The Department of Health Education and Behavior, with a foundation in the
social and biological sciences, focuses on health information and theory
application. The Department offers one undergraduate major: Health
Education and Behavior (Bachelor of Science in Health Education).
Students learn techniques to promote healthy lifestyle choices in individual
and group settings, with special attention given to diversity and culturally
appropriate health education methodologies. Sites for research, student
experience and employment include (1) local and state health departments;
(2) State or national government agencies (i.e., CDC, NIH); (3) voluntary and
non-profit agencies (i.e., American Cancer Society, Planned Parenthood);
(4) corporate and/or hospital-based wellness centers; and (5) employee
wellness programs. The undergraduate curriculum also provides an excellent foundation for health education and related graduate programs, as well as professional health programs such as nursing, medical school, physician assistant, occupational therapy and physical therapy. (See Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Behavior website)
Change of major admission is competitive in the Department of Health Education and Behavior, as space is limited for new majors. The minimum grade point averages for change of major admission consideration are a 2.0 UF gpa, a 2.8 Universal Tracking gpa, and a 2.0 Prerequisite gpa. In addition, a well written Letter of Intent (required from all applicants) and a strong, consistent academic history are considered in the admission process. The College of Health & Human Performance's policy for Change of Major students is below. In addition, all prospective change of major applicants must view the Change of Major Information Video. After reviewing the presentation, you will need to complete the accompanying assesment with 100% in order to be eligible to change your major. Upon passing the quiz, you must print a copy of the certificate and submit it along with your Letter of Intent.
For a student to be considered as a change of major in the College of Health and Human Performance, the following criteria must be met accordingly:
1. Lower Division Students
a. Minimum UF GPA
b. Minimum UT GPA as designated by the Department
c. No deficit points
d. Completion of the Change of Major Video and assessment
e. Completion of the Letter of Intent
2. Upper Division Students
a. Minimum UF GPA
b. Minimum UT GPA as designated by the Department
c. No deficit points
d. Must be able to graduate within UF's designated timeframe (138 hours or 4 years/8 semesters)
e. Must have completed 75% of university tracking courses of major seeking to change to
f. Must have all writing and math requirements met
g. Must have a minimum of 27 hours of General Education requirements met
h. Completion of the Change of Major Video and assessment
i. Completion of the Letter of Intent
3. Transfer Students will not be permitted to change majors into the college.
HEALTH EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR MAJOR CURRICULUM
- Catalog Year 2010: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/programs/majors/healthed.html
- Catalog Year 2009: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog0910/programs/majors/healthed.html
- Catalog Year 2008: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog0809/programs/majors/healthed.html
- Catalog Year 2007: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog0708/programs/majors/healthed.html
- Catalog Year 2006: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog0607/programs/majors/healthed.html
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- For advising appointments and to view advisor availability, please visit http://advising.hhp.ufl.edu/.
- To view the College of Health and Human Performance’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Policy Handbook, please visit http://hhp.ufl.edu/geth/AcademicAdvising/aa_policies.php.
- To view Health Education and Behavior Faculty and Staff biographies, please visit http://hhp.ufl.edu/dir/links/depa_heb.php.