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BS in Health Education

The Health Education Program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education with a concentration in public health. In addition, courses and learning experiences related to health/wellness and physical fitness may be taken by the general University student population to satisfy electives and university–wide requirements.

The Public Health option is designed to prepare professional services personnel for employment opportunities as administrators in public agencies, public health educators, or as directors of wellness centers.

The Health Education Program- Public Health requires students to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in major courses for graduation.

Bachelor of Science in Health Education – Public Health Option

Total Credit Hours of College-Level Courses Required for Graduation: 125-134

General Requirements:

ENGL	111	English Composition I	3
ENGL	112	English Composition II	3
ENGL	211	Literature and Advanced Writing I	3
ENGL	212	Literature and Advanced Writing II	3
MATH	100	Mathematics	3
MATH	100	Mathematics	3
BIOL	101	Biological Science I	3
BIOL	103	Biological Science I Lab	1
BIOL	111	Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL	113	Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I Lab	1
		(One year of Spanish) Foreign Language Electives	6
		Social Science Electives **	6
		Fine Arts Elective	3
		Philosophy Elective	3

ENGL	111	English Composition I	3
ENGL	112	English Composition II	3
ENGL	211	Literature and Advanced Writing I	3
ENGL	212	Literature and Advanced Writing II	3
MATH	100	Mathematics	3
MATH	100	Mathematics	3
BIOL	101	Biological Science I	3
BIOL	103	Biological Science I Lab	1
BIOL	111	Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL	113	Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I Lab	1
		(One year of Spanish) Foreign Language Electives	6
		Social Science Electives **	6
		Fine Arts Elective	3
		Philosophy Elective	3

Required Courses:

SPCH	115	Public Speaking OR	3
SPCH	116	Voice and Articulation	3
BIOL	112	Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology II	3
BIOL	114	Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology II Lab	1
FDNU	205	Introduction to Nutrition	3
HLTH	105	Personal and Community Health	2
HLTH	204	Prevention, First Aid and Emergency Medical Services	3
HLTH	424	Sex Education	3
HLTH	405	Health and Safety of Community Populations	3
HLTH	426	Drug Use and Abuse	3
PEDU	465	Measurement and Statistical Analysis in Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Studies	3
PEDU	104	Introduction to the history and Philosophy of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies	3
PEDU	494	Senior Project in Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies	3
PEDU	111, 119	Tennis or Golf	1
PEDU	118	Weight management and Conditioning	1
PEDU	121	Beginning Swimming	1
PEDU		Skills Elective	1

Public Health Option

Students selecting the Public Health Option shall take the following courses:

HLTH	324	Organization and Administration of School Health and Community Health Programs	3
HLTH	390	Health Practicum	2
HLTH	404	Mental Health	3
HLTH	406	Consumer Health	3
HLTH	417	Internship	4
HLTH	493	Seminar: Health Issues	3
APCT	104	Introduction to Applications of Computers Lecture	2
APCT	105	Introduction to Applications of Computers Lab	1
BIOL	241	General Microbiology I	3
BIOL	240	General Microbiology I Lab	1
BIOL	245	Clinical Microbiology	3
BIOL	244	Clinical Microbiology Lab	1
HLTH	214	Survey of Public Health	3
HLTH	314	Public Health planning and Program Development	3
		Business Elective	3

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College Administration
Dean - National search in process (casdean@rpainc.org)
Acting Dean - April Massey, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean - Lena Walton, Ph.D.
Special Assistant to the Dean - William Jones, MS
Office Manager - Ms. Wilma Thompson
Receptionist - Ms. Lyne Williams

Department of Biology and Chemistry - Dr. Deepak Kumar, Chair

Department of Communications - Prof. Maxine Legall, Interim Chair

Department of Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Social Work - Dr. Sylvia Hill, Chair

Department of Education - Dr. Lena Walton, Chair

Center for Urban Education
Urban Teacher Academy - Dr. Julie Sweetland, Director
Early Childhood Leadership Institute - Mr. Maurice Sykes, Director
Early Childhood Laboratory School

Department of English, World Languages, and Cultures - Dr. Chester Wright, Interim Chair

Department of Mathematics and Statistics - Dr. Vernise Steadman, Chair

Department of Nursing and Health Professions - Prof. Elgloria Harrison, Chair
Dr. Pier A. Broadnax, Nursing Program, Director & Associate Professor
Dr. Wanda Colston, Professor & Program Director, Speech & Language Pathology
Laurie Thompson, Institute of Gerontology Program Director

Department of Political Science, History, and Global Studies - Dr. Shiela Harmon-Martin, Chair
Center for Applied Research and Urban Policy

Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Human Development - Dr. Benson Cooke, Chair

Department of Visual and Performing Arts - Dr. Judith Korey, Acting Chair