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ApplyBA in Bilingual Health Care Studies | BS in Health - Community Health Emphasis |
BS Health—Fitness Emphasis | BS in Health - Wellness Management | BS in Health - Public Health | BS in Health-Health Sciences | BS in Health - Health Care Administration | Minor in Health | Course Descriptions
Acting Chair: Dr. Miguel Zuniga (936)-294-1039
Faculty
Bill Hyman, Rosanne Keathley, Emily Roper, Susie Stone, Miguel Zuniga, Stephen Brown, Amanda Scarborough
Mission
The mission of the Health Services and Promotion Program at Sam Houston State University is to enhance the health and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through the provision of service and research in the areas of health education and health promotion.
Academic Programs
- BA in Bilingual Health Care Studies
- BS in Health (Community Education)
- BS Health (Fitness Emphasis)
- BS in Wellness Management
- BS in Public Health
- BS in Health Sciences
- BS in Health Care Administration
Highlights
- Nationally-recognized
- Honorary affiliation (Eta Sigma Gamma)
- Student-focused
- Value student diversity (various ethnic and cultural backgrounds)
- Seeking to create a diverse pool of graduates for successful entry into the workforce
- Outstanding faculty and staff
Suggested Minors
- Business
- Communication
- Criminal Justice
- Marketing
- Education
- Kinesiology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Career Opportunities
- Hospitals
- Geriatric facilities
- Correctional Health Care
- Corporate health promotion programs
- Federal, state and local health agencies
- Fitness settings
- School settings
- Voluntary agencies
- Clinical settings
Student Organizations
- Eta Sigma Gamma - National Health Science Honorary Society - requires a 3.0 GPA in Health and an overall 2.5 GPA; focus is research, service and education; volunteer hours required.
- KRASH — Kinesiology, Health & Recreation of Sam Houston — promotes healthy lifestyles; open to all students
Internships
The undergraduate Health program provides for majors a 400-hour professional internship and minors a 200-hour internship sanctioned by the Society of Public Health Educators. The internship will be conducted in either the school, community, medical or corporate health setting under the instruction and supervision of a qualified and experienced health-care professional.
Scholarships
- Cady/Huskey Health Education Scholarship-Full-time junior or senior Health major displaying leadership potential with at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Department of Health & Kinesiology Scholarship—Health or Kinesiology major demonstrating financial need with a satisfactory GPA.
- Robert L. Case Health & Kinesiology Wellness Scholarship—Health or Kinesiology major displaying leadership potential with at least a 3.0 GPA and reflecting a high level of fitness.
- Roy G. Moss, Jr., Health Education Scholarship— Majors in Health or Kinesiology, who demonstrate financial need, have an exemplary GPA, display leadership potential and are actively involved in community health issues.
Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Bilingual Health Care Studies
| Bachelor of Arts - Major in Bilingual Health Care Studies | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| CSTE 1330 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| HLTH 4387 | 3 | |
| HLTH 3391 | 3 | |
| HLTH 2372 | 3 | |
| HLTH 2383 | 3 | |
| HLTH 4392 | 3 | |
| HLTH 4393 | 3 | |
| HLTH 4394 | 3 | |
| FACS 2362 | 3 | |
| BIOL 2402 | 4 | |
| SOCI 2319 | 3 | |
| Upper level Sociology course | 3 | |
| Upper level Sociology course | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| One from: SOCI 3354, SOCI 3443, SOCI 3381, FACS 4360, PHIL 4371, COUN 2331, COUN 3331, COUN 3332 | 3 | |
| 3000 or 4000 level courses in SOCI, FACS, COUN, PHIL, or PHYS | 16 | |
| Minor in a Foreign Language Required | ||
| 19+ hours required in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, or Arabic. Must include 6 advanced hours in a Special Topics Seminar. | 19+ | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Key Competency Areas:
- Assessing individual and community needs
- Planning effective health education programs
- Implementing health education programs
- Evaluating the effectiveness of health education programs
- Coordinating the provision of health education services
- Acting as a resource person
- Communication of health and health education needs
Bachelor of Science, Major in Health (Community Education)
| Notes | ||
| HLTH 1360 & HLTH 1366 should be completed prior to taking upper level (3000-4000) coursework. | ||
| *HLTH 4393 must be completed prior to enrollment in HLTH 4394. | ||
| **HLTH 4394 is the Community Health Internship. Internships are performed during the final summer session prior to the student’s anticipated graduation. Requires 400 clock hours of work in internship location that is approved by the internship coordinator. | ||
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Health (Community Education) | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2401 | 4 | |
| BIOL 2402 | 4 | Sophomore |
| FACS 2362 | 3 | Sophomore |
| ENGL 3330 | 3 | Junior |
| CHEM 1407 or CHEM 1412 | 4 | Freshman |
| MATH 1369 or STAT 1369 | 3 | Junior |
| CSTE 1330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| Major Core | ||
| HLTH 1366 | 3 | Freshman |
| HLTH 4387 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4393* | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4394** | 6 | Senior |
| Major | ||
| HLTH 1360 | 3 | Freshman |
| HLTH 2330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| HLTH 2380 | 3 | Sophomore |
| HLTH 3390 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 3392 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 4160 |
3
|
Senior
|
| HLTH Elective – Any | 3 | Sophomore |
| HLTH Elective 3000 - 4000 | 3 | Junior |
| Electives hours needed to meet 120 and 42 advance hours | 1 | |
| Minor (if required) | ||
| 18+Hours | 18 | Freshman-Sophomore |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Bachelor of Science, Major in Health—Fitness Emphasis
This degree option prepares students for employment as managers of adult fitness settings including private health clubs, YMCAs, and corporate wellness programs.
| Notes | ||
| HLTH 1360 & HLTH 1366 should be completed prior to taking upper level (3000-4000) coursework. | ||
| *HLTH 4393 must be completed prior to enrollment in HLTH 4394 | ||
| **HLTH 4394 is the Community Health Internship. Internships are performed during the final summer session prior to the student’s anticipated graduation. Requires 400 clock hours of work in internship location that is approved by the internship coordinator. | ||
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Health, Fitness Emphasis | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2401 | 4 | Freshman |
| MATH 1369 or STAT 1369 | 3 | Sophomore |
| CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411 | 4 | Sophomore |
| CHEM 1407 or CHEM 1412 | 4 | |
| FACS 2362 or FACS 1367 | 3 | Sophomore |
| CSTE 1330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| Major | ||
| HLTH 1366 | 3 | Freshman |
| HLTH 2380 | 3 | Freshman |
| HLTH 3391 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 3392 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 4361 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4393* | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4394** | 6 | Senior |
| Select from HLTH 2372, HLTH 2381, HLTH 3385, HLTH 3390, HLTH 4370, HLTH 4390 |
9 | Sophomore-Senior |
| Minor (if required) | ||
| KINE 2330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| KINE 2114 | 1 | Sophomore |
| KINE 2115W (also counts in core) | 1 | Freshman |
| KINE 3370 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3373 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 4373 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4377 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 2119 | 1 | Sophomore |
| Business Support Courses | ||
| MGMT 3310 | 3 | Junior |
| BUAD 3355 | 3 | Junior |
| MKTG 3310 | 3 | Junior |
| Electives | ||
| Electives as needed to complete 120 hours including 42 advanced hours | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Bachelor of Science, Major in Wellness Management
(Available Fall 2014)
This degree option prepares students for employment as manager sof wellness and health promotion programs that include corporate wellness programs, private health clubs, senior living facilities, and community and private health/wellness programs.
| Notes | ||
| Degree must have 120 hours with at least 42 advanced hours (3000 and 4000) taken at a four year institution, 18 hours must be writing enhanced (W). | ||
| Consult current University catalog for questions concerning transfer courses and residency requirements. | ||
| Courses that count in the Texas Core Curriculum are indicated with an asterisk (*). | ||
| HLTH 4384 must be completed prior to enrollment in HLTH 4394 (internship). | ||
| HLTH 4394 (internship) is the Wellness Management Internship that requires 400 hours of work in the internship location. Internships are performed during the final semester prior to students anticipated graduation date. | ||
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Wellness Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements (17 hours) | ||
| BIOL 2402 | 4 | Freshman |
| STAT 1369 | 3 | Sophomore |
| CHEM 1407 | 4 | Sophomore |
| FACS 2362 or FACS 1367 | 3 | Sophomore |
| SCTE 1330 or BUAD 1305 | 3 | Sophomore |
| Health Major (35 Hours) | ||
| HLTH 2381 | 3 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| HLTH 3380 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 3361 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 3391 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 3392 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 4363 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4384 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4364 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 3219 | 2 | Junior |
| HLTH 4387 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4394 | 6 | Senior |
| Interdisciplinary Minor (26 Hours) | ||
| KINE 2330 | 3 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| KINE 3370 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3373 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 2115* | 1 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| KINE 4377 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 2119 | 1 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| KINE 2114 | 1 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| BUAD 3355 | 3 | Senior |
| MGMT 3310 | 3 | Junior |
| MGMT 3330 | 3 | Senior |
| MKTG 3310 | 3 | Junior |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Bachelor of Science, Major in Public Health
(Available Fall 2014)
| Notes | ||
| Degree must have 120 hours with at least 42 advanced hours (3000 and 4000) taken at a four year institution, 18 hours must be writing enhanced (W). | ||
| Consult current University catalog for questions concerning transfer courses and residency requirements. | ||
| Courses that count in the Texas Core Curriculum are indicated with an asterisk (*). | ||
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Public Health (Available Fall 2014) | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements (34 Hours) |
||
| HLTH 1360 | 3 | Freshman |
| BIOL 2401* | 4 | Freshman |
| BIOL 2402 | 4 | Freshman |
| CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411* | 4 | Freshman |
| MATH 1314* | 3 | Freshman |
| MATH 1369 | 3 | Freshman |
| PSYC 1301* | 3 | Freshman |
| PSYC 3374 | 3 | Freshman |
| FACS 2362 | 3 | Sophomore |
| HLTH 3350 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 3360 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 4380 | 3 | Sophomore |
| HLTH 3391 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 4387 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 4390 |
3
|
Junior/Senior
|
| Prescribed Electives (Select 44 hours from the following courses): |
||
| BIOL 2420 | 4 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| SOCI 1301 | 3 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| SOCI 3365 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| SOCI 4334 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| ENGL 3330* | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| MATH 1316 | 3 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| MATH 3379 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| PHYS 1301 | 3 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| PHYS 1101 | 1 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| HLTH 2372 | 3 | Freshman/Sophomore |
| HLTH 2382 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 2383 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 3219 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 3361 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 3362 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 3385 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 3390 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 3392 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 4363 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 4364 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 4370 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 4384 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 4394 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| HLTH 4992 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| KINE 3362 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| KINE 3373 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| PSYC 3331 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| PSYC 3333 | 3 | Junior/Senior |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
| Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1411 | 4 | |
| BIOL 1413 (Core) | 4 | |
| BIOL 2440 | 3 | |
| CHEM 1411 (Core) | 4 | |
| CHEM 1412 | 4 | |
| CHEM 2123 | 1 | |
| CHEM 2323 | 3 | |
| HLTH 1360 | 3 | |
| HLTH 2372 | 3 | |
| *HLTH 3360 | 3 | |
| HLTH 3391 | 3 | |
| HLTH 4387 | 3 | |
| HLTH 4390 | 3 | |
| MATH 1410 (Core) | 4 | |
| MATH 3379 | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (Select from the following. Students may select no more than 20 credit hours of science and math. The rest of the electives must be from outside science and math.) |
||
| BIOL 2401 | 4 | |
| BIOL 2402 | 4 | |
| BIOL 3420 | 4 | |
| BIOL 3440 | 4 | |
| BIOL 3450 | 4 | |
| BIOL 3470 | 4 | |
| BIOL 4350 | 3 | |
| BIOL 4360 | 3 | |
| BIOL 4380 | 3 | |
| BIOL 4460 | 4 | |
| BIOL 4480 |
4
|
|
| BIOL 4490 |
4
|
|
| BIOL 4493 |
4
|
|
| CHEM 2125 |
1
|
|
| CHEM 2325 | 3 | |
| CHEM 3339 | 3 | |
| CHEM 3438 | 4 | |
| FACS 2362 | 3 | |
| HLTH 3380 | 3 | |
| HLTH 2383 | 3 | |
| HLTH 3392 | 3 | |
| HLTH 4370 | 3 | |
| HLTH 4392 | 3 | |
| HLTH 4393 | 3 | |
| KINE 3363 | 3 | |
| KINE 3373 | 3 | |
| MATH 1420 | 4 | |
| PHYS 1101 | 1 | |
| PHYS 1301 | 3 | |
| PHYS 1302 | 3 | |
| PSYC 3374 | 3 | |
| PSYC 3331 | 3 | |
| Select 41 hours of Electives | 41 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Bachelor of Science, Major in Health - Health Care Administration
(Available Fall 2014)
| Notes | ||
| Degree must have 120 hours with at least 42 advanced hours (3000 and 4000) taken at a four year institution, 18 hours must be writing enhanced (W). | ||
| Consult current University catalog for questions concerning transfer courses and residency requirements. | ||
| Courses that count in the Texas Core Curriculum are indicated with an asterisk (*). | ||
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Health, Health Care Administration (Available Fall 2014) | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements (73 Hours) |
||
| ECON 2301 | 3 | Sophomore |
| BIOL 2402 | 4 | Sophomore |
| BUAD 2301 | 3 | Sophomore |
| CHEM 1406* | 4 | Freshman |
| FACS 2362 | 4 | Sophomore |
| MGMT 3310 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 1360 | 3 | Freshman |
| HLTH 2372 | 1 | Sophomore |
| HLTH 3350 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 3360 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 3361 | 3 | Junior |
| MGMT 3330 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 3391 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 4363 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4365 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4366 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4380 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4387 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4390 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4394 | 3 | Senior |
| MATH 1314* | 3 | Freshman |
| MATH 3379 | 3 | Junior |
| ECON 4350 | 3 | Senior |
| BUAD 3335 | 3 | Junior |
| PHIL 4333 | 3 | Senior |
| PSYC 1301* | 3 | Freshman |
| SOCI 3354 | 3 | Junior |
| Prescribed Electives (select 5 hours from the following courses): | ||
| FINC 3320 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 2383 | 3 | Sophomore |
| HLTH 3219 | 2 | Junior |
| HLTH 4364 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4393 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4370 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 2382 | 3 | Sophomore |
| HLTH 2361 | 3 | Sophomore |
| HLTH 3392 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 3390 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 3385 | 3 | Junior |
| HLTH 4392 | 3 | Senior |
| HLTH 4394 | 3 | Senior |
| PSYC 3374 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 4117 | 1 | Senior |
| KINE Activity | 1 | Freshman |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Minor in Health
Health minors take 21 hours including HLTH 1366, HLTH 4387, HLTH 4393, HLTH 4394 and nine additional hours from health education with at least 3 of those hours advanced.
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree
Students may combine an Associate Degree in Allied Health with a Health minor for a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. Students should see the advisor for B.A.A.S degrees for specific courses.
