Nov 21, 2024

Missouri Baptist University 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Missouri Baptist University 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Education, BPS

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CIP Code: 13.1307
General Education Requirements (Education)

Bachelor of Professional Studies (Education)

Programs within the School of Teacher Education are subject to change as DESE alters their requirements. Students must regularly meet with their advisor to remain on track for graduation and to meet certification requirements.

Health Education Major Requirements

(for those seeking teacher certification in health education)

Required Biology (BIOL) Courses

BIOL 213 - Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hours: Three ¹
BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Semester Hours: One ¹
BIOL 223 - Anatomy and Physiology II Semester Hours: Three ¹
BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Semester Hours: One ¹
BIOL 303 - Nutrition Science Semester Hours: Three

Total: 11 Hours

¹BIOL 201 and BIOL 203 or equivalent may be taken instead of combined Anatomy and Physiology courses

Required Health Science (KHSC) Courses

KHSC 103 - Substance Abuse Semester Hours: Three
KHSC 333 - Health and Wellness Semester Hours: Three
HSCI 373 - Community Health Semester Hours: Three

Total: 9 Hours

Required Physical Education (PHED) Courses

PHED 133 - First Aid and Emergency Care Semester Hours: Three

Total: 3 Hours

Required Psychology (PSYC) Courses

PSYC 213 - Personal Adjustment Semester Hours: Three

Total: 3 Hours

Required Sociology (SOCO) Courses

SOCO 323 - Marriage and the Family Semester Hours: Three

Total: 3 Hours

Required Health Education (EDHE) Course

EDHE 453/553 - Curriculum, Theory and Methods of Health Education for Grades K-12: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three ¹

Total: 3 Hours

Electives to Total Hours

EXSC 233 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries/Illnesses Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 313 - Exercise Physiology I Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 433 - Biomechanics Semester Hours: Three
PSHU 403 - Chemical Dependency Semester Hours: Three
PSYC 323 - Abnormal Psychology Semester Hours: Three
ECED 373 - Health, Nutrition, and Safety of the Young Child Semester Hours: Three
HSCI 383 - Epidemiology Semester Hours: Three ²
HSCI 433 - Health Disparities Semester Hours: Three ²
HSCI 443 - Environmental Health Semester Hours: Three ²
HSCI 463 - Ethics and Current Issues in Public Health Semester Hours: Three ²

Total: 6 Hours

Note(s)

A 2.500 cumulative grade point average and 3.000 GPA in the major and in professional education, field and clinical experiences are required for graduation.

¹See the catalog section on Senior Permission for information on earning graduate credit for this course.
²Check prerequisites

Students seeking certification will need to complete K-12 certification requirements.

MBU enrollment tops 5,600 students

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Health Education, BPS

Health Education Major Requirements

Required Biology (BIOL) Courses

Total: 11 Hours

Required Health Science (KHSC) Courses

Total: 9 Hours

Required Physical Education (PHED) Courses

Total: 3 Hours

Required Psychology (PSYC) Courses

Total: 3 Hours

Required Sociology (SOCO) Courses

Total: 3 Hours

Required Health Education (EDHE) Course

Total: 3 Hours

Electives to Total Hours

Total: 6 Hours

Note(s)

Total: 38 Hours