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    Apr 19, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Promotion, BS (non–teacher certification)


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The Bachelor of Science with a major in health promotion teaches you health principles so you can assist others in living a healthy lifestyle. The curriculum explores a wide range of areas including epidemiology, consumer health, health communication and program planning.


Degree requirements

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General university requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Education requirements.

Major requirements


Note


HLTH 4850 is an internship that must be completed during the last long term/semester of enrollment. A term/semester prior to the internship, students must consult with the internship coordinator to select a site and prepare for the internship placement. (Students should consult an advisor in Matthews Hall, Room 105, for the most current information.)

Minor


12 hours minimum, of which 6 must be advanced, in a field outside of health promotion chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Electives


See individual degree audit.

Other requirements


A minimum grade of C is required in each course of the major; a minimum overall GPA of 2.0; a minimum UNT GPA of 2.0; a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major is required for graduation. (Overall GPA includes all course work transferred plus that taken at UNT.)

Students are encouraged to see their academic or faculty advisor each term/semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.

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