Health Promotion and Behavior emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Health Promotion and Behavior will be able to:
- Understand the role of behavioral and social influences on health and disease across the lifespan.
- Recognize health disparities.
- Demonstrate an ability to access and explore career and academic opportunities.
- Research current and future health care organizations and policies.
- Describe multiple areas of mental health issues prominent in public health (e.g., addiction, eating disorders, and stress), including theoretical perspectives and morbidity and mortality rate trends.
Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
General Education Requirements
CH 112 and MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Program Requirements
Students should choose from the list of approved electives below.
Approved Electives
Total Credit Hours: 91