Minor in Health Education
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. 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
Restricted Electives (3.0 hours)
CFS 111 Human Nutrition 3
PH 385 Environmental Health 3
PH 456 Independent Study 3
Total 23
Professional Preparation Required for Students Seeking Teacher Certification: SEC 483 Teaching Health (3 Credit Hours)
General Education Requirement (3 hours): PH 100 Personal Health 3 hours
For more information, contact:
Dr. Grace Lartey
Health Education Program Director
AC 129D
grace.lartey@wku.edu
(270) 745-3941
Questions & Comments contact:
Dr. Gary English
Department Head, Department of Public Health
gary.english@wku.edu
(270) 745-2678
