The next ONLINE BS/Health Promotion entry opportunity is Summer 2012, and the application period will be open February 1 - April 1, 2012.  Application instructions

Program Description:

This degree-completion (2+2) program, leading to the Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion, offers courses designed to help students learn how to improve the health of individuals and communities through appropriate planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and disease-prevention programs. Graduates will be prepared to (1) positively impact the health and well-being of entire populations and (2) design intervention programs using a combination of health promotion and related organizational, economic, legislative, and environmental support mechanisms. Graduates typically find employment in public health agencies, clinical facilities such as hospitals and medical clinics, college and university student wellness departments, voluntary agencies, and worksite health promotion departments.

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Diana Freeman Luckett, a current student in the BS in Health Promotion Program says:

"I am currently a ASU online student in the 2009 health promotion cohort. I have been very impressed with the program delivery. The extension staff take care of your issues as if you were a on campus student. I would highly recommend distance ed at ASU."

Program Structure:

The online, distance education, BS-Health Promotion program accepts 20 admitted students each summer semester; courses are sequenced to take into account pre- and co-requisites. This is a part-time (typically 2 courses/semester), 62-hour, year-round program; it requires 10 semesters (3 years + 1 semester). A business minor is included in the program, and students complete a 320-hour, local internship (arranged in consultation with their academic advisor). Because the program is delivered fully-online, students must have reliable access to the internet and a high-speed/broadband access (cable or DSL) is strongly recommended.

Proposed Cohorts:

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must present a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferrable, lower-division coursework by entry, and are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate of Arts degree, an Associate of Science degree or the NC Community College 44-hour Core before admission; note: the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree does not meet the core requirement. A NC community college advisor can identify coursework required for one of the three core alternatives. In addition, it is preferred that the following lower-division/foundational coursework be completed before entry, or must be completed by a specified point in the Appalachian program (dual-enrollment is permitted):

• BIO 155 or NUT 110
• MAT 263 or MAT 271
• HEA 112 or EMS 110
• COM 231 or ENG 115
• ACC 120
• SOC 210
• SOC 213
• ECO 251
• CSC 120 or CIS 110
• BIO 163 (5 semester hrs) or BIO 165 + BIO 166 (8 semester hours) or BIO 168 + BIO 169 (8 semester hours)

Application:

A complete application (submitted online, fee paid, and all required supporting documents received by Appalachian; ACT/ SAT test scores not required) are due by the applicable deadline. Applicants who are admissible to the University will be invited to enter the program first-come/first-served - based upon the date their application was complete. Application information and instructions will be provided prior to the application period.

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Request Information:

• For an information packet for the BS/Health Promotion, please complete this electronic inquiry form.
• For an evaluation of transferable coursework, prior to applying to the program, please email a request to cookdr@appstate.edu.

Program Manager: Ms. Renee Cook
Location: University Hall, Main Campus, Boone
Email: cookdr@appstate.edu
Toll-free Phone: 800-355-4084, ext. 7334
Local Phone: 828-262-7334
Fax: 828-265-8673