HLTH 290 - Public Health Education Principles

This course content covers public health education history, philosophy, ethics, theories and models, settings, and professional organizations. The course is based on the areas of responsibility of a Health Educator which include assess needs; plan; implement; conduct evaluation and research; administer health education strategies, interventions, and programs; serve as a health education resource person; and communicate and advocate for public health education.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in HLTH 255 - Introduction to Community and Public Health (or concurrent enrollment) and Health Science major or Health Studies minor.
Credit(s): 3