The
Department of HPER at Jacksonville State University offers a minor in Community
Health. The 18-hour minor is intended to prepare students interested in a career
in a non-education health field.
The
courses required for the Community Health minor are available online via
Blackboard and in the traditional classroom setting.
HPE
212 Personal & Community Health (3)
The development of habits, attitudes, and knowledge
concerning health, and the professional preparation of individuals for work in
the community health field.
HPE
312 Health Problems and Disease Prevention (3)
The course provides an overview of health problems and
disease prevention in today's society. An analysis of a variety of personal,
social, community, and environmental factors is explored.
HPE
315 Foundations of Health Science (3)
This course explores a historical and philosophical study
of the growth and development of health science, health education, and health
promotion.
HPE
318 Health for Special Populations (3)
This course examines the nature and needs of special
populations and explores current research regarding special populations to
better understand the area.
HPE
360 School and Community Health Programs (3)
This course examines methods in comprehensive school health
education for grades 6-12 and also explores community health program planning.
HPE
420 Health Aspects of Aging (3)
The physical, social, emotional, and mental aspects of
aging of healthy aging will be explored.
Check
Sheet Minor in Community Health
Semester Grade Course
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HPE 212
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HPE 312
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HPE 315
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HPE 318
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HPE 360
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HPE 420
Careers in
Community Health
Community/Public Health Education
Employed
by voluntary health agencies (i.e. American Cancer Society) and public health
agencies (i.e. U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)
Worksite Health Education
Employed
by business and industry to provide programs to improve the health of employees.
Health
Education in Health Care Settings
Employed
by public and for-profit hospitals.
Free-standing medical care clinics that provide both routine care and emergency
services.
Home
health agencies that provide in-home care designed to replace or reduce the need
for more expensive hospitalization, and physician
organizations such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
Preferred
provider organizations (PPOs) to provide programs for employees, patients, or
the community at large.
Health
Education in Colleges or Universities
Employed
as faculty member in the academic field (advanced degree needed) or as a health
service or wellness center coordinator.
International Opportunities
Employed
by international health organizations (i.e. Peace Corps) to diversify your
training and to gain valuable working experience both professionally and
personally.
Nontraditional Health Education Positions
Sales
positions related to health (i.e. pharmacy sales, fitness equipment sales,
health-related textbooks, life and health insurance sales) or employment in
the fields of media (journalism, TV, or radio).
