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The minor in health education is meant to allow students to further explore educational theories and practices specific to health education. Students who complete this minor will gain experience in providing health and wellness instruction for a variety of health related organizations and schools. This minor will not meet the requirements needed for teacher licensure in the state of Virginia as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education. For information regarding licensure, please contact the School of Education's Student Services Center.

The minor in health education requires 18 credits hours.

Course Title Hours
AFAM 310Black Health Matters: Social Determinants of Health in the African American Community3
CLED 200The Science of Resilience and Holistic Health3
HPED 102Health Education as a Discipline3
HPED 103Lifetime Fitness, Wellness and Nutrition3
HPED 202Health Education Content3
HPED 305Concepts of Peer Health Education3
Total Hours18