Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences
Dr. Emily Stevens, Chair
stevense@wcsu.edu
White Hall 107A, Midtown campus
(203) 837-3903
(203) 837-8638 (fax)
Dr. Krista Heybruck, Assoc. Chair
heybruckk@wcsu.edu
White Hall 107F, Midtown campus
(203) 837-3965
(203) 837-8638 (fax)
Katie Maxwell, Secretary
maxwellk@wcsu.edu
White Hall 107, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8612
(203) 837-8638 (fax)
Faculty
| E. Stevens, Chair | K. Heybruck, Assoc. Chair | M. Dalton |
| G. Paulson | S. Russell | A. Stannard |
| J. Schlicht |
Adjunct Faculty
| D. Albano | J. Ascone | C. Autuori |
| F. Carvalho | M. Farrell | A. Hall |
| H. Hollenbeck | R. Housemann, Emeriti | K. Huwae |
| H. McCarthy | L. Muir | D. Paqua |
| J. Perrelli | J. Rajcula, Emeriti | D. Robbins |
| J. Turey | L. Ward |
Overview
The Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences (HPX) Department strives to educate all WCSU students about the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices to encourage life-long optimal health and well-being. The HPX Department offers three undergraduate degrees: The Bachelor of Science in Public Health, the Bachelor of Science in Health Education, PreK – 12, and the Bachelor of Science in Sport and Wellness Management . All programs are 120 credits and include major requirements (including field-based experience), general education requirements, and free electives. Students choose one of four concentrations in the Public Health degree program: Allied Health Professions, Community Health, Holistic and Integrative Health, and Fitness and Wellness. Students choose one of two concentrations in the Sport and Wellness Management degree program: Sport Management or Wellness Management. After successful completion of the Health Education PreK-12 degree program and achieving a passing score on the PRAXIS II Health Education Exam, students are eligible for the Initial Educator Certificate in Health Education (#043) in Connecticut.
HPX Department Vision
The HPX Department is the premier health promotion and health education program in the Northeast.
Mission
The mission of the HPX Department is to link education and research with service learning, student teaching, and internship experiences in Health Promotion and Health Education. In addition, the department educates about and provides opportunities for making healthy lifestyle choices on campus and in the greater community.
The strategies used to fulfill the mission include an experiential learning approach that incorporates team building, knowledge enhancement, skill building, volunteerism, and continuous quality improvement. Public Health degree students create health promotion programs for the university and surrounding community organizations, and the program culminates with a full semester professional internship. Fieldwork experience is intertwined throughout the curriculum for the Health Education PreK-12 candidates. Sport and Wellness Management students complete a field-based experience as part of the capstone course for the major. This experiential approach provides WCSU students with an opportunity to gain “real‐life experience” and help the community at the same time. Mentoring, advising, and leading by example are key components of our student‐centered approach.
The curriculum is driven by competency-based objectives derived from ongoing internal and external program evaluations. Our graduates’ performances in pre-professional activities and placements with schools, public and private health agencies, clinical sites, and fitness centers, corporations assist in the realization of the department’s mission. We strive to meet the educational needs of a diversified student body so that our degree candidates will be prepared to address health education and promotion in a global society.
Learning Outcomes – B.S. Health Education (PK-12)
Graduates of the B.S. Health Education (PK-12) educator preparation program will be prepared to demonstrate the following outcomes:
- Apply health content knowledge as competent health educators.
- Assess individual and community needs for health education.
- Plan effective health education programs.
- Implement health education programs.
- Evaluate effectiveness of health education programs.
- Coordinate provisions of health education services.
- Act as a resource person in health education.
Communicate health and health education needs, concerns, and resources (#2-8 responsibilities and competencies for school health educators have been established, as seen in The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Learning Outcomes – B.S. Sport and Wellness Management program
Graduates of the BS in Sport and Wellness Management program will be prepared to demonstrate the following outcomes:
- Articulate an understanding of the multidimensional nature of sport and wellness, including contemporary topics within each dimension.
- Demonstrate the ability to design and implement wellness programs in community and industry settings.
- Possess a knowledge of the fundamental concepts of management as an organizational process.
- Display the communication skills, both written and oral, used in sport, wellness, business, and organizational settings.
- Demonstrate cultural competence when working with diverse populations.
- Articulate a plan for achieving a career of their choice in the sport and wellness industry.
Learning Outcomes – B.S. Public Health program
Graduates of the B.S. Public Health program will be prepared to demonstrate the following outcomes:
- Use leadership, management, and collaborative skills as a member of a team to apply the health promotion program planning process to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion interventions. Specifically, students will demonstrate the ability to:
- Identify and assess health needs, resources and capacity for a health promotion intervention.
- Examine the relationship between behaviors and health issues using primary and secondary data.
- Plan a health promotion intervention incorporating health behavior theories and models.
- Design an evidence-based health promotion intervention including marketing and instructional materials.
- Integrate content knowledge into health promotion intervention program materials and lesson plans.
- Apply ethical principles and scientific inquiry processes to create an Institutional Review Board Protocol and conduct a pre-post assessment of a health promotion intervention.
- Market, implement, administer and manage a health promotion intervention.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive evaluation plan using sound research principles.
- Summarize the process and outcome evaluation results in a final report including all materials developed in health promotion program planning and evaluation process.
- Serve as a health promotion professional in diverse communities and organizations using appropriate communication, promotion, and advocacy skills.
Degrees and Programs
B.S. in Health Education
B.S. Health Education (PK-12)
B.S. Sport and Wellness Management
Options:
Wellness Management
Sport Management
B.S. Public Health
Options:
Allied Health Professions (Pre-Physical and Pre-Occupational Therapy)
Community Health
Fitness and Wellness
Holistic and Integrative Health
Minors
Exercise Science Minor
Holistic and Integrative Health Minor
Public Health Minor
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH EDUCATION
Description: The mission of the Health Education PreK-12 Certification program is to develop the skills and competencies for candidates seeking initial health education certification in Connecticut in grades Pre-K-12. This program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and is nationally recognized by the Society of Public Health Education (SOPHE).
Degree Requirements
All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: Health Ed & Certification = 65 SH
| HEALTH EDUCATION | ||
| BIO 106 Anatomy & Physiology II * | 4 SH | |
| HPX 100 Introduction to Health & Wellness | 3 SH | |
| HPX 160 First Aid & Safety | 2 SH | |
| HPX 205 Nutrition & Health | 2 SH | |
| HPX 215 Health Issues in Schools | 3 SH | |
| HPX 230 Drug Studies | 3 SH | |
| HPX 253 Concepts of Disease | 3 SH | |
| HPX 271 Health Education Programs in the Community | 3 SH | |
| HPX 352 Mental Health | 3 SH | |
| HPX 355 Human Sexuality | 3 SH | |
| HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Materials | 3 SH | |
| EDUCATION CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ED 206 Introduction to Education | 3 SH | |
| ED 212 Ed Psych: Children & Adolescents II | 3 SH | |
| ED 314 Social Justice and Diversity Education (Racial Justice) | 3 SH | |
| ED 340 Assessment of Teaching Strategies | 1 SH | |
| ED 440 Integrating Language | 3 SH | |
| HPX 311 School Health Programs | 3 SH | |
| HPX 386 Health Ed: Professional Development School Experiences | 1 SH | |
| EPY 405 Intro to Special Education | 3 SH | |
| HPX 460 Health Education Student Teaching Seminar | 1 SH | |
| HPX 464 Student Teaching | 12 SH | |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | ||
| BIO 105 Anatomy & Physiology II* | 4 SH | |
| CHE 102 Everyday Chemistry | 4 SH | |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology * | 3 SH | |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology* | 3 SH | |
| ED 211 Ed Psych: Children & Adolescents I | 3 SH | |
| HIS 148 OR 149 American History * | 3 SH | |
| COM 161 Decision Making in Groups * | 3 SH | |
| Students must earn a B (3.0) or better in all major requirements except for the starred courses in which students must earn a C (2.0) or better. | ||
| Minimum GPA for the BS in Health Education = 3.0 overall. | ||
| Candidates must submit application for the Professional Development School (PDS) experience by April 1 | ||
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: B.S. Health Education PK-12
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | CHE 102 Everyday Chemistry | 4 |
| SOC 100 Intro to Sociology | 3 | PSY 100 Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| HIS 148 OR 149 American History | 3 | HPX 205 Nutrition and Health | 2 |
| COM 161 Decision Making in Groups | 3 | HPX 100 Intro to Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Mathematical Reasoning* | 3 | COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| BIO 105 Anatomy & Phys I | 4 | BIO 106 Anat. & Phys II | 4 |
| ED 206 Intro to Ed. | 3 | HPX 215 Health Issues in Schools | 3 |
| ED 211 Ed Psych: Children & Adolescents I | 3 | ED 212 Ed Psych: Children & Adolescents II | 3 |
| HPX 230 Drug Studies | 3 | HPX 271 Health Education Programs in the Community | 3 |
| HPX 253 Concepts of Disease | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts | 3 |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH |
| ED 314 Social Justice and Diversity Education (Racial Justice) | 3 | HPX 352 Mental Health | 3 |
| HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Materials | 3 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| HPX 355 Human Sexuality | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities | 3 |
| HPX 160 First Aid & Safety | 2 | Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Personal Wellness | 2 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Semester 7 | SH | Semester 8 | SH |
| HPX 311 School Health Programs | 3 | ED 340 Assess. of Teaching Strategies | 1 |
| HPX 386 Health Ed: Professional Development School Experiences | 1 | HPX 460 Health Education Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| EPY 405 Intro to Special Education | 3 | HPX 464 Student Teaching | 12 |
| ED 440 Integrating Language | 3 | ||
| Elective | 2 | ||
| Total Credits Required for the BS in Health Education = 120; Minimum GPA 3.0 | |||
*Gen Ed: Mathematical Reasoning may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT & WELLNESS MANAGEMENT (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science in Sport and Wellness Management is an interdisciplinary degree with a dual focus in health/wellness and in business management/administration. It incorporates the development of skills in these areas with a strong foundation in psychology and communication methods. Students choose between 15-credit options in Wellness Management and Sport Management. A sport and wellness management degree puts students in a position to build a career as leaders in the sport and wellness industries. Students will graduate prepared to pursue positions in healthcare facilities, group medical practices, parks and recreation, wellness centers and corporations, sports organizations and corporations, and other for profit and non-profit sport and wellness settings. Students will gain the skills necessary to plan, promote, direct, and coordinate the business activities of sport and wellness events, programs, and organizations.
Degree Requirements
All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
B.S. in Sport & Wellness Management: Wellness Management Option
Required Courses in the Major: = 57 SH
| SPORT AND WELLNESS CORE | |
| PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 SH |
| COM 203 Health Communication | 3 SH |
| HPX 112 Intro to Sport Management | 3 SH |
| HPX 271 Health Education Programs in the Community | 3 SH |
| HPX 410 Health and Wellness Entrepreneurship | 3 SH |
| HPX 411 Management and Leadership in Health & Wellness Organizations | 3 SH |
| HPX Elective * – (Choose from : HPX 150, 203, 212, 240, 241, 242, 244, 253, 254, 255, 343, 352, 369, 380) | 3 SH |
| MIS 155 Information Technology | 3 SH |
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting | 3 SH |
| MGT 250 Organizational Behavior | 3 SH |
| MGT 251 HR Management OR MGT 340 Quality Management & Improvement OR MGT 350 Management Negotiations | 3 SH |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Racial Justice) | 3 SH |
| WRT 210W Managerial Writing | 3 SH |
| WELLNESS MANAGEMENT OPTION | |
| HPX 348 Principles of Wellness Coaching | 3 SH |
| HPX Electives (Choose from: HPX 150, 203, 212, 240, 241, 242, 244, 253, 254, 255, 343, 352, 369, 380) | 6 SH |
| MKT 200 Principles of Marketing | 3 SH |
| JLA 240 Commercial Law | 3 SH |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 SH |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 SH |
| HPX 100 Intro to Health & Wellness | 3 SH |
| COM 163 Introduction to Human Communication | 3 SH |
| CS 110 Website Production | 3 SH |
| Minimum GPA for the B.S. in Health and Wellness Management = 2.0 overall. | |
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: B.S. Sport and Wellness Management: Wellness Management
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| HPX 100 Intro to Health & Wellness | 3 | PSY 100 Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| HPX 112 Intro to Sport Management | 3 | WRT 210W Managerial Writing | 3 |
| COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric | 3 | MIS 155 Information Technology | 3 |
| SOC 100 Intro to Sociology | 3 | Gen Ed: Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| COM 163 Intro to Communication Skills | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities | 3 |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | ||
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| MGT 250 Organizational Behavior | 3 | HPX 271 Health Ed Programs in the Community | 3 |
| CS 110 Web Design | 3 | MKT 200 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Natural Science & Technology | 4 | Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy | 3 |
| HPX Elective | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts | 3 |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Racial Justice) | 3 | Elective (JLA 170 recommended) | 3 |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH |
| COM 203 Health Communication | 3 | PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 |
| HPX 348 Principles of Wellness Coaching | 3 | Gen Ed: Humanities | 3 |
| HPX Elective | 3 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| JLA 240 Commercial Law | 3 | HPX Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ACC 201 Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Semester 7 | SH | Semester 8 | SH |
| HPX 410 Health & Wellness Entrepreneurship | 3 | HPX 411 Mgt. & Leadership in Health Wellness Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 251 HR Management OR MGT 340 Quality Management & Improvement OR MGT 350 Management Negotiations | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 4 |
| Total Credits Required for B.S. in Sport and Wellness Management = 120; Minimum GPA 2.0 | |||
B.S. in Sport & Wellness Management: Sport Management Option
Required Courses in the Major: = 54 SH
| SPORT AND WELLNESS CORE | |
| PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 SH |
| COM 203 Health Communication | 3 SH |
| HPX 112 Intro to Sport Management | |
| HPX 271 Health Education Programs in the Community | 3 SH |
| HPX 410 Health and Wellness Entrepreneurship | 3 SH |
| HPX 411 Management and Leadership in Health & Wellness Organizations | 3 SH |
| HPX Elective | 3 SH |
| MIS 155 Information Technology | 3 SH |
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting | 3 SH |
| MGT 250 Organizational Behavior | 3 SH |
| MGT 251 Human Resource Management OR MGT 340 Quality Management & Improvement OR MGT 350 Management Negotiations | 3 SH |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Racial Justice) | 3 SH |
| WRT 210W Managerial Writing | 3 SH |
| SPORT MANAGEMENT OPTION | |
| HPX 204 Contemporary Issues in Sport | 3 SH |
| HPX 220 Sport Marketing | 3 SH |
| HPX 262 Sports Facility Management | 3 SH |
| HPX 323 Sport Law | 3 SH |
| HPX 375 Sport Finance | 3 SH |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 SH |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 SH |
| HPX 100 Intro to Health & Wellness | 3 SH |
| COM 163 Introduction to Human Communication | 3 SH |
| CS 110 Website Production | 3 SH |
| Minimum GPA for the B.S. in Sport and Wellness Management = 2.0 overall. | |
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: B.S. Sport and Wellness Management: Sport Management
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| HPX 100 Intro to Health & Wellness | 3 | PSY 100 Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| HPX 112 Intro to Sport Management | 3 | WRT 210W Managerial Writing | 3 |
| COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric | 3 | MIS 155 Information Technology | 3 |
| SOC 100 Intro to Sociology | 3 | Gen Ed: Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| COM 163 Intro to Communication Skills | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities | 3 |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | ||
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| MGT 250 Organizational Behavior | 3 | HPX Elective | 3 |
| HPX 220 Sport Marketing | 3 | HPX 204 Contemporary Issues in Sports | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Natural Science & Technology | 4 | CS 110 Web Design | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Arts | 3 | Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy | 3 |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Racial Justice) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH |
| COM 203 Health Communication | 3 | PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 |
| HPX 262 Sports Facilities Management | 3 | HPX 323 Sport Law | 3 |
| HPX 271 Health Ed Programs in the Community | 3 | MGT 251 HR Management OR MGT 340 Quality Management & Improvement OR MGT 350 Management Negotiations | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Humanities | 3 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Elective (JLA 170 Recommended) | 3 | ACC 201 Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Semester 7 | SH | Semester 8 | SH |
| HPX 410 Health & Wellness Entrepreneurship | 3 | HPX 411 Mgt. & Leadership in Health Wellness Organizations | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | HPX 375 Sport Finance | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 4 |
| Total Credits Required for B.S. in Sport and Wellness Management = 120; Minimum GPA 2.0 | |||
BS Public Health: Allied Health
Description: The mission of the Public Health program is to develop career professionals who are revolutionary leaders empowered to impact health promotion using an experiential, holistic and multi-disciplinary approach. This program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Degree Requirements
All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 59 SH.
| PUBLIC HEALTH CORE | |
| BIO 106 Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 SH |
| PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 SH |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Racial Justice) |
3 SH |
| HPX 103 Introduction to Public Health* | 3 SH |
| HPX 200 Intro to Community Health Assessment* | 3 SH |
| HPX 202 Epidemiology of Disease | 3 SH |
| HPX 270 Health Education: Theory & Application* | 3 SH |
| HPX 370 Health Promotion Program Planning & Introduction to Evaluation* | 3 SH |
| HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Materials* | 3 SH |
| HPX 470 Health Program Implementation & Evaluation Method* | 3 SH |
| HPX 490 Public Health Practicum | 12 SH |
| HPX 491 Public Health Senior Seminar | 1 SH |
| ALLIED HEALTH OPTION (C or better in all courses) | |
| HPX 314 Exercise Physiology | 3 SH |
| CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| BIO 103 General Biology I | 4 SH |
| PHY 120 General Physics I | 4 SH |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 SH |
| BIO 105 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 SH |
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 SH |
| MAT 115 Biostatistics OR MAT 120 Elementary Statistics | 3 SH |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 SH |
| PSY Elective (any) | 3 SH |
| Students must earn a C+ or better in HPX 103, 200, 270, 370, 371, 470 and a C or better in all other major requirements. | |
| Minimum GPA for the B.S. in Public Health = 2.5 overall. | |
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: B.S. Public Health: Allied Health
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | HPX 103 Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| BIO 105 Anatomy & Phys I | 4 | BIO 106 Anat. & Phys II | 4 |
| Gen Ed: Speech Communication | 3 | SOC 100 Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| MAT 115 Biostatistics OR MAT 120 Elementary Statistics | 3 | COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric | 3 |
| PSY 100 Intro to Psychology | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| HPX 200 Intro to Community Health Assessment | 3 | HPX 270 Health Education Theory & Application | 3 |
| HPX 202 Epidemiology of Disease | 3 | SW 220 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Racial Justice) | 3 |
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy | 3 | PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH |
| HPX 370 Health Program Planning & Intro to Eval | 3 | HPX 470 Health Program Implementation & Evaluation | 3 |
| HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Strategies | 3 | PSY Elective | 3 |
| PHY 120 General Physics I | 4 | Gen Ed: Personal Wellness | 2 |
| Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities | 3 | Elective (PHY 121 suggested) | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Semester 7 | SH | Semester 8 | SH |
| BIO 103 General Biology I | 4 | HPX 490 Public Health Practicum | 12 |
| HPX 314 Exercise Physiology | 3 | HPX 491 Public Health Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 4 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Credits Required for the B.S. in Public Health= 120; Minimum GPA 2.5 | |||
B.S. Public Health: Community Health
Required Courses in the Major: 59 SH.
| PUBLIC HEALTH CORE | |
| BIO 106 Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 SH |
| PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 SH |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Racial Justice) |
3 SH |
| HPX 103 Introduction to Public Health* | 3 SH |
| HPX 200 Intro to Community Health Assessment* | 3 SH |
| HPX 202 Epidemiology of Disease | 3 SH |
| HPX 270 Health Education Theory & Application* | 3 SH |
| HPX 370 Health Promotion Program Planning & Introduction to Evaluation* | 3 SH |
| HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Materials* | 3 SH |
| HPX 470 Health Program Implementation & Evaluation Methods* | 3 SH |
| HPX 490 Public Health Practicum | 12 SH |
| HPX 491 Public Health Senior Seminar | 1 SH |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH OPTION (C or better in all courses) | |
| HPX 301 Health Promotion, Policy, Advocacy & Partnerships | 3 SH |
| HPX 353 Environmental & Global Health | 3 SH |
| Three (3) Community Health Electives from the list below | |
| HPX 203, 230, 240, 241, 242, 253, 254, 255, 313, 314, 318, 343, 344, 348, 352, 355, 369, or 380. | 9 SH |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 SH |
| BIO 105 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 SH |
| CHE 102 Everyday Chemistry | 4 SH |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 SH |
| MAT 115 Biostatistics OR MAT 120 Elementary Statistics | 3 SH |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 SH |
| PSY Elective (any) | 3 SH |
| *Students must earn a C+ or better in HPX 103, 200, 270, 370, 371, 470 and a C or better in all other major requirements. | |
| Minimum GPA for the B.S. in Public Health = 2.5 overall. | |
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: B.S. Public Health: Community Health
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | HPX 103 Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PSY 100 Intro to Psychology | 3 | MAT 115 Biostatistics OR MAT 120 Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| SOC 100 Intro to Sociology | 3 | Gen Ed: Personal Wellness | 2 |
| COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric | 3 | Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Speech Communication | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| HPX 200 Intro Community Health Assessment | 3 | HPX 270 Health Education Theory & Application | 3 |
| HPX 202 Epidemiology of Disease | 3 | BIO 106 anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 105 Anatomy & Phys I | 4 | HPX Elective 1 | 3 |
| PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts | 3 |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Racial Justice) | 3 | PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH |
| HPX 370 Health Program Planning & Intro to Eval | 3 | HPX 470 Health Program Implementation & Evaluation Methods | 3 |
| HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Materials | 3 | HPX 353 Environmental & Global Health | 3 |
| CHE 102 Everyday Chemistry | 4 | HPX 301 Health Policy, Advocacy, Partnership | 3 |
| HPX Elective 2 | 3 | HPX Elective 3 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Semester 7 | SH | Semester 8 | SH |
| PSY Elective | 3 | HPX 490 Public Health Practicum | 12 |
| Elective | 3 | HPX 491 Public Health Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 2 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Credits Required for the B.S. in Public Health = 120; Minimum GPA 2.5 | |||
B.S. Public Health: Fitness & Wellness
Required Courses in the Major: 59 SH.
| PUBLIC HEALTH CORE | |
| BIO 106 Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 SH |
| PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 SH |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Racial Justice) | 3 SH |
| HPX 103 Introduction to Public Health* | 3 SH |
| HPX 200 Intro to Community Health Assessment* | 3 SH |
| HPX 202 Epidemiology of Disease | 3 SH |
| HPX 270 Health Education: Theory & Application* | 3 SH |
| HPX 370 Health Promotion Program Planning & Introduction to Evaluation* | 3 SH |
| HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Materials* | 3 SH |
| HPX 470 Health Program Implementation & Evaluation Methods* | 3 SH |
| HPX 490 Public Health Practicum | 12 SH |
| HPX 491 Public Health Senior Seminar | 1 SH |
| FITNESS & WELLNESS (C or better in all courses) | |
| HPX 203 Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 SH |
| HPX 254 Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 SH |
| HPX 255 Group Activity Instruction OR HPX 313 Principles of Personal Training | 3 SH |
| HPX 348 Principles of Wellness Coaching | 3 SH |
| One HPX Elective from: HPX 255, 313, 314, 318, 369, or 380 | 3 SH |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 SH |
| BIO 105 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 SH |
| HE 102 Everyday Chemistry | 4 SH |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 SH |
| MAT 115 Biostatistics OR MAT 120 Elementary Statistics | 3 SH |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 SH |
| PSY Elective (any) | 3 SH |
| Students must earn a C+ or better in HPX 103, 200, 270, 370, 371, 470 and a C or better in all other major requirements. | |
| Minimum GPA for the B.S. in Public Health = 2.5 overall. | |
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: B.S. Public Health: Fitness & Wellness
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | HPX 103 Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PSY 100 Intro to Psychology | 3 | MAT 115 Biostatistics OR MAT 120 Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| SOC 100 Intro to Sociology | 3 | Gen Ed: Personal Wellness | 2 |
| COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric | 3 | Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Speech Communication | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| HPX 200 Intro to Community Health Assessment | 3 | HPX 270 Health Education Theory & Application | 3 |
| HPX 254 Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 | BIO 106 Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 105 Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | HPX 202 Epidemiology | 3 |
| PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 | HPX 255 Group Activity Instruction OR HPX 313 Principles of Personal Training | 3 |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Racial Justice) | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities | 3 |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH |
| HPX 370 Health Program Planning & Intro to Evaluation | 3 | HPX 470 Health Program Implementation & Evaluation Methods | 3 |
| HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Materials | 3 | HPX Fitness & Wellness Elective | 3 |
| HPX 203 Intro to Human Nutrition | 4 | PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 |
| HPX 348 Wellness Coaching | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| CHE 102 Everyday Chemistry | 4 | Elective | 3 |
| Semester 7 | SH | Semester 8 | SH |
| PSY Elective | 3 | HPX 490 Public Health Practicum | 12 |
| Elective | 3 | HPX 491 Public Health Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 2 | ||
| Total Credits Required for the B.S. in Public Health= 120; Minimum GPA 2.5 | |||
B.S. Public Health: Holistic and Integrative Health
Required Courses in the Major: 59 SH.
| PUBLIC HEALTH CORE | |
| BIO 106 Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 SH |
| PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 SH |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Racial Justice) | 3 SH |
| HPX 103 Introduction to Public Health* | 3 SH |
| HPX 200 Intro to Community Health Assessment* | 3 SH |
| HPX 202 Epidemiology of Disease | 3 SH |
| HPX 270 Health Education: Theory & Application* | 3 SH |
| HPX 370 Health Promotion Program Planning & Introduction to Evaluation* | 3 SH |
| HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Materials* | 3 SH |
| HPX 470 Health Program Implementation & Evaluation Methods* | 3 SH |
| HPX 490 Public Health Practicum | 12 SH |
| HPX 491 Public Health Seminar | 1 SH |
| HOLISTIC & INTEGRATIE HEALTH (C or better in all courses) | |
| HPX 240 Intro to Principles of Holistic & Integrative Health | 3 SH |
| HPX 241 Mind/Body Interventions for Health | 3 SH |
| HPX 242 Cross-Cultural and Traditional Healing Methods | 3 SH |
| HPX 343 Food, Herbs, Supplements and Other Products | 3 SH |
| One Holistic & Integrative Elective from the following: ANT 233, COM 245, HPX 253, 281, 352, 353, 344, 348, PHI 241, 245, 265, 340 | 3 SH |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 SH |
| BIO 105 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 SH |
| CHE 102 Everyday Chemistry | 4 SH |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 SH |
| MAT 115 or 120 Biostatistics or Elementary Statistics | 3 SH |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 SH |
| PSY Elective (any) | 3 SH |
| Students must earn a C+ or better in HPX 103, 200, 270, 370, 371, 470 and a C or better in all other major requirements. | |
| Minimum GPA for the B.S. Public Health = 2.5 overall. | |
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: B.S. Public Health: Holistic & Integrative
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | HPX 103 Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PSY 100 Intro to Psychology | 3 | MAT 115 Biostatistics OR MAT 120 Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| SOC 100 Intro to Psychology | 3 | Gen Ed: Personal Wellness | 2 |
| COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric | 3 | Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Speech Communication | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| HPX 200 Intro to Community Health Assessment | 3 | HPX 270 Health Education Theory & Application | 3 |
| HPX 241 Mind/Body Interventions for Health | 3 | BIO 106 Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 105 Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | HPX 202 Epidemiology of Disease | 3 |
| PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 | HPX 240 Principles of Holistic & Integrative Health | 3 |
| SW 220 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Racial Justice) | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH |
| HPX 370 Health Promotion Program Planning & Intro to Eval | 3 | HPX 470 Health Program Implementation & Evaluation | 3 |
| HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Materials | 3 | HPX 242 Cross-Cultural and Traditional Healing Methods | 3 |
| CHE 102 Everyday Chemistry | 4 | PSY 260 Health Psychology | 3 |
| Holistic & Integrative Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Semester 7 | SH | Semester 8 | SH |
| HPX 343 Food, Herbs, Supplements and Other Products | 3 | HPX 490 Public Health Practicum | 12 |
| PSY Elective | 3 | HPX 491 Public Health Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 2 | ||
| Total Credits Required for the B.S. in HPX = 120; Minimum GPA 2.5 | |||
There are 3 minors in the Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences Department. All minor programs are 18 credits and are available to any WCSU student who has met the pre-requisites for the courses. The minors and links to minor requirements can be found below. Please see your advisor to review all program requirements.
Minor in Public Health (18 SH)
Required Courses (6 SH):
HPX 100 Introduction to Health & Wellness
HPX 271 Health Education Programs in the Community
12 credits (12 SH) in Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences (HPX)
Minor in Exercise Science (18 SH)
Required Courses (18 SH)
HPX 113 Introduction to Exercise Science
HPX 203 Nutrition and Health
PSY 262 Sport Psychology
HPX 313 Principles of Personal Training*
HPX 314 Exercise Physiology*
HPX 318 Exercise Kinesiology*
*Courses with prerequisite requirements of BIO 105 & BIO 106
Minor in Holistic and Integrative Health (18 SH)
Required Courses (6 SH):
HPX 100 Introduction to Health & Wellness
HPX 240 Principles of Holistic and Integrative Health
HPX 271 Health Education Programs in the Community
Select three (3) Approved HPX Electives from the list below (9 SH):
HPX 203 Introduction to Human Nutrition
HPX 241 Mind/Body Interventions for Health
HPX 242 Cross Cultural & Traditional Healing Methods
HPX 343 Foods, Herbs, Supplements and Other Natural Products
HPX 344 Energy Healing Therapies
HPX 348 Principles of Wellness Coaching
ANT 233 Medical Anthropology
COM 245 Meditation, Self-Awareness, and Communication
PHI 241 Buddhist Philosophy
PHI 245 Philosophy of Death and Dying
PHI 265 Philosophy of Happiness