MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
HEA 123 |
Introduction to Community Health |
4 |
HEA 218 |
Health Communications and Theory |
4 |
HEA 296 |
Practicum in Community Health Education |
4 |
HEA 310 |
Principles of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
4 |
HEA 350 |
Principles of Epidemiology |
4 |
HEA 410 |
Resource Management and Grants |
4 |
HEA 411 |
Planning for Health Promotion |
4 |
HEA 495 |
Field Experience in Community Health |
12 |
HEA 496 |
Senior Capstone Seminar in Health Education |
4 |
Health Electives* |
8 |
*any four 2-credit HEA courses |
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Subtotal: 52
Supporting Required Courses*
BIO 150N |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
PSY 225S |
Child and Adolescent Development |
4 |
or |
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PSY 226 |
Adulthood and Aging |
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MAT 120M |
Introductory Statistics |
4 |
*May be used to satisfy general education requirements.
Subtotal: 12
Total Credits for the Major: 64
NOTE: A minimum grade of C- is required of all HEA courses
Optional Outdoor Recreation Programming Concentration
Required Courses
Total: 18 Credits
Recreation Electives (Choose 5)
REC 102 |
Principles and Practices of the Snow Sports Industry |
2 |
REC 103 |
Principles and Practices of the River Industry |
2 |
REC 104 |
Principles and Practices of Camping and Hiking |
2 |
REC 105 |
Principles and Practices of the Golf Industry |
2 |
REC 106 |
Principles and Practices of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in Maine |
2 |
REC 107 |
Principles and Practices of Adventure Education |
2 |
REC 177 |
Topics in Outdoor Recreation |
2 |
Total: 10 Credits
Total Credits for the Concentration: 28
NOTE: A minimum grade of C- is required of all HEA courses.
Optional Physical Activity and Nutrition Concentration
Required Courses
BIO 152 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
**CHY 130N |
Gen, Organic, Biochem for Health Services |
4 |
Or |
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**CHY 141 |
General Chemistry I |
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*HEA 200 |
Athletic Injuries: Prevention and Emergency Response |
4 |
Or |
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*HEA 120 |
Emergency Medical Response/Principles and Practices |
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*HEA 203 |
Theory and Practice for the Personal Trainer |
4 |
*HEA 241 |
Nutrition and Exercise |
4 |
*HEA 243 |
Nutrition and Obesity |
2 |
*HEA 244 |
Nutrition Care for Children |
2 |
*HEA 245 |
Nutrition and Ecological Concerns |
2 |
*HEA 303 |
Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
PEC 225 |
Physical Training Theory and Applied Biomechanics |
4 |
SHE 233 |
Teaching Health in Elementary School |
2 |
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*Count toward satisfying major requirement for 8 credits of community health electives.
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** May be used to satisfy general education requirement
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Total Credits for the Concentration: 36
NOTE: A minimum grade of C- is required of all HEA courses.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
For specific information about general education requirements and expectations, see the General Education Requirements in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.
GRADUATION
To graduate with a Community Health Education Major, students must have:
1. Grades of C- or higher in all major requirements;
2. A cumulative GPA of 2.500 or higher.
MINIMUM TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE DEGREE: 128
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Students conduct high quality health education and health promotion activities in a variety of diverse settings.
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Students are prepared for graduate studies in public health and allied health professions in communities, school, health care, and/or worksite settings related fields.
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Students develop knowledge skills and abilities consistent with the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing responsibilities expected of a professional health educator entering the field.
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Students are prepared for healthful living in a world of increasing complexity.
Assessment Criteria:
In keeping with the accepted national standards students will learn to:
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Assess individual and community needs for health education.
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Conduct evaluation and research related to health education.
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Communicate and advocate for health and health education.
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Implement health education strategies, interventions and programs.
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Serve as health education resource people.
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Plan health education strategies, interventions and programs.
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Administer health education strategies, interventions and programs.
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