The health promotion & education curriculum prepares students to assess the needs, assets, and capacity for health education, plan, develop and administer health education programs, conduct evaluation and research related to health education, and communicate and advocate for health and health education.
Baccalaureate Degree and Residency Requirements
All requirements for an undergraduate degree are listed under academic policies and regulations in the undergraduate introductory section in this catalog. These requirements include a graduation requirement of at least one course in religion or theology.
Major Approval
Major approval is required during the second semester of the sophomore year, or after the completion of 45 credit hours at Fontbonne. For transfer students, major approval is required after completing the equivalent of one full semester (a minimum of 12 credits) at Fontbonne.
A student in the health education & promotion major must have achieved and continuously maintain a cumulative grade point average of >2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the times of application for major approval and application for a degree. Students are required to achieve a grade of C- or better in all courses required in the major.