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Health Education Program
Bachelor of Science in Health Education
Program Information
Community Health Education
School Health Education Professional Preparations Internship
Diversity Accreditation Facilities
Careers in Health Education
Program Information
The Department of Health
Education and Recreation offers two specializations within the health education
major and two programs of minimal professional preparation.
The two specializations are:
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Community Health Education:
For those planning to conduct health education and health promotion activities
in non-classroom settings.
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School Health Education: For
those planning to teach health education in the secondary schools.
The two minimal professional
preparations are:
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School Health Education. For
those planning to teach or supervise health education in the secondary
schools.
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Driver Education. For those
planning to teach driver education in Illinois secondary schools.
These specializations, in general,
constitute minimal preparation for the positions listed. Consequently,
all candidates are strongly urged to complete additional work in the field.
A 2.25 grade point average
is required for admission into the undergraduate health education program.
Psychomotor and verbal skills
are required for students enrolled in HED 334 and 434. If questions arise
concerning an individual student's ability in these areas, an assessment
will be made prior to the end of the first week of the semester to determine
whether the individual student possesses the necessary skills to remain
in the course. The final decision will be made by the first aid coordinator
in the Department of Health Education and Recreation.
A student in the community
health specialization must have a 2.5 grade point average in the major
before clearance to do an internship. A student in the school health education
specialization must have a 2.5 grade point average in the major before
clearance to do student teaching.
HED 101 (Foundations of Human
Health) is required for all undergraduate health education majors.
A "C" or better grade is
required for all major courses in the undergraduate health education program.
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Community Health
Education Specialization
University
Core Curriculum Requirements |
41
hrs |
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Requirements
for Major in Health Education |
48-49
hrs |
(HED 301, 305, 312, 313s,
325, 326, 330, 334, 355, 401, 405, 407, 488, 490,
491 and Health Care Professions 241 or appropriate anatomy and/or physiology
course
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Recommended
Health Education Electives |
15-16
hrs |
Electives |
15
hrs |
TOTAL |
120 hrs |
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School Health
Education Specialization
University
Core Curriculum Requirements |
41
hrs |
Health Education 101,
Psychology 102, and an acceptable non-western civilization/third world culture
course must be included in University Core Curriculum
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Requirements
for Major in Health Education |
39-40
hrs |
(HED 301, 305, 312, 325, 326,
334, 355, 405, 407, 491, and at least two courses from the following: 313s,
330, 401, 488.
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Additional
Courses to Meet Certification Requirements |
3-4 hrs |
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Professional
Education Requirements |
28
hrs |
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Electives |
11-12 hrs |
TOTAL |
120 hrs |
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Professional Preparation
The two minimal professional
preparation requirements for Illinois teachers are:
School Health Education
HED 301, 305, 355, 405 or
410, 407, 491 and at least two courses from
the following: 313s, 330, 401, 488
Driver Education
HED 302s, 313s, 442s, 443s and three hours of electives
from the following: HED 334, 445, 470s, 480s.
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Internship
Health education majors have
many opportunities to gain practical experience in health education. Students
in the secondary schools specialization will have classroom observation
and student teaching experience. Students in the community health specialization
will have opportunities to observe and work in community health agencies,
voluntary organizations, health clubs, and industry.
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Diversity
In addition to the specializations
offered in the major, health education students at SIUC have a variety
of related programs available to them to broaden their study. Those interested
in the health education in secondary schools specialization may wish to
complete additional certifications in other teaching fields, such as physical
education or mathematics, that will expand their career possibilities.
Those interested in community health should consider taking courses in
food and nutrition, sociology, industrial technology, and journalism. Those
wanting to complete the minor in driver education, might take courses in
psychology, physical education, and administration of justice. All these
possibilities, and many more, are available at SIUC.
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Accreditation
SIUC's teacher education
and health education in secondary schools specializations are fully accredited
by the Illinois Office of Education and the National Council of Accreditation
of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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Facilities
Up-to-date microcomputer
laboratories are available in the College of Education for use by all undergraduate
and graduate students in health education. Microcomputers are used in many
health education classes. Students will have the opportunity to use teaching/learning
classrooms with well-equipped video players and first aid/CPR training
equipment.
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Careers in Health
Education
Health education graduates
will find career opportunities in and outside of the traditional school
setting. Many of our recent graduates are working in governmental institutions,
private and public agencies, hospitals, schools, voluntary agencies such
as the American Red Cross, and a variety of other employers. Others are
pursuing graduate degrees.
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