Health Certificate for High School Students

The University of Evansville School of Health Sciences Health Certificate gives high school students a head start for their future health-related careers.

Explore various health professions and earn college credit including prerequisite courses required for many degrees.

The certificate includes five core courses and one elective for a total of 13 credit hours. Classes will be taught online for the reduced tuition cost of $125 per credit hour, plus a registration and technology fee of $85.

Core Courses

• Athletic Training 180: Introduction to Athletic Training - 3 credits
• Exercise Science 150: Introduction to Health Sciences - 2 credits
• Health Education 100: Concepts of Health and Wellness - 1 credit
• Physical Therapy 100: Medical Terminology - 1 credit
• Public Health 190: Introduction to Public Health - 3 credits

Electives

• Neuroscience 125: Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience - 3 credits
• Psychology 121: Introduction to Psychology - 3 credits
• Nursing 160: Nursing Modalities: Therapeutic Relationship - 3 credits
• Nursing 165: Dynamic Integration: A Model for Nursing - 3 credits

Spring Semester 2018 Course Options

Eight week courses (class runs from March 12 – April 26)

Exercise Science 150: Introduction to Health Sciences	2 credits
Health Education 100: Concepts of Health and Wellness	1 credit
Physical Therapy 100: Medical Terminology	1 credit
Athletic Training 180: Introduction to Athletic Training	3 credits
Nursing 160: Nursing Modalities: Therapeutic Relationship	3 credits

Summer Semester 2018 Course Options

Summer Session I (May 14-June 15, 2018)

Exercise Science 150: Introduction to Health Sciences	2 credits
Public Health 190: Introduction to Public Health	3 credits
Neuroscience 125: Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience	3 credits
Nursing 160: Nursing Modalities: Therapeutic Relationship	3 credits
Psychology 121: Introduction to Psychology	3 credits
Health Education 100: Concepts of Health and Wellness	1 credit
Physical Therapy 100: Medical Terminology	1 credit
Athletic Training 180: Introduction to Athletic Training	3 credits

Summer Session II (June 18-July 20, 2018)

Exercise Science 150: Introduction to Health Sciences	2 credits
Neuroscience 125: Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience	3 credits
Health Education 100: Concepts of Health and Wellness	1 credit
Physical Therapy 100: Medical Terminology	1 credit
Athletic Training 180: Introduction to Athletic Training	3 credits

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