School Health Education, B.S.

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Program Description

The School Health Education, BS prepares students to teach health education in grades 7–12 in Utah public schools. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan, deliver, and assess effective health instruction. This program emphasizes developmentally appropriate pedagogy, curriculum design aligned with the Utah State Secondary Health Education Core Curriculum, and strategies for fostering student-centered learning environments. Graduates are equipped to engage adolescents in critical health topics, promote lifelong wellness, and serve as professional educators and advocates for school and community health.

Students will apply for formal admission to the Secondary Education Program. Admission criteria include:

1. ENGL and MATH QL courses must have a grade C or higher.
2. GPA of 3.0 or higher with no grade lower than C in discipline core courses
3. Completion of all General Education requirements and 70% of content area courses.
4. Pass LiveScan Criminal Background Check.  

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits. A minimum of at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours must be earned at UVU.
2. Residency hours: Minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
3. Overall GPA of 3.0 or above with no grade lower than a C in major required discipline core courses and no grade lower than a B- in Licensure and Methods courses.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
5. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
6. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare and teach developmentally appropriate lessons or learning experiences that lead to achieving health objectives based on the Utah State Secondary Health Education Core Curriculum.
2. Utilize effective instructional methods and pedagogy to deliver developmentally appropriate lessons or learning experiences that lead to achieving health objectives.
3. Create and maintain a positive, productive, safe, student-centered learning environment to facilitate student learning.
4. Utilize formative and summative assessment strategies to determine if students have achieved the desired learning objectives.