MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED.)WITH A MAJOR IN KINESIOLOGY: HEALTH PROMOTION
Upon completion of the Health Promotion program, graduates will be prepared to:
- systematically gather, organize, and analyze data related to Health Promotion;
- apply basic health science principles from behavioral and social sciences, epidemiology, and prevention of chronic and infectious diseases and injuries to Health Promotion efforts;
- plan, including goals and objectives; implement; and evaluate Health Promotion programs;
- communicate demographic, statistical, programmatic, and scientific information to professional and lay audiences;
- utilize appropriate methods for interacting sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences;
- collaborate with community partners to promote the health of the population; establish and maintain linkages with key stakeholders; develop, implement, and evaluate a community health assessment;
- apply basic human relations skills to the management of organizations, motivation of personnel, and resolution of conflicts; prepare proposals for funding from external sources; manage budgetary and information systems.
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Kinesiology Core
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15 semester hours
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KINS 6230
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Research Methods in Kinesiology
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(3 semester hours)
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KINS 6240
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Research Methods in Kinesiology II
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(3 semester hours)
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KINS 6640
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Administration of Health and Human Services
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(3 semester hours)
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KINS 6971
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Master's Thesis in Kinesiology
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(VAR. 1-6)
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or
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KINS 6972
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Master's Project in Kinesiology
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(3 semester hours)
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Elective approved by Kinesiology advisor
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(3 semester hours)
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Health Promotion Content
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15 semester hours
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KINS 6040
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Health Program Planning
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(3 semester hours)
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KINS 6350
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Community Assessment & Intervention Planning
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(3 semester hours)
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KINS 6400
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Health Communication & Social Marketing
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(3 semester hours)
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KINS 6530
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Epidemiology
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(3 semester hours)
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EDFS 6225
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Identifying Problems and Socio-Cultural Issues
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(3 semester hours)
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Content Electives*
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6 semester hours
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Select from:
KINS 6250
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Coordinated School Health Programs
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(3 semester hours)
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KINS 6360
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ATOD Education and Prevention
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(3 semester hours)
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KINS 6503
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Special Topics
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(3 semester hours)
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KINS 6540
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Human Sexuality
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(3 semester hours)
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Minimum Hours
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36 semester hours
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Refer to the Course Description Section of this catalog for courses and course descriptions.
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