HEA 411 - Planning for Health Promotion

As an academic capstone experience, this course addresses all seven of the national competencies of a Certified Health Education Specialist. This course applies a theoretical model for program planning through the implementation of a service learning project in the community. Methods of conducting a needs assessment, budgeting, rallying resources, media advocacy, and process, product, and impact evaluation strategies are followed. Students will: assess individual and community needs for health education; plan, implement and administer health education strategies, interventions and programs; conduct evaluation and research related to health education; and serve as a health education resource person; and communicate and advocate for health and health education. Course Typically Offered: Every semester.

Prerequisite(s): HEA 123 and HEA 296, and permission of the instructor.

Credits: 4