The Health Promotion: Non-Teacher Certification program equips you with the knowledge and skillset to empower individuals to take control of and enhance their health, extending beyond individual behavior to encompass a variety of social and environmental strategies. This interdisciplinary area of study focuses on not only the physical wellbeing of individuals, but includes the social and emotional dimensions as well.
Students who earn this degree will be eligible to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, which will enhance a students resume for graduate programs and can create opportunities for careers in health departments, worksite wellness, hospitals, state or national agencies and organizations, or other similar fields.
Delivery Method: On Campus, In-Person
Department: Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Scholarship Information: Student Scholarships and Awards
Practicum Information: KHP 489
Are you interested in how lifestyle affects health, or do you pay close attention to the latest health news? Are you concerned about lifestyle trends that may be impacting the health of our communities?
Our program can prepare you to help others live healthier lives. You will study human health and wellness, drug education, nutrition, sexuality education, and program planning in health education.
Below is a template that outlines the typical course progression for this major. Actual progression may vary based on factors such as AP/IB credits, dual enrollment, transfer credits, individual academic readiness. A College of Education academic advisor will help develop a path to graduation that is best suited for you.
Semester 1 (16 course hours)
UK Core- Composition & Communication I : CIS or WRD 110 (3)
UK Core- Quantitative Foundations (3)
UK CORE- Humanities (3)
UK Core- Community, Culture and Citizenship in U.S. (3)
PSY 100- Introduction to Psychology (4)
Semester 2 (15 course hours)
UK Core- Composition & Communication II: CIS or WRD 111 (3)
UK Core- Global Dynamics (3)
SOC 101- Introduction to Sociology (3)
STA 210- Statistical Inferential Reasoning (3)
BIO 103- Basic Ideas of Biology (3)
Semester 3 (15 course hours)
ANA 209- Principles of Human Anatomy (3)
KHP 220- Sexuality Education (3)
KHP 222- Drug Education (3)
KHP 230- Human Health and Wellness (3)
KHP 270- Introduction to Health Education and Promotion (3)
Semester 4 (15 course hours)
UK Core- Arts and Creativity (3)
PGY 206- Elementary Physiology (3)
CPH 201- An Introduction to Public Health: Theory and Methods (3)
KHP 240- Nutrition and Physical Fitness (3)
KHP 300- Psychology and Sociology of Physical Education and Sport (3) Graduation Composition and Communications Requirement
Semester 5 (15 course hours)
KHP 509-Worshop in Health and Safety (3)
KHP 590- Critical Issues in Health Promotion (3)
HEPR Elective (3)
Minor Course (3)
Minor Course (3)
Semester 6 (15 course hours)
KHP 510- Community Organizing in Health Promotion (3)
KHP 331- Program Planning in Health Promotion (3)
HEPR Elective (3)
Minor Course (3)
Minor Course (3)
Semester 7 (14-15 course hours)
COM 471- Introduction to Health Communication (3)
KHP 489- Undergraduate Internship in Health Promotion (3)
Minor Course (3)
Minor Course (3)
Guided Elective (2-3)
Semester 8 (15 course hours)
KHP 489- Undergraduate Internship in Health Promotion (3)
KHP/EDP/EPE 520- Program Evaluation (3)
KHP 190- First Aid and Emergency Care (2)
KHP 488- Professional Seminar in Health Promotion (1)
Minor Course (3)
Minor Course or Guided Elective (3)
Understand the total estimated expense to attend UK, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
Understand the specific charges for instruction and related services, excluding other living and personal expenses.