| Degree: | Master of Science (M.S.) |
| Specializations: | Aging Studies Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness Psycho-Social |
| Department: | Building 72, Room 241 (850) 474-2592 http://uwf.edu/hles/ |
| College: | Professional Studies |
The M.S. in Community Health Education provides the student a choice of an Aging Studies, Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness, or Psycho-Social specialization. Electives are carefully chosen by the student in consultation with an advisor. Students completing the specialization in Aging Studies are required to complete either a thesis or an internship. A thesis or an internship is not required for the Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness or Psycho-Social specializations, but a student may have the option of completing either one.
Upon completing this degree, students will be prepared to sit for the CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) exam. It is recommended that students in this program have current CPR certification while they pursue this graduate degree.
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
Students in the Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness and the Psycho-Social specializations must have previous credit in human anatomy; physiology; or pathophysiology, general biology, and personal and community health; or the equivalent. These courses are recommended for students in the Aging Studies Specialization.
The Specialization in Aging Studies is a degree designed to prepare graduate students for professional careers in the rapidly expanding field of aging. The program addresses the needs of students from a variety of academic backgrounds. Either a thesis or an internship is required.
| DEP 4404 | Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| HLP 6535 | Research Procedures | 3 |
| HLP 6595 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| HSA 6521 | Critical Analysis of Health | 3 |
| HSC 5037 | Historical Foundations of Health Education | 3 |
| HSC 5602 | Life, Illness and Death | 3 |
| PET 6074 | Successful Aging: Physiological Aspects | 3 |
| HSC 6587 | Health Education Program Planning and Evaluation | 3.0 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
| Choose three of the following (consult advisor): | 9 | |
HLP 6905 | Directed Study | |
| Field Experience | ||
| Health Care Policy and Administration | ||
| Advanced Epidemiology | ||
| Aging and Physical Performance | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Internship | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
| HLP 6535 | Research Procedures | 3 |
| HLP 6595 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| HSC 5037 | Historical Foundations of Health Education | 3 |
| HSC 5506 | Advanced Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSC 6587 | Health Education Program Planning and Evaluation | 3.0 |
| Choose 24 sh including at least three courses at the 6000 level with no more than two courses at the 3000/4000 level: | 24 | |
| Field Experience | ||
| Internship | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Critical Analysis of Health | ||
| Health Aspects of Stress Management | ||
| Health Guidance | ||
| Nutrition and Lifestyle Counseling | ||
| Communicable and Degenerative Diseases | ||
| Health Education and Interactive Technology | ||
| Social Marketing in Health Education | ||
| Management of Diversity | ||
| Exercise Physiology (+Lab) | ||
| Mechanics of Human Motion (+Lab) | ||
| Sport Nutrition and Weight Control | ||
| Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription | ||
| Advanced Exercise Physiology | ||
| Total Hours | 39 | |
| HLP 6535 | Research Procedures | 3 |
| HLP 6595 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| HSC 5037 | Historical Foundations of Health Education | 3 |
| HSC 5506 | Advanced Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSC 6587 | Health Education Program Planning and Evaluation | 3.0 |
| Choose 24 sh including at least three courses at the 6000 level with no more than two courses at the 3000/4000 level: | 24 | |
| Health Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Behavior Modification | ||
| Advanced Behavior Modification | ||
| Behavioral Medicine | ||
| Field Experience | ||
| Internship | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Critical Analysis of Health | ||
| Health Guidance | ||
| Communicable and Degenerative Diseases | ||
| Community Health Delivery Systems | ||
| Health Education and Interactive Technology | ||
| Social Marketing in Health Education | ||
| Intervention in Addictions | ||
| Theories of Individual Counseling | ||
| Multicultural Counseling | ||
| Psychobiology of Sexual Behavior | ||
| Total Hours | 39 | |
