ABOUT THE DEGREE

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)

REQUIRED PREREQUISITE COURSES & GPA

Transfer students must earn their AA degree and complete specific prerequisite courses prior to their enrollment at UF.  The BSHE program requires a minimum 2.8 prerequisite GPA and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.  Our GPA calculator may help you calculate your prerequisite GPA.

Health Education and Behavior prerequisites (State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites)

• PSY 2012 General Psychology
• MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra & Trigonometry, MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra, OR MAC 1105 College Algebra
• STA 2023 Intro to Statistics
• CHM 2045/1030 General Chemistry 1 (or acceptable alternatives; see common course prerequisite manual)
• APK2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Lab ((or acceptable alternatives; see common course prerequisite manual)
• APK2105C Applied Human Physiology with Lab (or acceptable alternatives; see common course prerequisite manual)
• MCB 2000/L Microbiology with Lab; BSC 2009/L Biological Sciences with Lab

Recommended Lower Division Courses

When preparing for admission to our college, applicants should also consider taking lower division courses that will aid in your transition into upper division coursework if admitted to the Department of Health Education & Behavior.  These recommended courses are requirements for graduation from the B.S. degree in Health Education, but are not pre-requisites.  The department recommends the following coursework:

• SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking (SPC1600)
• SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology OR SYG 2010 Social Problems
• HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (HUN1201)
• HSC 3102 Personal & Family Health (may complete first semester at UF)

In addition, a well written Letter of Intent (required from all applicants) and a strong, consistent academic history are considered in the admission process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• For additional information about the HEB Transfer Admission Process and Application Requirements, please visit http://hhp.ufl.edu/find/prosp/admissproc.php.  
• For answers to questions related to the Health Education & Behavior undergraduate program please contact Holly T. Moses, hmoses@hhp.ufl.edu.  For advising appointments, please call 352.392.0583 x1288.
• For general transfer admission information, deadlines and application, please visit the UF Office of Admissions website.
• To view the HEB Curriculum for Catalog Year 2010, please visit http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/programs/majors/healthed.html.
• To view Health Education and Behavior Faculty and Staff biographies, please visit http://hhp.ufl.edu/dir/links/depa_heb.php.