HEALTH EDUCATION

Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)

The health education curriculum prepares students for teaching or leadership roles in schools, sports, business, community fitness programs, and related fields. Students are encouraged to select a second major or minors to qualify for emerging occupational opportunities. Contact your advisor at Williston State College to determine curriculum for the first two years.

Degree Requirements:

16 credits completed in residence

2.00 (C) grade point average

62 total credits Credits

General Education Requirements: AA AS

1. College Composition (ENGL 110 and 120 or 125) ......................... 6 ........ 6

2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) ........................... 3 ........ 3

3. Humanities and Social Science .................................................. 18 ...... 12

Minimum humanities credits – 6

Minimum social science credits – 6

4. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science ................................... 9 ...... 18

Minimum mathematics credits – 2

Minimum science credits (at least 1 lab science) – 4

Minimum computer science credits – 2

5. Wellness ................................................................................. 2 ........ 2

Suggested Courses: Credits

BIOL 151 General Biology II L/L .................................................... 4

BIOL 115 Human Structure & Function ......................................... 3

BIOL 115L Human Structure & Function and Lab ........................... 1

or

BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I L/L ...................................... 4

BIOL 221 Anatomy and Physiology II L/L ...................................... 4

BIOL 202 Microbiology L/L ........................................................... 4

CHEM 115 Introductory Chemistry L/L .......................................... 4

or

CHEM 121 General Chemistry I L/L .............................................. 5

CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers ............................................. 3

EDUC 250 Introduction to Education ............................................ 2

EDUC 298 Pre-Professional Experience ....................................... 1

HPER 100 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness .............................. 2

HPER 101 Activity: Introductory Level ......................................... 1/2 -2

HPER 126 Lifetime Fitness ........................................................ 2

HPER 207 Prevention and Care of Injuries ................................... 3

HPER 208 Introduction to Physical Education ............................ 3

HPER 210 First Aid ................................................................. 1

HPER 217 Personal and Community Health .............................. 3

HPER 260 Vital Health Issues ................................................. 2

NUTR 240 Principles of Nutrition .............................................. 3

PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology ..................................... 3

PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology .................................... 3

SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology ......................................... 3

The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. For specific baccalaureate degree requirements, students should consult the catalog of the campus to which they intend to transfer.