Bachelor of Science in Education in Health and Physical Education - Community Health Education

This program of study focuses on health promotion and disease prevention through community educational services, and it prepares individuals to develop training and implement curriculum focused on better health and educational outcomes.

Graduates of this program can seek employment with health and education agencies involved in community-based training and prevention related to HIVSTIAIDS, obesity, dating violence and bullying, communicable diseases, tobacco, drugs and alcohol, sexual health andor pregnancy prevention. Students can specialize in several emphasis areas, including Communications, Aging populations, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Human Service, Child Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies.

Among the courses you'll take in this track: School and Community Health, Contemporary Health Issues, Child Health Concepts, and Health Education and Promotion at the Workplace.

Graduates will be eligible to sit for the NCHEC's Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. This track does not lead to K-12 teacher certification. Requirements for the Community Health Education track include the university's Liberal Studies requirements, the departmental core courses, and the Community Health Education required courses. Students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 and a “C” or better in all of the required core courses within this track.

Official transcripts from a high school or other secondary school in English are required for all students. If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation. IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores: Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32 SAT: score of 1050 IUP SAT code: 2652 ACT: composite score of 22 ACT code: 3704. TOEFL iBT - 61. IELTS - 5.5. Duolingo - 90. GTEC - 1100. TOEFL ITP - 500. Cambridge - 160. Pearson - 46.