required: Elective course to support minor or pre-health prereq (3-6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HP 204 | Principles of Normal Nutrition | 3 |
| HP 321 | Population Health | 3 |
| Total Senior Year First Semester | 12-15 credits | |
Senior Year Second Semester
Students take three HP courses, along with three additional electives. Also required: Elective course to support minor or pre-health prereq (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HP 401 | Health Promotion Research Capstone | 2 |
| HP 310 | Health Promotion Program Design and Implementation | 3 |
| HP 499 | Internship in Health Promotion | 3 |
| Total Senior Year Second Semester | 12-15 credits | |
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