HEA 296 - Practicum in Community Health Education

This service learning experience is coordinated in a community health setting and is arranged by the student, facilitated by the health faculty. Students will attend approximately 27 hours of in-class orientation, and a minimum of 60 contact hours (approximately 6 hours per week for 10 weeks) in the field. Students experience first-hand the practices of health education in a variety of settings, including schools, worksites, health care and community settings. Students will plan and administer health education strategies, interventions and programs, serve as a health education resource person, and communicate and advocate for health and health education in accordance with generally accepted discipline standards. Students must pass the required criminal history record check prior to serving in their practicum placement. The process of applying for the record check is included in the course curriculum. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail only Course Typically Offered: Every semester.

Prerequisite(s): HEA 123 or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 4