HEA 411 - Planning for Health Education

As an academic capstone experience, this course addresses all seven of the national competencies of a Certified Health Education Specialist. This course directly applies the Precede-Proceed Model through the implementation of a health education project in the community. Skills that will be used during the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the service learning project are: assess individual and community needs for the health education project; plan and implement the health education project; conduct evaluation of the health education project; serve as a health education resource person; and communicate and advocate for health and health education. Students will also gain experience in finding and managing resources for project components. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.

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

Credits: 3