Health Behavior Science (BS)

Program Educational Goals:

1. Define and describe concepts of health and health promotion.
2. Examine and discuss current issues in health behavior science.
3. Explain and predict health behaviors across diverse populations.
4. Apply appropriate evidence-based theories and models to change health behaviors.
5. Collect, analyze, interpret, and describe qualitative and quantitative health data.
6. Design health promotion, education, and behavior change strategies, programs, and interventions to address human health and disease.

University Requirements:

• ENGL 110 - Seminar in Composition  (C- minimum)
• First Year Seminar (FYS)  (0-4 credits)
• Discovery Learning Experience (DLE)  (three credits)
• Multicultural Requirement  (three credits)
• University Breadth Requirements  (C- minimum):
  • Creative Arts and Humanities  (three credits)
  • History and Cultural Change  (three credits)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences  (three credits)
  • Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology  (three credits)
• Capstone Experience  

Major Requirements:

Minimum grade C-.

• MATH 114 - College Mathematics and Statistics Credit(s): 3
• Math, Natural Sciences and Technology Elective  (three credits)
• PSYC 100 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
• SOCI 100-level or higher Sociology elective (three credits)
• Social and Behavioral Science elective   (three credits)
• BHAN 155 - Personal Health Management: An Approach for a Lifetime Credit(s): 3
• BHAN 160 - Health Behavior Science Seminar Credit(s): 1
• BHAN 263 - Health Behavior Science Practicum Credit(s): 1-3
• BHAN 311 - Issues in Health Behavior Science Credit(s): 3
• BHAN 326 - Research Methods and Statistics for Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3
• BHAN 332 - Health Behavior Theory and Models Credit(s): 3
• BHAN 334 - Health Behavior Assessment Credit(s): 3
• KAAP 220 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
• KAAP 221 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 3
• STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice Credit(s): 3

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• BHAN 335 - Health and Aging Credit(s): 3

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• BHAN 342 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity Credit(s): 3

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• BHAN 435 - Physical Activity Behavior Credit(s): 3
• BHAN 464 - Health Behavior Science Internship Credit(s): 6-9 (nine credits)
• BHAN 490 - Development of Health Promotion Programs Credit(s): 3
• HLPR 222 - Introduction to Epidemiology Credit(s): 3
• HLPR 430 - Behavior Change Strategies and Tactics Credit(s): 3
• NTDT 200 - Nutrition Concepts Credit(s): 3
• NTDT 310 - Nutrition and Activity Credit(s): 3

Approved Minor:

Students must complete an advisor approved minor.

Electives:

After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree.

Credits to Total a Minimum of 120

Last Revised 2019-2020 Academic Year