Requirements For Freshmen And Sophomores
*Suggested Electives (HS)
CH, HP, HS Option I
Teaching Degree-Seeking Students
Student Organizations
Completion of the health science education program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Health Science Education. Opportunities are available for specialization in one or more areas in health science education. Students are prepared for a variety of health career opportunities such as health education specialists with government, municipal, industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical, voluntary health and health care delivery organizations.
Completion of the courses required for teaching certification also prepares students to serve as teachers of health and related life sciences in schools and colleges and as coordinators of school health programs. Many different bases of employment for health educators require completion of the teaching credential.
Students must complete the general education requirement, the pre-professional core and the professional health science education core.
(non-teaching and teaching)
All students are encouraged to complete the general education and health science education pre-professional requirements before reaching 60 credit hours to ensure all course prerequisites are met. The pre-professional requirements include:
In addition, students pursuing school health education should complete the following prior to reaching 60 credit hours:
Each student must complete at least one of the specialization areas described in the following paragraphs. Please review the suggested course sequences outlined in this catalog. Checklists for each area are available from the departmental office in Florida Gym, room 6.
Community Health Education (CH) is directed toward special target groups or special public health needs and problems. Credits are selected from health sciences in community health (physical, social and biological) and from the special skills of health education.
Health Promotion and Wellness (HP) offers training in health education and personal responsibility in health to prepare the health educator to work in employee assistance programs and corporate or hospital-based wellness centers.
Health Studies (HS) is designed for students pursuing admission to a professional school or graduate program. This specialization allows significant flexibility in completing necessary prerequisite coursework for programs in chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, nursing, optometry, osteopathy or physical therapy. Students are prepared to enter graduate programs in public health, health administration, epidemiology and disease prevention.
More information related to pre-professional requirements in the professional school may be obtained from the Office of Health and Legal Professions Advising in the Academic Advising Center as well as the Career Resource Center. Students should also contact a representative from the specific program for more information.
Students in the health science studies specialization are encouraged to select pre-professional courses and electives from the courses below. Careful selection will ensure that pre-professional requirements for most clinical/medical professional programs are met.
(See department adviser for other choices)
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HSC 4652 Trends in International Health |
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HSC 4950 HIV/AIDS Education |
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MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus |
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MAC 2311 Calculus I |
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ECO 2013 Macroeconomics |
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ECO 2023 Microeconomics |
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DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology |
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EDF 3110 Human Growth & Development |
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MCB 2000 Microbiology |
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CHM 2045 General Chemistry I |
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CHM 2046 General Chemistry II |
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CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I |
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CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II |
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BSC 2007/2010 Integrated Principles of Biology I |
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BSC 2008/2011 Integrated Principles of Biology II |
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PHY 2004/2053 Physics I/Applied Physics I |
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PHY 2005/2054 Physics II/Applied Physics II |
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BCH 4024 Elem. Organic and Biological Chemistry |
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CHM 4207 Intro to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
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PCB 5235 Immunology |
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PCB 3063 Genetics |
School Health Education (SH) will lead to the Bachelor of Science in Health Science Education with NCATE-approved teacher certification. The student may utilize this specialization for graduate study in health science education, educational administration or curriculum and instruction.
In addition to the education core previously noted, the student must complete the College of Education's professional core. Additional coursework from the health sciences completes the specialization.
Professional Education Core
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EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development |
3 |
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EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education |
3 |
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EDG 4203 Elementary/Secondary Curriculum |
3 |
Major in Health Science Education assumes fall admission, 15 credit hour terms and is subject to course availability. Please see notes regarding individual specializations (CH - Community Health, HP - Health Promotion, HS - Health Studies, SH - School Health Education.)
Critical tracking courses are bold. All other courses may be completed anytime during the first 60 hours and in any sequence.
FRESHMAN YEAR
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Semester 1 - Fall |
Credits |
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Composition (GE-C) |
3 |
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Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
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Humanities (GE-H or HI) |
3 |
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CHM 1020 Chemistry (or any CHM course) (GE-P) |
3 |
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HS requires CHM 2045 or CHM 2040 |
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PSY 2013 General Psychology (GE-S) |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
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Semester 2 - Spring |
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BSC 2007 Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE-B) |
3 |
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BSC 2007L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE-B) |
1 |
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HS requires BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L |
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SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) Or SYG 2010 Social Problems (GE-S) |
3 |
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HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology |
3 |
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*EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (GE-SI) |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
* SH - required; CH, HP - recommended
Critical Tracking Criteria:
SOPHOMORE YEAR
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Semester 3 - Fall |
Credits |
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Humanities (GE-H or HI) |
3 |
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PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy with lab (GE-B) |
4 |
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HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (GE-B) |
3 |
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HSC 2100 Personal and Family Health (GE-S) |
3 |
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*EDF 1005 Introduction to Education |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
* SH - required; CH, HP - recommended
Critical Tracking Criteria:
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Semester 4 |
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STA 2122 Statistics for Social Sciences (GE-M) Or STA 2023 Statistics I (GE-M) |
3 |
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PET 2350C Human Physiology with lab (GE-B) |
4 |
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SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking Or AEE 3030C Oral Communication |
3 |
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*EME 2040 Introduction to Technology |
3 |
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*Elective |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
* SH - required; CH, HP - recommended
Critical Tracking Criteria:
By the end of 60 hours, most students will have completed general education, Gordon Rule, CLAST and the health science education pre-professional requirements. Teaching degree-seeking students should also have completed nine hours of education pre-professional requirements.
Nonteaching Degree-Seeking Students
(CH, HS and HP)
Students in the Health Studies (HS) specialization must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the junior and senior years.
JUNIOR YEAR
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Semester 5 - Fall |
Credits |
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HSC 3032 Foundations in Health Science Education |
3 |
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HSC 3140 Drug Education |
3 |
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HSC 3574 Nutrition Education for Special Populations |
3 |
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*Elective (HP - PET 3351C is required) |
3 |
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*Elective |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
Semester 6 - Spring
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HSC 3133 Human Sexuality Education |
3 |
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HSC 3200 Community and Environmental Health |
3 |
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HSC 4694 Worksite Health Promotion |
3 |
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*Elective |
6 |
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Total |
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
SENIOR YEAR
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Semester 7 - Fall |
Credits |
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HSC 4302 Methods and Materials in Health Science Education |
3 |
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HSC 4934 Pre-Internship Seminar |
1 |
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HSC 3134 Emotional Health and Health Counseling |
3 |
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HSC Elective (HS Option I is required; CH, HP is recommended) |
3 |
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*Elective |
5 |
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Total |
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
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Semester 8 - Spring |
(CH, HP, HS Option I) |
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HSC 4876 Health Science Education Internship |
15 |
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Semester 8 - Spring |
(HS Option II) |
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HSC 4876 Health Science Education Internship |
6 |
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*HSC Elective |
3 |
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*HSC Elective |
3 |
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*Elective |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
* Suggested Electives
See adviser for additional choices.
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EDF 4430 Measurement and Evaluation in Education |
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EME 4102 Design and Development of Educational Media |
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EME 4200 Production and Utilization of Educational Media |
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HSC 4624 Trends in International Health |
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HSC 4644 Health Communication for Consumers |
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HSC 4813 Practicum in Health Science Education |
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HSC 4950 HIV/AIDS Seminar |
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LEI 3760 Leisure, Recreation and the Older Adult |
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MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing |
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PAD 3003 Introduction to Public Administration |
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PET 2622C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
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PET 3251 Sport and Society |
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PET 3254 Women in Sports |
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PET 3771 Personal Fitness Teaching Methods |
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PUR 3000 Introduction to Public Relations |
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SDS 3481 Alcohol and Drug Abuse |
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SDS 3482 Stress and Anxiety Management |
JUNIOR YEAR
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Semester 5 - Fall |
Credits |
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HSC 3032 Foundations in Health Science Education |
3 |
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HSC 3140 Drug Education |
3 |
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HSC 3574 Nutrition Education for Special Populations |
3 |
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EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education Or EDF 3609 Sociological/Historical Foundations of Education |
3 |
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EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
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Semester 6 - Spring |
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HSC 3133 Human Sexuality Education |
3 |
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HSC 3200 Community and Environmental Health |
3 |
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HSC 3301 Health Science Education in Elementary Schools |
3 |
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**Electives (HSC 4624 recommended) |
6 |
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Total |
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
SENIOR YEAR
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Semester 7 - Fall |
Credits |
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HSC 4302 Methods and Materials in Health Science Education |
3 |
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HSC 4934 Pre-Internship Seminar |
1 |
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EDG 4203 Elementary and Secondary School Curriculum |
3 |
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HSC 3134 Emotional Health and Health Counseling |
3 |
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**Electives (HSC 4950 recommended) |
5 |
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Total |
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
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Semester 8 - Spring |
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HSC 4870 Student Teaching in Health Science Education |
15 |
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Total |
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
** Suggested Electives (SH)
See adviser for additional choices.
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ENC 2210 Technical Writing |
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EDF 4430 Measurement and Evaluation in Education |
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EME 4102 Design and Development of Educational Media |
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EME 4200 Production and Utilization of Educational Media |
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HSC 4624 Trends in International Health |
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HSC 4664 Health Commuication for Consumers |
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HSC 4694 Worksite Health Promotion |
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HSC 4813 Practicum in Health Science Education |
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HSC 4950 HIV/AIDS Seminar |
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PUP 4404 Politics of Education |
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SDS 3481 Alcohol and Drug Abuse |
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SDS 3482 Stress and Anxiety Management |
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SDS 4410 Interpersonal Communication Skills |
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PET 3351C Physiology of Exercise Training |
This is a suggested sequence of courses. Not all students will complete the health science education degree requirements in the same fashion. Please see an academic adviser for individual consultations to ensure a quality program experience completed in a timely manner.
Minor in Health Science Education
The minor in Health Science Education is designed to provide a basic understanding of the field of Health Education and an opportunity to gain background in a variety of health issues related to disease prevention and health promotion. Although the minor alone does not fully satisfy requirements for teacher certification in health, students do have the opportunity to choose courses which will partially satisfy certification requirements.
The minor is open to students of all disciplines classified at the junior and senior level who achieve and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. The minor in Health Science Education requires the completion of at least 15 credit hours of HSC coursework as specified below. Students should refer to the course descriptions section of the undergraduate catalog for a listing of necessary pre-requisites for each course.
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Required Courses: |
Credits: |
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HSC 2100 Personal & Family Health |
3 |
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HSC 3032 Foundations of Health Education |
3 |
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HSC 3531 Health & Medical Terminology |
3 |
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Choose at least 6 credit hours from the following list of courses: |
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HSC 3200 Community & Environmental Health |
3 |
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HSC 3133 Human Sexuality Education |
3 |
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HSC 3134 Emotional & Health Counseling |
3 |
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HSC 3140 Drug Education |
3 |
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HSC 3574 Nutritional Education for |
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Special Populations |
3 |
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HSC 4624 Trends in International Health (Spring Only) |
3 |
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HSC 4644 Health Comm for Consumers |
3 |
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HSC 4694 Worksite Health Promotion |
3 |
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HSC 4950 HIV/AIDS Education (Fall Only) |
3 |
Eta Sigma Gamma-Alpha Lambda Chapter. Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) is a national professional honorary for men and women who are dedicated to teaching, research and service in and for health education. All undergraduate majors in Health Education with an overall GPA of 2.7 or higher are eligible for induction after completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of HSC coursework. ESG inductions are held at the end of each Fall & Spring semester. Students must obtain additional information on joining ESG from the Office of Student Development in room 6 of the Florida Gym.