Undergraduate Program

For advising information contact:
Margie Chavez
Johnson Center 1150
Phone: 505-277-5152


Degree Offered

  • Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education (B.S.)

Twenty-six credit hours of course work are required with a 2.5 grade point average.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Community Health Education degree program prepares students to meet the competencies of the roles and responsibilities of the entry-level Health Education Specialist. This non-teaching degree provides students with a broad-based introduction to community health and prepares them for professional practice in community and tribal health agencies, public health related organizations, and clinical and workplace settings. The degree also prepares students for graduate studies in Health Education at the University of New Mexico or any of the many schools of public health in the United States. Screening by Health Education faculty is a prerequisite to entering into the program. Applications for the B.S. in Community Health Education program are found on the department Web site or by contacting the program coordinator at (505) 277-5151.

NOTE: Student’s course work must include the University of New Mexico core requirements and at least 40 credit hours of upper-division (300–level and above).


Requirements

Credit
Hours
First Year
ANTH 130 Cultures of the World 3
BIOL 123/124L Biology for Health-Related Science and Non-Majors/Lab 4
CHEM 111 Elements of General Chemistry 4
CJ 130 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 110
(or ENGL 112;
or ENGL 113)
Accelerated Composition
(or Composition II;
or Enhanced Composition)
3
ENGL 120 Composition III 3
HED 171 Personal Health Management 3
PSY 105 General Psychology 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
UNM Core Mathematics 3
Subtotal 32
Second Year  
BIOL 239L Microbiology for the Health Sciences and Non-Majors 4
ENGL 219 Technical and Professional Writing 3
HED Two electives from 1 credit hour HED course list* 2
HED 212 Fundamentals of Human Sexuality 3
HED 260 Foundations of Health Promotion 3
NUTR 244 Human Nutrition 3
PSY 200 Statistical Principles 3
UNM Core Fine Arts 3
UNM Core Second Language 3
Elective from suggested list outside of HED or by approval*** 3
Subtotal 30
Third Year
EDPY 303 Human Growth and Development 3
HED Three electives from 1 credit hour HED course list* 3
HED Elective from 3 credit hour HED course list** 3
HED 362 Introduction to Health Behavior Theory 3
HED 371 Introduction to Public and Community Health 3
HED 383 Principles of Epidemiology 3
HED 482 Social Determinants and Multicultural Health 3
SOC 380 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Elective from suggested list outside of HED or by approval*** 6
  Subtotal 30
Fourth Year  
HED Two electives from 3 credit hour HED course list** 6
HED 446 Health Promotion Program Planning 3
HED 451 Prevention Strategies in Community Health 3
HED 495 Field Experience 6
UNM Core Humanities 6
  Elective from suggested list outside of HED or by approval*** 6
  Subtotal 30
Total 122


Notes:

1 Credit Hour HED Course List (*)
Students must complete 5 credit hours from: HED 209, 247, 306, 310, 321, 445.

3 Credit Hour HED Course List (**)
Students must complete 9 credit hours from: HED 164L, 333, 473, 487, 477, 493.

Suggested List of electives outside HED (***)
Students must complete 15 credit hours from the recommended list or must get approval for other courses:
Communication: CJ 225, 314, 327, 344, 450.
Instruction and Technology: MSET 365; OILS 466, 470, 471, 472.
Multicultural: ANTH 330; SOC 216, 308, 326; PSY 374.
Social, Political, and Environmental Factors of Health: CRP 403, 474, 483; ENVS 330; POLS 270; PSY 280; SUST *402.


Minor Study

Community Health Education

The non-teaching undergraduate minor in Community Health Education is offered to students majoring in all disciplines except Health Education, and will complement majors of study in, but not limited to, nutrition, exercise science, and other health related fields.

Students pursuing this minor should plan to enroll in the required courses during the fall and spring semesters since undergraduate courses in health education are seldom offered during the summer sessions. Students should contact an advisor at the Center for Student Success in Travelstead Hall for more information.

Requirements

Credit
Hours
Core Requirements
HED 260 Foundations of Health Promotion 3
HED 362 Introduction to Health Behavior Theory 3
HED 451 Prevention Strategies in Community Health 3
Subtotal 9
Electives
Students are encouraged to select courses that complement their major field of study and that support their individual interests and career goals. At least 3 credit hours of the elective courses must be 300-level or above.
HED 171 Personal Health Management 3
HED 209 Education for AIDS Prevention 1
HED 212 Fundamentals of Human Sexuality 3
HED 247 Consumer Health 1
HED 306 Conflict Mediation 1
HED 310 Injury Prevention 1
HED 321 Violence Prevention 1
HED 333 Emotional Health and Interpersonal Relationships 3
HED 371 Introduction to Public and Community Health 3
HED 383 Principles of Epidemiology 3
HED 445 Strategies for Prevention of Substance Use 1
HED 473 Health Issues in Death and Dying 3
HED 477 Stress Management 3
HED 482 Social Determinants and Multicultural Health 3
HED 487 Physical Activity and Aging 3
Subtotal 9
Total 18


School Health Education

The curriculum leading to a minor in School Health Education is designed to prepare the student to teach health education in middle and/or junior and senior high schools (grades 7-12). Students who are awarded the School Health Education minor may apply to New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) for a health endorsement after they obtain their initial teaching license and first area of endorsement. 

Requirements

All the courses listed for School Health Education minor support specific content taught as a school health educator. A grade of "C" or better is required for each content course listed. 

Credit
Hours
HED 171 Personal Health Management 3
HED 209 Education for AIDS Prevention 1
HED 212 Fundamentals of Human Sexuality 3
HED 247 Consumer Health 1
HED 306 Conflict Mediation 1
HED 310 Injury Prevention 1
HED 321 Violence Prevention 1
HED 333 Emotional Health and Interpersonal Relationships 3
HED 362 Introduction to Health Behavior Theory 3
HED 445 Strategies for Prevention of Substance Use 1
HED 473 Health Issues in Death and Dying 3
HED 477 Stress Management 3
Total Upper-Division 16
Total 24

Courses

HED 164L. Standard First Aid. (3)



HED 171. Personal Health Management. (3)



HED 209. Education for AIDS Prevention. (1)



HED 212. Fundamentals of Human Sexuality. (3)



HED 247. Consumer Health. (1)



HED 260. Foundations of Health Promotion. (3)



HED 293. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



HED 306. Conflict Mediation. (1)



HED 310. Injury Prevention. (1)



HED 321. Violence Prevention. (1)



HED 333. Emotional Health and Interpersonal Relationships. (3)



HED 362. Introduction to Health Behavior Theory. (3)



HED 371. Introduction to Public and Community Health. (3)



HED 383. Principles of Epidemiology. (3)



HED 391 / 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 18 Δ)



HED 445. Strategies for Prevention of Substance Use. (1)



HED 446. Health Promotion Program Planning. (1-3)



HED 451 / 551. Prevention Strategies in Community Health. (3)



HED 473. Health Issues in Death and Dying. (3)



HED 477 / 577. Stress Management. (3)



HED 482. Social Determinants and Multicultural Health. (3)



HED 487 / 587. Physical Activity and Aging. (3)



HED 492 / 592. Workshop. (1-4 to a maximum of 13 Δ)



HED 493 / 593. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



HED 495. Field Experience. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



HED 506. Health Behavior Theory. (3)



HED 507. Research Design in HPER. (3)



HED 509. Media and Public Relations in HPER. (3)



HED 511. Management of Health Promotion Programs. (3)



HED 551 / 451. Prevention Strategies in Community Health. (3)



HED 560. Perspectives in Community Health Education. (3)



HED 561. Healthcare Systems and Patient Advocacy. (3)



HED 571. Advanced Community Health Education Research. (3)



HED 572. Community Health Education Program Planning, Development and Evaluation. (3)



HED 574. Epidemiological Principles for Health Educators. (3)



HED 576. Measurement and Evaluation in Health Promotion. (3)



HED 577 / 477. Stress Management. (3)



HED 582. Advanced Multicultural Health Education Research and Applications. (3)



HED 587 / 487. Physical Activity and Aging. (3)



HED 591 / 391. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



HED 592 / 492. Workshop. (1-4 to a maximum of 13 Δ)



HED 593 / 493. Topics. (1-3)



HED 595. Advanced Field Experiences. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



HED 598. Directed Readings in Health Education. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



HED 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



HED 696. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



HED 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



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