Dept. of Health & Human Performance (cont'd)

Bachelor of Science Degree
Major in Health and Human Performance - Health Promotion Option

The Health Promotion Option will prepare health professionals to seek employment in a variety of agencies such as local, state, national, international non-profit and corporate wellness programs.

The Health Promotion Option is designed to address the seven areas of responsibilities for the health education profession as recommended by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).  The seven areas of responsibility are:

• Assess Individual and Community Needs for Health Education
• Plan Health Education Strategies, Interventions, and Programs
• Implement Health Education Strategies, Interventions, and Programs
• Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education
• Administer Health Education Strategies, Interventions, and Programs
• Serve as a Health Education Resource Person
• Communicate and for Health and Health Education

The health promotion curriculum will prepare students to:  develop a strong background in human behavior and behavior modification; effectively plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs; increase leadership skills; and become familiar with the latest research and developments within the field.

Internship opportunities may be explored at local, regional, and national agencies/organizations that qualify students for employment in that field.

Health promotion graduates will find employment opportunities as community health educators, health promotion coordinators, health promotion consultants, prevention specialists, community health outreach workers, and worksite health promotion specialists.

A grade of C- or higher is mandatory in all health and human performance courses satisfying the major requirements.

Admission Requirements for Health and Human Performance – Health Promotion Option

All students desiring admission to the Health Promotion Option are required to file an application for admission.

1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 is required in all courses completed.

2. Each applicant also must complete 18 credits from the approved list of prerequisite courses with a GPA of at least 2.8 (see application for list of courses).

3. Applications will be accepted when the student has completed a minimum of 21 credits from the Academic Foundations Category Requirements at Montana State University Billings, or at another regionally accredited institution of higher education, earning a minimum grade point average of 2.8.  Courses taken on a pass/no pass or credit/noncredit basis will not be used to calculate the GPA requirement.  Students should consult with their academic advisor.

4. Applications for admission to the Health Promotion Option may be obtained online at www.msubillings.edu/hhp or from the Department of Health and Human Performance Office in the Physical Education Building, Room 120.  The application should be submitted to the faculty advisor for review and approval, signed by the advisor and the Department Chairperson.  A current working copy of the transcript will be attached to the application form.

5. Applications are handled on a rolling admissions basis.  Students will be notified of the status of their application within 15 working days of submitting the complete application.  Enrollment in some majors courses is limited to students admitted to the program.

6. No student will be allowed to register for restricted upper division courses in Health and Human Performance without formal admission to the Health Promotion Program.