[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HED 301 - Foundations of Health Education: Purposes, Practice, and Profession

3 credits
Health-minded students interested in teaching others to protect and enhance their well-being are introduced to the health education profession. Students explore foundational and emerging issues underpinning the field; roles, responsibilities, and competencies of Certified Health Education Specialists; and major settings for professional practice. Informational interviews and key health organizations serve as a basis for professional growth and development. Ultimately, students apply their understanding of health and learning theories with an emphasis on Andragogy (teaching adult learners), formulate an initial philosophy of health education, and core beliefs about teaching and learning.