Undergraduate Traditional Program FAQ

Undergraduate Program FAQ

What are the focal areas of study?

• Community Health
• Pre-OT
• Master's Prep
• Applied Science
• All-Level Health Education Teaching Certification

How do I know if the degree in health studies is right for me?
The Health Studies graduate program is designed to enable students to function in variety of professional environments, including community health agiences, health organizations, corporate health, teaching health classes. and many others. The core curriculum provides students with a blend of health education and epidemiology. Students may opt for one of the five focal areas – Community Health, Pre-OT, Master’s Prep, All Level Health Education Teaching Certification or Applied Science, which provide course concentration on programming and professional practice in those areas. Opportunities for hands on during your internship experience in the field are offered through the program.  If this is the direction you feel you would want take with your career, then Health Studies is the major right for you!

Are you able to get a teaching certificate within the health studies department?
Yes. Please contact Dr. Roger Shipley with the Department of Health Studies at rshipley@twu.edu or phone 940-898-2840 to determine the requirements and additional courses needed for certification.

What is the salary range as a Health Educator?
The salary ranges varies depending on what area of interests.

How do I become a traditional undergraduate student?

*Complete an official TWU enrollment application (available online at http://www.twu.edu/).  Click on “admissions” and then “application”. YOU MUST BE ACCEPTED BY THE UNIVERSITY prior to applying to our program.

• Contact the registrar and obtain an updated copy of your transcript to submit.
• Verify that your cumulative GPA is at least 2.75 (our minimum GPA requirement for program entry; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for acceptance into the online program).
• Accuplacer Writing Score:  82/6 ($10 at your local community college) Effective Fall 2010.
• Consider program track options and compare your transcript to the course requirements. Mark required courses you have completed.
• Call Dr. Roger Shipley at 940/898-2840 and schedule a Health Studies Information Meeting.
• Attend a Health Studies Information Meeting. Bring your transcript and any other pertinent information with you.

What is the GPA requirement for the traditional undergraduate student?
The GPA requirement for the undergraduate program is 2.75.

How long does it take to complete the Health Studies program?
The program requires 120 total credit hours and usually takes about four to six semesters depending on what courses transfer in and the amount of hours taken per semester.

Who is my advisor for the Traditional Undergraduate Program?
Dr. Roger Shipley is the assigned Undergraduate Advisor and Coordinator who will help you while you are completing your Health Studies Degree. He can be reached at rshipley@twu.edu or 940-898-2840.

 

Will my credits transfer from another college or university?  If so, how many?
The type and number of courses that can be transferred from another university or college will be subject to review by Texas Woman’s University Student Records.  Please contact Student Records at 940-898-3041 to determine which of your courses are applicable for transfer.  Graduates of our program are also eligible to take a national exam to become a Certified Health Education Specialist.  Our B.S. program is SABPAC approved; therefore, all of our core curicuum courses must be taken at TWU to maintain these national program approval standards.

Are there any financial aid opportunities?
Please visit the Financial Aid Office website at www.twu.edu/finaid.

Does the Department of Health Studies offer internships and scholarships?

Yes, a limited number of scholarships and internships are available with the Health Studies Department. Please contact Dr. Roger Shipley, Undergraduate Advisor and Internship Coordinator at 940-898-2840 or email rshipley@twu.edu for more information on available opportunities.


What is Eta Sigma Gamma?

Eta Sigma Gamma is a national honorary association with a tradition and commitment to promote the highest ideals of professionalism.  This academic honorary association acknowledges students’ scholarship and professional growth activities.  Health Studies majors or minors who meet the necessary requirements may participate in the department’s honorary society.

What is CHES?

A Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.) is a person who has passed the C.H.E.S. national certification exam.  Graduates of our program are eligible to take the exam, which focuses upon the Areas of Responsibility for professional Health Educators listed below.  These Areas of Responsibility form the foundation for the undergraduate and graduate programs in Health Studies and align with the national standards set forth by the SOPHE/AAHE Baccalaureate Program Approval Committee (SABPAC). More detailed information about the exam is provided for students when they enroll in the capstone course HS 4353 Seminar in Health Education.  For information about CHES you can go to the website http://www.nchec.org/ or phone 888-624-3248.