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Tuition and Fees
Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise,
Homes Convocation Center, Appalachian State University
The Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise is gauging interest in a degree-completion program, leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion. It is intended for those seeking to prepare for responsibility and leadership in health and wellness programs.
The goal of health promotion is 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.
ASU will deliver upper-division coursework online to a cohort of 20 students - primarily those who have completed, or are close to completing, required coursework through a college transfer program (or equivalent lower-division coursework). During ten semesters (approx 3.5 academic years), university faculty will deliver approximately 62 semester hours of program courses in areas such as nutrition, physical fitness, substance abuse, disease prevention, environmental health, health risk appraisal, and health behavior. A business minor is included in the online program, and an internship is required. The curriculum is also designed for students who will continue into graduate education.
Requirements
It is strongly recommended, though not required, that the following lower-division requirements be completed before entry into the online BS in Health Promotion program:
Community College Core (at least 44 semester hours CAA Core, AA degree, or AS degree - or equivalent coursework)
- BIO155
- BIO163, or BIO165+166, or BIO168+169
- HEA112
- SOC210
- SOC213
- ECO251
- COM231
- ACC120
- MAT263 or 271
- CSC120
Students must have completed at least 30 semester hours of transferable, lower-division coursework by the time of entry into the program, Summer Semester 2010. A total of 80 semester hours of lower-division coursework is required for graduation. Concurrent enrollment in ASU and community college coursework is permissible.
Admission
For pre-application information, first submit an electronic inquiry via this link. Application materials will be made available beginning early January 2010. Application to ASU requires submission of hard-copy original/offical transcripts (from high school and all institutions attended since), and a $50 application fee. SAT or ACT scores are not necessary for admission to the cohort.
Tuition and fees
Estimated tuition and fees for the 2009-10 academic year:
- In-state: $91.25 per semester hour
- Out-of-state: $450.00 per semester hour
Tuition and fees are set annually, and modest annual increases may be expected. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed for needs-based financial assistance. Click here or contact the Appalachian Office of Financial Aid at 800-355-4084 ext 2190 for information and assistance.
For further information
For information contact Renee Cook via email or by phone at 800-355-4084.
