Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in health education and promotion is designed to prepare students as health professionals in community health agencies, health maintenance organizations, as well as business and industry wellness programs. The 120-hour online degree program is also designed to assist the entry-level health educator in taking the National Health Education Credentialing examination. An 18-hour minor program of study is required with this degree.
Program Details
Admission Requirements
To be fully admitted into this program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be formally admitted to UA Little Rock. Undergraduate admission requirements for the university can be found in our “Become a Student” section.
- 2.00 GPA and a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Graduation Requirements
This degree program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including an 18-hour minor course of study. All required courses for the health education and promotion major are available online in traditional semester-length format. See the Undergraduate Catalog for more details about this program.
Program Advisor
Amar Kanekar, Ph.D. | Professor and Graduate Coordinator School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation (CHPR) 501-916-6270 | axkanekar@ualr.edu
Accreditation
UA Little Rock is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, affiliated with the Electronic Campus of the Southern Regional Education Board, and designated as “doctoral/research intensive” by the Carnegie Foundation.
Disabilities
UA Little Rock makes every effort to meet special accommodation and access needs. For information on specific accommodations for individuals with disabilities, you may contact the department sponsoring the class you wish to attend, call eLearning at 501-569-3003, or the Office of Disability Support Services at 501-569-3143. The Disability Support Services website,ualr.edu/disability/, provides information about the accommodation process and online forms to apply for services.