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Course Overview

The Health Promotion and Science major provides a fundamental and thorough education in the liberal arts tradition while concurrently providing pre-professional preparation in the field of health and wellness education. Mastery of the liberal arts core as well as communication skills built sequentially into the major curriculum support the graduate as he or she enters and adapts to changes in the professional domain and contributes to his or her success as a mature and responsible citizen beyond graduation. The program is designed to prepare students for careers immediately after graduation and/or graduate school and professional training.

The Health Promotion and Science major provides a fundamental and thorough education in the liberal arts tradition while concurrently providing pre-professional preparation in the field of health and wellness education. Mastery of the liberal arts core as well as communication skills built sequentially into the major curriculum support the graduate as he or she enters and adapts to changes in the professional domain and contributes to his or her success as a mature and responsible citizen beyond graduation. The program is designed to prepare students for careers immediately after graduation and/or graduate school and professional training.

Objectives

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviors appropriate to entry-level positions in health and fitness organizations.
  • Students will demonstrate respect and understanding of diverse populations and achieve a level of cultural competency appropriate for professional working environments.
  • Students will learn to work constructively and collaboratively in a working/research group or committee.
  • Students will gain “hands-on” experience working and/or volunteering in a professional work environment as part of a “service-learning” or internship experience.
  • Students will investigate, analyze and write a well-documented research paper based on a complex health problem.
  • Students will formulate a comprehensive oral presentation.
  • Students will develop, achieve, and sustain a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  1. Submit your High School transcripts translated into the English language.
  2. If your previous institution was outside the United States, you will be required to have a course-by-course evaluation of your transcript. It is recommended that you use the SpanTran evaluation service 
    • We also accept transcripts that have been evaluated by any credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
  3. Submit proof of High School completion (diploma)
    • If you are currently still in High School please let us know your expected graduation date
  4. SAT/ACT scores are optional (with the exception of Student-Athletes and Nursing students)
  5. Provide TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, or ITEP exam results.

Note: This requirement may be waived for students attending International schools.

Degree Requirements:

TEST UNDERGRADUATE
TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6
Duolingo 95
PTE 50
ITEP 3.7

Fees

Undergraduate Commuter Student Fee: $27188

Tuition (12 – 18 credits): $13344 per semester


This information was accurate on : 20/01/2021
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