Health Education (Minor)

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Program Summary

Health Education is a certifiable minor approved for secondary teaching licensure at SUU. This minor is intended to provide students with the necessary academic background and preparation to effectively teach health-related courses in public and private schools.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the minor.
HIV/AIDS Education class is needed for health teaching certification, but is only taught by the Utah State Office of Education after you have been hired to teach health.

Health Education Minor Curriculum (26-27 Credits)

Core Requirements (26-27 Credits)

BIOL 1020 - Human Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 1025 - Human Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)
NFS 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s)
PE 1098 - Wellness Dynamics 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area)
PE 1543 - Advanced First Aid-Emergency Care-CPR 1 Credit(s) (must either take the class or have current card of completion at graduation)
PE 2100 - Stress Management and Wellness Concepts 2 Credit(s)
PE 3720 - Comprehensive School Health Education/Methods in Teaching Health Education 3 Credit(s)
PE 3750 - Methods of Teaching Human Sexuality Education 2 Credit(s)
PE 3790 - Substance Abuse: Drugs and Alcohol 3 Credit(s)
PSY 1010 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area)

Complete One of the Following

PSY 1100 - Lifespan Development 3 Credit(s)
PSY 3220 - Adolescent Development 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 26-27

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other U.S. state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.

Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.

An overview of all of SUU’s programs that lead to licensure/certification and the programs’ current determination statuses may be found at www.suu.edu/provost/licensure.html.

Program Learning Outcomes

Will be able to demonstrate an understanding of common and specialized health-related content, and scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery.
Will be able to demonstrate skillful performance in physical education content areas and health-enhancing levels of fitness.
Will be able to apply content and foundational knowledge to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Will be able to engage students in meaningful learning experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills. Effective use of communication, feedback, technology, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning.
Will be able to select and implement appropriate assessments to monitor students’ progress and guide decision-making related to instruction and learning.
Will be able to demonstrate behaviors essential to becoming effective professionals. Exhibition of professional ethics and culturally competent practices; seeking opportunities for continued professional development; and demonstrating knowledge of promotion/advocacy strategies for health education and overall wellness.