Students will complete a common core of courses in health and human performance as well as a concentration in public health education. The program is standards-based so that students build a foundation in theory and develop skills to design, implement and evaluate programs in worksite, medical service and community settings. The program fosters the acquisition of skills and competencies to assist individuals. acting separately and collectively, to make informed decisions on matters affecting individual, family and community health.

Development and preparation of individuals to be future leaders in a variety of urban settings including public and private corporations and government agencies in the area of health and human performance. This program would be beneficial to students interested in the M.P.H.

Degree Requirements

Detailed course requirements for completing the BS-HHP (PHE), including courses specific to the concentration, are contained in the UofL Undergraduate Catalog.

The degree Program Sheet [PDF] serves as an advising checklist and includes up-to-date course requirements for completing the degree.

Opportunities for Graduates

Students generally pursue careers at worksites (plan and implement wellness programs to keep employees healthy and maintain a safe work environment), medical services (develop, implement and evaluate health promotion programs in hospitals, HMO's, acute care clinics and long term facilities) and communities (assess needs for health promotion programs, and deliver education programs at various sites in the community, including voluntary health agencies and government based service programs).

Certification

CHES