Health Education and Health Promotion

Technology Competency Skills

Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills                                             

Technology is threaded through our personal, professional, and educational interactions. To successfully manage these interactions - specifically relating to education and employment - our students must have the ability to navigate and operate essential computer functions, beyond social media. Demonstrating competency of basic technology skills is essential for the success of all Saint Leo University students.

Saint Leo University requires undergraduate students to demonstrate technology competency prior to degree conferral. These technology competency skills can be satisfied through a waiver exam, microcredential module, or academic course (COM-140 or equivalent, earning a grade of C or better within 10 years). Students should meet with their advisors to discuss options and establish a plan to satisfy the graduation requirement.

Technology Competency Skills Microcredential:

A self-paced, online module designed to develop and reinforce computer competencies and literacy. The module introduces general computer operations using current computing technologies and software. Selected topics include the Internet, security and safety, digital communication practices, operating systems, as well as creating and evaluating documents, worksheets, and presentations. Guidelines for selecting computer hardware and software are addressed. Satisfactory completion of this microcredential meets the Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills graduation requirement. Upon completion the microcredential, students will earn a digital badge. This badge can be shared as confirmation of demonstrated skill and ability. This course is not covered by financial aid.

Technology Competency Skills Waiver Exam:

Students may take the technology competency skills waiver exam to satisfy the Saint Leo University technology competency skill requirement. The Waiver Exam tests your knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Windows, and the Internet. The exam is Pass/Fail and you must receive a minimum score of 74% to pass. 

University Campus Only Course Requirements

• SLU 101 - First Year Experience 1 credit
• SLU 125 - Choosing Wellness 3 credits

University Explorations

Complete the following University Explorations courses for the requirements noted in parenthesis

MAT 151 - College Algebra  (University Explorations Math requirement)

PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology   (University Explorations Human Adventure Requirement)

BIO 140 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab  (University Explorations Science Requirement)

BIO 150 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab   (University Expolrations Science Requirement) 

PHI 210 - UE: Thinking and Doing Ethics  (University Explorations Spiritual Life Requirement)

TOTAL HOURS FOR UNIVERSITY EXPLORATIONS:  44 CREDITS

University Explorations (42 credit hours)

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Major Requirements (57 credit hours)

• CMS 205 - Dynamic Presentations 3 credits
• EDU 222 - Teaching Diverse Populations 3 credits
• EDU 226 - Human Growth and Development 3 credits
• EDU 370 - Brain Based Learning in the Digital Age 3 credits
• MAT 201 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
• HED 301 - Foundations of Health Education: Purposes, Practice, and Profession 3 credits
• HED 310 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan 3 credits
• HED 320 - Nutrition and Health 3 credits
• HED 330 - Health Education Curriculum and Instruction 3 credits
• HED 340 - Foundations of Health Literacy Practice 3 credits
• HED 350 - The Wellness of Mind, Body, and Spirit 3 credits
• HED 360 - Facilitating and Assessing Learning in Health Education 3 credits
• HED 401 - Introduction to Research Methods in Health Education and Health Promotion 3 credits
• HED 410 - Leading and Evaluating Workplace Wellness Programs 3 credits
• HED 420 - Behavior Theory and Motivation 3 credits
• HED 430 - Emerging Technologies in Health Education and Promotion 3 credits
• HED 440 - Foundations of Community Health Education Methods 3 credits
• HED 450 - Leading Health Education Programs 3 credits
• HED 498 - Capstone Experience and Seminar: Health Education and Health Promotion 3 credits

General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.