Program: Health Promotion, BS (non–teacher certification) - University of North Texas

Apr 29, 2025

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

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

All health promotion majors

BIOL 2301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and
BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
BIOL 2302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and
BIOL 2312 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
COMM 2020 - Interpersonal Communication
or
COMM 2040 - Public Speaking
ENGL 2210 - Masterpieces of World Literature from the Ancients Through the Early Renaissance
PHED 1000 - Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness
RECR 4150 - Professional Development and Capstone Experience in Leisure, Sport and Wellness Related Professions (may be used to satisfy the Capstone requirement of the University Core Curriculum)

Health promotion courses, 51 hours

33 hours must be advanced.

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.)

Other course requirements

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 the major and all UNT course work, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 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.