About this Program
- College: Health and Human Performance
- Credits: 15 | Completed with a 2.5 cumulative GPA and no grades below C
- Contact: 11 Florida Gym
Department Information
For more than 60 years, the Department of Health Education & Behavior has been at the forefront of the health promotion and public health field, demonstrating leadership in instruction and mentoring, research and scholarship, and service and practice. By emphasizing innovation and data-driven advancements, the department’s efforts ensure that students are well prepared for the health promotion and public health careers of the future.
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Curriculum
The minor is open to all juniors and seniors, with the exception of students majoring in Health Education and Behavior.
This minor requires the completion of at least 15 credit hours of HSC coursework. Students should refer to the course descriptions in the undergraduate catalog for any prerequisites for each course.
Required Courses
Must be successfully completed before taking the specialization electives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 3032 | Foundations of Health Education | 3 |
| HSC 3102 | Personal and Family Health | 3 |
| HSC 3201 | Community and Environmental Health 1 | 3 |
| Specialization electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| 1 | Requires STA 2023 with a C or better. |
Specialization Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 4133 | Human Sexuality Education | 3 |
| HSC 4134 | Emotional Health and Counseling | 3 |
| HSC 4143 | Drug Education 1 | 3 |
| HSC 4174 | Behavioral and Environmental Determinants of Obesity | 3 |
| HSC 4233 | Patient Health Education | 3 |
| HSC 4574 | Nutrition Education for Special Populations 2 | 3 |
| HSC 4579 | Women's Health Issues | 3 |
| HSC 4593 | HIV/AIDS Education | 3 |
| HSC 4623 | Minority Health Issues | 3 |
| HSC 4624 | Trends in International Health | 3 |
| HSC 4663 | Community Health Methods in Injury Prevention and Control | 3 |
| HSC 4664 | Health Communication for Consumers | 3 |
| HSC 4694 | Worksite Health Promotion | 3 |
| HSC 4950 | Current Topics in Health Education (youth health issues, etc.) | 3 |
| 1 | Requires APK 2105C with a C or better. |
| 2 | Requires HUN 2201 with a C or better. |