Health Education |
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The minor in health education (reference number 389) requires a minimum of 23 semester hours. This minor provides a basic foundation of students desiring preparation in health promotion and disease prevention. The minor in health education may be used in combination with many majors to enhance student's career opportunities and as preparation for graduate study in a variety of health disciplines. Completion of the minor along with a teaching certifiable major leads to certification in health education. Required courses are BIOL 131; SFTY 171; PH 261; 365; 381; 461 and 467. Three credit hours of electives must be selected from the following courses with approval of the academic advisor: PH 385, PH 456, or CFS 111. Alternative electives may be approved by advisor. All courses in the minor must be completed with a minimum grade of "C".
Students utilizing the minor in health education for teacher certification must complete SEC 483, Teaching Health, as a required support course.
General Education Requirement must be PH 100, Personal Health (3 hrs)
Core Requirements (20 hours)
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| SFTY 171 |
Safety and First Aid |
1 |
| PH 261 |
Foundations of Health Education |
3 |
| PH 365 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
| PH 381 |
Community Health |
3 |
| PH 461 |
Comprehensive School Health Program |
3 |
| PH 467 |
Drug Abuse Education |
3 |
| BIOL 131 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
4 |
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Restricted Electives (3.0 hours)
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| CFS 111 |
Human Nutrition |
3 |
| PH 385 |
Environmental Health |
3 |
| PH 456 |
Independent Study |
3 |
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Total
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23
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Professional Preparation Required for Students Seeking Teacher Certification(3 hours) |
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| SEC 483 |
Teaching Health |
3 |
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General Education Requirement (3 hours):
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| PH 100 |
Personal Health |
3 |
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For More Information, Contact:
Dr. Cecilia Watkins
Health Education Program Director
AC 129F
cecilia.watkins@wku.edu
(270) 745-4796
Questions & Comments contact:
gary.english@wku.edu
(270) 745-2678
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